4/20: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Future of Iran ceasefire unclear as deadline approaches; Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns.
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Businesses start requesting tariff refunds
Beginning on Monday, businesses were able to apply for refunds for President Trump's tariffs that were later declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. Jo Ling Kent reports on some of the issues they're running into.
What to know about the war in Iran: April 20
Ed O'Keefe and Charlie D'Agata report ont the questions swirling about potential U.S.-Iran talks and the American seizure of an Iranian tanker.
Video shows U.S. seizure of Iranian tanker
U.S. Central Command has released video of American forces seizing an Iranian tanker. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Mixed signals from Trump on Iran
On Friday, President Trump was saying Iran had "agreed to everything," including giving up its nuclear program "forever." But by Monday, he had accused Iran of violating the ceasefire and warned that if a deal isn't reached, "then lots of bombs start going off." Ed O'Keefe reports.
Former Kennedy Center curator on Trump changes
In a recent article in The Atlantic, former Kennedy Center curator Josef Palermo revealed what he observed during his 10 months there as President Trump tightened his grip on the cultural institution. Palermo joins CBS News to discuss.
Active-duty soldier's wife faces deportation
The wife of an active-duty U.S. soldier is facing deportation after ICE detained her last week during an appointment at an immigration office. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
White House launches tariff refund portal
The Trump administration launched an online portal on Monday to begin refunding businesses impacted by tariffs the Supreme Court deemed illegal, but some have already reported issues with the system. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has the details.
Strait of Hormuz state of play as deadline nears
President Trump said Monday an agreement with Iran could come quickly, but at the same time, he feels "no pressure" to strike a deal. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean joins to discuss the state of play in the Strait of Hormuz.
FDA chief on Trump's psychedelics order
President Trump has signed an executive order to expand research into psychedelic drugs for mental health treatment. Dr. Marty Makary, commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, joins CBS News to discuss.
Iran says it won't participate in U.S. talks
Seven weeks into the Iran war, the conflict is approaching another moment of uncertainty with the two-week ceasefire set to expire Tuesday night. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Olivia Rinaldi report.
Bill Nye slams proposed NASA cuts as "tone-deaf"
Fresh off the successful Artemis II mission, the White House is looking to make a 23% cut to NASA's budget. Bill Nye joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Poll: 65% of U.S. blames Trump for gas prices
A new Quinnipac poll shows a large majority of Americans are blaming President Trump for rising gas prices. Political strategists Chuck Rocha and Erin Maguire join with analysis.
What led Kash Patel to sue The Atlantic?
FBI Director Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic on Monday after a new piece in the magazine accused him of having "alarmed colleagues with episodes of excessive drinking and unexplained absences." CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has the details.
Future of Iran ceasefire murky as deadline nears
As President Trump toggles between optimism and pessimism on a deal with Iran, sometimes in the same hour, the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata, Ed O'Keefe and Aaron MacLean have the latest on the state of the war.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned, the White House announced on Monday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
House GOP's campaign arm raises $47 million
House Republicans' campaign arm brought in a record-breaking $47.1 million fundraising haul to start the 2026 midterm cycle, the committee chairman told CBS News in an interview. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more.
Several questions remain about U.S.-Iran talks
The Iran regime said Monday that it has no plans to attend peace talks in Pakistan with President Trump's top three negotiators, including Vice President JD Vance, as Tehran balks at what it considers "unreasonable and unrealistic demands" by the White House. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more.
Trump continues drug reclassification efforts
President Trump signed an executive order on Saturday that paves the way for more research into psychedelics as treatment for certain mental illnesses. The signing follows Mr. Trump's move in December 2025 to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. Josh Kesselman, the founder of RAW rolling papers and publisher of High Times Magazine, joins with more.
Pope Leo on Trump, mission to preach peace
Pope Leo says the speech he made where he said "the world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants" was written before President Trump first lashed out. A week ago the American-born pontiff responded to posts from Mr. Trump head-on. Chris Livesay reports.
Iran peace talks in question
The Iranian regime says it never agreed to a new round of peace talks announced by President Trump, which he said could begin as soon as Monday in Pakistan. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest on the rising tensions.
Free Press columnist argues on Iran's freedom
Eli Lake, a columnist for The Free Press, joins CBS News Mornings with more on his argument that President Trump should demand the Iranians' freedom in negotiations to end the conflict in the Middle East.
Trump, Iran at odds over peace talks
President Trump says U.S. representatives are headed to Pakistan for more peace talks, but Iran's state media says Tehran will not attend. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Imtiaz Tyab report.
Iran may not take part in talks with U.S. representatives in Pakistan Monday
President Trump says he sent a U.S. delegation to Pakistan for another round of peace talks with Iran Monday but Tehran says it doesn't plan to participate.
Strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Caribbean Sea, U.S. military says
The U.S. military said it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea.
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