Bill Nye slams proposed NASA cuts as "tone-deaf"
Fresh off the successful Artemis II mission, the White House is looking to make a 23% cut to NASA's budget. Bill Nye joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
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Future of FISA uncertain amid GOP infighting
The Senate on Friday agreed to a temporary extension of FISA, or the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, until April 30. A divide among House Republicans derailed a vote Thursday night to renew the law for five years. Joshua Skule, former FBI chief of intelligence, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Gallego spokesperson denies misconduct claims
On "The Takeout" Thursday night, Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida accused Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona of misconduct allegations that are "sexual in nature." A spokesperson for Gallego called the claims "right-wing conspiracy theories being parroted by a fringe far-right member of Congress." CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
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Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz with U.S. blockade still in effect; Congress passes temporary extension of surveillance law FISA.
How do congressional staff report misconduct?
Recent resignations from Congress are shining a light on lawmaker misconduct. Republican strategist Rina Shah, who has worked on Capitol Hill for several years, joins CBS News to discuss.
Rep. Luna accuses Sen. Gallego of misconduct
Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida told CBS News she's urging Senate Majority Leader John Thune to look into what she called "disturbing" allegations involving Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona, including sexual misconduct. Gallego has denied the allegations and a spokesperson for him said in part, "these are right wing conspiracy theories being parroted by a fringe far right member of Congress."
RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
Luna alleges Gallego engaged in misconduct
Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida said on Wednesday that the Senate has some "trash to take out" following Eric Swalwell's resignation from the House. Luna joined "The Takeout" Thursday and confirmed she's talking about Sen. Ruben Gallego. A Gallego spokesperson told CBS News on Thursday: "These are right wing conspiracy theories being parroted by a fringe far right member of Congress. Senator Gallego has not received notification or been contacted by the ethics committee."
Cook Political Report moves 4 races to the left
The Cook Political Report has shifted four closely-watched Senate races toward the Democrats. Jessica Taylor, Senate and governors editor for the Cook Political Report, joins "The Takeout" to explain why. Then, political strategists Mo Elleithee and Alex Conant join with analysis.
Resignations could disrupt Congress
Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales announced Monday they would be leaving Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations. CBS News' Nikole Killion has the latest.
Swalwell, Gonzales resign from Congress
Democrat Eric Swalwell and Republican Tony Gonzales both resigned from Congress Tuesday over separate sexual misconduct allegations. Swalwell has denied the claims against him while Gonzales acknowledged an affair with a staff member. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Latest on Eric Swalwell allegations
Another Eric Swalwell accuser came forward on Tuesday with stunning allegations dating back to 2018. Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress on Monday. CBS News' Gwen Baumgardner reports, and Lauren Leader, the CEO of All in Together, has more.
2 of Eric Swalwell's accusers publicly speak out
Two members of Congress have resigned after separate allegations of sexual misconduct. Texas Republican Tony Gonzales had admitted to a relationship with a former aide, but California Democrat Eric Swalwell has denied everything but "mistakes in judgment." Nancy Cordes spoke with two of his accusers.
House reads Gonzales, Swalwell resignations
The resignation letters from Rep. Tony Gonzales and Rep. Eric Swalwell were read on the House floor Tuesday. See the moment.
Congressional resignations spark new scrutiny
The scandals surrounding former Congressmen Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales have prompted renewed scrutiny for other congressional members accused of misdeeds. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more.
Rep. Swalwell, Gonzales to exit Congress
Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales each announced Monday they're leaving Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.
Swalwell accusers speak out
Two women who say Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell sexually harassed them spoke exclusively to CBS News about Swalwell's alleged advances and their difficult decisions to share their stories publicly. Swalwell has denied allegations of sexual misconduct but has paused his campaign for California governor and announced he will resign from Congress.
Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales to step down as he faces expulsion vote
The Texas Republican faces an expulsion vote stemming from his affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.
Congress returns to grapple with Iran war, DHS shutdown, expulsion votes
Lawmakers are returning to Washington to face major developments in the war with Iran, a lingering DHS shutdown and possible expulsion votes for some of their own members.
Trump continues "2-week" trend with Iran ceasefire
The U.S. and Iran's ceasefire sets up a two-week window for negotiations. "Two weeks" has been a go-to refrain for President Trump dating back to his first term. Political strategists Kendra Barkoff Lamy and Erin Maguire join with analysis.
GOP Rep. Don Bacon on Iran ceasefire and more
Republican Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska joins "The Takeout" to discuss the state of the Iran ceasefire, Vice President JD Vance's trip to Hungary and more.
All DHS workers to be paid by end of week for past 6 weeks of shutdown
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said DHS employees affected by the government shutdown will be paid through the recent pay periods by the end of the week.
Is Jordan angling to replace Johnson as leader?
A new Politico report signals that Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio may be aiming to replace Speaker Mike Johnson in House GOP leadership after the midterm elections. Democratic strategist Joel Payne and CBS News political director Fin Gómez join "The Takeout" to discuss.
DOJ says Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional
The opinion from the Office of Legal Counsel said that because it believes the Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional, President Trump does not need to comply with it.
Trump says he may withdraw U.S. from NATO. The law says he can't without Congress.
President Trump says he's considering withdrawing the U.S. from NATO, following years of complaining about the alliance.
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