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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Ken Burns on "The Takeout"
Documentarian Ken Burns discussed his new PBS docuseries "Muhammad Ali," which chronicles the life of the iconic boxer and his legacy on sports, politics and much more, on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
David Petraeus on "The Takeout"
General David Petraeus (Ret.) reflects on his time commanding U.S. forces in Afghanistan and Iraq, as well as his time as director of the CIA, as he joins Major Garrett to evaluate successes and failures of the war on terror in this week's episode of "The Takeout."
Ben Tracy and Jeff Berardelli on "The Takeout"
CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy and CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli talk about the growing effects of climate change on extreme weather and our way of life in this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Filmmaker Lucy Walker on "The Takeout"
Filmmaker Lucy Walker joins Major Garrett to talk about her documentary "Bring Your Own Brigade." She also discusses how climate change impacts the ongoing wildfires and why the wealthy hire private firefighters to save their homes on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Craig Whitlock talks Afghanistan on "The Takeout"
Washington Post reporter Craig Whitlock helped uncover years of official deception about the Afghanistan war as part of the team that published the Afghanistan Papers. He joins Major Garrett on this week's edition of "The Takeout" to discuss the ongoing U.S. withdrawal and what led to the Taliban's swift takeover.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on "The Takeout"
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy joins Major Garret on "The Takeout" podcast to discuss the state of the COVID-19 pandemic, whether children need to wear masks as they return to school, the concerns around misinformation and other health issues facing Americans.
Governor Ralph Northam on "The Takeout"
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam joined Major Garrett to talk about the future of COVID-19 regulations in the state, critical race theory as well as the investigation into New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on this week's episode of "The Takeout."
Dr. Leana Wen on "The Takeout"
Dr. Leana Wen shares a meal with Major Garrett and talks about her new book, the latest mask guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as President Biden's new mandates for federal employees and military personnel on this week's episode of "The Takeout."
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan on "The Takeout"
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan joins Major to talk about vaccination efforts in his state, the debate over mask mandates, and the governor's own political aspirations on this week’s episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata on "The Takeout"
CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins Major to discuss withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan, the battle for control of Afghanistan and how the U.S. will handle Afghan translators and interpreters on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Travel editor Peter Greenberg on "The Takeout"
CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg joins Major to discuss the reopening of America and the struggles that face the travel industry as demand rises. He also offers tips to get the best possible deals on this week’s episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
National Constitution Center's Jeffrey Rosen on "The Takeout"
Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, joins Major to talk about the history of the U.S. Constitution, how it has evolved throughout time, and the polarization that led to the January 6 attack on the Capitol, on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
Journalist Michael Isikoff on "The Takeout"
Investigative reporter Michael Isikoff joins Major Garrett to discuss the murder of Saudi dissident and journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the key timeline of events in Khashoggi's death, how then-President Trump and President Biden have responded, and Saudi leader Mohammed bin Salman's role, on this week's episode of "The Takeout."
Professor Ibram X. Kendi on "The Takeout"
Professor and author Ibram X. Kendi, who holds a doctorate in African American studies, joined Major Garrett to talk about the history of Juneteenth, the political debate over teaching critical race theory in schools and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Black Americans on this week's episode of "The Takeout."
Bill Bratton on "The Takeout"
Bill Bratton, who has led the police departments in Boston, New York and Los Angeles, joins Major to discuss his new memoir, "The Profession," as well as policies he launched that were effective, some that were ineffective, and his relationship with former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, on this week's episode of "The Takeout with Major Garrett."