Watch: Bessent holds White House press briefing
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent held court at the White House press briefing Thursday. Following Bessent's remarks, CBS News' Natalie Brand provided more context.
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Trump didn't visit Iran war troops at Walter Reed
President Trump visited some U.S. service members during his trip to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday, but not any of the 14 troops injured in the war he started with Iran who are also recovering at the hospital. That's according to the family of one soldier and another military official familiar with Mr. Trump's visit. CBS News correspondent Jonah Kaplan has more.
Talarico on Texas Senate race against Paxton
Texas state Rep. James Talarico is reacting to Ken Paxton's win in the Republican runoff that set up what's bound to be a pivotal race in the 2026 midterms. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Viral Jill Biden comments on 2024 debate
Former first lady Jill Biden's comments to "CBS Sunday Morning" about her husband's 2024 debate performance have gone viral. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Republicans ramp up attacks against Talarico
Texas Republicans are ramping up their attacks against state Democratic Rep. James Talarico following the Ken Paxton runoff win against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe spoke to Talarico about Paxton.
Lawmakers on 1 year of "The Takeout"
Members of Congress offered their congratulations to Major Garrett on Wednesday as "The Takeout" marked one year on CBS News 24/7.
Political strategists on Texas primary
Democratic strategist Joel Payne and Republican strategist T.W. Arrighi join "The Takeout" with their thoughts on Ken Paxton's win in the Texas GOP Senate primary and President Trump's recent comments that he doesn't care about the upcoming midterm elections.
Jill Biden on husband's 2024 debate
Former first lady Jill Biden tells "CBS Sunday Morning" that she was frightened by President Biden's 2024 debate performance, saying she thought he was having a stroke. The full interview airs Sunday. Political strategists Joel Payne and T.W. Arrighi join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Talarico on Senate race with Ken Paxton
Democrat James Talarico will face off with Republican Ken Paxton for a U.S. Senate seat after Paxton beat Sen. John Cornyn in Texas' GOP primary runoff Wednesday night. Talarico spoke with Ed O'Keefe about his campaign.
Trump unclear on state of Iran peace talks
President Trump spoke at length about the Iran war during a Cabinet meeting at the White House Wednesday, but his comments left many questions about the current state of peace negotiations. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Iran official: Renewed fighting seems unlikely
A senior official with Iran's Revolutionary Guard says renewed fighting with the United States seems unlikely as peace negotiations continue. CBS News Middle East contributor Courtney Kealy reports.
Zelenskyy asks Trump for more weapons
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sent a letter to President Trump over Memorial Day weekend asking for more Patriot missiles from the United States. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Trump: No one will control Strait of Hormuz
President Trump took questions on a number of topics Wednesday at the White House during a Cabinet meeting. Following Trump's remarks, Natalie Brand provided more context.
Talarico, Trump react to Paxton's win
State Rep. James Talarico will face a stiff race against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in November after the Trump ally defeated incumbent Sen. John Cornyn on Tuesday. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.
Political strategists on Ken Paxton's win
Political strategists Carrie Sheffield and Hyma Moore join CBS News with their take on the Texas GOP runoff between state Attorney General Ken Paxton and incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.
How Trump's influence unseated Cornyn
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will run against state Rep. James Talarico in the 2026 midterms after a tense Republican runoff against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
Latino's concerned about economy, poll shows
A UnidosUS poll shows Latinos are feeling the economic pinch ahead of the 2026 midterms. Clarissa Martínez De Castro, the vice president of the Latino Vote Initiative at UnidosUS, joins CBS News with more.
Paxton beats Cornyn in Texas primary
Ken Paxton defeated incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the Texas Republican primary runoff on Tuesday, marking another win for Trump-backed GOP candidates. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Paxton wins Texas runoff against Cornyn
Trump-backed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will win the Texas Senate runoff against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, CBS News projects. CBS News' Fin Gómez and Aaron Navarro report.
5/26: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Trump says his third physical in 13 months went "perfectly"; details still scarce on potential U.S.-Iran peace deal.
Construction begins for UFC White House fight
Construction is underway at the White House for a UFC cage match on President Trump's birthday in June. Political strategists Kendra Barkoff Lamy and Terry Sullivan join to discuss.
Why Alabama's redistricting plan was blocked
A federal court has blocked a congressional redistricting plan in Alabama, finding that the map intentionally discriminated against Black voters. Republicans say they'll appeal the decision to the Supreme Court. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford breaks down the case.
Sen. Ron Johnson on potential deal with Iran
Sources say a potential U.S.-Iran deal includes a 60-day ceasefire extension, a commitment to halt fighting on every front, including in Lebanon, and assurances from Iran that it won't develop nuclear weapons. Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin joins "The Takeout" to weigh in on the possible agreement, the Justice Department's "anti-weaponization" fund and more.
Why Trump is backing Paxton over Cornyn
Sen. John Cornyn is facing Trump-backed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Lone Star State's runoff for the Republican Senate nomination. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from Austin.
Key points on Cornyn-Paxton GOP Senate runoff
Incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will close out their Senate primary Tuesday in a runoff. CBS News' Fin Gómez breaks down the race.
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