6/5: The Takeout with Major Garrett
The U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May and the unemployment rate stayed at 4.3%; Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner has mounting controversies.
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State Department on World Cup preparations
The World Cup starts next week, hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Millions from around the world will travel to watch them. State Department deputy spokesperson Mignon Houston joins "The Takeout" to discuss the plan.
House approves new funding for Ukraine
The House of Representatives approved new funding for Ukraine after 18 Republicans broke with GOP leaders and voted with Democrats. Eleanor Mueller, Semafor White House economic policy reporter, and Igor Bobic, U.S. Senate reporter for NOTUS, join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Ballroom donors won new contracts: watchdog
As the legal battle over President Trump's ballroom plays out, a new report from the watchdog group Public Citizen found that ballroom donors won new $50 billion in new government contracts. In response, the White House called the contracts "fake conflicts of interest." Robert Weissman, the co-president of Public Citizen, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Breaking down California's ballot counting
The wheels of democracy slowly turned in California on Friday as the U.S. continued to wait for the winner to be declared in two high-profile primaries. 3.5 million ballots have yet to be counted. CBS News election law expert and contributor David Becker has more.
American journalist speaks from Iran
An Iranian-American journalist being held in Iran's notorious Evin Prison made a plea for help in a CBS News-obtained recording. "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan reports.
Platner pushes back on allegations
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is holding a campaign rally on Friday, following a week marked by allegations. He pushed back against yesterday's New York Times report, where several former girlfriends accused him of "unsettling" behavior. CBS News' Taurean Small reports and Midcoast Villager deputy editor Alex Seitz-Wald has more.
172,000 jobs added in May
Job creation is not roaring in the U.S., but it is running well ahead of expectations. The economy created 172,000 jobs in May, employment data shows. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
Cal professors call for return of SAT, ACT exams
More than 1,300 faculty members from the University of California are calling for the return of entrance exams like the SAT and ACT for STEM applicants. Douglas Belkin, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal who's covered the topic, joined "The Takeout" to discuss.
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1/7: The Takeout: Dr. Jerome Adams
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett speaks to Dr. Jerome Adams, who served as surgeon general under former President Donald Trump. Adams discusses his takeaways from the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the consequences of mixing politics and public health. His new book "Crisis and Chaos" tackles the importance of communicating accurate medical information to a skeptical public.
12/31: The Takeout: Winemaker & author Alex Gambal
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett sits down with Alex Gambal, a winemaker and the author of "Climbing the Vines in Burgundy." The book chronicles Gambal's choice to leave his family business in the early 90s to pursue his dream in France, as well as his experiences selling wine as an American vintner in the Burgundy region. They also discuss the perfect wine to drink for your New Year's Eve celebrations.
12/24: The Takeout: Comedian Gary Gulman
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett speaks to comedian Gary Gulman about using his mental health struggles as topics for his stand-up sets. Gulman draws on the loneliness and anxiety he felt during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic's "stay-at-home" orders. He turns the experiences into messages of encouragement, so that others who struggle with their mental health won't feel as alone.
12/17: The Takeout: Major Garrett in Georgia
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett heads to DeKalb County, Georgia, to investigate the increase in voter registration challenges since the 2020 presidential election. Citizens can now legally file an unlimited number of challenges if they presume there are errors in the voter rolls. The practice has yielded a fair amount of proponents and critics, and with 2024 around the corner, every vote in this state could decide the next election.
12/10: The Takeout: Fmr. Rep. Adam Kinzinger
Former Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss his new book, "Renegade: Defending Democracy and Liberty in Our Divided Country," and his account of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
12/3: The Takeout: Rep. Greg Landsman
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett sits down with Congressman Greg Landsman, a Democrat from Ohio. A devotee of religious text and a certified Swiftie, Landsman speaks with Garrett about divinity and theology as well as how turning to scripture has been healing amid our current turbulent times. Elsewhere in the conversation, the duo discuss how Americans are digesting news as well as conspiracy theories surrounding pop star Taylor Swift.
11/26: The Takeout: The stars of "Rustin"
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett sits down with the stars of the new film "Rustin" — Colman Domingo, Glynn Turman, Aml Ameen, and the film's composer, Branford Marsalis. The film tells the true story of civil rights leader Bayard Rustin. During the conversation, the legacy of Black activists throughout history is discussed, as well as the present-day fight for racial equality.
11/19: The Takeout: Newspaperman Marty Baron
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett sits down with journalist and author Marty Baron to discuss his new book, "Collision of Power." Elsewhere in their chat, Baron — who was portrayed by Liev Schreiber in the Oscar-winning film "Spotlight" — talks about the primary role of the Washington Post, accountability in journalism and Donald Trump.
11/12: The Takeout: Senator Jack Reed
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett sits down with Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed, a Democrat who serves as chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee. They discuss the war in the Middle East, Congress' funding fight for Israel and Ukraine, and the upcoming retirement of Senator Joe Manchin.
11/5: The Takeout: Researcher Dante Chinni
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett sits down with American Communities Project Director Dante Chinni. Chinni discusses his research on what shapes Americans' views based on their location, and suggests that we may be more alike than we think.
10/29: The Takeout: Reporter Roundup
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett sits down with some of the best reporters in the business to bring you the latest on several stories making headlines, from Israel and Gaza to the happenings in Congress. Guests include "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan, Senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang, congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and national security correspondent David Martin.
10/22: The Takeout: Rep. Ken Buck
For this edition of "The Takeout," Congressman Ken Buck (R-CO) sits down with Major Garrett to discuss the ongoing struggle in the House to elect a new Speaker and why he thinks Rep. Jim Jordan is failing to win over his fellow GOP lawmakers
10/15: The Takeout: Rep. Mike Lawler
For this edition of "The Takeout," Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY) sits down with Major Garrett to discuss the removal of Kevin McCarthy as House speaker and the ongoing battle for the GOP leadership position. Lawler, a freshman lawmaker, also explains why he didn't support the choice of Rep. Steve Scalise.
10/8: The Takeout: The Spy Next Door
Major Garrett continues his deep dive into Robert Hanssen for this edition of "The Takeout." In the first episode of Major's new podcast series, “Agent of Betrayal: The Double Life of Robert Hanssen," he discusses Hanssen's backstory with those who knew him best and digs into how he went from an FBI newcomer to Soviet mole.
10/1: The Takeout: Author Lis Wiehl
Author Lis Wiehl joins Major Garrett for this edition of "The Takeout" to discuss her book, "A Spy In Plain Sight." The book chronicles a behind-the-scenes look at Robert Hanssen, a former FBI agent who was discovered to be a Russian spy. Hanssen is also the subject of Major's new podcast series, “Agent of Betrayal: The Double Life of Robert Hanssen.”
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The job market is much stronger than economists expected. Why?
Americans say it's tough to find a job, but employers just added a surprisingly strong 172,000 new hires in May.
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The job market is much stronger than economists expected. Why?
Americans say it's tough to find a job, but employers just added a surprisingly strong 172,000 new hires in May.
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Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, surging past expectations
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Colombia's Petro accuses Trump of intervening in his country's election
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Travel bans and conflict have disrupted supply chains in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving health workers without Ebola tests and protective gear needed to contain the outbreak.
FDA moves ahead with safety study of abortion pill mifepristone
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WHO massively scales back number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo
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"The Lost Boys" and "Schmigadoon!" lead Tony nominations with 12 nods each heading into Sunday's Tony Awards, which air on CBS. Zach Stweart, chief critic at the theater information and ticket website TheaterMania, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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