Talarico-Paxton Texas Senate race tensions
Texas Democratic Party chair Kendall Scudder joins CBS News with more on the Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton.
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How accurate are polls 22 days from midterms?
The CBS News Battleground Tracker finds that Democrats have an advantage in House races, with 22 days until the November elections. Democratic pollster Charlotte Swasey joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
Johnson on economy: "Remember what we inherited"
In an interview with CBS News chief Washington analyst Robert Costa, House Speaker Mike Johnson says he intends to remain GOP leader even if Republicans lose their House majority after the November elections. Costa joins "The Takeout" to unpack more of his conversation with Johnson.
10/12: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine collapses; federal immigration agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's home.
Forecaster moves 18 House races toward Democrats
Democrats are seeing another indication of momentum heading into the midterms, with the Cook Political Report shifting 18 more House races toward the party. Atlanta Journal-Constitution Washington bureau chief Tia Mitchell and Washington Sun senior editor Dave Levinthal join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Survey: Young voters swing toward Democrats
New data from the online magazine "The Argument" indicate a huge swing toward Democrats among a key demographic: young voters. VoteHub head of data science Zach Donnini joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
Fiery Senate debates in Georgia and Michigan
Candidates for the U.S. Senate are cooling off after a pair of heated debates in Georgia and Michigan on Thursday night. CBS News' Skyler Henry and Aaron Navarro break down the key takeaways.
10/9: The Takeout with Major Garrett
New York City officials condemn ICE after agent shoots man; candidates clash during Senate debates in Georgia and Michigan.
Axios: GOP sending $5 million to boost Graham
Republicans are set to send more funds to a Senate race in one of the reddest states in the nation: South Carolina. Axios White House reporter Marc Caputo joins with the details.
Obama backs Troy Jackson in Maine Senate race
Former President Barack Obama is lending his support to boost donations and turnout ahead of the midterms, headlining a fundraiser and making multiple endorsements, including Troy Jackson in Maine's Senate race. Republican strategist Mark Bednar and UnidosUS' Clarissa Martínez De Castro join to discuss the state of the November elections.
High-stakes Senate debates in Michigan, Georgia
Senate candidates in both Michigan and Georgia will take the debate stage for the first time on Thursday night. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Skyler Henry have the latest.
10/8: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Donor accuses Kimberly Guilfoyle of $100,000 "quid pro quo"; USS Abraham Lincoln returns home after 10-month deployment.
Trump stumps for Paxton in Texas
The midterms are heating up, with President Trump in Texas for the third time in less than a month to campaign for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Michigan's Mike Rogers: Canada tariffs must end
Republican Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers broke with President Trump in a new campaign ad, saying Canada is not our enemy and that the tariff war needs to end. Former Republican Rep. Fred Upton of Michigan and Democratic strategist Kendra Barkoff Lamy join with analysis.
Democrats' Senate momentum growing on Kalshi
There's talk of an "expanding map" for Democrats, with states like Texas and even Kansas potentially in play for the November midterms. That's reflected in polling and on prediction markets like Kalshi, a CBS News sponsor. Kalshi head of research Nicole Kagan and CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto join to unpack the numbers.
Sen. Tillis: Hegseth "just out of his depth"
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina was under intense pressure to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, and after wavering, he ultimately voted yes. In his new book "How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents," Tillis says that decision hasn't aged well. Tillis joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Collins, Jackson clash in Maine Senate debate
Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Maine Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson faced off in a debate on Tuesday night. Alex Seitz-Wald, deputy editor of Maine's Midcoast Villager, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Iowa Senate candidates on Iran war's impact
CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe sat down with both candidates in the Iowa Senate race, Democrat Josh Turek and Republican Ashley Hinson, ahead of the pair's first debate.
Trump makes 3rd Texas trip to stump for Paxton
President Trump is heading to San Antonio, Texas, on Wednesday for his third visit to the Lone Star State amid the Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
10/7: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump returns to Texas to stump for Paxton in San Antonio; new videos show Iranian attacks on U.S. military base in Kuwait.
In Maine Senate debate, Collins and Jackson both criticize Trump — but spar over how
In an often-testy debate, GOP Sen. Susan Collins of Maine touted her five terms in Congress and took aim at some Trump policies — while Democrat Troy Jackson argued Collins has failed to effectively push back.
2026 midterm election races to watch
CBS News has identified 10 key Senate and 42 House races that will likely decide the majority — all of which can change during the midterm campaign.
Tight race for Senate in Kansas
Kansas hasn't elected a Democratic senator in over 90 years, but new polling shows a dead-heat race between Republican incumbent Roger Marshall and Democrat Reverend Adam Hamilton. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
60 Minutes Transcript: Sen. Thom Tillis
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis says he worries about the "outsized influence" of the executive branch. He's also concerned about the types of advisers President Trump has surrounded himself with.
Sen. Tillis worries about the "outsized influence" of the executive branch
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis, retiring soon, says without checks on power, U.S. democracy is at risk. He discusses his fears for the future of U.S. democracy and his relationship with President Trump.
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