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Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas

Extended interview: Sen. Tom Cotton

In a wide-ranging interview, Sen. Tom Cotton, the chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, told "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil about the military, political and economic threats posed by China, and why he believes Taiwan is "the most dangerous flash point in the world." The Republican senator from Arkansas has written a new book, "Seven Things You Can't Say About China." He talked about why he believes America needs "a clean break between TikTok and communist China" and how he feels about the social media app still operating in the U.S. despite a new law. Dokoupil also asked about recent drone sightings over U.S. military installations and the Trump administration's crackdown on diversity initiatives.

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French Ambassador Philippe Etienne on "The Takeout"

French Ambassador Philippe Etienne joins Major Garrett on this week's edition of "The Takeout" to discuss the recent hit to U.S.-French diplomacy, and how the two countries can ease the strained relationship. Then, they discuss what Western allies need to do as China's influence rises in the Indo-Pacific region. Plus, a look the rich history between France and the U.S. and how a "good chef" can make or break a diplomatic negotiation.

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