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The key issues expected to drive the political conversation in 2026

CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe breaks down the major political stories likely to dominate 2026, from the economy to the midterms.
Each weekday morning, "CBS Mornings" co-hosts Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil and Nate Burleson bring you the latest breaking news, smart conversation and in-depth feature reporting. "CBS Mornings" airs weekdays at 7 a.m. on CBS and stream it at 8 a.m. ET on the CBS News app.
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Each weekday morning, "CBS Mornings” co-hosts Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil and Nate Burleson bring you the latest breaking news, smart conversation and in-depth feature reporting. Watch "CBS Mornings" on weekdays at 7 a.m. ET on CBS and stream it at 8 a.m. E...

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