Republicans, Democrats in DHS funding feud
Congressional lawmakers appear divided over funding for the Department of Homeland Security. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
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Democratic infighting in Texas Senate race
Former Rep. Colin Allred says he wants an apology from Senate candidate James Talarico after a social media influencer accused the Texas state lawmaker of making a racially insensitive remark without evidence. Talarico denies the claim. Democratic strategist Joel Payne and CBS News political director Fin Gómez join with analysis.
Tense questions for ICE at House hearing
Top Homeland Security officials testified at a congressional hearing on Capitol Hill Tuesday about the Trump administration's controversial immigration crackdown in Minnesota. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Democrats ramp up strategy ahead of midterms
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced that it is targeting five additional seats, currently held by Republicans, for the 2026 midterm elections. CBS News political editorial producer Hunter Woodall has more details.
Trump threatens to block U.S.-Canada bridge
President Trump is threatening to block the opening of a bridge connecting Detroit and Canada until he says "the United States is fully compensated for everything we have given them." CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
White House excludes Democratic governors
The White House said it was not inviting any Democrats to the National Governors Association's annual meeting next week with the president, a traditionally bipartisan event. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.
Trump on 2026 midterms
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced it's targeting five additional seats in Republican-held districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Meanwhile, President Trump said that Republicans "should win in a landslide." CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.
White House excludes Democratic governors
Some Democratic governors are reacting to news that the White House may exclude them from events that are usually bipartisan. CBS News' Natalie Brand explains.
Democrats eye more congressional districts
Democrats are expanding the number of districts that they are targeting to win during the 2026 midterm elections. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe explains.
Democrat wins Louisiana special election
Louisiana Democrat Chasity Verret Martinez beat her Republican opponent by double digits Saturday in a special election for a state House seat in a district President Trump won by 13 points in 2024. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more.
Details on Trump push for SAVE act
President Trump is pushing for new legislation that he says will prevent non-citizens from voting in federal elections, even though it's already illegal and instances of noncitizens voting are rare. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Maxwell lawyer says she'll testify for clemency
Ghislaine Maxwell, a longtime associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, invoked the Fifth Amendment and refused to answer questions during a virtual appearance before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Monday. Her lawyer, though, said she would be willing to cooperate if President Trump grants her clemency. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
11/24: The Takeout: Sen. Joe Manchin
Sen. Joe Manchin joins "The Takeout" to discuss his political career and the state of American politics in 2024. Manchin provides insight on his disagreements with Democrats during Biden's presidency, why he left the party and how it can move forward after falling short this past election.
Carrie Severino and Elizabeth Wydra on "The Takeout"
Carrie Severino, president of the Judicial Crisis Network, and Elizabeth Wydra, president of the Constitutional Accountability Center, join Major to talk about the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the ongoing battle about filling her seat on the Supreme Court seat on this week’s episode of the "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Paul Begala on "The Takeout"
Democratic political consultant and commentator Paul Begala joins Major to break down Joe Biden's veepstakes winner: Senator Kamala Harris. Begala and Major also talk about the differences in campaign strategies between Republicans and Democrats, and Begala shares his experience helping Bill Clinton select Al Gore as his running mate in 1992. Plus, Begala discusses his new book, "You're Fired."
Judge orders DOJ to unseal ballot raid records
A federal judge ruled Department of Justice records related to the recent seizure of 2020 ballots and documents in Fulton County, Georgia, must be unsealed by Tuesday. Willie James Inman has more.
Lindsey Vonn breaks leg in Olympic crash
Lindsey Vonn's Olympic hopes were dashed Sunday by a devastating crash that forced her to undergo surgery for a broken leg. Seth Doane is in Cortina with the latest on her recovery and other news from the 2026 Winter Games.
Political strategists react to ICE drawdown
President Trump says his administration could use a "softer touch" on immigration in the aftermath of federal agents killing two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis. Political strategists Terry Sullivan and Kendra Barkoff Lamy join with analysis.
Homan: 700 federal agents leaving Minnesota
Border czar Tom Homan said Wednesday that 700 federal law enforcement personnel will leave Minnesota immediately. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more.
Inside the courtroom as Ryan Routh sentenced
Ryan Routh received a life sentence Wednesday for his 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Trump says he had excellent call with Xi
President Trump said Wednesday morning that he had an "excellent telephone conversation" with Chinese President Xi Jinping. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.
Trump doubles down on election calls
President Trump is insisting that Republicans should "nationalize" elections ahead of the 2026 midterms, despite what the U.S. Constitution mandates. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
Trump signs funding bill to end shutdown after package clears House
The House on Tuesday voted 217 to 214 to fund major parts of the government and end the partial shutdown.
Extended interview: Troy and Trever Nehls
Trever Nehls is looking to succeed his identical twin brother, Republican Rep. Troy Nehls, as the next representative of Texas' 22nd Congressional District. In this extended interview, the brothers chat with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett about the race, their outlook on the upcoming midterms and more.
Extended interview: Allie Beth Stuckey
In a new article for The Atlantic, former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton says the MAGA movement is waging a war on empathy, calling out Christian conservative commentator Allie Beth Stuckey for her concept of "toxic empathy." In this extended interview, Stuckey sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to respond to the criticism.
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