The Takeout with Major Garrett

Major covered the breaking news of former National Security Advisor John Bolton being indicted on 18 counts. Nicole Sganga and former federal prosecutor Scott Fredericksen break down the document drop. A gun-toting, religious state auditor who plays "America the Beautiful" in every political rally is an Iowa Democrat running for Governor. Rob Sand joins Major on-set to discuss how soybean farmers...

President Trump confirms he authorized a covert CIA operation to strike Venezuelan boats. Ed O'Keefe is at the White House and got his response on the record. Congress enters day 15 into the government shutdown with no end in sight. Nikole Killion explains the latest from Democratic and Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Major interviews TX State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, who's running for Governor a...

Major begins with the Presidential Medal of Freedom event at the Rose Garden, where President Trump posthumously awards the late political figure Charlie Kirk with the honor. He turns to the ongoing peace deal between Israel and Hamas, by speaking with Jon Alterman of the Center for Strategic and International Studies about next steps of this deal. Kate Phillips-Barrasso, the Vice President of Glo...

President Trump travels to Jerusalem and Egypt to tout the peace deal between Israel and Hamas. Nancy Cordes is in Egypt to set the scene for the next step of these negotiations. Haley Ott is in Tel Aviv, where hostages return to their loved ones. Major interviews Roger Carstens, former Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, provides his perspective with hostage reunification. Plus, Major...

Russell Vought, head of the Office of Management and Budget, announces today that the RIFS, referring to reductions in force or layoffs of government employees have begun. Natalie Brand is at the White House to discuss what agencies will be affected. Major interviews California Democratic Congressman Mike Levin about his reaction to the layoffs of government employees and how the current governmen...

Major tackles the breaking news headline at the top of the show: New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted on charges of bank fraud and false statements. He speaks with Attorney and Legal Reporter Katrina Kaufman to discuss what we know. House Speaker Mike Johnson discusses his reasoning for not bringing the House back in session, Democrats holding the line on ACA subsidies and his reaction...

Major Garrett is joined by Swifties and fellow CBS News colleagues Olivia Rinaldi, Gabrielle Ake and Nancy Cordes to provide an in-depth conversation about themes of the singer's latest project, "The Life of a Showgirl." The discussion surrounds where each person started listening to Taylor Swift, the concerts they've attended and even a dissection of Major's favorites off the album. You won't wan...

Former FBI Director James Comey pleads not guilty in a Virginia courtroom today. Scott MacFarlane and former federal prosecutor Scott Fredericksen speak with Major about the case and what to expect from both sides. President Trump signals that he may travel to Egypt, while negotiators are seeking a peace deal between Israel and Hamas. Aaron Navarro is at the White House with the latest. Plus, the...

It's officially a week of the government shutdown, and there is no solution in sight. White House Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer discusses how the shutdown affects the job market and whether workers will receive their back pay, once it comes to an end. North Dakota Republican Senator Kevin Cramer gives his perspective on where Republicans stand on a possible extension for ACA subsidies. With...

Major is joined by science expert, Bill Nye the Science Guy, about his latest effort to prevent NASA from receiving massive cuts by the Trump Administration. Major has a wide-ranging interview with Nye about how the White House’s approach to science research and climate change, as well as the rise of artificial intelligence. 

The White House plans to send National Guard troops into Illinois and Oregon, while Democratic leaders of those states are pushing back in court. Ash-Har Quraishi is in Illinois, while Jessica Levinson analyzes the legal arguments of these deployments. Rob Lehman, leader of defense startup Saronic, talks about his business' latest venture: unmanned maritime drones for the Navy. Plus, Major has an...

Two breaking news headlines to lead the show today: Hamas agrees to accept a proposal to release hostages in Gaza, and disgraced hip-hop media mogul Sean Combs sentenced to just over four years in prison. Major delves into the hostage deal with Ed O'Keefe and Margaret Brennan on the set, while Katrina Kaufman stands by outside the courthouse to break down the legal developments on Diddy. Adam Smit...

Major interviews Darren Walker, the outgoing president of the Ford Foundation, about his life story, going from being born in a charity hospital with a single mom to his ascent in leading a philanthropic organization.

The government shutdown continues on its second day, as the White House threatens mass firings. Vermont Democratic Senator Peter Welch speaks about his decision to hold the line, saying "it's the only leverage his party has to protect Americans." With Iowa Senator Joni Ernst's announcement earlier this year to exit the upper chamber, the state's seat is up for grabs in 2026. Iowa State Representat...

The nation's capitol is in its first government shutdown in almost seven years. Arizona Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego joins the show to discuss. Plus, President Trump announced he's sending National Guard troops to Portland. Rep. Andrea Salinas, who represents Oregon's 6th congressional district, says the Commander-in-Chief doesn't have a case for this deployment. Major speaks with a federal em...

Defense Secretary Hegseth and President Trump deliver remarks at Quantico to top military brass questioning “woke” military standards. Illinois Democrat and former combat officer Sen. Tammy Duckworth weighs in. With the House out of session and the Senate to vote on a possible continuing resolution, Congress is on the heels of a possible government shutdown.  SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler discu...

It’s a critical day at the White House with President Trump hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and leaders of both houses of Congress on a looming government shutdown.  We bring you the latest on the attempts to broker peace in Gaza.  The Takeout also interviews members from both sides of the aisle on how likely a shutdown is and what can be done to avoid it.   We also interview the...

Caitlin Huey-Burns is in for Major today. Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on two counts. Jake Rosen discusses what we know, while Caitlin speaks with former federal prosecutor Scott Fredericksen and former DOJ deputy special counsel Peter Zeidenberg about the standing of the case. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered remarks at the United Nations General Assembly today,...

The Trump Administration’s Department of Justice is considering an indictment of former FBI Director James Comey for perjury, as they are days away from reaching the statute of limitations to prosecute him. Scott McaFarlane is with Major on the latest. Kevin Hassett, Director of the National Economic Council, discusses the newly-signed TikTok deal as well as the latest economic numbers and what it...

A shooting at a Dallas ICE facility killed one person and left two people in critical condition. Camilo Montoya-Galvez speaks with acting ICE Director Todd Lyons about what the agency knows. The Republican majority has gotten smaller, as Adelita Grijalva wins the Arizona district that her late father used to hold. She reacts to the ICE shooting and adding her signature to the discharge petition on...

Major interviews Joe Manchin, the former West Virginia Senator, about his perspective on a government shutdown, the second Trump term, and whether he would pursue a presidential run. Manchin discusses his view of the Democratic Party in his latest book, “Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense.” 

Trump delivers remarks at the United Nations General Assembly in New York today. Ed O'Keefe joins Major on-set to discuss the toplines of that speech. Ohio Democratic Congressman Greg Landsman reacts to the President saying that recognizing Palestine as a free state is a win for Hamas. After Trump declines his meeting with Democratic leadership, Major has an extended interview with Former West Vir...

Shortly before the announcement of late night host Jimmy Kimmel's return, Major held a wide-ranging interview with Greg Lukianoff, the President and CEO of Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. Lukianoff discusses how the Trump Administration has dealt with the challenge of free speech following Charlie Kirk's assassination and the worries it can have on future speech. Tune in to the fu...

Just a week after his on-air suspension, ABC announces that host Jimmy Kimmel will return to late night tomorrow evening. Major breaks it down with Washington Post media reporter Scott Nover. The White House declares that the FDA will look into a possible link between Tylenol and autism. Olivia Rinaldi joins from the White House to discuss the President's latest move, while gynecologist Dr. Steven...

Nikole Killion is in for Major Garrett today. Today, the CDC's Immunization Advisory Committee voted to stop recomending the Covid-19 vaccine, instead ruling it's an individual's choice. Dr. Georges Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Association, explains what the panel's decision means for America's public health. Preparations for Charlie Kirk's Sunday funeral are underway...