Typically red Senate seats now competitive
New data shows Democrats making inroads with voters in some red states holding Senate elections in November. Zachary Donnini, head of data science at VoteHub, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
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CBS News poll shows how Americans feel about AI
Will artificial intelligence harm humans? A new CBS News poll shows that most Americans find it likely. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the numbers.
9/18: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump says he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House; Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang argues against artificial intelligence slowdown.
Source: Trump to sign Russia sanctions bill today
President Trump will sign the recently passed Russia sanctions bill Friday, a White House official tells CBS News. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has more on that and the rest of the news coming out of the White House.
Experts discuss the potential dangers of AI
Amid growing concerns about the safety of artificial intelligence following resignations and reports of models going rogue, experts joined CBS News to unpack the potential threat AI could pose to humanity.
GOP Rep. Salazar breaks with Trump in new ad
In a rare rebuke, Republican Rep. Maria Salazar of Florida criticized President Trump's immigration policy in a new campaign ad, saying some of his enforcement efforts have "gone too far." CBS News political director Fin Gómez and Republican strategist Sarah Chamberlain join with analysis.
Rep. Ted Lieu: Humans must be in control of AI
With greater frequency these last few months, artificial intelligence models are acting in unexpected and alarming ways. Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu of California joins "The Takeout" to discuss what congressional regulation could look like.
Speaker Johnson sends House home early
House Speaker Mike Johnson sent lawmakers home a day early, sidestepping potentially controversial votes before Americans head to the polls in November. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
House won't return until after midterms
House Speaker Mike Johnson sent lawmakers home early, avoiding some controversial votes until after the midterm elections in November. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Michael Whatley on high tariffs, gas prices
President Trump is traveling to North Carolina to stump for Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes spoke with Whatley ahead of the president's appearance.
Harris to campaign with El-Sayed in Michigan
CBS News has confirmed that former Vice President Kamala Harris will campaign with Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan. Political strategists Ofirah Yheskel and Greta Joynes join "The Takeout" with analysis.
House passes Graham's Russia sanctions bill
The House on Wednesday evening passed a Russia sanctions bill championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the latest.
David Jolly on Florida gubernatorial campaign
Democrats are bullish this election cycle, even eyeing the governor's mansion in President Trump's adopted home state of Florida. The nominee, David Jolly, faces an uphill battle as Democrats haven't won a statewide race in the Sunshine State since 2018. Jolly joins "The Takeout" to discuss his campaign.
9/16: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Federal Reserve unanimously votes to raise interest rates; President Trump stumping for GOP Senate nominee Michael Whatley in North Carolina.
Susie Wiles announces she's cancer-free
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles says she's cancer-free after being diagnosed with breast cancer in March. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
Watch: Fed chair Kevin Warsh takes questions
Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh spoke to reporters Wednesday after interest rates were raised by 0.25 percentage points, the first raise since 2023.
Takeaways from photos of damage in Iran war
New images are revealing the widespread damage at multiple U.S. positions throughout the Middle East from Iranian missile and drone attacks. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan reports and CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean provides context.
Interest rates raised by 0.25 percentage points
The Federal Reserve voted unanimously Wednesday to raise interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in the first hike since July 2023. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports and Jim Baird, CFO for Plante Moran Financial Advisors, joins with analysis.
House votes to limit Trump's war powers
The House voted for a third time to restrict President Trump's power to strike Iran. Meanwhile, GOP Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. CBS News' Eleanor Watson reports.
El-Sayed blasts Rogers for skipping debate
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Dr. Abdul El-Sayed blasted his Republican opponent, former Rep. Mike Rogers, for skipping their debate Tuesday night. CBS News' political director Fin Gómez has more on this and other races.
Newsom: Won't run for president if Harris runs
California Gov. Gavin Newsom told CNN that he will not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris launches her own campaign. Political strategists Kendra Barkoff Lamy and Marc Short join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Poll: Democrats have edge going into midterms
A new New York Times/Siena poll shows likely voters favor Democratic candidates in their districts by around 8 percentage points over Republicans. The same poll also found President Trump's approval rating sitting at 38%. Kyle Kondik, managing editor for Sabato's Crystal Ball, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Key moments from Kash Patel's Senate hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, defending his lowering of hiring standards and saying the bureau had no plans to seize election-related materials. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more.
H.R. McMaster on the cost of Iran war
Former Trump national security adviser H.R. McMaster joins "The Takeout" to discuss Tuesday's report from the Congressional Budget Office showing that the Iran war has cost an estimated $38 billion from Feb. 28 to Aug. 1.
Blanche on Trump's slamming of Supreme Court
Attorney General Todd Blanche conducted the White House press briefing on Tuesday, commenting on the Supreme Court's ruling that blocks President Trump's new postal service rules for mail ballots. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.
Houthis issue new threat on Saudi airspace after attack on Riyadh airport
Thousands still without power in Florida and Alabama as Isaias moves north
Steve Bannon on the GOP and the midterms: "We can't afford to lose"
Trump announces Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire" after criticizing Zelenskyy
Pope Leo to undergo surgery after nodular lesion found in lung, Vatican says
DOJ investigating TV networks over suspension of press pool after Trump media ban
Christa Pike released from hospital following botched execution, lawyers say
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