How Virginia impacts national redistricting fight
Virginia voters approved a new congressional map on Tuesday night, expected to give Democrats a 10-to-1 advantage. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins to unpack the results.
Republicans
Watch: Heated exchange between Hassan, RFK Jr.
Sen. Maggie Hassan slammed HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday over high grocery prices and Kennedy's position on the herbicide glyphosate.
Trump: 8 Iranian women spared from execution
President Trump posted on social media Wednesday that eight women protesters who were going to be executed in Iran will no longer be killed. CBS News contributor Masih Alinejad shares her reaction.
Trump in talks with Spirit about bailout
The Trump administration is having advanced discussions with Spirit Airlines about a potential bailout loan of up to $500 million in exchange for warrants that would allow the government to take an ownership stake in the company, sources tell CBS news. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Georgia Congressman David Scott dies
Rep. David Scott, a Democrat from Georgia who served in the House for over two decades, haas died at 80 years old, a source told CBS News. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
What Virginia's congressional map vote means
The results of Virginia's election to change its congressional map could impact Republicans and Democrats nationwide. CBS News' Fin Gómez and David Becker have more.
4/21: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump extends ceasefire with Iran; Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns before facing ethics panel meeting.
Key moments at Warsh confirmation hearing
Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nominee to replace outgoing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, faced tense questioning from senators at his confirmation hearing on Tuesday. Here are some of the most notable exchanges.
Trump Cabinet sees 3 exits over 2 months
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer's resignation marks the third Cabinet member to leave the Trump administration over the past two months. Political strategists Kevin Sheridan and Adam Greene join with analysis.
Ex-Google executive running for Florida House seat
Former Google executive Hector Mujica was seeking to fill the Florida Senate seat left by Marco Rubio in this November's special election, but the Democrat has since dropped out and declared his candidacy for the state's 28th Congressional District. Mujica joins "The Takeout" to discuss his campaign and more.
What precedent would Virginia redistricting set?
The nationwide redistricting fight has reached Virginia, where voters are weighing a referendum on Tuesday to allow the commonwealth to redraw its congressional map. CBS News election law contributor David Becker joins with analysis. Then, George Allen, former Republican Virginia governor and senator, joins to discuss his opposition to the effort.
What led to Cherfilus-McCormick's resignation?
Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigned from Congress on Tuesday ahead of a House Ethics Committee hearing to decide how to sanction her for more than two dozen campaign finance-related violations. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
Virginia redistricting election underway
Virginia voters are headed to the polls Tuesday for a special election that would redraw the state's congressional district map. CBS News' Fin Gomez has more.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns
Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigned from Congress Tuesday moments before a House Ethics Committee meeting to determine whether any punishment was warranted for her alleged misconduct. She has been charged with stealing nearly $5 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency funds for her campaign and pleaded not guilty.
Early takeaways from Kevin Warsh hearing
Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nomination for chair of the Federal Reserve, told senators Tuesday that the central bank would remain "strictly independent." CBS News' Taurean Small reports on the hearing.
Virginia redistricting vote's possible impact
Voters in Virginia are headed to the polls on Tuesday for a special redistricting vote as part of a nationwide battle between Democrats and Republicans to control the House. CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has more.
Video shows U.S. seizure of Iranian tanker
U.S. Central Command has released video of American forces seizing an Iranian tanker. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Mixed signals from Trump on Iran
On Friday, President Trump was saying Iran had "agreed to everything," including giving up its nuclear program "forever." But by Monday, he had accused Iran of violating the ceasefire and warned that if a deal isn't reached, "then lots of bombs start going off." Ed O'Keefe reports.
Poll: 65% of U.S. blames Trump for gas prices
A new Quinnipac poll shows a large majority of Americans are blaming President Trump for rising gas prices. Political strategists Chuck Rocha and Erin Maguire join with analysis.
Keisha Lance Bottoms on her vision for Georgia
From the daughter of an incarcerated R&B singer to running one of the largest cities in the country, and now the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination for Georgia governor. Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms chronicles her upbringing and political career in her new memoir, "The Rough Side of the Mountain." Lance Bottoms joins "The Takeout" to discuss her gubernatorial campaign and more.
House GOP's campaign arm raises $47 million
House Republicans' campaign arm brought in a record-breaking $47.1 million fundraising haul to start the 2026 midterm cycle, the committee chairman told CBS News in an interview. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more.
Republican lawmakers at odds on DHS funding
Republican lawmakers are considering ways to fund agencies in the Department of Homeland Security as a partial government shutdown drags on. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Political strategists on midterms fundraising
New data is emerging on fundraising efforts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Political strategists Chuck Rocha and Carrie Lukas join CBS News with more.
White House: Vance to lead talks with Iran
The White House says Vice President JD Vance will lead talks with Iran in Pakistan, but questions remain about who from the Iranian side is authorized to make a deal or if they will even attend. Olivia Rinaldi has more.
U.S.-Iran ceasefire on shaky ground
The fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is set to expire this week, with both countries accusing the other of violations over the weekend. More American troops are on their way to the region. Charlie D'Agata reports.
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