What to know about Illinois’ Senate primary race as voters cast ballots

Voters in Illinois went to the polls on Tuesday for primary contests that will reshape the state’s congressional delegation. The biggest race to watch is the Democratic Senate primary for a chance to fill the seat of retiring Sen. Dick Durbin. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.

Sen. Ted Cruz on Joe Kent’s resignation over Iran war

Sen. Ted Cruz on Joe Kent’s resignation over Iran war – CBS News Watch CBS News Top U.S. counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigned Tuesday over the Iran war, saying “Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation.” Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas joins “The Takeout” with his reaction and more.

Latest on targets of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes in Iran war

Latest on targets of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes in Iran war – CBS News Watch CBS News Israel said Tuesday it killed two more senior Iranian leaders in airstrikes. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean joins to unpack the latest developments in the war with Iran.

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.

What killing of top Iranian leader Ali Larijani could mean for war

What killing of top Iranian leader Ali Larijani could mean for war – CBS News Watch CBS News Senior Iranian leader Ali Larijani in a missile strike, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council confirmed on Tuesday. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D’Agata reports.

DHS keeps paying Coast Guard personnel despite partial government shutdown

The Department of Homeland Security is using discretionary funding to continue paying active-duty U.S. Coast Guard personnel during the department’s ongoing shutdown, even as civilian employees remain unpaid, according to several U.S. officials and a department spokesperson. “Military members received their latest paycheck last week. USCG civilian workforce is not receiving paychecks,” the spokesperson said …

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