Rep. Ted Lieu: Democrats are "staying strong"
The House is set to vote on legislation to end the government shutdown on Wednesday evening. Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu of California joins "The Takeout" to break down the opposition to the bill.
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House takes first step toward ending shutdown
The House has begun debate ahead of a key vote that will pave the way for final passage of the shutdown-ending legislation. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
Adelita Grijalva makes first floor speech
Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva of Arizona addressed the House for the first time on Wednesday shortly after her swearing-in ceremony. Grijalva thanked her immigrant grandfather, slammed the Trump administration's ICE policies and criticized the delay of her swearing-in ceremony.
Adelita Grijalva sworn into Congress
House Speaker Mike Johnson swore in Adelita Grijalva as a member of Congress on Wednesday, seven weeks after the Democrat won her election in Arizona. Johnson kept the House in recess as the Senate worked to end the government shutdown.
Congress one step closer to ending shutdown
Congressional lawmakers are moving forward on a deal to end the government shutdown, now in its 42nd day. CBS News' Taurean Small, Kati Weis and Weijia Jiang have all the latest.
Where the funding bill goes next
The Senate-passed funding bill that pushed Congress one step closer to reopening the government is headed to the House, where it could be voted on as early as Wednesday. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns and Aaron Navarro have more details.
Johnson tells House members to return to D.C.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said "it appears to be the beginning of the end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history." Johnson called all House members to return to Washington, D.C., as soon as possible, while the Senate is set to reconvene Monday to move forward with a funding deal to reopen the government.
House Democrats ask former Prince Andrew to take questions about Epstein
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee want King Charles' younger brother Andrew to undergo "a transcribed interview" about Jeffrey Epstein.
Nancy Pelosi not running for reelection
California Congresswoman and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is bringing nearly 40 years in politics to a close, announcing she will not seek reelection in 2027. CBS News' Erica Brown reports, and Lincoln Mitchell, Columbia University political analyst, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
San Francisco leaders thank Pelosi for tenure
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Thursday that she will not seek reelection and will step down at the end of her term in 2027. CBS News Bay Area reporter Lauren Toms has more on how San Francisco political leaders are reacting.
Texas congressional district special election
Texas voters are casting ballots in a special election for the next representative of the state's 18th Congressional District. CBS News reporter Shawna Mizelle has the latest from Houston.
Grijalva still not sworn in 1 month after win
On Sept. 23, Democrat Adelita Grijalva won a special election in Arizona to fill the seat vacated by her late father. As of Thursday, exactly one month later, she has yet to officially become a member of the House of Representatives. CBS News election law expert and political contributor David Becker joins with analysis.
Unpacking Arizona AG lawsuit over swearing in delay
Arizona's attorney general has filed a lawsuit over House Speaker Mike Johnson's delay in swearing in the state's Democratic Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva. Nikole Killion has details.
Rep. Olszewski on health care and shutdown
As the government shutdown enters its fourth week, the House remains in recess and, at Speaker Mike Johnson's direction, is expected to remain so until federal agencies reopen. Democratic Rep. Johnny Olszewski of Maryland joins "The Takeout" with his perspective on the stalemate.
Adelita Grijalva on House swearing in, more
The Republicans' narrow majority in the House of Representatives became a bit tighter on Tuesday night after Democrat Adelita Grijalva won the special election for the Arizona House seat previously held by her late father, Raúl. Grijalva joins "The Takeout" to discuss what she hopes to tackle once sworn in.
House-passed GOP funding bill to avoid shutdown fails in Senate
A Republican measure to keep the government funded past Oct. 1 stalled in the Senate after clearing the House on Friday.
Government funding bill fails in Senate
A potential government shutdown is looming over Washington, D.C., after the Senate rejected a proposal from House Republicans. The Senate failed to pass a House bill that would have kept the government funded until mid-November. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Speaker Johnson reacts to funding vote
The House of Representatives has approved a short-term continuing resolution to keep the government funded for seven weeks. This comes as some questioned if Republicans had enough votes in the lower chamber to avert a government shutdown. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.
House passes short-term spending bill
The House of Representatives has passed a short-term spending bill to avert a government shutdown that would fund the government until Nov. 21. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
House votes to repeal Iraq war authorizations
It's unclear if the repeal will end up in the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act, which still has to get through the Senate.
Virginians vote to replace late congressman
Northern Virginia residents are voting Tuesday on who will replace the late Democratic representative Gerry Connolly. Republicans hold a razor-thin majority in the House and the results of the race could be crucial for some major votes this fall, including an effort to avoid a potential government shutdown. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.
Congress returns to face chaotic funding fight, Epstein drama, crime crackdown
Congress returns this week from its August recess staring down a deadline to fund the government and avert a possible shutdown by month's end.
Missouri's Republican governor calls special session on redistricting
Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe made the announcement just hours after Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law a new congressional voting map designed to help Republicans gain five more seats in the 2026 midterm elections.
Changes coming to House Freedom Caucus
Four members of the House Freedom Caucus are set to exit Congress after the 2026 midterms. Paul Kane, senior congressional correspondent for the Washington Post, joins "The Takeout" to examine what's driving the lawmakers out.
Epstein records sent to House committee
The Department of Justice sent the first wave of Jeffrey Epstein case files to Congress on Friday. Plus, the DOJ released full transcripts and audios of Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's two-day interview with Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Blanche met with Maxwell last month amid backlash over the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein case. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
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