The Takeout with Major Garrett, August 24, 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces new sanctions on Iran. Nancy Cordes is at the White House with the details and Aaron MacLean analyzes this latest development. The Supreme Court allows President Trump to enforce an executive order to overhaul mail-in voting for now. Jessica Levinson explains the breaking news. The judge in the Lindsay Clancy trial has denied the defense’s request for a mistrial. Shanelle Kaul is in Plymouth, MA, outside of the courthouse to discuss. Plus, the Pentagon has fired three members of the Stars and Stripes military newspaper, including its editor-in-chief Erik Slavin. Slavin joins "The Takeout" to tell his side of the story, following his ouster. Join us for the full episode here!