Recapping Tuesday night's primary contests
Republicans with President Trump's endorsement largely prevailed in Tuesday night's primaries. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has the numbers.
United States Congress
Senators grill Blanche over compensation fund
Senators grilled acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday over the Justice Department's nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate people who claim they were politically targeted. CBS News' Natalie Brand and Caitlin Huey-Burns report.
Fulton County delays Georgia primary results
A manhunt for an armed suspect in Fulton County, Georgia, forced a polling location to close on Tuesday, delaying election officials from reporting results. CBS News' Skyler Henry and Anthony Salvanto have the latest.
Primaries to watch in Kentucky, Pennsylvania
Kentucky and Pennsylvania are among the states holding primary contests on Tuesday night. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins with analysis.
Voters want more competitive congressional districts, CBS News poll finds
But most GOP voters want candidates who'd back most or everything Trump wants.
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen drops reelection bid after redistricting
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee announced Friday that he's retiring from Congress at the end of this term after his district in Memphis was redrawn.
House leaders to take action on process for sexual misconduct claims
Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are launching a bipartisan task force aimed at addressing how sexual misconduct claims are handled within the House of Representatives, multiple sources confirm to CBS News.
Van Hollen posts alcohol test after Patel hearing
On Tuesday, Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland challenged FBI Director Kash Patel to take a test to determine whether he has a drinking problem. Patel said he would if Van Hollen would, and on Wednesday, the senator posted his results. Nicholas Wu, congressional reporter for Semafor, and Daniella Diaz, politics reporter for NOTUS, join to discuss.
Lawmakers seek crackdown on China-owned U.S. farmland
President Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping comes as members of Congress are calling for a crackdown on China's ability to acquire U.S. farmland, citing national security concerns.
Lawmakers grill Pete Hegseth on Iran
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine faced bipartisan questioning on Capitol Hill about the war in Iran on Tuesday. The Trump administration is seeking $1.5 trillion for defense in the 2027 budget proposal, a starting point for negotiations. Hegseth called it "admittedly a historic budget" in his opening statement.
How Hegseth is justifying the military budget
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill grilled Pentagon officials on Tuesday over the military's $1.5 trillion funding request for the 2027 fiscal year. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
Patel denies excessive drinking claims at hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel again pushed back against allegations of excessive drinking at a Senate hearing on Tuesday. Mario Parker, managing editor at Bloomberg, and Paul Kane, congressional reporter for NOTUS, join to discuss.
SCOTUS clears way for Alabama's new House map
The Supreme Court on Monday lifted a mandate in Alabama requiring the state to use a congressional map with two majority-Black districts. Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Riley joins to discuss his opposition to "racial gerrymandering."
Axios: RFK Jr. aiming to unseat Bill Cassidy
Axios reports Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his allies have been aiming to unseat Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy. Alex Isenstadt, senior political reporter for Axios, and Ken Thomas, national politics reporter for The Wall Street Journal, join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Mace: House spent thousands on misconduct payouts
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina says a subpoena revealed that secret payouts used to settle sexual harassment claims against lawmakers have totaled $338,000 since 2004. Former Democratic Rep. Jackie Speier of California joins "The Takeout" with her reaction.
Democrats probe some Trump pardons
Congressional Democrats are investigating whether so-called "pay-to-play" schemes drove some of President Trump's pardons. Democratic Rep. Dave Min of California, one of the three lawmakers who launched the probe, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
5/8: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Ship with hantavirus outbreak arriving in Spain on Sunday; Virginia Supreme Court rejects new congressional map.
Trump pardon recipients face congressional probe over "pay-to-play" questions
Congressional Democrats are investigating clemency recipients who may have obtained favorable treatment from Trump or his advisers "through intermediaries, financial contributions, or other forms of influence."
What we know about Howard Lutnick's testimony
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to testify about his relationship with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Olszewski on bill for Supreme Court term limits
Recent polling released by NBC News shows that only 22% of Americans have confidence in the U.S. Supreme Court. In the wake of that growing unpopularity, a new proposal in Congress would amend the Constitution to impose 18-year term limits on Supreme Court justices. Democratic Rep. Johnny Olszewski of Maryland joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Which states could try to redistrict and add more GOP seats?
The Supreme Court's ruling on Wednesday about Louisiana's congressional map could have implications for several states, as it narrowed the section of the Voting Rights Act about majority-minority districts.
Trump tells Congress "hostilities" with Iran have "terminated"
President Trump on Friday told Congress that hostilities with Iran have "terminated," addressing a critical 60-day deadline.
Biden makes first post-presidency endorsement
Former President Joe Biden returned to the political arena on Friday, giving his first endorsement since leaving office. NOTUS politics and policy reporter Oriana Gonzalez and House Leadership reporter for Politico Riley Rogerson join to discuss.
As Iran war hits key 60-day deadline, Congress and Trump face choices
The War Powers Resolution sets deadlines for the president to end hostilities without congressional approval.
Walkinshaw previews Bondi Epstein deposition
Pam Bondi is set to testify late May on the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files in a closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee. Democratic Rep. James Walkinshaw of Virginia joins "The Takeout" to discuss what he wants to hear from the former attorney general.
Live
Trump touts imminent decision on potential new attack on Iran
Thomas Markle Sr., Meghan's father, arrested in Florida
Top lawyer in DOJ's National Security Division abruptly resigns
DOJ official resigns amid questions about "grand conspiracy" probe
3-year-old soccer star's mom speaks out about viral 911 call
Newly empowered Democrats could revive plans for court reforms
Judge blocks construction on Trump's 250-foot arch for now
Employers added 165,000 jobs in October, soaring past expectations
