The Takeout with Major Garrett, Aug 14, 2026

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News Legal Contributor Jessica Levinson explains potential reasons he chose to plead that way, the next steps for the federal case, and how it will differ from the state charges he's facing. After the USS Lincoln has been at sea for more than 240 days, the U.S. Navy is set to replace it with a new aircraft carrier. Charlie D'Agata reports on the latest developments, while Sam Vinograd analyzes the status of our military capabilities. Nancy Cordes is at the White House with the administration's goals and how they have shifted. Board members of the Kennedy Center voted Thursday to add President Trump's name to the building once again, despite a federal judge blocking the order in May. Ohio Democratic Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, a member of the Kennedy Board who voted against the action, speaks with Major about her discontent, and Presdient Trump joining the conference call just before their vote. Plus, Connecticut Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal, a member of the Armed Services Committee, joins "The Takeout" to explain his criticism of the administration's handling of the USS Lincoln in the Middle East. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.