Texas Democrats list demands before returning
Texas House Democrats are making new demands as they negotiate their possible return to the state. CBS News' political director Fin Gómez brings us the latest.
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Can the Texas GOP force Democrats back?
For the second day in a row, Texas state Democrats have denied their Republican colleagues a quorum to hold a vote on a new congressional map. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has the latest.
Rep. Nadler facing Gen Z primary challenger
26-year-old nonprofit CEO Liam Elkind has launched a primary challenge against Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler of New York. Elkind joins "The Takeout" to discuss why he thinks it's time for his 78-year-old opponent to pass the torch.
George Santos surrenders to N.J. prison for 7-year sentence
George Santos, the disgraced former congressman from New York, surrendered to a federal prison in New Jersey to begin his sentence.
Johnson on House GOP relationship with Trump
Punchbowl News recently accused the GOP-controlled House of being "an arm of the White House." House Speaker Mike Johnson responded in an interview with Major Garrett. Then, John Bresnahan, Punchbowl News co-founder, joins "The Takeout" with his thoughts on Johnson's answer.
Johnson "very bullish" on GOP in midterms
President Trump wants Texas lawmakers to redraw the state's congressional map to increase Republicans' chances of keeping a House majority after the 2026 midterms. Speaker Mike Johnson joins "The Takeout" to weigh in on the proposal. Then, Molly Ball, senior political correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, Kadia Goba, congressional reporter for The Washington Post, and Alex Isenstadt, senior political reporter for Axios, join with analysis.
Congressional panel to subpoena DOJ
A House Oversight Committee panel voted to subpoena the Justice Department over documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Wednesday. The vote was bipartisan. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the details.
Johnson sending House home early amid Epstein files standoff
House lawmakers will head home until September after GOP leaders refuse to hold a vote on the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related files.
How the GOP is trying to get more House seats
Texas lawmakers are set to consider a new congressional map that would give Republicans more seats in the House of Representatives. J. David Goodman, the Houston bureau chief for the New York Times, joins to discuss.
Lead-up to Congress' funding cuts
President Trump has signed the first major legislation addressing cryptocurrencies in the U.S. It comes less than 24 hours after Congress passed cuts worth $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funding. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
House approves Trump's rescissions request
The House approved a rescissions package to slash $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funding, sending the bill to President Trump's desk. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.
Spending cuts vote stalled over Epstein files
The uproar and debate over the Trump administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation are complicating efforts for House lawmakers to vote on a spending cuts package. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer on crypto bills
The House on Thursday afternoon passed three bills addressing cryptocurrency, including the GENIUS Act, which now goes to President Trump for his signature. GOP Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota, who also serves as House majority whip, was one of the earliest in Congress to advance the crypto cause and joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Why Texas redistricting could backfire on GOP
President Trump this week ordered Texas Republicans to redraw congressional district lines in hopes of adding GOP seats to the next Congress. CBS News election law expert and political contributor David Becker explains why the move could benefit Democrats instead.
Senate advances Emil Bove's nomination
The Senate on Thursday advanced the nomination of controversial Trump ally Emil Bove, while the Justice Department fired the daughter of a Trump rival, Maurene Comey. Meanwhile, President Trump has been diagnosed with a minor health condition related to his veins and on Capitol Hill, lawmakers moved forward with $9 billion in cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane, Nancy Cordes and Nikole Killion have the details.
House gets spending cuts bill
The House of Representatives could soon vote on the rescissions package that would cut $9 billion from foreign aid and public broadcasting funding if signed into law. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
How rescission requests work in Congress
The Senate is expected to vote this week on the Trump administration's request to cancel billions of dollars in funding previously approved for multiple government departments and agencies. CBS News' Nancy Chen explains how the rescission process works.
Grijalva wins Arizona Democratic House primary, Butierez wins GOP nomination
The late Rep. Raúl Grijalva, who is Adelita Grijalva's father, was one of the most senior and progressive power brokers on Capitol Hill.
Mike Johnson speaks out on Epstein files
In a notable break from President Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson is calling for the Department of Justice to release all of its information on Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News chief Washington analyst Robert Costa has more.
Watch: Trump signs spending bill into law
President Trump signed the congressionally approved spending and tax bill into law on Friday, July 4.
Trump signs "big, beautiful bill" into law
President Trump signed his massive spending and tax bill into law on Friday at an Independence Day ceremony at the White House. Jericka Duncan anchors this CBS News Special Report.
House passes "big, beautiful bill," sending it to Trump in 218-214 vote
The House on Thursday passed the signature piece of legislation of President Trump's second term, approving his "big, beautiful bill" by a vote of 218 to 214.
What to know about massive budget bill
With time running out, House Republicans pushed through a massive budget bill, racing to meet their self-imposed July 4 deadline. The legislation now awaits a presidential signature. Nikole Killion has more.
Americans react to passage of Trump's budget bill
The House passed the signature piece of legislation of President Trump's second term, approving a massive bill that includes trillions of dollars in tax and spending cuts while ramping up funding for defense and implementing the administration's immigration agenda. Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke to Iowa residents ahead of the president's rally in Des Moines. Nikole Killion has a look at the impact on the clean energy industry.
What's in the final Trump budget bill?
President Trump's so-called "big, beautiful bill" will now head to his desk after both chambers of Congress passed the measure. The bill touches on Medicaid, defense spending, tax cuts and much more. CBS News executive director of White House and politics Fin Gómez has more.
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