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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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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.”
9/24: The Takeout: Sean Penn
Actor and filmmaker Sean Penn joins Major Garrett for this edition of "The Takeout" to discuss his latest documentary, "Superpower." The film centers around Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy and his leadership during the early days of Russia's invasion.
9/17: The Takeout: Rep. Adam Smith
Washington Rep. Adam Smith, ranking Democrat on the Armed Services Committee, joins Major Garrett for this edition of "The Takeout." The two discuss the GOP-led impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, the relationship between the president and his son, and party extremism.
9/10: The Takeout: Author Elizabeth Kolbert
Journalist and author Elizabeth Kolbert joins Major Garrett for this edition of "The Takeout" to discuss her writing on the climate crisis and what people can do to slow Earth's warming. In 2015, Kolbert won the Pulitzer Prize for "The Sixth Extinction," her book on climate change.
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Cyclospora outbreak tied to lettuce now linked to 15 states, CDC says
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Star Cambridge professor resigns amid plagiarism allegations
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