The Takeout with Major Garrett
The Takeout, hosted by CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, is a never-take-yourself-too-seriously daily show that harnesses the best and latest reporting from CBS News. Its motto: relentlessly curious, steadfastly non-ideological. Featuring unique guest interviews, investigative journalism and the day’s biggest events, The Takeout will also simplify and explain the complexities and acronyms of official Washington. The show is driven by national politics but lives comfortably in deep discussions of economics, pop culture, sports and technology.
Episodes
President Trump holds a press conference at the G7, and threatens to drop bombs on Iran if they don't comply with the tentative agreement. Nancy Cordes asks the President about that deal, while Sam Vinograd explores the details. Despite new leadership at the Federal Reserve, interest rates have held steady. Kelly O'Grady is at the New York Stock Exchange to break down Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's remarks. Fin Gomez recaps last nigh...
Major has an extended conversation with Reverend & Georgia Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock at the Dubliner. Sen. Warnock reacts to the tentative deal between the U.S. and Iran, tonight's runoff elections in Georgia, and how redistricting will affect the Peach State. Warnock also discusses his new book: "The Crooked Places Made Straight: Reflections on the Moral Meaning of America," which is out today.
FBI Director Kash Patel reveals there was a foiled terror plot during the UFC’s America 250 event at the White House on Sunday. Jake Rosen is at the desk with more. Major has a wide-ranging discussion with Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) about the Georgia runoff elections, the redistricting battle across the country and the war on Iran. Sen. Warnock will also discuss his book, “The Crooked Places Made Straight&rdq...
Bill of Rights Institute's Tony Williams & David Bobb on America 250DECK: As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Tony Williams and David Bobb from the Bill of Rights Institute have a new book: "Divided Over the Declaration: How an Enduring Debate Sustains the Vision of America." Tony and David provide a historical retrospective on how citizens left British rule, created the Declaration of Independence, and ultimately, how...
After the U.S. and Iran signed a preliminary peace agreement, President Trump is in France for the G7 Summit. Nancy Cordes joins from Geneva to discuss what we know. Aaron David Miller and Aaron MacLean provide analysis on the details of this tentative deal. Nikole Killion is on Capitol Hill to preview the Senate’s confirmation hearing of Jay Clayton, Trump’s nominee for the Director of National Intelligence. A CBS News...
The U.S. and Iran are in the early stages of a potential peace proposal. A senior Trump Administration official tells CBS News what some of those details entail. Taurean Small is at the White House with more. Kelly O’Grady joins from the New York Stock Exchange to explain SpaceX’s initial public offering and how this deal makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire. Camilo Montoya-Galvez shares ...
Nancy Cordes hosts once again! President Trump calls off scheduled attacks against Iran, citing progress made in negotiations. Caitlin Huey-Burns is at the White House, while Eleanor Watson is standing by at the desk to cover the Pentagon perspective. Aaron MacLean analyzes what a possible deal would look like between the two countries. Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA) joins Nancy on-set for reaction to the war on Iran, a failed FISA v...
Nancy Cordes is in for Major Garrett. President Trump says that the U.S. will conduct more strikes in Iran because they have “taken too long to negotiate a deal.” Ed O’Keefe, Sam Vinograd, and Robert Costa provide analysis on the state of the war. Fin Gomez wraps up the results from the Maine and South Carolina primaries and discusses what’s next for the general election in November. Audrey Fahlberg fro...
Ed O'Keefe interviews Ontario Premier Doug Ford about his trip to Capitol Hill and his pitch to lawmakers: building a fortress around North America. Ford emphasizes that Canada is the best country to provide the U.S. with resources like critical minerals and oil to power their economy.
It’s primary day in Maine and South Carolina. Caitlin Huey-Burns is in Blue Hill, Maine outside of democratic senate candidate Graham Platner’s headquarters, while Skyler Henry joins from Greenville, SC on where the GOP field for governor stands there. Bob Costa joins Ed on-set to discuss his recent interviews with Independent Senator Bernie Sanders and Vice President JD Vance. Bob gets Sanders’ perspective in con...
Nikole Killion is in for Major. President Trump is set to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. Attendees were told to arrive two hours in advance to get through security. Jared Ochacher is outside the Garden to set the scene. Nikole interviews former Senator and Knicks player Bill Bradley for his reaction to the Finals. Voters in South Carolina and Maine are casting their ballots for tomorrow’s primaries....
Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner responds to the exclusive reporting from the New York Times. The publication spoke with former girlfriends who raise concerns about his behavior. Taurean Small joins from Capitol Hill to recap, while Major speaks with Maine newspaper reporter Alex Seitz-Wald about whether these new claims will affect his standing in the race. Margaret Brennan delves into her reporting about an Iranian-Amer...
President Trump is set to nominate Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to replace the vacancy left by Pam Bondi. Nancy Cordes is at the White House to report on what led to the decision. Nikole Killion is on Capitol Hill to explain the hours-long Senate Vote-a-Rama in order to pass funding for the Department of Homeland Security. She also reports on the breaking New York Times piece where multiple women who used to date Maine Sena...
Votes are still being counted in both the Los Angeles Mayor and the California Governor races. Julie Watts from CBS California recaps the takeaways for us. Trump's pick for Iowa Governor, Randy Feenstra, failed to secure the Republican nomination in a rare loss for the President. On the other side, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's choice for Senator, Josh Turek won his Democratic primary, putting him one step closer to replac...
Primaries are happening in multiple states including Iowa and California. KCCI chief political reporter Amanda Rooker sets the scene for the races in Iowa, while Julie Watts breaks down the dynamics of the LA Mayor and California Governor’s race. Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner is on Capitol Hill, just days after reporting came out about him sexting multiple women. Nikole Killion reports on how Democratic leadershi...
CBS News has learned that the Trump Administration will drop the $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund. Ed O’Keefe discusses his latest reporting. President Trump posts on Truth Social that conversations are ongoing with Iran, while the country’s state media asserts negotiations are suspended. Aaron MacLean provides analysis on the ongoing war between the U.S. and Iran. Voters in California will cast their ballots in mul...
On tonight's edition of The Takeout...Major starts with Nancy Cordes on the latest confusion over Iran negotiations. Margaret Brennan joins with part of her interview with Ukranian President Zelenskyy. We'll have Epstein survivor Annie Farmer on to react to Pam Bondi's closed door testimony on the release of the Epstein files. And super progressive candidate Chris Rabb discusses his campaign for a House seat in one of the country's...
Major sits down with veteran journalist Lois Romano to discuss her new biography "An Inconvenient Widow: The Torment, Trial, and Triumph of Mary Todd Lincoln". The rare and extensive profile of the former first lady looks at her life before and after her husband's assassination. Romano and Major break down Mary Todd Lincoln's mental health struggles, discussing how they'd be treated today and how misogyny has shaped the public's pe...
Welcome to the Takeout. President Trump is pushing for a $250 bill featuring himself, but his political currency with Republicans is wavering after last week's fallout over the anti-weaponization fund. Conflicting messages about a lasting ceasefire with Iran continued today, even after reports that Iran launched a ballistic missile towards Kuwait. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder breaks down the threat of Ebola for...
In a compelling interview with Major, Ben Rhodes reflects on his upcoming book, “All We Say”, which tells the history of 15 speeches that define America 250 years after its founding. Rhodes, who served as Deputy National Security Advisor to President Barack Obama, shared his thoughts on the Iran war, why he thinks the Obama White House “did get right” the 2015 nuclear deal,...
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