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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8/11: The Takeout: Neil Gorsuch
U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch talks about his book, "Over Rules: The Human Toll of Too Much Law," and his views on the court's impact on the lives of everyday Americans.
8/4: The Takeout: "War Game" filmmakers
Documentary filmmakers Jesse Moss and Tony Gerber along with retired Marine Capt. Janessa Goldbeck discuss the storylines that inspired the documentary "War Game." The film focuses on how government officials can learn to be better prepared for a Jan. 6 type scenario or worse on Capitol Hill and across the nation.
7/28: The Takeout: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Independent candidate for president Robert F. Kennedy Jr. discusses the state of the race, Kamala Harris' likely Democratic nomination, and his role during a historic election cycle.
7/21: The Takeout: Major heads to Milwaukee
On this edition of 'The Takeout," Major Garrett heads to Milwaukee to cover the 2024 Republican National Convention. His guests include former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, and former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker.
7/14: The Takeout: Rep. Adam Smith
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett sits down with Rep. Adam Smith of Washington, who is one of several House Democrats to publicly call for President Biden to drop out of the 2024 race. Smith discusses the need for a new candidate, and how Vice President Kamala Harris could steer American optimism in a positive direction.
7/7: The Takeout: Dr. Anthony Fauci
Dr. Anthony Fauci talks about the pandemic, the AIDS crisis of the 1980s and how his career in public health helped shape his new memoir, "On Call."
6/30: The Takeout: Steven Brill
Author and journalist Steven Brill joins "The Takeout" to discuss the real-world dangers of disinformation and his work to combat it. Brill discusses the importance of distinguishing fact from opinion, and whether truth can win out in the modern media landscape.
6/23: The Takeout: Gene Sperling
Senior adviser to President Biden Gene Sperling talks about the causes of inflation and possible solutions, economic perceptions versus reality and how the economy factors into the upcoming election.
6/16: The Takeout: Steve Coll
Author and journalist Steve Coll talks about the complicated relationship between the U.S. government and Saddam Hussein, and how events in 1979 shaped future events like the Sept. 11 attacks and the Iraq war.
6/9: The Takeout: Zeke Hernandez
Zeke Hernandez, author of "The Truth About Immigration: Why Successful Societies Welcome Newcomers," joins "The Takeout" to discuss the benefits of immigration and common misconceptions. Hernandez explains how immigration has led to increased community investment and innovation in America.
6/2: The Takeout: Frank Fahrenkopf
Frank Fahrenkopf, co-chair of the Commission on Presidential Debates, joins The Takeout to discuss procedure, moderators & historical importance of presidential debates. The commission faces an uncertain future as tentative 2024 debates remain unsanctioned.
5/26: The Takeout: Brody and Luke Mullins
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett sits down with authors Brody and Luke Mullins to discuss their new book, "The Wolves of K Street." The book argues that decades of lobbying members in Congress has not resulted in decisions benefitting the general public.
5/19: The Takeout: Craig Whitlock
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett sits down with author and Washington Post reporter Craig Whitlock. His new book details the rise and fall of former contractor "Fat Leonard," and his role in one of the most controversial scandals in U.S. military history.
5/12: The Takeout: Rep. Jasmine Crockett
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett joins Major Garrett to discuss her role as a freshman House Representative. Rep. Crockett discusses Marjorie Taylor Greene's efforts to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson, plus top-of-mind issues such as immigration, the war in Gaza and protests on American college campuses.
5/5: The Takeout: David Sanger
Journalist and author David Sanger joins Major Garrett to discuss his new book "New Cold Wars: China's Rise, Russia's Invasion, and America's Struggle to Defend the West," which details the myriad of challenges the U.S. faces in positioning itself as the leader of the free world amid conflicts around the globe.