Strategists on 2026 midterm primaries results
The first 2026 midterm primaries occurred in several states on Tuesday. Political strategists Joel Payne and Hogan Gidley join CBS News with more.
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Whatley and Cooper win Senate primaries
Republican Michael Whatley and Democrat Roy Cooper will face off in North Carolina's Senate race, CBS News projects, after the two picked up primary wins Tuesday night.
Noem gets heat from Republicans at hearing
At a Senate hearing on Tuesday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced tough questions from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle about ICE tactics and TV commercials prominently featuring her. Political strategists Hannah Muldavin and Matt Gorman join with analysis.
Crockett, Talarico square off in Texas primary
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas and State Rep. James Talarico are facing off Tuesday in the Texas Senate primary. CBS News political contributor Chuck Rocha, whose consulting firm Solidarity Strategies is advising Talarico, joins with analysis.
Progressive gerrymander protest in GOP primary
Kate Barr, a self-described progressive in North Carolina, is running in the Republican primary for North Carolina's 14th congressional district as a protest against gerrymandering. CBS News' Major Garrett reports. Then, Samuel Wang, director of the Princeton Gerrymandering Project and a New Jersey Democratic candidate for Congress, joins to discuss the impact of redistricting on the 2026 midterms.
Texas voters casting ballots in Senate races
Tuesday marks the first primary day of the 2026 election season with voters in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas at the polls. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from the Lone Star State. Then, CBS News election law expert and political contributor David Becker joins with analysis.
Rubio on evacuating Americans from Mideast
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to reporters on Tuesday before briefing lawmakers on strikes in Iran. Rubio discussed the Trump administration's efforts to evacuate Americans from the region, a drone striking the U.S. consulate in Dubai and more.
Texas races heat up in high-stakes primary
Texans are at the polls on Tuesday to vote in high-stakes Democratic and Republican primary races. Tomaro Bell, a voter and activist, told CBS News' Karen Hua that the races are "critical on both sides."
Texas braces for huge Senate primary race
Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn faces stiff competition for his seat as the 2026 midterm elections begin. CBS News' Nidia Cavazos reports.
How a Democrat responded to GOP redistricting
Republicans in North Carolina have redrawn congressional maps to favor the GOP. It has led a Democrat in the state to run for a seat in Congress in the Republican primary. Major Garrett reports.
Political strategists on 2026 midterms
Political strategists Rina Shah and Kristian Ramos join CBS Morning News with their insight ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Latino voters impact Texas primaries
Latino voters in Texas could swing the results of the state's 2026 primaries. Clarissa Martínez De Castro, the vice president of the Latino Vote Initiative at UnidosUS, joins CBS News with more insight.
Texas holds high-stakes primary elections
Texas Republicans are facing a challenge from Democrats vying for Senate seats in the 2026 midterms. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports
New poll ahead of 2026 midterm elections
Recent CBS News polling data shows how Americans feel about the political parties in power before the 2026 midterm elections. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto reports.
High-stakes Senate primary race in Texas
There are primary races Tuesday in Arkansas, North Carolina and Texas. The Senate primary in Texas features Republican incumbent Sen. John Cornyn facing off against two challengers while Democrats James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett battle for a chance to flip the seat in November. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Poll: What voters want from 2026 midterms
Ahead of Tuesday's primary elections in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas, new CBS News polling shows what voters want from their candidates in the midterms. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the findings. Then, CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos previews the heated Texas Senate primary from Waco.
Video of Clintons' Epstein depositions released
The House Oversight Committee has released video footage of the closed-door depositions of former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as part of the panel's investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
Congress split along party lines on Iran war
Secretary of State Marco Rubio briefed the "Gang of Eight" on Capitol Hill on Monday over the war with Iran. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the latest on how lawmakers are reacting.
Democrats aim to limit Trump's Iran war powers
The Senate is preparing to vote on a war powers resolution limiting President Trump's authority to strike Iran. Daniella Diaz, politics and Congress reporter for NOTUS, and Nicholas Wu, congressional reporter for Semafor, join to discuss.
Cornyn on GOP voter turnout concerns
Voters in Texas are heading to the polls on Tuesday for primary day, which includes the state's hotly-contested Senate race. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest from Waco.
Watch: Rubio takes questions on Iran
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to reporters Monday about the ongoing strikes against Iran. See his remarks.
Trump officials to brief Congress on Iran
Trump administration officials will likely face questions about specific details on the military operations in Iran this week when they head to Capitol Hill to brief Congress. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
Texas voters gear up for primaries
Texas voters are gearing up for the state's Tuesday midterm primaries following a deadly shooting in Austin that is being investigated for possible terrorism links. CBS News' Nidia Cavazos has more.
Political strategists react to Iran war
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has entered Day 3 as the midterm elections season gets underway. This comes as new polling data depicts how Americans feel about conflict overseas and as the U.S. military death toll climbs in the Middle East. Rina Shah and Joel Payne join CBS News with more.
Texas primary elections heat up
The U.S. midterm elections season is set to begin with the Texas primary. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
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