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12/12: The Takeout with Major Garrett
House Oversight Committee Democrats release Epstein estate photos; Senate fails to advance competing health care bills.
12/11: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Senate fails to advance competing health care bills; Venezuelan opposition leader makes first public appearance in 11 months to accept Nobel Peace Prize
12/10: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Americans share their view on the state of U.S. economy; Paul Finebaum on not running for Alabama Senate
12/9: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump to make speech in Pennsylvania touting his work on the economy; Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett announces a Senate bid.
12/8: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump blasts Marjorie Taylor Greene after her "60 Minutes" interview; Supreme Court hears arguments over firing of FTC commissioner.
12/5: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump attends World Cup draw, awarded peace prize; U.S. draws Paraguay and Australia in 2026 World Cup
12/4: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Lawmakers see video of second strike on alleged drug boat; Congressional members share their Spotify wrapped playlists.
12/3: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth's Signal chat jeopardized sensitive military information; Trump admin. orders ICE to target undocumented Somali immigrants in Minneapolis
12/2: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth doubles down on strikes on alleged drug boats, saying they have "only just begun;" New book exposes China's state-run espionage campaign against the U.S.
12/1: The Takeout with Major Garrett
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11/24: The Takeout with Major Garrett
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11/21: The Takeout with Major Garrett
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11/20: The Takeout with Major Garrett
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