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.
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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.
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.
CBS News poll finds voters split on state v. national focus in Maine Senate race
Troy Jackson is boosted by those looking for change, while Collins peels off some Trump disapprovers.
Forecast shifts 15 House races toward Democrats
The Cook Political Report shifted 15 House seat ratings toward Democrats on Friday and said it was almost impossible for Republicans to retain control of the House of Representatives. VoteHub head of data science Zach Donnini joins to discuss.
9/25: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump and China's Xi Jinping conclude Washington, D.C., summit; CBS News speaks with the president of Iran.
Democrats make gains in some red states
Democrats have made some gains in several key Senate races, according to the Cook Political Report. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.
WSJ: Conservative podcasts move away from Trump
Is the MAGA movement moving on? New Wall Street Journal data shows right-wing podcasters want to talk about everything but President Trump. Political strategists Leslie Shedd and Ravi Gupta join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Sen. Tim Scott: GOP "in fight for our lives"
CBS News has learned chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, Sen. Tim Scott, told colleagues they're "in the fight of our lives" for the midterm battleground races. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
Gonzaga coach on Protect College Sports Act
The future of college sports could be decided this week on Capitol Hill, with the Senate expected to debate and vote on the Protect College Sports Act. Gonzaga University men's basketball coach Mark Few joins to discuss his support for the legislation.
GOP candidates distance themselves from Trump
Some Republican candidates in competitive midterm contests are pushing for the Trump administration to wind down the war with Iran and focus more on Americans struggling with affordability. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak joins to discuss.
Trump-Xi summit not expected to lead to AI deal
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Washington, D.C., amid tensions over Iran, the global energy supply, trade, Taiwan and artificial intelligence. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reports.
State of key races with 6 weeks until midterms
Tuesday marks six weeks until Election Day. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto and Sabato's Crystal Ball managing editor Kyle Kondik join to unpack the latest numbers.
Senators press Rubio to prioritize release of American held in Iran
Reza Valizadeh, a U.S.-Iranian dual citizen and former journalist for U.S.-funded broadcaster Radio Farda, has been imprisoned in Iran since September 2024.
GOP senator asks Senate committee to subpoena Donald Trump Jr., Hunter Biden
GOP Sen. John Curtis of Utah asked a Senate panel to subpoena Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden for testimony as part of a probe into the "use of presidential family relationships" for private financial benefit.
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