CBS News poll: Talarico-Paxton Senate race is a Texas toss-up
Turnout will be key as Texans voice cost of living concerns in Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico.
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Vance calls El-Sayed a "weasel" as Michigan Senate race heats up
Abdul El-Sayed told Michigan voters the state's U.S. Senate race could go down "as one of the ugliest campaigns in modern history."
Breaking down early voting trends in 3 states
Early voting data indicates some potentially promising signs for Democrats, particularly in North Carolina and Georgia. VoteHub head of data science Zach Donnini explains.
Trump rallying; Zacharia out as press secretary
Katie Zacharia is out as White House press secretary after just five days on the job. CBS News congressional correspondent is in Dalton, Georgia, where President Trump is rallying for Republicans.
10/16: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Officials provide update on elementary school shooting in Bend, Oregon; Katie Zacharia fired as White House press secretary after five days.
AOC transfers $1 million to El-Sayed campaign
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York has transferred $1 million to Abdul El-Sayed's Senate campaign in Michigan. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has more.
El-Sayed pushes back against Trump comments
The close Michigan Senate race between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is heating up. Ed O'Keefe reports.
A look at the Michigan Senate midterm race
Democrats hold the Michigan Senate seat on the ballot this fall, and Republican Mike Rogers is trying to pick it up for the Republicans. Ed O'Keefe has more details on the race and the latest on the Trump administration.
Is Texas a perfect storm for Democrats?
The latest Texas Senate race polls show Democrat James Talarico with a slight edge over Republican Ken Paxton. Political strategists Chuck Rocha and Erin Maguire join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Wasserman Schultz on Democrats' midterm momentum
Florida's newly redrawn 20th Congressional District will soon elect its first non-African-American representative since 1992. The Democratic nominee, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, joins to discuss her party's chances in the state.
Michigan's Mike Rogers on Russian diesel, more
Vice President JD Vance is campaigning for Republican Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers on Thursday night. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke with Rogers ahead of the event.
Talarico defends abortion stance at town hall
Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico appeared on CNN for a town hall Wednesday night and tried to quell doubts about his support for capitalism and immigration enforcement. He also spoke about his position on abortion. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more. CNN is owned by CBS News' parent company, Skydance.
10/15: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Texas' James Talarico holds razor-thin polling lead over Ken Paxton; suspect dead after shooting at elementary school in Bend, Oregon.
Zacharia's first press briefing draws criticism
Katie Zacharia held her first briefing as White House press secretary on Tuesday, with critics calling it awkward and stilted. Political strategists Sawyer Hackett and Harrison Fields join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Kalshi traders favoring a Democratic Senate
Traders on Kalshi are starting to think Democrats will take control of the Senate. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto digs into the trends. Kalshi is sponsoring the use of its prediction market data in CBS News election coverage this year.
Pollster Frank Luntz on midterms
CBS News polling has shown Latino support for Republicans is far below what it was in 2024. Pollster Frank Luntz joins "The Takeout" to discuss the state of the midterms with 20 days until Election Day.
Iran war, affordability dominate Senate debates
The economic backdrop of the 2026 midterms is causing political heartburn for many Republicans. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns joins "The Takeout" with takeaways from the Maine, Georgia and Iowa Senate debates.
10/14: The Takeout with Major Garrett
High energy costs push inflation to 3.7% in September; candidates clash during Senate debates in Maine, Georgia and Iowa.
Key takeaways from top Senate debates
Senate nominees in Georgia, Iowa and Maine clashed over the Iran war, the economy and more. CBS News' Aaron Navarro, Fin Gómez and Lana Zak have team coverage.
Trump visits Alaska amid tight Senate race
President Trump is traveling 3,400 miles to Alaska on Tuesday to hold a rally amid a tight Senate race there between incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto and Weijia Jiang have more.
Politico: Democrats say Harris wasted 2026
Is former Vice President Kamala Harris setting herself up well for another White House bid? Almost two dozen Democratic operatives told Politico no. Political strategists Stephanie Valencia and Tiffany Smiley join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Millions of Americans have already voted early
Voters nationwide have cast 3.6 million early ballots with 21 days to go until the November elections. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto and Sabato's Crystal Ball managing editor Kyle Kondik join with analysis.
WSJ: Paxton partied with 2 fugitives in Dubai
The Wall Street Journal reports that Texas Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton partied with two U.S. fugitives in Dubai and a woman not his wife on New Year's Eve 2024. CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink has the latest.
Trump distances himself from Guilfoyle
Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned as U.S. ambassador to Greece on Tuesday amid pressure from the White House. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest.
10/13: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Vatican reveals Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis after surgery; Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as ambassador to Greece amid White House pressure.
CBS News poll: Talarico-Paxton Senate race is a Texas toss-up
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