Democratic, GOP strategists on Strait of Hormuz

President Trump and Iran proclaimed on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is open. Political strategists Hannah Muldavin and Kevin Sheridan join "The Takeout" with analysis.

• 1H ago
• 5:27

Senate passes FISA Section 702 extension

The Senate gave final passage to a short-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, or FISA, on Friday. The measure is a controversial spy authority that allows U.S. intelligence services to collect communications of non-American citizens outside of the U.S. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.

• 3H ago
• 4:18

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.

• 5H ago
• 8:32

Senate passes short-term extension of surveillance law, following House

The House and Senate have now passed a 10-day extension for the controversial warrantless surveillance law.

• 9H ago

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."

• Apr 16
• 8:16

Senate rejects effort to limit Trump's war powers

For the fourth time, the Senate on Wednesday failed to pass a Democrat-led war powers resolution aimed at curbing President Trump's ability to use further military force against Iran. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the details.

• Apr 15
• 3:44

Protesters interrupt Vought at House hearing

Protesters interrupted OMB Director Russ Vought's opening statement at a House Budget Committee hearing on Wednesday. Vought appeared before the House panel to discuss President Trump's budget request for fiscal year 2027.

• Apr 15
• 9:51

These races could determine control of the Senate

The unpopular war with Iran and stubborn affordability issues have given Democrats cause to be more hopeful about their chances of flipping key seats — and maybe even winning control of the Senate.

• Apr 14

Democratic candidate's events with Hasan Piker exposes party rift in Michigan

Abdul El-Sayed's decision to campaign with Hasan Piker has drawn scrutiny from across the political spectrum given comments the popular streamer has made on the Israel-Hamas war.

• Apr 8

TSA's "shoes-on" policy faces pushback

Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois on Friday demanded that TSA immediately rescind its "shoes-on" policy, calling it a "reckless act." Nicole Sganga has more details.

• Apr 3
• 2:13

Recapping the week in politics

Jeff Mason, Washington correspondent for Bloomberg, and Tia Mitchell, Washington bureau chief of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, join "The Takeout" to unpack some of the week's biggest political moments.

• Apr 3
• 6:15

DHS funding bill passes House, but shutdown drags on as Senate approves its own plan

The House passed a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security for 60 days — but it's still unclear how the shutdown will end as the Senate, which approved its own funding plan, is on recess.

• Mar 28

Johnson on DHS funding issues, stalled bill

House Speaker Mike Johnson slammed Democrats and blamed them for the lapse in funding for the Department of Homeland Security. This comes as the Senate approved most funding for DHS, and as the House now has to weigh how to act on the matter. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.

• Mar 27
• 5:33

Collis Temple pushes for reforms to college sports

A Senate committee held a hearing Thursday to discuss possible reforms to college athletics, to protect players both during their athletic careers and after. Collis Temple, who participated in the hearing and made history as the first Black player for LSU varsity basketball in the early 1970s, joined "The Takeout" on Wednesday to discuss the changes he'd like to see.

• Mar 26
• 7:58

New poll shows large Platner lead in Maine primary

A new Emerson College poll finds that progressive candidate Graham Plater holds a significant lead over Gov. Janet Mills in Maine's closely-watched Democratic Senate primary. Daniella Diaz, congressional reporter for NOTUS, and Matt Brown, congressional reporter for The Associated Press, join to discuss.

• Mar 26
• 5:58

GOP makes "last and final" DHS funding offer

Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thune told reporters on Thursday that he was hopeful about ending the partial government shutdown after the GOP made "their last and final offer" to Democrats. CBS News' Shawna Mizelle and Taurean Small have the latest on TSA wait times and lawmaker negotiations.

• Mar 26
• 7:18

Sen. Jacky Rosen on state of DHS funding talks

Lawmakers remain divided on Day 40 of the Department of Homeland Security shutdown. Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen of Nevada joins "The Takeout" to discuss where talks stand.

• Mar 25
• 7:19

Lawmakers remain divided on Day 40 of DHS shutdown

Wednesday was another day of misery for thousands trying to fly, with more TSA workers calling out amid the partial government shutdown. Congressional leaders are still seeking a deal on funding for the Department of Homeland Security. CBS News' Nicole Sganga and Taurean Small have the latest.

• Mar 25
• 6:56

Senate Democrats push for ICE reforms

Senators remain deadlocked over Department of Homeland Security funding as Democrats continue to push for ICE reforms. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.

• Mar 25
• 3:06

We asked every lawmaker in Congress what they're doing to end the DHS shutdown

Lawmakers and President Trump appear to be edging closer to a framework to wrap up the Department of Homeland Security shutdown — but a breakthrough has remained out of reach. CBS News contacted every House and Senate office to ask what they're doing to end the shutdown.

• Mar 24

Long TSA lines continue as Senate works on deal

Airports in some of the largest U.S. cities are reaching a breaking point as Congress shows signs of progress toward a deal to end the partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security. CBS News' Nicole Sganga and Taurean Small report.

• Mar 24
• 8:48

Senate confirms Mullin as DHS secretary

The Senate on Monday confirmed Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma to lead the Department of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem.

• Mar 23
• 0:46

Cory Booker: "We, the people, are the heroes this country needs"

The New Jersey Senator has been a face of the Democratic Party's resistance to the Trump administration. He expresses his hopes for our nation in a new book, "Stand," in which he encourages Americans to stand together, reminding us of our shared virtues.

• Mar 22

Airport delays worsen as shutdown drags on

The Senate failed to advance a Department of Homeland Security funding bill on Friday, meaning TSA officers will continue to go unpaid as the partial government shutdown continues. Airport delays have worsened as more officers call in sick.

• Mar 21
• 2:14

SAVE America Act faces uphill battle in Senate

President Trump is pressuring Senate Republicans to pass his voter ID bill, dubbed the "SAVE America Act." Oriana Gonzalez, reporter for NOTUS, and Julia Manchester, national political reporter for The Hill, join "The Takeout" with more on the issues facing lawmakers.

• Mar 20
• 5:18

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