The Takeout with Major Garrett

President Trump posts on Truth Social that he's banning CNN, MSNOW and POLITICO from the White House. Weijia Jiang reports with the details. CBS News Contributor Matt Shumer reacts to Jo Ling Kent's exclusive interview with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and the latest developments in artificial intelligence. Anthony Salvanto discusses his new poll about how Americans feel about AI, whether they're worried it will take their jobs and its effect on society. Margaret Brennan previews the meeting between President Trump and Xi Jinping, as well as her upcoming interview with Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar. Major interviews Adam Jentleson, former chief of staff to Sens. Harry Reid and John Fetterman, about his new book, "Supermajority," which details what he believes Democrats will need to pass substantial legislation. Plus, Major speaks with food critic Elazar Sontag and food journalist Tim Carman from the Washington Post about their ranking of the 40 best dishes in the nation's capital. You won't want to miss this, right here on "The Takeout."

Major speaks with Utah Governor Spencer Cox on a variety of issues, including his concerns about artificial intelligence, his reflection on one year since the killing of Charlie Kirk, and his new book: "Off Ramp: How to Be a Peacemaker in an Age of Contempt." Cox's book discusses how people can lower the temperature during conversations with those of differing political parties and how to offer grace to people with whom they disagree.

From CEOs to members of Congress, there have been growing calls for artificial intelligence to be regulated. Major interviews California Democratic Congressman Ted Lieu about his legislation that would require the Department of Homeland Security to provide a "kill switch" for any malicious AI software. It's been more than two years since Paul Whelan was released to the states, after being wrongfully detained in Russia. He is partnering with Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens on a bill that would help those wrongfully detained in other countries re-adjust to their new lives. Plus, Utah Governor Spencer Cox is on to discuss his new book, "Off Ramp: How to Be a Peacemaker in an Age of Contempt." He explains his stance on artificial intelligence, as well as his reflection on the 1-year commemoration of Charlie Kirk's death. All that and more, right here on The Takeout.

The Federal Reserve decided to raise interest rates for the first time in three years. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh announces the hike at the Fed headquarters today. Kelly O'Grady is in New York to detail what led to the decision. Nancy Cordes is in Gastonia, North Carolina where the President is campaigning for Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley. Major speaks with Katherine Robertson, Alabama's Chief Legal Counsel, about the state issuing a subpoena to OpenAI following its platform's breach of Hugging Face last month. Plus, Major interviews David Jolly, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate for Florida, about whether the state is set to have a Dem Governor in decades. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts

Major interviews former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels on his book, “Impatience Is a Virtue,” where he documents his life in both the Reagan and George W. Bush administrations. Daniels also details his tenure as the president of Purdue University during the COVID-19 pandemic and his return as the interim president of that same university now.

Two unlikely forces - Senator Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon, Trump’s Former Chief Strategist - join forces to sound the alarm on artificial intelligence at a Pro-Human Assembly event. Caitlin Huey-Burns joins Major at the desk to discuss her interview with Sen. Sanders. He delves into where him and Bannon coalesce around this issue, despite their differing political views. FBI Director Kash Patel testifies on Capitol Hill about a variety of issues, including a Russian oligarch funding Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding and loosening of standards to include those who engage in bestiality. Jake Rosen is here to break that down. Plus, former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels speaks with Major about his book titled, “Impatience is a Virtue,” where he discusses his life serving in both the Reagan and George W. Bush administrations, and his return to academia as interim president of Purdue University. All that and more, right here on The Takeout!

From serving as Chief Legal Counsel for Congressman Joe McCarthy during McCarthyism in the '50s to being Trump's first "fixer", Roy Cohn used his connections and relentlessness to prosecute those he saw as his enemies. Bird and Goldmark explain why they use the term "American Scoundrel" to define him, and much more about the controversial figure. 

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is urging regulation for the artificial intelligence. Nate Soares, president of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute, breaks down how we got here and what we can do moving forward. We’re 50 days from the midterms, and Anthony Salvanto’s leading the Data Center with his new poll about what’s motivating voters to cast their ballots. Plus, A third person in Pennsylvania has died from measles complications. Dr. Jon LaPook joins with the latest on the public health response. All that and more, right here on “The Takeout.”

Today marks 25 years since the 9/11 attacks that killed thousands in New York, Shanksville, PA and the Pentagon in the nation's capital. Nancy Cordes reports on President Trump's remarks at the Pentagon and VP Vance joining previous presidents at Ground Zero. Allison Turkel, the Special Master for the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, speaks with Major about the organization's significance and how it is helping those impacted. We also have Major's interview with Andy Card, the chief of staff who informed then-President George W. Bush about the moment the planes hit the Twin Towers in New York. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.

The RNC is in its second day of the midterm convention, where President Trump is expected to headline once again. Ed O’Keefe is in Dallas, where the event is taking place. Major interviews RNC Chair Joe Gruters about how the party is going to message and navigate the midterms, with an unpopular war in Iran and rising gas prices. Ohio Senator Jon Husted, who’s also at the convention, discusses his perspective on data centers as well as the U.S. retaliatory tariffs against Canada, and how it’s impacting his re-election campaign against Fmr. Sen. Sherrod Brown. Plus, Stefany Shaheen joins the show, after winning her Democratic Primary and her hopes to beat her Republican opponent in the general election. All that and more, right here on “The Takeout".

Nancy Cordes joins Major to discuss the Trump Administration's effort to retaliate against Canada, targeting motorcycles, dairy products and alcohol. Ed O'Keefe interviews James Talarico, who is counter-programming against his opponent Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Lone Star State. After winning uncontested in the New Hampshire Democratic gubernatorial primary, Cinde Warmington is set to face incumbent Kelly Ayotte in the general election. Warmington reacts to how U.S. retaliatory tariffs are hurting the state's relationship with Canada, and why she's the best candidate to beat the sitting governor. Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigned from the artificial intelligence company, warning that the new technology could kill humans in the next decade. Massachusetts Democratic Congresswoman Lori Trahan comments on that and her legislation, the FRONTIER Act, which would require Congress to provide independent regulation and safeguards for new software models. Plus, Major speaks with Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler, who's joining from the Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas. All that and more, right here on "The Takeout." 

Major’s finally back in the anchor chair to host the show. Nancy Cordes is at the White House to recap the new developments after the Labor Day holiday, including the exit of Smithsonian Chief Lonnie Bunch. Ed O’Keefe is in Dallas to preview the Republican Midterm Convention. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani releases the state’s air quality report following the 9/11 attacks, as the city is just days ahead of the 25th year milestone. Sally Goldenberg from the New York Times discusses the report’s significance with Major. Plus, Anthony Salvanto and Kyle Kondik unveil their new “State by State” initiative where they’re detailing the notable races in the midterm elections. Join us for the full episode! 

Nikole Killion anchors for Major. The judge in the Lindsay Clancy case declared a mistrial. Shanelle Kaul is in Massachusetts where the action unfolded, while Caroline Polisi reflects on the case and the prosecution's next steps. Nikole interviews CA Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Steve Hilton about his race and his new policies regarding removing phones from classrooms and data centers. Kris Van Cleave has new reporting where Illinois Senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin criticize the FAA Administrator for allegedly holding air traffic controllers' raises "hostage." Plus, former Biden adviser Neera Tanden joins Nikole on-set after President Trump threatened to file a lawsuit against her think tank, the Center for American Progress. All that and more, right here on "The Takeout."

As jurors are on their sixth day of deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy trial, the defense urges the judge to remove one of them from the case after the foreperson raises a concern. Shanelle Kaul is outside of the courthouse to report on the latest there. Caroline Polisi provides analysis on the judge’s instructions to the jury on reasonable doubt. A United States Postal Service whistleblower is sounding the alarm that the USPS’s new system for mail ballots could cause catastrophic issues before the midterm elections. Nancy interviews Virginia Democratic Rep. James Walkinshaw who sits on the House Oversight Committee to explain. Plus, a new Emerson College poll has Iowa Republican gubernatorial nominee Zach Lahn trailing behind his Democratic opponent, Rob Sand. Lahn joins “The Takeout” to discuss his race, where he stands on Trump’s tariffs and data centers in his state. Join us for the full episode here!

Nancy Cordes anchors today's show. Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial are once again deadlocked, unable to reach a unanimous verdict. Shanelle Kaul continues her coverage from Plymouth, MA and Caroline Polisi is in New York to provide legal analysis. Gina Hinojosa, the Texas Democratic gubernatorial nominee, joins to discuss her campaign against Gov. Abbott. State Rep. Hinojosa responds to Abbott's pause on data centers and explains why she believes she'll be the first Democratic Governor in more than three decades. Plus, NY Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi is on-set with Nancy to explain his op-ed warning against the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America. All that and more, right here on "The Takeout."

CBS News Senior White House and Political Correspondent Ed O'Keefe anchors for Major Garrett. We begin with Shanelle Kaul in Plymouth, MA where jurors are deadlocked in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial. They ended deliberations for the day without reaching a verdict. CBS News Legal Contributor Caroline Polisi tells us what happens if the jury is deadlocked again and describes the process of declaring a mistrial. State Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott discusses the U.S.-Venezuela oil deal, the floods in Nepal, and whether he would replace Karoline Leavitt as White House Press Secretary. Ed interviews Brad Lander, the Democratic nominee for NY's 10th Congressional District, about being heckled by anti-Israel protesters. Plus, Texas Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett discusses how a state house vote would cut polling sites in Tarrant County, where some of her constituents live. She also talks about her reluctance to campaign with Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico. Listen to the episode wherever you get your podcasts!

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.”

Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial are on the second day of deliberations, and have yet to reach a verdict in the case. Shanelle Kaul is in Plymouth, MA to lay out the details. As the war in Iran reaches a six-month milestone, Margaret Brennan discusses whether the U.S. has reached their stated goals. Margaret also touches on the five years since the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, speaking with a former Chief of Staff to the Afghan National Army. With the U.S. being two weeks away from 9/11, Major interviews Arkansas Republican and House Intelligence Chair Rick Crawford to preview his committee’s report on how the nation’s security threats have evolved since the attacks 25 years ago. Plus, David Becker joins to recap the legal fight of mail-in ballots across the country. Join us for the full episode here.

The prosecution and defense have laid out their closing arguments in the Lindsay Clancy case. The 12-member jury will now deliberate on whether they believe the Massachusetts woman should be held criminally responsible for killing her three children. Shanelle Kaul is outside the courtroom where the arguments took place. Jessica Levinson explains the prosecution's argument, while Caroline Polisi recaps the defense's case. Ed O'Keefe is in Houston, where President Trump is set to campaign for Attorney General Ken Paxton, who's running for the Senate against James Talarico. Plus, Temporary Protected Status for Salvadorans in the U.S. is set to expire on September 9. Major interviews Daysi Gonzalez, who falls under temporary protected status and has lived in the country for most of her life, about her pending deportation order. All that and more, right here on "The Takeout."

Major interviews Colin Woodard on his 2011 book “American Nations,” where he theorizes that there is not one America, but in fact, the U.S. map is shaped by 11 regional cultures that are in constant conflict with one another. “American Nations” is the first book in a trilogy where Woodard breaks down how multiple themes of colonization, individual liberty and the role of the government has impacted where these cultures fall on the spectrum.

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!

We begin the show with the death of music legend Dolly Parton. CBS News Senior Culture Correspondent Anthony Mason discusses the life and legacy of the country superstar. Nancy Cordes is at the White House to discuss trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada. Major talks with Ontario Premier Doug Ford about the trade war and his explosive comments about President Trump. Michigan Republican Rep. Tom Barrett weighs in the tariff fight as well. He also discusses his new legislation on data centers. Ed O’Keefe is in South Carolina for the Republican Senate Runoff Primary between Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman.  All that and more on “The Takeout.”

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!

Margaret Brennan and Elliot Ackerman begin the show with the latest developments of the war in Iran. Jan Crawford joins with an update from the Supreme Court, who temporarily allows the construction of the White House ballroom, to give them more time before making a decision. Nicholas Reynolds from the Post & Courier gives a deep dive into the South Carolina Republican Senate runoff between Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman. Plus, a new POLITICO report found that there’s a rise in A.I.-generated congressional legislation. Owen Dahlkamp, discusses the impact this has on the Office of Legislative Counsel, who has to sift through the bills before passage. All that and more right here on “The Takeout.”

Major interviews Reggie Love, a former body man for President Obama. As a personal aide, he discusses how the job requires a variety of skills: carrying bags, picking up groceries, executing scheduled events and providing emotional support. Reggie also details his conversation with Obama on the first day of his presidency and what he learned from the overall experience. 

Major is over the moon to hit our 300th episode. The next big number he's tackling: the U.S. debt reaching a record $40 trillion. Nancy Cordes is at the White House to explain how we reached this point and what the Trump Administration believes it needs to do to combat it. Matthew Kroenig from the Atlantic Council joins to react to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's threat to enact the "toughest sanctions in history" on Iran. The House Ethics Committee announced earlier this week that it would investigate Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) regarding alleged sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior with a staffer. Major interviews his Democratic Socialist opponent, Angela Gonzales-Torres, about her reaction to the allegations and the important issues she's tackling in her campaign. Plus, on the 300th episode, Major says goodbye to the red chairs in the conversation corner and unveils the new chairs set to take their place, right here on "The Takeout."

Major begins the show with Nancy Cordes at the White House on how the President views negotiations with Iran, his decision to cancel 50% tariffs against Canada, and North Korea’s nuclear stockpile. Aaron MacLean provides analysis on Trump’s claim that North Korea has 57 powerful nuclear weapons and what it says about the country’s threat. CBS Miami's Jim DeFede discusses the results of the Florida primaries, where Democratic Socialist candidate Angie Nixon pulls an upset over Alexander Vindman in the Senate primary. Byron Donalds wins his gubernatorial primary handily, and is set to face former Republican-turned-Democrat David Jolly in the general election. With Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's executive order imposing strict guardrails on data center construction, Major interviews his Republican gubernatorial opponent Stacy Garrity about her response to the order and whether he's gone far enough. Plus, President Trump is touting the drop in prescription drug prices for Americans. CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz joins Major on-set to explain the change and why the administration's taking the credit. All that and more, right here on "The Takeout." 

Voters cast their ballots in Florida, Alaska and Wyoming. CBS News Contributor Marc Caputo joins Major to preview the primaries in the Sunshine State, where Rep. Byron Donalds hopes to be the first Black Governor and Rep. Cory Mills fights for his seat, following domestic violence allegations. Anthony Salvanto explains how redistricting has impacted Florida, and the nonpartisan Alaska primary that involves ranked-choice voting. Ina Fried, Senior Technology Correspondent at Axios, discusses OpenAI's new venture: ChatGPT for teenagers. Plus, the Lindsay Clancy trial in Massachusetts has started a conversation about postpartum psychosis. Jessica Levinson explores the illness and what the defense needs to do to win the case. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.

President Trump says he’s doesn’t plan on extending the Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. and Iran. Charlie D’Agata joins Major on-set to discuss that and the CENTCOM commander meeting with the USS Abraham Lincoln crew, which were out on sea for more than 240 days. Aaron MacLean builds on those developments about where the Iranians stand and what they hope to accomplish during the war. Nancy Cordes is at the White House North Lawn to explain the President’s order to reduce exercises with South Korea. CBS Miami's Jim Defede joins to preview of the Florida primaries happening tomorrow. Plus, what your emoji use means about your age and what the most popular emojis of the year. Major speaks with Eve Washington of the New York Times about her latest and what his favorite emojis are! All that and more right here on “The Takeout!”

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.

Major speaks with author and conservative commentator Lenny McAllister on his memoir, “A Venn Diagram of One,” that discusses his background as a Black Republican during the Trump Administration. He explains his passion to achieve the American Dream, and believes that people need three tenets: security, empowerment and opportunity in order to achieve it. Major asks Lenny for his reaction to the President’s immigration policy and the rise of Democratic Socialist candidates in the midterm elections.

The USS Abraham Lincoln has been at sea in the Middle East for more than 240 days, the longest recorded deployment. Charlie D’Agata joins Major at the desk discuss how the long mission is starting to affect the mental health of the crew. Matthew Kroenig from the Atlantic Council describes the back and forth between the U.S. and Iran and why they’re both claiming ownership over the Strait of Hormuz. Ed O’Keefe is at the White House North Lawn to note where the administration stands on all of this. Plus, sources tell CBS News that Luigi Mangione may possibly plead guilty at a federal courthouse tomorrow. CBS News Legal Contributor Caroline Polisi explains what that can mean for his sentencing as well as his state charges. All that and more, right here on “The Takeout!”

Following the recent wins of Abdul El-Sayed and MN Lieutenant Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Major speaks with Tad Devine about the current intra-party debate between establishment and progressive Democrats. As the former Chief Campaign Strategist for Bernie Sanders, Devine has a new book, "How the Democrats Screwed Bernie," that details the rise of the Vermont independent legislator's first presidential campaign in 2016. A decade after Sanders' run, Devine also shares his analysis on what candidates need to break through the noise, the missing chapter of the DNC autopsy and whether Democrats have what it takes to win the Senate and the House this year. It's a conversation you won't want to miss!

Major recaps the primary contests last night in Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Carolina. Jonah Kaplan discusses Minnesota Lt.Gov. Peggy Flanagan's landslide victory over Rep. Angie Craig in the Democratic Senate primary. Taurean Small is in Wisconsin, where Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley defeated Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong by a small margin to become the gubernatorial nominee. Anthony Salvanto dives into the numbers behind the Wisconsin Governor's race. Luke Bronin, who won his Democratic primary in Connecticut, beating 14-term incumbent John Larson joins the show. Major speaks with Ohio Republican Congressman Max Miller's Democratic opponent Brian Poindexter about his recent boost from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

Six states are holding primaries today and we have team coverage. Mark Strassmann reports from South Carolina, Taurean Small is in Wisconsin and Jonah Kaplan has the latest from Minnesota. Ed O'Keefe is at the White House to discuss the latest report that President Trump switched planes during last month's NATO Summit to avoid a missile threat from Iran. Elliot Ackerman provides additional analysis. Major interviews New York Democratic Representative Grace Meng about her reaction to a DOJ memo that gives President Trump executive privilege in meetings with secret advisors. Plus, Kris Van Cleave shares his interview with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy about a recent incident where a plane took off near Trump's helicopter at Reagan Airport. Join us for the full episode here!

President Trump signs an executive order that would separate the measles, mumps and rubella vaccines. This executive order faces criticism from Republican Sen. and physician Bill Cassidy. Ed O'Keefe is at the White House while Dr. Jon LaPook provides his analysis on this new action. California Congressional Candidate Connie Chan is on the receiving end of an AI chatbot created by her opponent Scott Weiner. Weiner has since taken it down after criticism. Major gets Chan's reaction. Plus, primaries are happening in two states today: South Carolina Republicans will vote to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, while Minnesota is seeking to replace outgoing Sen. Klobuchar and Gov. Tim Walz.

Major interviews Seth Masket, political science professor at the University of Denver, about his new book, "The Elephants in the Room." Masket's book discusses how the Republican Party paved the way for Trump's entry in the 2016 election and how he regained the nomination in 2024, despite criticism from leaders within the GOP.

Major has overcome the technical gremlins the night before and reports on the varying updates on today’s news day. Just after defeating House Freedom Caucus member Andy Ogles in his Republican primary, Charlie Hatcher joins to discuss his upset victory over a Trump-backed ally. The Wisconsin Governor’s race has been a whirlwind. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is on The Takeout. Plus, four student athletes join Major at the family table on their perspective of why they support the Protect College Sports Act, legislation in the Senate that would regulate college athletics. All that and more, right here on “The Takeout”! 

Major speaks with Rep. Haley Stevens in her first interview since losing the Michigan Democratic primary for Senate to Abdul El-Sayed. They discuss her endorsement of him and how the party can unite for the upcoming general election. Then, Lindsey Reiser steps into the anchor chair to help overcome technical difficulties in Washington. She speaks with the head of a Centrist Democrat group about their new $15 million effort to campaign against the Democratic Socialists of America. CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Nicole Sganga has the latest on water system attacks in at least a dozen states. All that and more on "The Takeout!"

After Abdul El-Sayed’s win in the Michigan Democratic Party, Major speaks with Josh Kraushaar, Editor-in-Chief of the Jewish Insider, about how progressive candidates have signaled their opposition to Israel, when it comes to the war in Gaza. Kraushaar also discusses how members of the Republican Party like Thomas Massie and conservative host Tucker Carlson oppose the U.S. involvement in the war in Iran, and the role of AIPAC spending in these primary elections. 

Major recaps the victories from last night's primaries. Ed O'Keefe is in Detroit, where Abdul El-Sayed defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic Primary for Senate. William Lawrence won his Democratic primary for Michigan's 7th Congressional District, and is set to face incumbent Rep. Tom Barrett in the general election. David Becker discusses a Michigan Republican Primary where a candidate won by double digits, weeks after suspending his campaign. New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez announces his lawsuit against the Department of Justice, after failing to receive the unredacted version of the Epstein Files. He joins to explain what led to the decision and what his office hopes to receive from the agency. Plus, Jewish Insider Editor-in-Chief Josh Kraushaar speaks with Major about his new piece detailing what he calls the "DSA's Achilles' Heel," given the rise in Democratic socialist wins across the country. All that and more on "The Takeout!"

Voters cast their ballots in several states including Michigan and Missouri. Ed O'Keefe is in Detroit following his interview with Abdul El-Sayed, the progressive candidate leading in the Democratic Primary. Aaron Navarro is in Grand Rapids to discuss El-Sayed's opponent, Haley Stevens. Major interviews Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz on a variety of topics, including artificial intelligence, the recent allegations surrounding Max Miller, and Cruz's legislation on name, image and likeness in college sports. Plus, Dr. Celine Gounder provides an update on the cyclosporiasis outbreak, after two people have died in Michigan. Listen to the full episode here. 

Republican Senators Cornyn and Tillis say they’ve made an agreement to advance Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination, after Blanche wrote an order to kill the Anti-Weaponization Fund. Nancy Cordes is at the White House with reaction from President Trump. Aaron MacLean is at the desk with Major to discuss the war in Iran, as both countries dispute whether they’re openly engaging in negotiations. Nicole Sganga reports on why federal prosecutors dropped charges against former Olympian David Hearn for allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Plus, Caitlin Huey-Burns is on Capitol Hill with what we know about the allegations against Ohio Congressman Max Miller and how his ex-father-in-law, Sen. Bernie Moreno, is calling him to resign. All that and more, right here on “The Takeout.” 

Sources tell CBS News the U.S. and Israel are preparing to attack energy-related targets in Iran. Those strikes could occur as soon as this week, pending presidential approval. Nancy Cordes is at the White House with the latest. She also recaps the President’s cabinet meeting at Camp David, where he said that the anti-weaponization fund is dead, but he wishes it wasn’t. Major interviews Dani Bensky, an Epstein survivor, who’s urging lawmakers to reject Todd Blanche’s nomination to become Attorney General. Plus, OpenAI and Anthropic have reported their models have gone “rogue” and hacked into other companies. A.I. expert Stephen Witt explains how potentially dangerous this could be. All that and more, right here on “The Takeout!”

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.

Dr. Anthony Fauci pleads the fifth more than 100 times at a Homeland Security hearing, led by Chairman and Kentucky Senator Rand Paul. Major interviews Senator Paul. Dr. Deborah Birx, former White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator, gives her perspective on Fauci, as someone who was side-by-side with him during the pandemic. Plus, we are less than a week away from the Michigan Senate Democratic Primary between Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens. Longtime Democratic Congressman Debbie Dingell discusses that and her reaction to the state being placed earlier in the 2028 presidential primary calendar. All that and more, right here on “The Takeout!”

Evan Barker went from fundraising for progressive candidates like Cori Bush and Ilhan Omar to casting her ballot for President Trump, all in a matter of six years. Her new book, "Nothing Left," details her transition from being a Democrat interning for then-candidate Obama in 2007 over the issue of healthcare to feeling ostracized from the party. She discusses her experience and the battle between the establishment and progressive factions of the Democratic Party.

Tonight on The Takeout, Lawmakers in Washington pay their final respects to South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham. We'll have a report from Congressional Correspondent Nikole Killion and Major speaks with filmmaker Alex Holder who shares rare behind the scenes video of Senator Graham. California Congressman Ro Khanna discusses his economic tour, his detention in the West Bank, and the 2028 primary season. Plus, author Evan Barker talks about her new book "Nothing Left: Confessions of a Democratic Operative" and Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu discusses his new YouTube series "Long Play: Winning the South".

Devlin Barrett, longtime DOJ reporter for the New York Times, has a new book called, "The Department of Revenge." Barrett speaks with Major about how President Trump used the Department of Justice to charge his enemies as a result of the legal cases he faced during the 2024 election. They also discuss the role of Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who's been nominated to replace former AG Pam Bondi, and how the agency handled the Epstein files.

President Trump expresses optimism about the recent negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.  Weijia Jiang is at the White House with more. Matthew Kroenig joins Major to discuss his Wall Street Journal op-ed on the U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement. Anna Schecter discusses the shooting at a Seattle food festival where three people were killed. A 15-year-old suspect has been found, and authorities are looking for a second shooter. Chris Livesay is in Berlin, where a shooting at the city’s pride parade, killed one person and injured at least 29 others. With 99 days before the midterm elections, CBS’ Anthony Salvanto and Kyle Kondik analyze the competitive races that they’re watching out for and where Congress currently stands. Plus, Major interviews Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson, a member of the Homeland Security Committee, to preview Dr. Fauci’s testimony later this week. This comes after Sen. Rand Paul releases “The Fauci Diaries”: more than 1,000 pages of writings that he wrote in his tenure during the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us for the full episode here!