8/8: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Trump's deadline for Russia to reach a ceasefire with Ukraine arrives without a peace deal; the Trump Administration and the state of federal institutions.
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Assessing Trump's expansion of executive power
Since retaking office, President Trump has expanded the scope of executive power and denounced federal courts that have ruled he's overstepped. Political historian and journalist Jay Cost joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Ex-CECOT inmates speak out on prison treatment
Nine Venezuelan men that the Trump administration deported to El Salvador's infamous CECOT prison are alleging they endured physical and mental abuse at the facility in a new ProPublica report. Mica Rosenberg, an investigative reporter for ProPublica, joins "The Takeout" to share what the men told her team.
Trump orders military force against cartels
The New York Times reports President Trump has secretly ordered the Pentagon to conduct military actions against some Latin American drug cartels. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Redistricting now possible in several states
Texas lawmakers are continuing to feud over redistricting efforts in the Republican-led state. But Texas is not alone: Other states may redraw their congressional maps soon. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has the details.
Gallego visits Iowa fair amid 2028 speculation
Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona visited the Iowa State Fair this week as Democrats look to fill a leadership void ahead of the 2028 presidential election. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke with Gallego about why he's visiting the Hawkeye State.
Trump orders universities to submit race data
In 2023, the Supreme Court ruled colleges and universities could consider race and life experiences in the admissions process, but that race could not be a determining factor. President Trump has gone a step further, now requiring new data on admissions seemingly aimed at filtering out race as part of the considerations at all. Amalea Smirniotopoulos, senior policy counsel and co-manager of the Legal Defense Fund's Equal Protection Initiative, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
The upsides and risks of "buy now, pay later"
More Americans are opting into "buy now, pay later" services when shopping. Ted Rossman, senior industry analyst at Bankrate, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the option.
Democrats trying to bar DOGE workers from jobs
Several Democratic lawmakers are trying to stop DOGE employees from moving into permanent positions in the federal government. Political strategists Joel Payne and Terry Sullivan join "The Takeout" with analysis.
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11/24: The Takeout: Sen. Joe Manchin
Sen. Joe Manchin joins "The Takeout" to discuss his political career and the state of American politics in 2024. Manchin provides insight on his disagreements with Democrats during Biden's presidency, why he left the party and how it can move forward after falling short this past election.
11/17: The Takeout: Vermont Sen. Peter Welch
Sen. Peter Welch, a Democrat from Vermont, reflects on the 2024 election with Major Garrett, talks about Donald Trump's Cabinet selections, and looks ahead to how Democrats can navigate the next two years of full GOP control in Washington.
11/10: The Takeout: Ed O'Keefe and Anthony Salvanto
CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto join Major Garrett on "The Takeout" to dissect data and results from the 2024 election.
11/3: The Takeout: Data guru Tom Bonier
On this edition of 'The Takeout," Major Garrett discusses early voting patterns with Democratic data expert Tom Bonier of the analytics firm TargetSmart. They also discuss some breadcrumbs for voters who are eager for hints about how the election results could shape up.
10/27: The Takeout: Chris Moody and David Becker
Journalist Chris Moody joins "The Takeout" to discuss how the people of western North Carolina have rallied together in the aftermath of Helene and dispel misinformation about federal and local response to the storm. Later, CBS News contributor David Becker joins to discuss the work election officials are doing to help those affected by the storms cast their early ballots. Becker also breaks down each battleground state's ability to quickly count and report 2024 election results.
10/20: The Takeout: Anthony Salvanto
CBS News Executive Director of Elections & Surveys Anthony Salvanto explains the research behind CBS News polls and how polling seeks to better understand what motivates voters to cast specific ballots unique to each individual.
10/13: The Takeout: Ali Abbasi
Filmmaker Ali Abbasi talks about the research that went into developing his film "The Apprentice" which tells the story of Donald Trump's relationship with Roy Cohn, a lawyer and "fixer" in New York City during the 1960s, 70s and 80s.
10/6: The Takeout: Rev. Jim Wallis
Rev. Jim Wallis joins The Takeout from his library at Georgetown University. Wallis discusses the movement to confront White Christian nationalism, and how Trump's anti-immigration sentiments are antithetical to the teachings of Jesus. Wallis touches on the growth of Christianity in developing countries, and faith leaders he admires.
9/29: The Takeout: Rep. Debbie Dingell
Rep. Debbie Dingell, a Michigan Democrat, talks with Major Garrett about voter enthusiasm in her state, how the Israel-Hamas war is affecting her district and the politics of a potential government shutdown on this week's episode of "The Takeout."
9/22: The Takeout: State election officials
State election officials from Georgia, Arizona, Pennsylvania and Michigan join "The Takeout" to discuss the state of election administration ahead of the 2024 vote. They reiterate that the process is secure and that any potential interference or violence is totally unwarranted.
9/15: The Takeout: Anthony Scaramucci
On this episode of "The Takeout," former Trump White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci tells Major Garrett why he broke with former President Donald Trump and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign. He explains why he now believes that Trump is unfit for office and why he thinks Harris will win in November.
9/8: The Takeout: Evangelicals and the Election
Evangelical influencer Lance Wallnau joins "The Takeout" to discuss his efforts to mobilize Christians in support of former President Donald Trump candidacy. Wallnau likens Trump to the biblical character Cyrus, believing he was chosen by God to lead the U.S. Religious scholar Matthew Taylor joins later to discuss how this belief presents a threat to American democracy and limits the ability of political discourse.
9/1: The Takeout: Filmmaker Ibrahim Nash'at
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett sits down with filmmaker Ibrahim Nash'at. While working on his new documentary "Hollywoodgate," Nash'at spent months chronicling a Taliban commander's swift seizure of Afghanistan. However, as he tells Garrett, he was often at great personal risk while making the documentary.
8/25: The Takeout: Timothy Shenk
Timothy Shenk, assistant professor of history at George Washington University and author of upcoming book "Left Adrift," talks about Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign and the strategy of the Democratic Party.
8/18: The Takeout: Robby Mook
Robby Mook, former campaign manager for Hillary Clinton, talks about Kamala Harris' impact on the 2024 election cycle, how her honeymoon with the electorate reflects in polls and the challenges that only female candidates face when running for the Oval Office.