8/26: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump says Iran war to "continue for as long as necessary"; Sen. Darline Graham prevails in South Carolina Republican Senate primary runoff.
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Celebrating National Dog Day with Babydog
Wednesday marks National Dog Day, and to celebrate, Republican Sen. Jim Justice of West Virginia joins "The Takeout" with his pup, Babydog, who has become a fixture in the halls of Capitol Hill.
Vance text: "Groceries cost what they cost"
In a fundraising text for the Republican National Committee, Vice President JD Vance encouraged financially strapped supporters to skip donating, saying, "groceries cost what they cost." Political strategists Kendra Barkoff Lamy and Erin Maguire join with analysis.
Explaining cultural differences in North America
President Trump's trade feud with Canada is spotlighting the differences between American and Canadian culture. The 2011 book "American Nations" helps explain how some of these tensions came to be and how the rest of North America has influenced the U.S. Author Colin Woodard joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Why Clancy wouldn't go free if found not guilty
Closing arguments in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are set for Thursday. Clancy admitted to killing her children but says she isn't guilty, arguing that postpartum psychosis caused her actions. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi joins with analysis.
What Meta's settlement could mean for its future
Meta has reached a landmark legal settlement with dozens of states over claims that the social media giant intentionally designed addictive platforms that harmed the mental health of teenagers. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the details.
Trump knocks Ralph Norman for Haley endorsement
South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham defeated Rep. Ralph Norman in the Republican runoff for the late Lindsey Graham's Senate seat on Tuesday. CBS News chief Washington analyst Robert Costa joins to discuss.
Trump: Iran war to last "as long as necessary"
As the Iran war nears the six-month mark, President Trump on Wednesday said the conflict will go on "for as long as necessary." CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Samantha Vinograd have the latest.
The untold story of the search for Nazi leaders
The new book "They Shall Not See the Dawn" looks at the manhunt for top Nazi leaders after World War II and the lead up to the Nuremberg trials. Author and "Inside Edition" executive producer Charles Lachman joins "The Takeout" to discuss what he uncovered in the process of writing the book.
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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.
9/3: The Takeout: Author Matthew Dallek
Author and professor Matthew Dallek joins Major Garrett for this weekend edition of "The Takeout" to discuss his new book "Birchers: How John Birch Society Radicalized the American Right," and how a group from the '60s may have paved the way for Donald Trump's political rise.
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Netflix offers extended pre-launch look at Grand Theft Auto 6
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Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America"
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
UEFA preparing criminal complaint against FIFA leader Gianni Infantino
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Key moments from Lindsay Clancy's trial as jury weighs the case
Lindsay Clancy, 36, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children and said she was suffering form postpartum psychosis. A jury is deliberating.
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Fed's Cook responds to Trump firing threat, calls attacks "unfounded and untrue"
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Trump and Kennedy's health industry deals are at risk of vanishing
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9 key takeaways from the Lindsay Clancy trial
A jury is deliberating in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts woman who killed her three children in 2023. Her defense attorney claims she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and should not be held criminally responsible. Prosecutors say she planned the killings and faked a suicide attempt that left her paralyzed from the waist down. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has been covering the weekslong trial and shares the key moments.
Deliberations begin in Lindsay Clancy trial
The jury has begun deliberations in Lindsay Clancy's trial for the killings of her three children. Clancy has admitted to killing the kids, but has pleaded not guilty to murder charges, arguing she was overmedicated and suffering from postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul, Katrina Kaufman and Rebecca Roiphe have the latest.
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Key moments from Lindsay Clancy's trial as jury weighs the case
Lindsay Clancy, 36, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children and said she was suffering form postpartum psychosis. A jury is deliberating.
Lindsay Clancy attorney's closing arguments
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9 key takeaways from the Lindsay Clancy trial
A jury is deliberating in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts woman who killed her three children in 2023. Her defense attorney claims she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and should not be held criminally responsible. Prosecutors say she planned the killings and faked a suicide attempt that left her paralyzed from the waist down. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has been covering the weekslong trial and shares the key moments.
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