Politics● LowSep 21 · Sep 21, 2026, 10:43 PM
Idaho independent Todd Achilles says he won't caucus with either party if elected to Senate
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from CBS News · North America
A series of independents are mounting competitive Senate campaigns in red states, including Army veteran and former Idaho State Rep. Todd Achilles, who is running against 83-year-old Republican Sen. James Risch. Achilles joins "The Takeout" to discuss his campaign.
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