Democrat flips Florida state legislative district that includes Mar-a-Lago
Democrat Emily Gregory won a special election for a Florida state House seat on Tuesday, flipping a district that is home to President Trump's estate, Mar-a-Lago.
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Trump voted by mail in Florida despite calling mail-in voting "cheating"
President Trump has long railed against mail-in voting, but used the method this month in a Florida election, public records indicate.
Trump ties DHS funding to SAVE Act passage
President Trump is calling for Republicans to hold off on agreeing to any deals with Democrats to fund the Department of Homeland Security until the so-called "SAVE Act" is passed. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the latest.
Supreme Court hears case over mail ballots that arrive after Election Day
The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Mississippi law that allows ballots that are postmarked by but received up to five days after Election Day to be counted.
Supreme Court arguments on mail ballots
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments Monday regarding mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive to officials later. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has early details.
SAVE America Act faces uphill battle in Senate
President Trump is pressuring Senate Republicans to pass his voter ID bill, dubbed the "SAVE America Act." Oriana Gonzalez, reporter for NOTUS, and Julia Manchester, national political reporter for The Hill, join "The Takeout" with more on the issues facing lawmakers.
In voting process, photo ID gets wide support, CBS News poll finds
Few Americans feel they know a lot of the specifics about the SAVE Act.
See full results for 2026 Illinois primary elections
Candidates for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and Cook County Board President were among the races on the ballot in the 2026 Illinois primary election on Tuesday.
Key races to watch in Illinois' primary battles
Voters in Illinois are heading to the polls for primary day on Tuesday with many critical races on the ballot. Lynn Sweet, special correspondent for Chicago Public Media, joins to discuss.
High voter turnout in Chicago for Illinois primary
The Chicago Board of Elections says early voting numbers for Tuesday's primary election are already higher than in previous midterm years. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins to discuss the state of Illinois' Senate race.
Outside group spending in Illinois primaries
Voters are heading to the polls for primary elections in Illinois on Tuesday, where there has been significant spending from outside groups, notably the Israeli lobbying committee AIPAC and artificial intelligence super PACs. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro and NOTUS senior editor Dave Levinthal join to discuss.
Senate to vote on the SAVE America Act
Senators are set to vote on the SAVE America Act this week, while lawmakers remain at odds over Department of Homeland Security funding as a partial government shutdown drags on. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.
Fetterman calls Trump's criticism of mail-in voting "ridiculous"
"The president is constantly critical on mail-in voting, and that's ridiculous," Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday.
Trump threatens legislative blockade over SAVE Act
President Trump's obsession with the 2020 election, which he repeatedly and falsely claims was stolen, may stall legislation this year and inject uncertainty into the midterms. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Who will replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress?
A special election is being held to fill former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's vacated seat in Georgia's 14th congressional district. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
Georgia holds election to fill Greene's seat
Georgia voters in the state's 14th congressional district head to the polls Tuesday for a special election to replace Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who left Congress in January. Tia Mitchell, the Washington bureau chief for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins with more.
Trump: SAVE Act would "guarantee the midterms"
President Trump is vowing not to sign any bills until the Senate passes the SAVE Act, which would add strict new voting requirements across the country. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
Goldman, Noem argue over DHS role in elections
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday at a hearing over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman of New York pressed Noem on whether she had taken any action on election security.
Crockett, Talarico square off in Texas primary
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas and State Rep. James Talarico are facing off Tuesday in the Texas Senate primary. CBS News political contributor Chuck Rocha, whose consulting firm Solidarity Strategies is advising Talarico, joins with analysis.
Progressive gerrymander protest in GOP primary
Kate Barr, a self-described progressive in North Carolina, is running in the Republican primary for North Carolina's 14th congressional district as a protest against gerrymandering. CBS News' Major Garrett reports. Then, Samuel Wang, director of the Princeton Gerrymandering Project and a New Jersey Democratic candidate for Congress, joins to discuss the impact of redistricting on the 2026 midterms.
Cornyn on GOP voter turnout concerns
Voters in Texas are heading to the polls on Tuesday for primary day, which includes the state's hotly-contested Senate race. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest from Waco.
California AG Bonta on Trump's election claims
In his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, President Trump continued to make claims that have been proven to be false while laying out his case for the SAVE Act. California Attorney General Rob Bonta joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Rep. Julie Johnson on campaign against Allred
Early voting is now underway in a series of closely-watched Texas primaries, including the race between Democratic Rep. Julie Johnson and her predecessor, former Rep. Colin Allred. Johnson joins "The Takeout" to discuss the state of her campaign, the fight over Homeland Security funding and more.
White House holds midterms strategy session
President Trump's chief of staff, Susie Wiles, convened a meeting Tuesday night with senior administration officials and Cabinet members to discuss the upcoming midterm elections. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Rep. Wesley Hunt on hisSenate campaign
Early voting is now underway in Texas for the 2026 primary elections. Republican Rep. Wesley Hunt joins "The Takeout" to discuss his campaign to be the GOP Senate nominee.
Midterm elections preview: How might this year's vote change Washington?
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Judge dismisses with prejudice Trump lawsuit against Wall Street Journal
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Former President Obama endorses Booker in Kentucky Senate race
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