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.
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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.
Harris joins El-Sayed in Michigan
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is joining Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed on the campaign trail. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
Michigan GOP Senate nominee: Iran war must end
In a new campaign ad, Michigan Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers is calling for an end to the Iran war. Political strategists Chuck Flint and Chuck Rocha join with analysis.
Idaho independent Todd Achilles on Senate run
A series of independents are mounting competitive Senate campaigns in red states, including Army veteran and former Idaho State Rep. Todd Achilles, who is running against 83-year-old Republican Sen. James Risch. Achilles joins "The Takeout" to discuss his campaign.
9/21: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Networks pull out of White House pool coverage after President Trump bars three media outlets; ICE agent shoots man delivering food in Austin, Texas.
Vance asks voters to give GOP "another chance"
With the November midterms rapidly approaching, Vice President JD Vance is making a pitch to voters: "Give us another chance." New York Times congressional correspondent Annie Karni and Cook Political Report managing editor Carrie Dann join "The Takeout" to discuss.
New book on how Democrats can get supermajority
It's hard for either party on Capitol Hill to function with a narrow majority. Democratic Party insider Adam Jentleson argues in his new book "Supermajority: How Democrats Can Build Lasting Power" that his party needs to draw from the past to get more congressional seats. Jentleson joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Typically red Senate seats now competitive
New data shows Democrats making inroads with voters in some red states holding Senate elections in November. Zachary Donnini, head of data science at VoteHub, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Michael Whatley on high tariffs, gas prices
President Trump is traveling to North Carolina to stump for Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes spoke with Whatley ahead of the president's appearance.
Harris to campaign with El-Sayed in Michigan
CBS News has confirmed that former Vice President Kamala Harris will campaign with Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan. Political strategists Ofirah Yheskel and Greta Joynes join "The Takeout" with analysis.
9/16: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Federal Reserve unanimously votes to raise interest rates; President Trump stumping for GOP Senate nominee Michael Whatley in North Carolina.
El-Sayed blasts Rogers for skipping debate
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Dr. Abdul El-Sayed blasted his Republican opponent, former Rep. Mike Rogers, for skipping their debate Tuesday night. CBS News' political director Fin Gómez has more on this and other races.
Mike Rogers speaks out after skipping Michigan Senate debate
The Republican says the event was a town hall he never committed to and was never on his schedule. He also faulted the moderator, saying you can't hold a "two-on-one event in a TV studio."
Senate fails to advance major crypto bill
The Senate on Tuesday failed to advance a sweeping cryptocurrency bill called the Clarity Act, amid opposition from Democrats and some Republicans. Nikhilesh De, managing editor for global policy and regulations at CoinDesk, joins CBS News to discuss.
Jane Doe's attorney says "she was incapable of consent," alleges cover-up
Christa Pike critically ill, intubated after botched execution, attorneys say
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
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Trump vows Iran war to end "very quickly" as more troops head to Mideast
Judge says federal law banning noncitizen voting is unconstitutional
Pathologist to present findings questioning whether Epstein killed himself
Trump says Europe will release "massive amount" of diesel oil from stockpiles
Photo of Jane Doe shared in Snapchat group on night of alleged rape
