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Fetterman texts appear to show lack of interest in duties as senator

Name: Fetterman texts appear to show lack of interest in duties as senator
Uploaded: 2026-09-04T17:41:00-0400
Duration: 6 min 7 s
Description: CBS News has obtained text messages between Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania and staffers that reveal he appears uninterested in doing his work in Congress. Politico House leadership reporter Riley Rogerson and NOTUS senior editor Dave Levinthal join "The Takeout" to discuss.

CBS News has obtained text messages between Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania and staffers that reveal he appears uninterested in doing his work in Congress. Politico House leadership reporter Riley Rogerson and NOTUS senior editor Dave Levinthal join "The Takeout" to discuss.