Welch on health care concerns fueling shutdown
The federal government shutdown stretched into its second day on Thursday with no sign of a deal. Democratic Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont joins "The Takeout" to discuss the stakes of the fight.
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Gallego pushes back on GOP health care claims
Amid the government shutdown, Republican lawmakers are accusing Democrats of wanting to give undocumented immigrants free health care. Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona joins "The Takeout" to respond to the claim.
Where talks to end government shutdown stand
The federal government shut down on Wednesday, with Congress failing to reach a funding deal before a midnight deadline. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest on talks to broker a deal.
Shutdown likely after Senate votes fail
The Senate failed to pass stopgap funding measures from either party on Tuesday, setting the stage for a midnight federal government shutdown. CBS News reporter Erica Brown has the latest.
Senate to vote on resolution
Senators are set to vote on a resolution following strenuous debate on Capitol Hill to avoid a government shutdown. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has the latest.
Senate Democrats press DOJ to end taxpayer reimbursements of Jan. 6 rioters
A group of Democratic senators is asking the Justice Department to help prevent convicted U.S. Capitol rioters from being reimbursed by taxpayers for court-ordered fines.
Manchin says he wants Trump to succeed
Former West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin's new book, "Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense," is both a memoir and a declaration of independence from the extremes on both sides of the political aisle. Manchin joined "The Takeout" to discuss the book and more.
House passes 45-day funding bill
The House on Saturday passed a last-minute stopgap measure that would fund the government for 45-days and likely avoid a government shutdown. The bill now heads to the Senate, where it will need to be passed before 11:59 p.m. Saturday to avoid a shutdown.
Colin Allred on running for Senate again
Former Texas Rep. Colin Allred's lost his bid to oust Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024. The Democrat is running again, this time for the seat currently held by Republican Sen. John Cornyn. Allred joins "The Takeout" to discuss the state of his bid.
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 shutdown looms after failed Senate vote
A Republican measure to keep the government funded until Nov. 21 stumbled in the Senate after clearing the House, leaving lawmakers without a clear path forward to avoid a funding lapse at the end of the month. Caitlin Huey-Burns explains what's at stake.
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.
Ousted CDC Director Susan Monarez testifies about RFK Jr., vaccines
Former CDC Director Susan Monarez and Chief Medical Officer Debra Houry testified before a Senate panel weeks after departing in a dramatic shakeup at the health agency.
Takeaways from fired CDC director's testimony
During a Senate hearing, former CDC Director Susan Monarez refuted accusations of untrustworthiness from her former boss, RFK Jr. Monarez insists the health secretary pushed to change vaccine policy without scientific data. Dr. Celine Gounder has more.
Ex-CDC director testifies on firing in hearing
Susan Monarez, who was ousted from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., testified before the Senate committee focused on health that she faced pressure from the secretary to change the childhood vaccine schedule. Caitlin Huey-Burns has details.
Monarez challenges RFK Jr.'s reason for firing her
Former CDC Director Susan Monarez on Wednesday told a Senate committee on Wednesday her side of getting fired by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Ex-CDC official says RFK Jr. should resign
In response to a question from Democratic Sen. Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland at a Senate hearing on Wednesday, former CDC chief medical officer Dr. Debra Houry called on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to resign as secretary of health and human services.
Monarez calls for vaccine committee transparency
At a Senate hearing on Wednesday, Democratic Sen. John Hickenlooper of Colorado asked former CDC Director Susan Monarez about guardrails she proposed surrounding the vaccine advisory committee. Monarez renewed her calls for transparency around the group.
Ex-CDC director on vaccine committee changes
Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine asked former CDC Director Susan Monarez at a Senate hearing on Wednesday if Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. consulted her about replacing members on the vaccine advisory committee. Monarez said no.
Ousted CDC director to appear before Congress
Susan Monarez, the former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is set to testify before the Senate Health Committee on Wednesday after she was fired less than a month on the job. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.
Kash Patel faces tough questions from Democrats
FBI Director Kash Patel testified for more than four and a half hours before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he faced tough questions about his leadership of the bureau, including the ouster of top officials and his handling of the investigation into the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Scott MacFarlane has details.
Breaking down Kash Patel Senate hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel on Tuesday testified on Capitol Hill about the killing of Charlie Kirk. Democratic senators sparred with him about that and several other issues. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Patel stands by post on Kirk shooting "subject"
FBI Director Kash Patel, at a Senate hearing on Tuesday, stood by a social media post he made in the hours after Charlie Kirk's killing that a "subject" was in custody. That subject was later released. Patel told Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont that he doesn't "see it as a mistake."
Kennedy, Patel discuss Kirk shooting, Epstein
During a Senate hearing on Tuesday, Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana asked FBI Director Kash Patel if others were involved in Charlie Kirk's assassination, whether convicted sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein trafficked minors to others and more.
Graham questions Patel on Venezuela and more
At a Senate hearing on Tuesday, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina asked FBI Director Kash Patel about the recent U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat from Venezuela, China's role in the fentanyl problem and other topics.
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