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Abdul El-Sayed wins primary in Michigan; Trump again teases deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz.
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Sanders lauds El-Sayed's win as unprecedented
Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont on Wednesday lauded Abdul El-Sayed for his victory in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary, calling it "literally unprecedented in modern American history." Associated Press politics reporter Matt Brown and NOTUS Senate reporter Igor Bobic join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Latest on Max Miller's abuse allegations
Republican Rep. Max Miller of Ohio is defying pressure from both parties to end his reelection campaign amid domestic abuse allegations, which he denies. Axios White House reporter Marc Caputo joins "The Takeout" with the latest on President Trump's response.
Jewish Insider editor-in-chief on DSA victories
The relationship between progressive candidates and Jewish voters has been a central focus this election cycle. Jewish Insider Editor in-Chief Josh Kraushaar joins "The Takeout" to discuss his new piece titled: "DSA's Achilles' Heel Goes Beyond Antisemitism."
New Mexico AG on suing DOJ over Epstein files
New Mexico is suing the Trump administration for access to files related to Jeffrey Epstein as it investigates the convicted sex offender's Zorro Ranch property. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Trump teases deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
President Trump is touting progress on the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and says a deal could be made as soon as Wednesday. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean joins "The Takeout" with more.
Michigan sees record midterm primary turnout
Michiganders on Tuesday set a midterm primary turnout record, with a whopping 2.5 million voters casting ballots. CBS News election law contributor David Becker joins "The Takeout" with more.
Progressive who won Michigan primary on victory
The progressive primary winner in Michigan's 7th Congressional District, William Lawrence, won 44% of the vote, while his two establishment challengers together attracted 56%. Lawrence joins "The Takeout" to reflect on his victory and to look ahead to November's general election.
El-Sayed looks to unite Democrats after victory
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed is looking ahead to November's general election after narrowly defeating moderate Haley Stevens in Tuesday's Michigan Democratic Senate primary. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest from Detroit.
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10/27: The Takeout: Chris Moody and David Becker
Journalist Chris Moody joins "The Takeout" to discuss how the people of western North Carolina have rallied together in the aftermath of Helene and dispel misinformation about federal and local response to the storm. Later, CBS News contributor David Becker joins to discuss the work election officials are doing to help those affected by the storms cast their early ballots. Becker also breaks down each battleground state's ability to quickly count and report 2024 election results.
10/20: The Takeout: Anthony Salvanto
CBS News Executive Director of Elections & Surveys Anthony Salvanto explains the research behind CBS News polls and how polling seeks to better understand what motivates voters to cast specific ballots unique to each individual.
10/13: The Takeout: Ali Abbasi
Filmmaker Ali Abbasi talks about the research that went into developing his film "The Apprentice" which tells the story of Donald Trump's relationship with Roy Cohn, a lawyer and "fixer" in New York City during the 1960s, 70s and 80s.
10/6: The Takeout: Rev. Jim Wallis
Rev. Jim Wallis joins The Takeout from his library at Georgetown University. Wallis discusses the movement to confront White Christian nationalism, and how Trump's anti-immigration sentiments are antithetical to the teachings of Jesus. Wallis touches on the growth of Christianity in developing countries, and faith leaders he admires.
9/29: The Takeout: Rep. Debbie Dingell
Rep. Debbie Dingell, a Michigan Democrat, talks with Major Garrett about voter enthusiasm in her state, how the Israel-Hamas war is affecting her district and the politics of a potential government shutdown on this week's episode of "The Takeout."
9/22: The Takeout: State election officials
State election officials from Georgia, Arizona, Pennsylvania and Michigan join "The Takeout" to discuss the state of election administration ahead of the 2024 vote. They reiterate that the process is secure and that any potential interference or violence is totally unwarranted.
9/15: The Takeout: Anthony Scaramucci
On this episode of "The Takeout," former Trump White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci tells Major Garrett why he broke with former President Donald Trump and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign. He explains why he now believes that Trump is unfit for office and why he thinks Harris will win in November.
9/8: The Takeout: Evangelicals and the Election
Evangelical influencer Lance Wallnau joins "The Takeout" to discuss his efforts to mobilize Christians in support of former President Donald Trump candidacy. Wallnau likens Trump to the biblical character Cyrus, believing he was chosen by God to lead the U.S. Religious scholar Matthew Taylor joins later to discuss how this belief presents a threat to American democracy and limits the ability of political discourse.
9/1: The Takeout: Filmmaker Ibrahim Nash'at
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett sits down with filmmaker Ibrahim Nash'at. While working on his new documentary "Hollywoodgate," Nash'at spent months chronicling a Taliban commander's swift seizure of Afghanistan. However, as he tells Garrett, he was often at great personal risk while making the documentary.
8/25: The Takeout: Timothy Shenk
Timothy Shenk, assistant professor of history at George Washington University and author of upcoming book "Left Adrift," talks about Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign and the strategy of the Democratic Party.
8/18: The Takeout: Robby Mook
Robby Mook, former campaign manager for Hillary Clinton, talks about Kamala Harris' impact on the 2024 election cycle, how her honeymoon with the electorate reflects in polls and the challenges that only female candidates face when running for the Oval Office.
8/11: The Takeout: Neil Gorsuch
U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch talks about his book, "Over Rules: The Human Toll of Too Much Law," and his views on the court's impact on the lives of everyday Americans.
8/4: The Takeout: "War Game" filmmakers
Documentary filmmakers Jesse Moss and Tony Gerber along with retired Marine Capt. Janessa Goldbeck discuss the storylines that inspired the documentary "War Game." The film focuses on how government officials can learn to be better prepared for a Jan. 6 type scenario or worse on Capitol Hill and across the nation.
7/28: The Takeout: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Independent candidate for president Robert F. Kennedy Jr. discusses the state of the race, Kamala Harris' likely Democratic nomination, and his role during a historic election cycle.
7/21: The Takeout: Major heads to Milwaukee
On this edition of 'The Takeout," Major Garrett heads to Milwaukee to cover the 2024 Republican National Convention. His guests include former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, and former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker.
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Job cuts plunge to a 2-year low despite AI fears, economic shocks
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Where the Trump administration's lawsuits seeking voter data stand
The Justice Department has filed lawsuits against 30 states and the District of Columbia in an effort to force them to hand over their unredacted voter rolls containing voters' sensitive information.
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
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Trump voter pleads for fiancée's release after ICE arrest: "They're destroying families"
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Job cuts plunge to a 2-year low despite AI fears, economic shocks
Layoffs have plunged this year. "Recently laid-off workers are finding jobs as fast as the economy is creating new ones," one economist said.
Meta says its AI model breached a third-party company during testing
Tech giant Meta revealed Wednesday that one of its artificial intelligence models hacked another organization during testing, the third time in recent weeks that an AI model has improperly accessed a third-party company.
FDA approves Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine after initial pushback
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna that uses mRNA technology, the drugmaker announced.
Some Gen Zers swap smartphones for "dumb" phones in a bid to unplug
"It really opens up your mind," said one 23-year-old who ditched smartphones to wean herself off social media.
Why SpaceX stock is falling despite strong revenue growth
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DOGE's "wall of receipts" riddled with inaccuracies, GAO says
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FDA approves Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine after initial pushback
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Toddler twins reunited after cancer treatment
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Cyclospora outbreak tied to lettuce now linked to 15 states, CDC says
Cyclospora cases have been reported in at least 47 states total this year, and investigators have continued to probe how many could be linked to a common contaminated source.
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Star Cambridge professor resigns amid plagiarism allegations
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Red alert issued for major Italian cities as heat wave grips Europe, sets Austria record
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Trump denies U.S. running low on some munitions, says vast resupplies being made
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More rescued beluga whales arrive in Texas as relocation effort continues
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Aaron Pierre talks new series, "Lanterns"
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Stranger rescues band from car troubles
A kind stranger named Ernie helped rock band The Autumn Kings make it to their tour stop after their car broke down in Wisconsin. Matt Gutman reports.
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Cyberattacks target U.S. water systems
U.S. officials suspect Iran-backed hackers may be behind cyberattacks that have been reported in at least 12 states. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more details.
Meta says its AI model breached a third-party company during testing
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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At least 12 states report cyberattacks on water systems possibly linked to Iran
Cyberattacks on U.S. water systems that officials suspect may be linked to Iran-backed hackers have been reported in at least a dozen states, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
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Genetically altered beagles offer hope for dog lovers with allergies
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Bezos, DiCaprio set up massive wildlife fund
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Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
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Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
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Questions about company in L.A. warehouse fire
Matt Gutman investigates Lineage Logistics, the company involved in the Los Angeles warehouse fire that left tens of millions of pounds of meat to rot, forcing a whole community to face foul odors and other health hazards.
Details on man arrested near Trump golf club
A man arrested outside President Trump's golf club in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, was already under investigation for robbery. Nikole Killion has the details.
New Mexico AG on suing DOJ over Epstein files
New Mexico is suing the Trump administration for access to files related to Jeffrey Epstein as it investigates the convicted sex offender's Zorro Ranch property. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Water system cyberattacks spread to more states
Several states are experiencing cyberattacks on their water systems after Minnesota reported at attack last week. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the latest.
Latest details from Lindsay Clancy trial
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ICE airport immigration arrests are climbing
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U.S. vision for Hormuz differs from Oman deal
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