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Voters are heading to the polls in four states on Tuesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Skyler Henry have the details on the elections in New York City and South Carolina.
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Initial U.S.-Iran deal draws mixed GOP reactions
President Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran on Wednesday night. The reviews are in, and Senate Republicans were either critical or cautiously hopeful that something better could be achieved. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Nikole Killion have the latest.
Redistricting may give GOP an edge in midterms
A new report from the National Republican Congressional Committee finds that the GOP has gained an edge in the midterms from redistricting. Political strategists Kevin Sheridan and Mo Elleithee join with analysis.
Ted Cruz breaks with Trump on key endorsements
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas is breaking from President Trump with endorsements in Georgia and South Carolina. Political strategists Jim Kessler and Mark Bednar join with analysis.
Trump's new pick for intel chief to face Senate
The Senate is expected to hold a confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton, President Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, as soon as Wednesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center
On Friday, workers began removing President Trump's name from Washington D.C.'s Kennedy Center after a court ruling last month ordered it to be taken down. A district court judge declared in the ruling that "Congress gave the Kennedy Center its name, and only Congress can change it."
FISA surveillance powers set to expire
The U.S.' foreign surveillance powers are set to expire Friday after the House rejected a short-term FISA extension, as some lawmakers opposed President Trump's interim pick for director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has the details.
Florida Supreme Court keeps redistricted congressional map in place
In a 6-1 ruling, the court determined the First District Court of Appeal should consider the merits of the case before it weighs in on the matter.
Blanche reacts to Trump's expected nomination
President Trump says he will nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to be permanent AG. Blanche took over after Pam Bondi left the administration. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Taurean Small have more details.
What to make of California and Iowa primaries
The dust has settled in Iowa's primaries and is beginning to settle in California. CBS News' Julie Watts, Lana Zak and Anthony Salvanto have the latest on the most important and undercovered races in both states.
Connie Chan and Scott Wiener advance in race to succeed Pelosi, CBS News projects
Voters in San Francisco on Tuesday advanced San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan and state Sen. Scott Wiener in the race to succeed former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in California's 11th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Kean says he'll return in "a matter of weeks"
Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey hasn't been seen in public for nearly three months. On Tuesday, Kean announced in a social media post that he would return "within a matter of weeks." CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins to discuss.
Why Iowa's elections are nationally significant
If you want to understand the vast changes in American politics since 2008, changes that led to the Trump era, you must study Iowa, CBS News' Major Garrett argues. Amanda Rooker, chief political reporter for CBS Des Moines affiliate KCCI, joins to unpack the dynamics of Tuesday's primaries in the Hawkeye State.
TMZ DC managing editors on covering Capitol Hill
One of Hollywood's most powerful and feared tabloids is making waves in Washington, D.C. The managing editors of TMZ DC, Jacob Wasserman and Charlie Cotton, join "The Takeout" to discuss their coverage.
Mamdani endorses challenger to Espaillat
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has endorsed the primary challenger to Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat of New York. Matt Brown, politics reporter for The Associated Press, and Daniella Diaz, politics reporter for NOTUS, join with analysis.
Democratic socialist Chris Rabb on primary win
Last week's primary elections likely gave democratic socialists another voice in Congress. Democratic voters in Pennsylvania's Philadelphia-based 3rd Congressional District, the most Democratic district in the nation, nominated Chris Rabb. Rabb joins "The Takeout" to discuss the significance of his victory.
"Anti-weaponization fund" faces backlash
President Trump is defending the Justice Department's nearly $1.8 billion so-called anti-weaponization fund, despite heavy criticism from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more from Capitol Hill.
Ivey and Ellison on 6 years since Floyd murder
Six years after his murder in Minneapolis, and despite passing the House twice, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act remains stalled in the Senate. Some lawmakers are hoping to change that. Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison join to reflect on the state of police reform.
House bill would ban use of federal money for DOJ's "anti-weaponization" fund
GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi introduced a bill to ban the use of federal money for paying out claims under the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization" fund.
CBS News Radio flashback: Obama wins presidency
Major Garrett introduces CBS News Radio's coverage of the election of the first Black president of the U.S., Barack Obama.
Greene on Massie's loss, GOP's future and more
After Rep. Thomas Massie's defeat in his Kentucky primary, another Republican politician whom President Trump targeted spoke out in his defense: former Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Greene joins "The Takeout" to unpack the effort to oust Massie and the GOP's future.
Expert: "Serious legal questions" over DOJ fund
The new Justice Department "anti-weaponization" fund is facing scrutiny over its execution and enforcement. Rupa Bhattacharyya, legal director at the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection at Georgetown University Law School, joins with analysis.
Congress delays votes amid GOP opposition to new DOJ fund
The House and Senate will both leave Washington for their Memorial Day recess without voting on a reconciliation package to fund federal immigration agencies.
Reckoning Action targets American misogyny
Reckoning Action, an advocacy organization founded by Cheyenne Hunt, is targeting misogyny and gender bias in America. Nancy Cordes reports.
Lawmakers react to Trump's IRS settlement
President Trump's settlement with the IRS is getting mixed reactions from some Republicans and fierce pushback from Democrats. Former Republican Rep. Peter Meijer of Michigan and Democratic strategist Cameron French join with analysis.
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