4/9: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump says he asked Netanyahu to scale back Lebanon strikes; Melania Trump makes a rare statement denying relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
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Trump criticizes NATO after talks with Rutte
President Trump bashed NATO after meeting with Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday. Ken Thomas, national politics reporter for the Wall Street Journal and Dave Levinthal, senior editor for NOTUS, joined "The Takeout" to discuss that and some of the day's other top political headlines.
Petroleum analyst on gas prices
Gas prices remain above $4 amid lingering questions about the status of the Strait of Hormuz. Patrick De Haan, the head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
New findings on state of global democracy
The Economist Intelligence Unit has released its yearly report on the state of global democracy. Constance Hunter, chief economist for the Economist Intelligence Unit, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
The state of White House-Vatican relations
New reporting from the Free Press finds that the relationship between the White House and the Vatican is "on the outs." Mattia Ferraresi, the writer of the Free Press report, joins "The Takeout" to discuss. The Free Press is a Paramount publication.
Netanyahu says, "there's no ceasefire in Lebanon"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, "There's no ceasefire in Lebanon," and that Israel will continue striking the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah. However, Netanyahu authorized direct talks with Lebanon starting next week in Washington, D.C. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Melania gives statement on Jeffrey Epstein
First lady Melania Trump slams "baseless lies" tying her to Jeffrey Epstein in a rare statement at the White House. Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Top Democrats gather for Sharpton conference
Top Democrats who may be considering 2028 presidential bids are appearing in New York City for Al Sharpton's National Action Network Conference this week. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more.
Rep. Rick Crawford on war in Middle East
Rep. Rick Crawford, chair of the House Intelligence Committee, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the war in the Middle East, including claims from Army survivors of the deadly Iranian attack on U.S. forces in Kuwait that their unit was unprepared to defend itself.
Inside Melania Trump's denial of Epstein ties
First lady Melania Trump on Thursday made a rare statement where she denied having a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
What to know about war in Middle East, Iran talks
President Trump said Thursday that he urged Israel to scale back its military bombardment of targets in Lebanon, with the U.S. State Department later saying it would lead ceasefire efforts between Israel and Lebanon. CBS News' Major Garrett and Ed O'Keefe have more.
Tracking traffic through the Strait of Hormuz
Iran is still holding a tight grip on the Strait of Hormuz despite the ceasefire with the United States. Matt Smith, an analyst for Kpler, joined CBS News to discuss.
Israel issues new evacuation orders for Beirut
Sources tell CBS News that the U.S. will host diplomatic talks to craft a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel. BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega joins CBS News with the latest.
Melania Trump denies Epstein relationship
First lady Melania Trump slammed "baseless lies" tying her to Jeffrey Epstein in a statement Thursday at the White House.
How Iranians feel about ceasefire with U.S.
Alex Shams, editor-in-chief of the AJAM Media Collection, has family in Iran and spoke with CBS News about their reactions to the fragile ceasefire currently in place with the U.S.
Latest on Iran war as Lebanon becomes flashpoint
Iran says the U.S. is violating the ceasefire agreement announced earlier this week between the two countries by letting Israel continue its strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Meanwhile, Iran is still holding a tight grip on the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer, Natalie Brand and Caitlin Huey-Burns have more.
Taxpayers will help fund Independence Arch, or so-called "Arc de Trump"
The president says the arch will commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary.
Democrats seek to limit Trump's Iran powers
Democratic lawmakers are taking action to curb President Trump's powers over Iran, but a favorable outcome seems unlikely. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Israel's war in Lebanon has become a flashpoint for the Iran ceasefire
The U.S. and Israel publicly disagree with Iran and Pakistan over whether the country to Israel's north is included in the Iran ceasefire.
Latest news on U.S.-Iran ceasefire
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire appears fragile as Tehran denounces Israeli strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon. This comes as President Trump threatens more violence if the agreement is breached. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer and Olivia Rinaldi report, and Retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Robert Murrett joins with more insight.
Trump's new threats, Iran ceasefire doubts
President Trump posted new threats on social media as questions linger about the fragile ceasefire with Iran. This comes as Israeli strikes in Lebanon threaten the negotiated 2-week lapse in the conflict. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Elizabeth Palmer report.
Concerns U.S.-Iran ceasefire will break
There are concerns that the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire may not last after Israel's massive operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah, and as President Trump issues new threats against Tehran. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi, Imtiaz Tyab and Ramy Inocencio report.
Iran accuses U.S. of violating ceasefire amid Israeli attacks on Lebanon
Iran says Israel is violating the ceasefire deal President Trump announced, and Tehran appears to still have control over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Masih Alinejad on Iran ceasefire
The U.S., Israel and Iran have begun a fragile two-week ceasefire in the Middle East. CBS News contributor and Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad joins with analysis.
White House acknowledges ceasefire is fragile
The ceasefire with Iran is subject to what President Trump called the "complete, immediate and safe opening" of the Strait of Hormuz, which on Wednesday, Iran said is closed. The White House said those claims are false. Weijia Jiang reports.
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