The Takeout With Major Garrett 8/31/26

Ed O’Keefe fills in for Major. Weijia Jiang is at the White House to discuss the U.S. resuming strikes on Iran, and the Supreme Court decision to continue construction of the WH ballroom. Aaron MacLean gives analysis on the war with Iran, with the U.S. decision to target Kharg Island and the Strait of Hormuz. Matt Gutman is at the Grand Canyon, reporting on the flash floods have left two people dead and several people missing. Plus, Ed interviews three Democratic congressional candidates - Zach Dembo (KY-6), Christina Hines (MI-10), and Marni Von Wilpert (CA-48) - about what policies they would enact to improve cost of living for Americans, whether age plays a factor in running for Congress and who they would campaign with. All that and more, right here on “The Takeout.”