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Ed O'Keefe retweeted
The White House Correspondents' Association strongly objects to the decision to restrict a journalist’s coverage simply because the president didn’t care for their questioning. That is retaliation. The American public's right to an independent press depends on reporters being able to do their jobs without fear that challenging the president will cut off their access.
- Jacqui Heinrich, WHCA President
Day one of early vote in Texas and…
Harris County has broken the record for first-day early voting turnout in a midterm election!
As of 3:30 p.m., 70K+ voters have been processed, surpassing the previous record of 63,188 set in 2018, with 3.5 hours remaining.
CONGRATULATIONS, HARRIS COUNTY! #HarrisVotes
A great @realBobWoodward read - and a cautionary tale for journalists… newyorker.com/magazine/2026/…
Ed O'Keefe retweeted
NEW in @POLITICO from the RGV: Bobby Pulido's music career is officially coming to an end. But he's not leaving the spotlight.
Dems see an opening to not just win back a South Texas district they lost to the GOP, but also the chance to gain a massive messenger to Latino men, who could make all the difference cross-country come 2028.
“Mexican-American men haven’t really felt like they have a home,” in either party, @bobbypulido425 told me.
My dispatch from Edinburg's Bert Ogden Arena:
politico.com/news/2026/10/18…
Ed O'Keefe retweeted
Asked about his wife handing out $10 gas gift cards in predominantly Black areas of Detroit, Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers told @edokeefe she paid for them out of pocket and was trying to raise campaign awareness.
O’Keefe: “He also made the point that she was doing this in Black areas of Detroit. He has made a concerted effort to reach out to Black voters in that city, believing that there is softness for El-Sayed.”
Thanks to @margbrennan and @FaceTheNation for the time and space for a more detailed discussion alongside @CHueyBurns and @SalvantoCBS about what we’re seeing and what to anticipate from the midterm elections.
Ed O'Keefe retweeted
With just over two weeks until the midterm elections, Democrats are seeing opportunities in traditionally Republican states like Texas, Kansas and Iowa, as concerns over the economy and voter turnout create challenges for the GOP.
@SalvantoCBS, @CHueyBurns and @edokeefe discuss the key Senate races and the issues shaping voters' decisions ahead of Election Day.
A closer look at the “VOTE” bracelet made by my daughter that earned a shoutout from @margbrennan on today’s @FaceTheNation.
Ed O'Keefe retweeted
The Michigan Senate race between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is intensifying ahead of early voting, which begins Oct. 24, as some high powered political figures on both sides of the aisle get involved.
CBS News’ @edokeefe reports from Michigan on the race, during which some prominent Republicans have sought to link El-Sayed to the Muslim Brotherhood — an allegation he denies.
🚨 NEW @cbsnewspoll: A Texas toss-up with @jamestalarico @KenPaxtonTX in a tight Senate race.
Paxton benefits from the state's overall Republican leanings, while Talarico is boosted by voters' economic concerns and higher perceptions of personal character to serve as senator.
cbsnews.com/news/texas-senat…
THE RACE FOR TEXAS GOVERNOR: @cbsnewspoll finds Gov. @GregAbbott_TX has an edge over Democrat @GinaHinojosaTX in the race for governor. Abbott also receives the backing of 7% of @JamesTalarico voters.
Ed O'Keefe retweeted
7 highlights from JD Vance's CBS News town hall: Iran, immigration, corruption and 2028 plans cbsn.ws/4hQapfX
Ed O'Keefe retweeted
No helium means no new smartphones, laptops, cars, MRI machines, or missiles. This irreplaceable resource is now in short supply as the war with Iran continues. @jon_wertheim reports, Sunday on 60 Minutes.