12/1: The Takeout with Major Garrett
White House defends second strike on alleged drug boat; New details on National Guard shooting suspect's mental health.
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New details on National Guard shooting suspect
CBS News is learning new details about the mental health of the man accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D.C. Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Reporters on alleged drug boat strikes
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are expressing concern over Washington Post reporting that alleges Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a verbal order to leave no survivors before a deadly U.S. attack on a suspected drug smuggling boat in early September. Reese Gorman, politics and Congress reporter for NOTUS, and Julia Manchester, White House reporter for The Hill, join to unpack the day's top stories.
Democrats eye Tennessee special election
Voters in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District will head to the polls Tuesday in what has become a test of Democrats' recent electoral momentum. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has the latest.
Walz slams Trump's use of slur
President Trump recently used a slur for people with intellectual disabilities to describe Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. CBS News Minnesota reporter and anchor Esme Murphy joins to discuss.
What to know about CIA-backed "Zero Units"
The suspect in the National Guard shooting in Washington, D.C., served in a CIA-backed unit in Afghanistan before coming to the U.S. Elliot Ackerman, author and former intelligence officer who served in the same unit, joins "The Takeout" with more.
Update on National Guardsman shot in D.C.
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Monday that Andrew Wolfe, the second National Guardsman shot in Washington, D.C., last week, has woken up from an induced coma. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more.
Wasserman-Schultz slams Trump Venezuela policy
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt asserted Monday that President Trump has the authority to kill any suspected drug boat occupants headed toward the United States. Democratic Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz of Florida joins with her reaction.
White House defends alleged drug boat strike
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday confirmed Washington Post reporting that the U.S. launched two strikes on an alleged drug boat in September, but denied Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the second strike that killed two survivors of the initial attack. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports. Then, Jamil Jaffer, former associate counsel to President George W. Bush, joins with analysis.
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Author Chris Whipple on "The Takeout"
Author Chris Whipple joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss his new book, "The Fight of His Life: Inside Joe Biden's White House," and to explore the successes and failures of the Biden administration's first two years.
LBJ Library director on "The Takeout"
The director of the LBJ Presidential Library, Mark A. Lawrence, joins Major Garrett on "The Takeout." Lawrence compares other presidents to Lyndon B. Johnson and says Johnson is the "gold standard" for making Congress work. They discuss how JFK's assassination weighed heavily on LBJ, and how he placed importance on continuity.
Christopher Miller on "The Takeout"
Christopher Miller, who was acting secretary of defense under President Donald Trump, joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout." Miller said he thinks the defense budget could be cut in half. He also called the war in Iraq an "unjust war," and he said the U.S. pullout from Afghanistan was "tragic."
Lonnie Bunch III on "The Takeout"
Lonnie G. Bunch III, secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss why he believes the museum is "the greatest gift to the world."
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.