Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina says a subpoena revealed that secret payouts used to settle sexual harassment claims against lawmakers have totaled $338,000 since 2004. Former Democratic Rep. Jackie Speier of California joins “The Takeout” with her reaction.
Congressional Democrats are investigating whether so-called “pay-to-play” schemes drove some of President Trump’s pardons. Democratic Rep. Dave Min of California, one of the three lawmakers who launched the probe, joins “The Takeout” to discuss.
Trump says ceasefire still intact after exchanging attacks with Iran – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump insists the ceasefire with Iran is still in effect despite both sides admitting to strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News contributor Ret. Lt. Col. Roger Carstens joins “The Takeout” with analysis.
U.S. awaiting Iran’s response to peace proposal – CBS News Watch CBS News The war with Iran started nearly 10 weeks ago and the path toward peace remains unclear. Iran has been reviewing the latest U.S. proposal to end the conflict. CBS News politics reporter Kathryn Watson has more.
By Matt Silverstein and Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES, May 8 (Reuters) – Memorabilia belonging to late model and movie star Marilyn Monroe is heading to the auction block, offering a rare glimpse into the private world of one of Hollywood’s most enduring legends. Items up for sale include pieces from her wardrobe, jewelry, letters, handwritten …
Water beads may look harmless and fun, but the authors of a new report — including a mom whose daughter was seriously injured by them — are calling for a ban on their sale. When Ashley Haugen’s daughter Kipley was a toddler, she developed a rash and was throwing up. Doctors couldn’t figure out what …
The cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak will dock in the Canary Islands, off the coast of Spain, at some point on Sunday. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder joins “The Takeout” to help separate fact from fear.
Bank of America predicts the Federal Reserve will delay lowering interest rates until the second half of 2027, mainly due to strong inflation and resilient job growth. Bank of America Global Research had previously penciled in two rate cuts this year in September and October. That view was partly based on the expectation that Kevin Warsh, …
The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary “The Age of Disclosure,” released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.
The Pentagon released a slew of “never-before-seen” files related to UFOs on Friday, part of the Trump administration’s pledge to increase transparency around government files connected with reports of extraterrestrial activity. But the materials contain nothing proving conclusively that we’re not alone. A new website posted Friday by the Department of Defense is filled with …