Ex-NFL kicker Jay Feely on GOP House campaign
Former NFL kicker Jay Feely is seeking a House seat in Arizona as a Republican. Feely, who was also a former analyst for CBS Sports, joins "The Takeout" to discuss his campaign.
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Sabato's Crystal Ball ratings favor Democrats
Sabato's Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia changed its ratings in 28 House races on Tuesday, with Democrats now favored in more than 220 seats. Sabato's Crystal Ball managing editor Kyle Kondik and CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto join to discuss.
Trump looks to boost GOP in North Carolina
President Trump is rallying in North Carolina on Tuesday as Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley trails Democrat Roy Cooper in the polls. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
New attack ad targeting Acton draws criticism
A new attack ad posted on social media spotlights Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton's estranged mother, who calls her daughter a liar. Ohio Capital Journal author Nick Evans joins CBS News to discuss the reaction to the ad.
Trump: "We've gotten nothing back" from Ukraine
President Trump on Tuesday continued his public feud with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying the leader "has to want to settle" the Russia-Ukraine war and criticizing him for not doing so. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Election forecaster on Senate battle
Democrats and Republicans are battling for control of the House and Senate. Sabato's Crystal Ball associate editor J. Miles Coleman shares his analysis.
How Mike Rogers is courting Democrats
Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Dr. Abdul El-Sayed will debate in Michigan again. Bridge Michigan senior political reporter Lauren Gibbons explains more about Rogers' campaign, and CBS News' Michael George has more on early voting.
Warnock calls on Democrats to focus on South
Georgia Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock says his party can win throughout the South, but only with sustained investment in the region. New York Times reporter Ken Vogel and Washington Sun senior editor Dave Levinthal join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Details on election security as midterms near
With early voting underway, some experts are worried President Trump could attempt to undermine the outcome of the midterm elections. CBS News election law expert and contributor David Becker joins to run through possible scenarios.
10/19: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump stumping for Sen. Roger Marshall in Kansas; new CBS News poll shows tight Senate race in Texas.
Federal actions around voting system expand
Election officials respond to allegations from the Justice Department about noncitizen voting as new polling shows that only half of Americans believe the upcoming elections will be free and fair.
Breaking down early voting trends in 3 states
Early voting data indicates some potentially promising signs for Democrats, particularly in North Carolina and Georgia. VoteHub head of data science Zach Donnini explains.
Trump rallying; Zacharia out as press secretary
Katie Zacharia is out as White House press secretary after just five days on the job. CBS News congressional correspondent is in Dalton, Georgia, where President Trump is rallying for Republicans.
10/16: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Officials provide update on elementary school shooting in Bend, Oregon; Katie Zacharia fired as White House press secretary after five days.
AOC transfers $1 million to El-Sayed campaign
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York has transferred $1 million to Abdul El-Sayed's Senate campaign in Michigan. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has more.
Justice Dept. sues California, claims noncitizens were sent ballots
The Justice Department sued California, alleging that the federal government has identified more than 20,000 noncitizens who are unlawfully registered to vote.
Wasserman Schultz on Democrats' midterm momentum
Florida's newly redrawn 20th Congressional District will soon elect its first non-African-American representative since 1992. The Democratic nominee, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, joins to discuss her party's chances in the state.
Michigan's Mike Rogers on Russian diesel, more
Vice President JD Vance is campaigning for Republican Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers on Thursday night. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke with Rogers ahead of the event.
Kalshi traders favoring a Democratic Senate
Traders on Kalshi are starting to think Democrats will take control of the Senate. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto digs into the trends. Kalshi is sponsoring the use of its prediction market data in CBS News election coverage this year.
Iran war, affordability dominate Senate debates
The economic backdrop of the 2026 midterms is causing political heartburn for many Republicans. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns joins "The Takeout" with takeaways from the Maine, Georgia and Iowa Senate debates.
Trump rallying in Arizona as midterms near
President Trump returned to the campaign trail on Wednesday, trying to sway Arizona voters with 20 days until the midterm elections. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
10/14: The Takeout with Major Garrett
High energy costs push inflation to 3.7% in September; candidates clash during Senate debates in Maine, Georgia and Iowa.
Trump's approval rating drops among Latinos
President Trump's approval rating is at a record low among Latino voters, a new report shows. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
Millions of Americans have already voted early
Voters nationwide have cast 3.6 million early ballots with 21 days to go until the November elections. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto and Sabato's Crystal Ball managing editor Kyle Kondik join with analysis.
WSJ: Paxton partied with 2 fugitives in Dubai
The Wall Street Journal reports that Texas Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton partied with two U.S. fugitives in Dubai and a woman not his wife on New Year's Eve 2024. CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink has the latest.
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