Senate confirms Todd Blanche, Trump's ex-defense lawyer, as attorney general
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
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Senate approves bill to fund government into December
The measure was approved in a 90 to 6 vote and now goes to the House.
Cassidy endorses Blanche for attorney general
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy on Friday endorsed Todd Blanche for attorney general, putting President Trump's former personal lawyer one step closer to the nation's top law enforcement role. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
Senate rushes to finish business before recess
The Senate is speeding toward summer recess, clearing Todd Blanche's path to attorney general and approving new energy sanctions aimed at Russia on Friday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest on what's left on the upper chamber's agenda.
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Senate navigating several matters ahead of summer recess; No U.S.-Iran deal yet on Strait of Hormuz.
Murkowski says she'll vote against Blanche's nomination for attorney general
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Friday she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, narrowing the confirmation path for President Trump's pick to lead the Justice Department.
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
Centrists start $15 million campaign against DSA
Republicans running against democratic socialists have found an unlikely ally: other Democrats. The centrist Democrat think tank Third Way has pledged $15 million to discredit the DSA movement between now and 2028. Third Way President Jonathan Cowan joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Former DOJ lawyer on Fauci contempt vote
A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt for refusing last week to answer questions related to government actions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Tom Dupree joins to discuss.
Stevens says of El-Sayed: "Differences were aired out"
Though Rep. Haley Stevens stressed a unified front moving forward, she was evasive on whether she would appear with El-Sayed on the campaign trail.
Stevens discusses primary loss to El-Sayed
Rep. Haley Stevens just lost a very close Michigan Democratic Senate primary to progressive Abdul El-Sayed. She's endorsed him, but questions persist about Democratic unity. Stevens joins "The Takeout" in her first television interview since her defeat.
El-Sayed calls for partisan unity
Michigan's new Democratic Senate nominee, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, is calling for the party to unite behind him. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports on this and other political headlines.
Trump insults El-Sayed after Michigan win
Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed will face former Republican congressman Mike Rogers in the Michigan Senate race. President Trump ramped up his attacks against El-Sayed after the state's Democratic primary. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Ex-Sanders campaign adviser on El-Sayed's win
Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary, CBS News projects. Corbin Trent, former national coordinator for the Bernie Sanders campaign, joins with analysis.
Sanders lauds El-Sayed's win as unprecedented
Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont on Wednesday lauded Abdul El-Sayed for his victory in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary, calling it "literally unprecedented in modern American history." Associated Press politics reporter Matt Brown and NOTUS Senate reporter Igor Bobic join "The Takeout" to discuss.
El-Sayed looks to unite Democrats after victory
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed is looking ahead to November's general election after narrowly defeating moderate Haley Stevens in Tuesday's Michigan Democratic Senate primary. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest from Detroit.
Takeaways from El-Sayed's win in Michigan
CBS News is projecting that Abdul El-Sayed will win the Democratic primary for Senate in Michigan. CBS News' Fin Gómez breaks down El-Sayed's win and other key races from Tuesday.
Abdul El-Sayed on Democratic Party, Israel
Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed talks with "CBS Mornings" about the Senate primary race against Rep. Haley Stevens, spending for Israel and other allies and how the Democratic Party can unite.
What to know about primaries in 5 states today: Michigan, Virginia and more
Voters are deciding primary races Tuesday in five states: Michigan, Virginia, Missouri, Kansas and Washington.
Dingell on Michigan Democratic Senate primary
Polls have closed in Michigan, where the heated Democratic Senate contest between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens is coming to a head. Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan joins CBS News to weigh in.
Cruz on future of AI, Texas Senate race, more
This week, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced he is freezing data center construction across the state until a comprehensive audit is completed. Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz joins "The Takeout" to discuss the pause and much more.
El-Sayed, Stevens facing off in Michigan primary
Democratic voters in Michigan are casting ballots Tuesday in a hotly-contested Senate primary between progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed and moderate candidate Rep. Haley Stevens. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Aaron Navarro and Anthony Salvanto have the latest on the race.
Full interview: Haley Stevens on Michigan primary
Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens, a moderate, is facing off against progressive Abdul El-Sayed in the Democratic Senate primary that is highlighting splits among some Democrats over their priorities. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke to Stevens about her opponent, her views on President Trump's administration, and the questions about American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) donations for her campaign.
Full Interview: El-Sayed on Michigan primary
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed, a doctor by trade, is facing off against Moderate Rep. Haley Stevens in the Michigan Senate primary, which reflects the split among some Democrats over their voting priorities. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke to El-Sayed about his Senate bid, his view on the Democratic Socialists of America, and how he would work alongside established Democrats if he makes it to Capitol Hill.
Democrat division in Michigan Senate primary
Moderate Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed are facing off in a race that is highlighting party divisions. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has the latest on the Michigan Senate primary.
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