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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Gov. Kristi Noem on "The Takeout"
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss her new book "Not My First Rodeo," her time growing up on a farm and the need for bipartisanship on Capitol Hill.
Mick Mulvaney on "The Takeout"
Former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss his time working for the Trump administration and the Jan. 6 hearings.
Jill Schlesinger on "The Takeout"
Jill Schlesinger joins Major Garrett on this week's "The Takeout." Schlesinger and Garrett discuss the different terms around inflation, how the Fed affects inflation, the effect of the pandemic on the economy, bear markets, and stupid things smart people do with their money.
John Hinckley Jr. on "The Takeout"
John Hinckley Jr., who attempted to assassinate former President Ronald Reagan more than four decades ago, joins Major Garrett on "The Takeout." He opens up about the crime and his life since being released from court supervision.
Rep. Sara Jacobs on "The Takeout"
Representative Sara Jacobs of California joins Major Garrett on this week's episode of "The Takeout." They discuss the overturning of Roe v. Wade, whether Biden should run for reelection, progressive Democrats, and the movie "Legally Blonde."
Frmr. Secy. of State Pompeo on "The Takeout"
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo joins Major Garrett on this week's "The Takeout" to discuss a potential Presidential run, the 2020 election, the Israeli government, the war in Ukraine and Jan. 6.
Kentucky Rep. James Comer on "The Takeout"
Kentucky Rep. James Comer, the top Republican on the House Oversight Committee, joins Major Garrett on this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss what he plans to do with the committee if the GOP takes over the House and Senate in the upcoming midterm elections.
Reps. Jim Himes & Bryan Steil on "The Takeout"
Members of the House Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth, chairman and Connecticut Democrat Rep. Jim Himes and Wisconsin Republican Rep. Bryan Steil, join Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss the state of the U.S. economy, soaring energy prices and what options the current administration has in curbing rising costs.
CBS News' Jan Crawford on "The Takeout"
CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford joins Major Garrett on this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss the current atmosphere surrounding the Supreme Court in the wake of a leaked draft opinion about potentially overturning Roe v. Wade, and how the justices' decision could affect the future of abortion rights in the U.S.
Dr. Anthony Fauci on "The Takeout"
President Biden's chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci joins Major Garrett virtually for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss Major's recent COVID-19 diagnosis, how the vaccine can help against new variants, and why people who are fully vaccinated are still getting COVID.
Senator Kevin Cramer on "The Takeout"
North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss the recent baby formula shortage, the rise in domestic terrorism in the U.S., the upcoming midterm elections and what he thinks will happen if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
Parents of Austin Tice on "The Takeout"
Journalist Austin Bennett Tice went missing in 2012 while reporting on the conflict in Syria. After he appeared in a hostage video later that year, parents Debra and Marc Tice have continued to press the U.S. government to help bring him home. Tice's parents talk with CBS News' Major Garrett about their decade of waiting, hoping and advocating for their son.
Former Ambassador William Taylor on "The Takeout"
Former Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor discusses the political history of Ukraine and what it was like seeing Volodymyr Zelenskyy's leadership emerge throughout his presidency. Taylor talks with CBS News' Major Garrett about Vladimir Putin's "blunders" during Russia's invasion and the hope he has for Ukraine to stand firm through this next phase of war. Taylor also talks about the international response and the prospect of prosecuting war crimes.
Former Senator Al Franken on "The Takeout"
Comedian and former U.S. Senator Al Franken breaks from a stand-up comedy tour to chat with CBS News' Major Garrett. Franken talks about the state of politics and comedy in America, and finding the funny in serious topics. He also takes on a range of questions, from the war in Ukraine to Elon Musk's Twitter deal, and whether he would ever return to office.
Doug Jones on "The Takeout"
Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones speaks on the Supreme Court confirmation process of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Jones describes how his past influences the way he currently views the judicial process.