RNC chair on political landscape under Trump
Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley joins "The Takeout" to discuss the first four months of President Trump's second term, the GOP budget bill and more.
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Trump reverses course on EU tariffs
The stock market closed in the green on Tuesday after President Trump over the weekend delayed the start of tariffs on the European Union. The president also condemned Russia's Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest.
Key features of House GOP budget bill
The House delivered President Trump a narrow win on his budget bill Thursday. Lawmakers approved the legislation by a 215-214 vote after a marathon overnight session. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the details.
How House GOP passed Trump's budget bill
House Republicans passed President Trump's budget bill by a single vote early Thursday morning. Leigh Ann Caldwell, chief Washington correspondent for Puck News, and Juliegrace Brufke, Capitol Hill reporter for 24sight News, join "America Decides" to discuss how the legislation came together after last-minute changes and its chances in the Senate.
GOP takes aim at California vehicle standards
Senate Republicans are moving to block California's vehicle standards that would phase out the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. Mary Nichols, former chair of the California Air Resources Board, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Trump says House GOP is unified on budget
Shortly after meeting with Republican House members on Capitol Hill Tuesday, President Trump underscored that his party is unified. However, not all members of the conference support the current budget plan. Republican strategist Mark Bednar joins "America Decides" with more on the president's budget meeting.
Senate advances crypto bill after Democratic opposition
The Senate took a key procedural vote Monday evening on a first-of-its-kind crypto regulation bill after Democrats tanked it earlier this month.
Will GOP come together on Trump's budget?
President Trump may have his budget plan, but he's got to get House Republicans in lockstep after Friday's failed committee vote. Former Republican Rep. Kevin Brady of Texas, ex-chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, joins "America Decides" to discuss what it'll take to get the conference on board and more.
What is the budget reconciliation process?
Washington, D.C., has a language all its own: Words that mean a lot there but nowhere else. One of those is reconciliation. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains. Then, Laura Davison, Washington deputy bureau chief for Bloomberg, and Daniella Diaz, congressional reporter for NOTUS, join to discuss the state of the Republican budget bill.
Trump wants drug price caps tied to foreign nations. Here's why Biden never did it.
President Trump is now seeking to implement the idea through an executive order.
Trump pulls pick for top D.C. prosecutor
After fierce dissent from some Senate Republicans, President Trump is pulling his pick to serve as the top prosecutor for Washington, D.C. Margaret Talev, senior contributor for Axios, and Daniella Diaz, congressional reporter for NOTUS, join "America Decides" with analysis.
Trump's crypto moves raise ethical concerns
President Trump has not shied away from his praise for the cryptocurrency industry, but the actions he's taking to bolster it and profit from it are raising widespread ethics concerns. The Daily Beast political reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins "America Decides" with more.
Senators react to Mike Waltz's repositioning
President Trump said Thursday that he plans to nominate Mike Waltz as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. The announcement came just hours after sources confirmed to CBS News that Waltz was set to leave his role as National Security Adviser. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
Here's how every senator voted on confirming Trump's top officials
Charts show how each Democratic and Republican senator voted on President Trump's Cabinet picks and selection for FBI director.
Senate votes against blocking Trump's tariffs
The Senate on Wednesday rejected a bipartisan effort to block President Trump's global tariffs. The measure failed in a 49-49 vote with all but three Republicans voting against it. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
Sen. Dick Durbin: "The torch must be passed"
Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois addressed reporters on Thursday, one day after he announced plans to retire at the end of next year. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Sen. McConnell on Trump's tariff authority
Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky answered questions on Thursday about how much power the president should hold over tariffs.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announces he is not running for reelection
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday he is retiring and will not run for reelection in 2026.
Durbin retirement to prompt shakeup in Senate Democratic leadership
Sen. Dick Durbin announced Wednesday he won't seek reelection in 2026, kickstarting a race among Democrats in the Senate for his leadership position.
Durbin announces Senate retirement
Illinois Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin announced he will not seek reelection, prompting a shake up in Democratic leadership for the upper chamber. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Sens. Tina Smith and Gary Peters on retiring
As Democrats work to win back support in the Midwest, they will be without Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith and Michigan Sen. Gary Peters, who will not seek reelection in 2026. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns sat down with the lawmakers for their take on the state of the Democratic Party.
Tariffs and more: Recapping week in politics
President Trump's tariffs eclipsed almost everything this week, from administration firings to the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine calling it quits. Jake Traylor, White House reporter for Politico, and Niall Stanage, White House columnist for The Hill, join "America Decides" to break down some big moments from the political universe this week.
Senate looks to rein in Trump's tariff power
The White House Budget Office says that President Trump would veto a bipartisan Senate bill that limits his authority to impose tariffs, should the legislation pass and get to his desk. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
What's next for GOP budget plan
The Senate adopted a GOP budget resolution on Saturday that's key to implementing President Trump's agenda. CBS News' Taurean Small has the latest.
What's in the budget plan adopted by Senate?
House Republican leaders look to shore up support for a budget resolution adopted by Senate Republicans on Saturday after an all-night "vote-a-rama." The resolution includes a framework for President Trump's tax cuts. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.
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