The Takeout with Major Garrett, 8/26/26

Nancy Cordes is at the White House, covering the President’s comments on the war with Iran. Sam Vinograd discusses the CIA Director’s trip to Russia and what it means for the ongoing conflict. She also touches on the relationship between Russia and North Korea, and how North Korea is helping Russia in their war against Ukraine. Bob Costa recaps the South Carolina Special Runoff, where Sen. Darline Graham defeated Rep. Ralph Norman. She’s set to face Democratic nominee Annie Andrews in the general election. Kelly O’Grady reports on the $17B settlement Meta reached with multiple states, on the claims that their addictive social media platforms endanger children. Plus, it’s National Dog Day, and to celebrate, Major speaks with the most famous canines on Capitol Hill: Babydog, the bulldog of West Virginia Sen. Jim Justice and gets the Senator’s take on Republicans’ chances in the midterm elections. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts!