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Breaking down Republicans' losses in the 2026 midterms

With votes still coming in for last week's midterm elections, some Republicans are barely hanging on in districts that voted for President Trump by about 10 to 12 points in 2024. Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

Nvidia shares drop amid CEO's alleged Chinese spy affair

Shares of Nvidia, the world's top AI chipmaker, fell more than 4% on Monday, wiping out about $200 billion in stock market value. The company's CEO admitted to an affair with a woman identified by U.S. intelligence as a former data center executive suspected of spying for China. Jo Ling Kent reports.

Trump says FBI is investigating Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang

President Trump said Monday that the FBI is looking into Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang over allegations Huang was the target of a Chinese intelligence effort. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports and Ian Duncan, tech policy reporter at the Washington Post, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

Watch: Trump gives post-midterm press briefing, alongside Dana White

President Trump took questions in the White House briefing room Monday, nearly a week after Republican' massive midterm losses. The president took questions on the war with Iran and invited UFC CEO Dana White to speak after saying he "was kidding" about offering him the press secretary role.

"Reading Rainbow" host LeVar Burton on his new memoir

LeVar Burton, who hosted "Reading Rainbow" on PBS and starred in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and ABC's "Roots," sits down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new memoir, "Take My Word For It."

Gabby Williams on Valkyries comeback, winning WNBA Finals MVP

Gabby Williams, the Golden State Valkyries forward who was named the 2026 WNBA Finals MVP after the team's comeback win over the Atlanta Dream for the franchise's first championship, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss their incredible season.

SKIMS Advent calendar sparks controversy

The Advent calendar industry is booming, which has become a problem for some who don't think the contents are worth the price tags. Lilia Luciano reports.

Jury deliberations resume in Sandra Birchmore trial

The jury is deliberating in the trial of Matthew Farwell, a former Massachusetts police officer who is accused of strangling 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore and staging it to look like a suicide. Tom Hanson reports.

Eye Opener: Trump reckons with midterm results

President Trump is reckoning with Republican midterm losses. Meanwhile, the Nvidia CEO admitted to an affair as he's investigated for ties to a suspected Chinese spy. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.

6 killed, 15 wounded in Poland terror attack

Six people were killed when a gunman opened fire in Poland's second-largest city of Krakow. Fifteen others were wounded in what police called a terror attack.

How NASA is working to grow food on the moon

NASA plans to build a permanent lunar base in the 2030s, and keeping astronauts fed could be simpler if they could grow their own food. Mark Strassmann takes a look at how they're researching lunar potato growth.

Pope Leo on 3-country tour, weeks after lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo is in Argentina after wrapping up his visit to Uruguay. The 71-year-old pope arrived in Buenos Aires, where he was greeted at the airport by President Javier Milei and a military band. Chris Livesay is traveling with the pontiff and has more.

11/8/2026: Donald Trump; France on Fire

First, President Donald Trump: The 2026 60 Minutes post-midterms interview. And, French protests may shift the political landscape.

Full transcript: Trump on 60 Minutes

President Trump sat down with Ross Douthat to discuss Republican losses in the midterm elections, the wars in Iran and Ukraine, the economy and more.

What AI could mean for the next generation of workers

AI is changing many of the tasks traditionally handled by entry-level workers. Tech executive Clara Shih discusses what that could mean for the next generation of employees Sunday on 60 Minutes.