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Abdul El-Sayed wins primary in Michigan; Trump again teases deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz.
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Centrists start $15 million campaign against DSA
Republicans running against democratic socialists have found an unlikely ally: other Democrats. The centrist Democrat think tank Third Way has pledged $15 million to discredit the DSA movement between now and 2028. Third Way President Jonathan Cowan joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Former DOJ lawyer on Fauci contempt vote
A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt for refusing last week to answer questions related to government actions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Tom Dupree joins to discuss.
Trump denies reports of U.S. munitions shortage
President Trump on Thursday denied reports of U.S. shortages of offensive and defensive weapons amid the Iran war and said he is "extremely happy" with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports. Then, Aaron David Miller, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins with analysis.
Stevens discusses primary loss to El-Sayed
Rep. Haley Stevens just lost a very close Michigan Democratic Senate primary to progressive Abdul El-Sayed. She's endorsed him, but questions persist about Democratic unity. Stevens joins "The Takeout" in her first television interview since her defeat.
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.
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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on 'The Takeout'
Colorado Governor Jared Polis joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss the Democrats' strategy heading into 2024, his feelings on Donald Trump's third presidential run, and the proper way to handle classified documents.
Rep. Patrick McHenry on "The Takeout"
House Financial Services Chairman Rep. Patrick McHenry joins Major Garrett on "The Takeout." McHenry says the U.S. will not default this year, despite hitting the debt ceiling, and says making a deal is a "complex set of tradeoffs." On the topic of FTX and cryptocurrency, McHenry says "new technology always invites fraudsters."
Congressman Jim Jordan on "The Takeout"
Ohio Republican Congressman and newly appointed House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss his plans for the committee and the investigations into both former President Trump and President Biden's handling of classified documents.
Dr. Anthony Fauci on "The Takeout"
Dr. Anthony Fauci joins Major Garrett on "The Takeout" to discuss the ongoing battle with COVID-19 and the latest subvariant. Dr. Fauci calls misinformation "a horror," especially when it comes to the vaccine. He also says he doesn't understand Elon Musk's tweets about the so-called "Fauci Files" and why he continues to receive death threats after saving millions of lives.
Mo Rocca on "The Takeout"
CBS News' Mo Rocca joins Major Garrett for this week's special episode of "The Takeout" to discuss the third season of his hit podcast "Mobituaries," the process for finding obituaries to highlight and some of his favorite stories behind the eulogies
Comedian Frank Caliendo on "The Takeout"
Comedian and impressionist Frank Caliendo joins Major Garrett on "The Takeout." Caliendo discusses the current guardrails on comedy and if he shies away from his Donald Trump impersonation. Ahead of the holidays, he also talks about traditions and his recent push to "embrace life" more.
"Missing Justice" reporters on "The Takeout"
CBS News reporters Cara Korte and Bo Erickson join Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss their new podcast "Missing Justice," which highlights cases of murdered or missing Indigenous people in the U.S. and how the legal system has fallen short.
John J. Sullivan on "The Takeout"
Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia John J. Sullivan joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine and his experience in dealing with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Michigan & Georgia officials on "The Takeout"
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger join Major Garrett on "The Takeout" to discuss the 2020 and 2022 elections. Raffensperger says "serious times require serious candidates." Benson says she still faces threats over the 2020 election.
Nate Burleson on "The Takeout"
"CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson joins Major Garrett for a special Thanksgiving edition of "The Takeout," discussing his transition from the gridiron to hosting multiple shows and the current state of the NFL.
John Anzalone on "The Takeout"
Democratic pollster John Anzalone joins Major Garrett on "The Takeout." Anzalone and Garrett discuss the 2022 midterms and the issues facing the Democratic party in Florida. Anzalone says "Biden was right" regarding the 2022 midterms and that voters spoke up on critical race theory, and says the polls showed more people voted against candidates than for candidates.
N.C.'s Roy Cooper on "The Takeout"
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to recap the 2022 midterm election results and to discuss how Democrats managed to prevent a "red wave" at the polls.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on "The Takeout"
California Governor Gavin Newsom joined Major Garrett on "The Takeout" to discuss the possibility of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy becoming speaker of the House, the fight against homelessness and the recent surge in antisemitism.
Michael Fanone on "The Takeout"
Former Washington, D.C., police officer Michael Fanone joins Major Garrett on the 300th episode of "The Takeout." Fanone recounts how he was "frantically searching for ways to survive" when he was attacked at the Capitol on January 6, 2021. Fanone says he voted for Donald Trump in 2016 but now believes he "doesn't represent any of us, he only represents his own self interest." Fanone also discusses his relationship with lawmakers, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Marjorie Dannenfelser on "The Takeout"
Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss how her views on abortion rights shifted and what she wants to see happen with laws in the U.S. in wake of Roe v. Wade being overturned.
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Spokane arson suspect had planned devastating wildfire for weeks, police say
Police said a man charged with starting a wildfire confessed to the crime, describing how he planned it for weeks and created a device to ignite a blaze that destroyed hundreds of buildings.
Stevens says of El-Sayed: "Differences were aired out"
Though Rep. Haley Stevens stressed a unified front moving forward, she was evasive on whether she would appear with El-Sayed on the campaign trail.
Flesh-eating bacteria has killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say
A flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters is responsible for at least five deaths so far this year in Louisiana, state health officials reported Thursday.
America's water systems are getting hacked amid security gaps, experts say
The nation's 152,000 public water systems often lack defenses against malicious actors, cybersecurity experts said. Here's what to know.
Entrepreneurship is booming in the U.S. Gen Zers are leading the way.
Young Americans, tired of working for others and boosted by AI, are driving a surge in new businesses.
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Bessent announces crackdown on undocumented immigrants' use of U.S. banks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Arizona bankers the administration won't allow "risks posed by the extension of financial services to illegal aliens."
America's water systems are getting hacked amid security gaps, experts say
The nation's 152,000 public water systems often lack defenses against malicious actors, cybersecurity experts said. Here's what to know.
Entrepreneurship is booming in the U.S. Gen Zers are leading the way.
Young Americans, tired of working for others and boosted by AI, are driving a surge in new businesses.
Millions of children could lose free school meals this fall, experts say
Some families could face an additional $2,200 in food costs this year if their kids lose access to free school meals, according to one estimate.
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.
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Stevens says of El-Sayed: "Differences were aired out"
Though Rep. Haley Stevens stressed a unified front moving forward, she was evasive on whether she would appear with El-Sayed on the campaign trail.
Bessent announces crackdown on undocumented immigrants' use of U.S. banks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Arizona bankers the administration won't allow "risks posed by the extension of financial services to illegal aliens."
U.S. Marine vet, detained in Russia since 2022, hospitalized in serious condition
Robert Gilman, 32, is being held at a Russian hospital in what his advocate, Eric Lebson of Global Reach, described as a "dissociative stupor."
Trump issues new executive orders aimed at birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court in June struck down President Trump's earlier executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
Judge finds probable cause that Mike Lindell's pillow handouts violated campaign law
A case against Minnesota Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell will continue after a judge decided Thursday there is probable cause to believe he violated campaign laws by giving away pillows promoting his candidacy at a July Fourth parade.
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Flesh-eating bacteria has killed 5 in Louisiana this year, officials say
A flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters is responsible for at least five deaths so far this year in Louisiana, state health officials reported Thursday.
Minnesota Chipotle burrito bowl meal led to sepsis hospitalization, lawsuit says
A Minnesota woman says she fainted, spiked a 102-degree fever, and was hospitalized with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Chipotle in Roseville, and genetic testing connected her case to a multistate outbreak, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
What Fauci has said about COVID origins, gain-of-function research
Thursday's vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress follows years of tension with GOP Sen. Rand Paul, hinging on the origins of the coronavirus and a controversial type of research.
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.
Toddler twins reunited after cancer treatment
A video showing 3-year-old twins Millie and Maverick reuniting after one of them had to undergo cancer treatment hours away from their home has gone viral. Matt Gutman reports.
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U.S. Marine vet, detained in Russia since 2022, hospitalized in serious condition
Robert Gilman, 32, is being held at a Russian hospital in what his advocate, Eric Lebson of Global Reach, described as a "dissociative stupor."
Star Cambridge professor resigns amid plagiarism allegations
Jason Arday, who joined Cambridge in 2023 at the age of 37, became one of Britain's most high-profile academics after sharing an extraordinary life story.
Red alert issued for major Italian cities as heat wave grips Europe, sets Austria record
The heat has set a national temperature record in Austria, fueled wildfires in France and disrupted energy and transportation systems across the continent.
Trump denies U.S. running low on some munitions, says vast resupplies being made
President Trump is taking issue with recent reports of significant U.S. munitions shortages due to the war with Iran.
More rescued beluga whales arrive in Texas as relocation effort continues
SeaWorld San Antonio welcomed seven more beluga whales on Tuesday, the latest development in the international effort to relocate dozens of the mammals from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
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Diarra Kilpatrick on her show's new season
Diarra Kilpatrick, who stars in "Diarra from Detroit," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the show's new season, which premiered on Paramount+ last week.
Amanda Kloots on her new dating show
Amanda Kloots, a Broadway dancer, podcast host and best friend to reality star Harry Jowsey, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss their new Netflix series "Let's Marry Harry."
Inside the risky business of Broadway musicals
The costs of a Broadway musical production have skyrocketed in recent years. CBS News contributor Jamie Wax reports.
Aaron Pierre talks new series, "Lanterns"
Actor Aaron Pierre is starring as John Stewart in the new series "Lanterns." He tells "CBS Mornings" why this character is special to him, what it's like to join the DC Universe and how he managed undergoing surgery during the audition process.
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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Concerns over misuse of Flock cameras
Joseph Cox, co-founder of 404 Media, joins CBS News to discuss criticisms of Flock cameras and the push by some cities to replace Flock cameras with different surveillance devices like license plate readers.
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.
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.
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.
AI models are behaving unexpectedly. Experts warn of a "bumpy road" ahead.
AI models are engaging in unauthorized actions — in the most recent case, creating fake identities and attempting to persuade real people to approve malicious code.
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Genetically altered beagles offer hope for dog lovers with allergies
Matt Walker, a geneticist and the CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences, joins "CBS Mornings" with his gene-altered beagle, Bailey, to discuss creating future options for people with severe pet allergies.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
Bezos, DiCaprio set up massive wildlife fund
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
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Spokane arson suspect had planned devastating wildfire for weeks, police say
Police said a man charged with starting a wildfire confessed to the crime, describing how he planned it for weeks and created a device to ignite a blaze that destroyed hundreds of buildings.
Jurors view autopsy photos in Clancy trial
Lindsay Clancy broke down in court Thursday as jurors were shown autopsy photos of her youngest child. Clancy has admitted to killing her three young children, but has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, arguing she was experiencing extreme postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Water agencies advised to up cybersecurity
Cyberattacks on water systems, which officials suspect may be linked to Iran-backed hackers, have been reported in at least 12 states. Vox reporter Sara Herschander joins CBS News to discuss.
Update on Lindsay Clancy murder trial
Lindsay Clancy's former father-in-law testified in her murder trial Thursday. Clancy has admitted to killing her three children, but she's pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges, with her attorney arguing she was experiencing extreme postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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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.
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Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
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.
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Centrists start $15 million campaign against DSA
Republicans running against democratic socialists have found an unlikely ally: other Democrats. The centrist Democrat think tank Third Way has pledged $15 million to discredit the DSA movement between now and 2028. Third Way President Jonathan Cowan joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Former DOJ lawyer on Fauci contempt vote
A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt for refusing last week to answer questions related to government actions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Tom Dupree joins to discuss.
Jurors view autopsy photos in Clancy trial
Lindsay Clancy broke down in court Thursday as jurors were shown autopsy photos of her youngest child. Clancy has admitted to killing her three young children, but has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, arguing she was experiencing extreme postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
What to know after Fauci contempt vote
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked his Fifth Amendment right during a hearing last week. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.
Latest on Iran as Trump denies munitions reports
President Trump is denying reports that the U.S. is experiencing significant munitions shortages due to the Iran war. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has the latest on that and Mr. Trump's new executive orders targeting birthright citizenship.