The Takeout with Major Garrett, 7/30/26

After Republican Sens. Cornyn and Tillis voiced their concerns surrounding the DOJ’s weaponization fund, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination is placed on hold. Nikole Killion is on Capitol Hill with the latest. Margaret Brennan joins Major at the desk with her reporting on the latest on the war in Iran. H.R. McMaster provides additional analysis. Rep. Ralph Norman speaks on his candidacy to replace the late Senator Lindsey Graham: what he has to say about his opponent, Graham’s sister, Darline, him leading in an Emerson poll and his perspective on the SAVE Act. Plus, Ohio Republican Congressman Max Miller faces serious domestic abuse allegations against his ex-wife Emily Moreno, the daughter of current Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno. Rolling Stone Politics Reporter Nikki McCann Ramirez discusses her latest reporting on this issue and how it affects his re-election campaign. Listen to the full episode here.