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Todd Blanche has confirmation hearing for attorney general job; Trump overturns ICE order suspending most traffic stops.
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The case for open primaries
Texas Republican John Cornyn is urging his state to keep its open primary system. Some Republicans there want to close the primaries, meaning independents cannot vote in them. John Opdycke, founder and president of Open Primaries, joins "The Takeout" to discuss why he's in favor of a more inclusive system.
Vance: White House mishandled Epstein files release
It's rare for the Trump administration to admit a mistake, but Vice President JD Vance did just that on Joe Rogan's podcast, saying they mishandled the release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Political strategists Joe Borelli and Cameron French join with analysis.
Erin Brockovich on data center regulation
New York is now the first state to temporarily ban data center construction, paving the way for others to follow suit. Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Bank of America CEO on World Cup economic impact
The 2026 World Cup has been an economic boon for the host cities across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan spoke with Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan about the tournament's financial impact.
Expectations for Trump's primetime speech
President Trump is expected to deliver a primetime speech on election security Thursday night. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and David Becker have the latest.
Iowa AG on support for Blanche confirmation
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird joins "The Takeout" to discuss Todd Blanche's record as a prosecutor and make her case for why he should be confirmed as attorney general while the Senate weighs his candidacy.
Argentina reaches World Cup final
Major League Soccer analyst Kacey White joins "The Takeout" to break down Argentina's last-minute semifinal win against England and what to expect from the World Cup final.
103 Democrats vote to cut off aid to Israel
More than 100 House Democrats vote to cut off aid to Israel on Wednesday, the latest flashpoint over support for the U.S. ally. Kendra Barkoff Lamy, former press secretary to then-Vice President Joe Biden, and Marc Short, former Chief of Staff for Vice President Mike Pence, join "The Takeout" to discuss
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5/29: The Takeout with Major Garrett
“Border Czar” Tom Homan discusses the Trump administration’s current immigration priorities; New York Gov. Kathy Hochul joins the Takeout to discuss Trump tariffs, ICE raids, medicaid cuts and more.
5/28: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Vice President JD Vance speaks at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference as President Trump’s crypto ties grow; Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy joins "The Takeout" to discuss Mike Johnson’s speakership and the Trump administration.
5/27: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Stocks rise after Trump reverses course and delays EU tariffs; Major Garrett gives a tour of his hometown of San Diego.
1/19: The Takeout: Historian H.W. Brands
Author and historian H.W. Brands joins "The Takeout" to talk about the spread of propaganda during World War II to gain support for American intervention, the anti-intervention movement led by Charles Lindbergh, and how FDR and Winston Churchill used the global media to influence each other and the world.
1/12: The Takeout: Jonathan Alter
Jonathan Alter, author of a biography of former President Jimmy Carter, joins Major Garrett to talk about Carter's life and legacy, the principles that guided Carter in the White House and his foresight on future environmental issues.
1/5: The Takeout: Arthur C. Brooks
Author Arthur C. Brooks joins The Takeout podcast to discuss happiness and his behavioral science research on finding happiness, purpose in life and human emotions. Brooks and Major Garrett also discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on human behavior and the one group which emerged better from lockdown.
12/29: The Takeout: Comedian Matt Friend
On a special holiday edition of "The Takeout," comedian Matt Friend joins Major Garrett at The Dubliner in Washington, D.C., to talk about the many "friends" that he imitates as a voice actor, including President-elect Donald Trump, former President Barack Obama and more. Friend also explains why he believes Trump is responsible for amplifying the political polarization that America sees today.
12/22 : The Takeout: Rep. Jamie Raskin
Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin joins "The Takeout" with lawmakers facing a government shutdown deadline. Raskin discusses Elon Musk's increasing influence in Washington, and President-elect Donald Trump's admiration for authoritarian leaders around the world. He also looks at where Democrats went wrong in the 2024 election, and how they need to better communicate key issues to voters.
12/15: The Takeout: Rep. Seth Moulton
Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton joins Major Garrett to discuss the state of the Democratic Party and what it should do to attract voters and make gains in the midterm elections and beyond. Also discussed, are the challenges President-elect Donald Trump faces in handling the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria.
12/8: The Takeout: Camilo Montoya-Galvez
CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez chats with Major Garrett about how President-elect Donald Trump could impose mass deportations and the economic impact those deportations may have across the U.S. on this week's episode of "The Takeout."
12/1: The Takeout: Editor Ravi Agrawal
On this week's episode of The Takeout, Major Garrett sits down with Ravi Agrawal, the editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy magazine, to discuss the incoming Trump administration's tariff announcement, as well as national security and technological advancements that may escalate war between Russia and Ukraine.
11/24: The Takeout: Sen. Joe Manchin
Sen. Joe Manchin joins "The Takeout" to discuss his political career and the state of American politics in 2024. Manchin provides insight on his disagreements with Democrats during Biden's presidency, why he left the party and how it can move forward after falling short this past election.
11/17: The Takeout: Vermont Sen. Peter Welch
Sen. Peter Welch, a Democrat from Vermont, reflects on the 2024 election with Major Garrett, talks about Donald Trump's Cabinet selections, and looks ahead to how Democrats can navigate the next two years of full GOP control in Washington.
11/10: The Takeout: Ed O'Keefe and Anthony Salvanto
CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto join Major Garrett on "The Takeout" to dissect data and results from the 2024 election.
11/3: The Takeout: Data guru Tom Bonier
On this edition of 'The Takeout," Major Garrett discusses early voting patterns with Democratic data expert Tom Bonier of the analytics firm TargetSmart. They also discuss some breadcrumbs for voters who are eager for hints about how the election results could shape up.
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Universities get funding from foreign entities on U.S. watch lists, records show
The State Department is cracking down on universities accepting funding from foreign entities on U S. government watch lists.
Doctors question plan to screen military members for low testosterone
Doctors raised a range of concerns about a testosterone screening policy announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which is likely to be costly to implement.
Airlines say permanent daylight saving time won't be simple
Adjusting to permanent daylight saving time would cause significant disruptions to schedules and operations, an airline trade group said.
Deadly helicopter crash in Hudson River likely caused by bird strike, NTSB says
A family of five from Spain, including three children, and the pilot died in the April 2025 crash.
Teleprompter operator made over $100K betting on Trump speeches
After detecting suspicious activity on the teleprompter operator's account, Kalshi investigated and then referred the case to federal regulators.
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Trump Media to sell faster access to president's Truth Social posts
"Markets already move on Truth Social posts," the company's chief executive said in the Truth API announcement.
Airlines say permanent daylight saving time won't be simple
Adjusting to permanent daylight saving time would cause significant disruptions to schedules and operations, an airline trade group said.
Teleprompter operator made over $100K betting on Trump speeches
After detecting suspicious activity on the teleprompter operator's account, Kalshi investigated and then referred the case to federal regulators.
Nearly 736,000 Pillsbury rolls recalled over possible glass contamination
The recall includes cases of Pillsbury "Hard Roll Dough" and "Kaiser Roll Dough" bread rolls, which are marketed to businesses.
Foreclosures surged 21% in the first half of 2026, new data shows
The state with the biggest jump in foreclosure activity was Idaho, where filings increased 59% compared to the same time last year.
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Trump to speak on elections as sources say he'll raise allegations about China
President Trump is giving a primetime address on elections tonight, as he remains focused on the 2020 race.
Universities get funding from foreign entities on U.S. watch lists, records show
The State Department is cracking down on universities accepting funding from foreign entities on U S. government watch lists.
Trump Media to sell faster access to president's Truth Social posts
"Markets already move on Truth Social posts," the company's chief executive said in the Truth API announcement.
Tillis says he won't support Blanche unless he meets with Epstein survivors
Sen. Thom Tillis said that Todd Blanche must meet with survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's crimes before he'll vote to advance his nomination for attorney general out of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Husband of Code Pink founder being probed under federal foreign agent and tax laws
Neville Roy Singham, who lives in Shanghai, China, is a major financial backer of a New York City-based nonprofit called the People's Forum, a left-leaning organization advocating for causes affecting the working class.
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Doctors question plan to screen military members for low testosterone
Doctors raised a range of concerns about a testosterone screening policy announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which is likely to be costly to implement.
Introducing Norah O'Donnell's new health podcast
"Healthful with Norah O'Donnell" launches July 22.
Alzheimer's blood test may show who's likely to develop it in 5 to 10 years
A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer's symptoms in the next five or 10 years, researchers say.
Taco Bell removes some items amid outbreak
As of Tuesday, nearly 7,000 people in 34 states reported symptoms tied to a parasitic illness that, so far, has no official source. Carter Evans reports on what's suspected of being behind the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Cyclospora outbreak leaves consumers guessing which foods are safe
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
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U.S. designates cartel on Texas border as foreign terrorist organization
The Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras joined six other Mexican criminal organizations that the U.S. considers terrorist groups.
Climate extremes fuel explosive wildfires in Canada and western U.S.
One climatologist said "a perfect storm" of climate extremes primed the western U.S. for one of its worst fire seasons in a decade. Meanwhile, Canadian wildfire smoke fills the air.
Councilwoman shot, husband killed in Mexico near U.S. border
Maria de Jesus Quijada was shot at while traveling in a vehicle with her family. Her husband did not survive.
From Balogun's red card to an upset run, some of the World Cup's biggest stories
Spain is looking to secure a World Cup victory for the first time in 16 years, and Argentina enters Sunday hoping to become back-to-back champions.
Zelenskyy's move to oust popular defense chief draws major backlash
Ukrainians are demonstrating in Kyiv and senior figures announcing their resignations over President Volodymyr Zelenksyy's move to oust his popular defense chief.
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From the archives: Pat Oliphant and the art of political cartoons
Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Pat Oliphant, whose acidic drawings skewering political figures were syndicated in as many as 500 publications around the world, died on July 13, 2026 at age 90. In this April 16, 2000 "Sunday Morning" story, Oliphant talked with Morley Safer about caricature, censorship, and the influence of the first great political cartoonist, 19th century French master Honoré Daumier, whose grotesque drawings of King Louis Philippe led to a curtailment of press freedom in France in 1835.
George Santos to try hand as contestant in grueling TV reality show
George Santos has worn many hats: swindler, congressman, prison inmate, podcast host. The obvious next gig? Reality TV show contestant.
"Jurassic Park" star Sam Neill's cause of death revealed
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Behind the "Better in Person" talk show
Author and journalist Stephen Dubner, who rose to fame when he co-wrote The New York Times bestseller "Freakonomics," talks with "CBS Mornings" about launching his own weekly talk show on YouTube, "Better in Person." Dubner discusses how the show got its start, his wide range of guests and why he decided to self-finance it.
Insider at "The Wolf of Wall Street" firm opens up: "My lifestyle was insane"
The Paramount+ documentary "The Real Wolf of Wall Street" gives an inside look at Jordan Belfort's scandal-ridden firm, Stratton Oakmont.
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Erin Brockovich on data center regulation
New York is now the first state to temporarily ban data center construction, paving the way for others to follow suit. Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Mayor to homeowner losing sleep over data center plant: "Consider selling"
Noise from a Mississippi plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area is causing migraines, ringing ears and sleepless nights, residents say.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Mississippi residents decry data center plant
Residents of Southaven, Mississippi, are sounding off about a data center plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area, likening the constant noise to being tortured.
Meta announces new safety features
Meta announced it is introducing new features to help protect teens using Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, including alerting a parent if their child discusses self-harm with one of its AI chatbots. Kelly O'Grady explains.
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How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
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U.S. designates cartel on Texas border as foreign terrorist organization
The Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras joined six other Mexican criminal organizations that the U.S. considers terrorist groups.
Woman speaks in support of Blanche at hearing
Antioch, Illinois, mother Jennifer Bos voiced her support for Todd Blanche at his confirmation hearing to become attorney general. Bos advocates for stricter immigration policy after her daughter was allegedly murdered by an illegal immigrant.
Sons of man killed by ICE agent speak out
Ronaldo Salgado and Lorenzo Salgado Jr., the sons of the Mexican man who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Houston, spoke to CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez about their father's death.
New details emerge in Nolan Wells case
Newly obtained GPS data from the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources tracks the movements of the boat that Mississippi teen Nolan Wells was on before he went missing. Wells was found dead after a Fourth of July boat trip to Horn Island with friends. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest on the investigation.
Councilwoman shot, husband killed in Mexico near U.S. border
Maria de Jesus Quijada was shot at while traveling in a vehicle with her family. Her husband did not survive.
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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The case for open primaries
Texas Republican John Cornyn is urging his state to keep its open primary system. Some Republicans there want to close the primaries, meaning independents cannot vote in them. John Opdycke, founder and president of Open Primaries, joins "The Takeout" to discuss why he's in favor of a more inclusive system.
Wildfire smoke sparking health concerns
Millions of Americans faced unhealthy air conditions due to smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota this week. More than 180 active fires burned in Ontario as of Thursday and wildfires also burned in northern Minnesota. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.
At least 1 person killed in Texas flooding
Torrential rain triggered deadly flash flooding in Central Texas this week, prompting local leaders to urge thousands of residents to seek higher ground immediately. At least one person has died and crews have rescued at least 70 people. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen reports.
Vance: White House mishandled Epstein files release
It's rare for the Trump administration to admit a mistake, but Vice President JD Vance did just that on Joe Rogan's podcast, saying they mishandled the release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Political strategists Joe Borelli and Cameron French join with analysis.
Erin Brockovich on data center regulation
New York is now the first state to temporarily ban data center construction, paving the way for others to follow suit. Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich joins "The Takeout" to discuss.