Caitlin Huey-Burns hosts “The Takeout.” Retired CENTCOM Commander Gen. Frank McKenzie analyzes Iran’s retaliatory strikes against a U.S. base in Qatar. McKenzie reiterates that the President doesn’t want to start a war with the country, but wants to prevent them from having a nuclear weapon. Plus, Jack Ciattarelli was a critic of the President. Now, the New Jersey gubernatorial candidate won the Republican primary, with the endorsement of his former foe. He breaks down his plan to win the general election this November.

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Scott MacFarlane anchors the show today. European leaders hold talks with Iran’s foreign minister in an effort to de-escalate conflict with Israel. Liz Palmer is on the ground with more. CBS News Contributor and Former National Security Advisor during the Trump Administration H.R. McMaster provides some analysis into the President’s psyche and what the two-week timeline means for his strategy. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey joins “The Takeout” to discuss her meeting with Canadian premiers and other Northeastern governors to work together despite the President’s tariff policies. Plus, Scott interviews Ohio Democratic Congressman Greg Landsman — one of the lawmakers on the hit list of the Minnesota shooting suspect — speaks about the rising threats of violence against lawmakers. 

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Ed O'Keefe is in the anchor chair! The White House says that President Trump will make a decision in the next two weeks on whether the U.S. will target Iran militarily.  Dan Shapiro, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel during the Obama Administration, shares his thoughts on the conflict. Plus, Major's interview with Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX). He‘ll join Bernie Sanders for rallies in Texas this weekend. And, Ed is joined by a self-proclaimed conservative conservationist (say that three times fast!) who opposes privatizing some public lands - a provision currently contemplated in the budget bill before the senate. All that and more on "The Takeout!"

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Despite the technical gremlins coming from CBS’ Washington Bureau, Major persevered. He has quite the lineup: Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and Virginia Democratic Senator Tim Kaine discuss strategy for how the nation should proceed with the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. With today’s Fed meeting on interest rates, MoneyWatch Correspondent Kelly O’Grady breaks down why chair Jerome Powell is keeping them steady. Plus, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary talks to Major about why companies are banning artificial food dyes. All that and more on “The Takeout!”

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As Trump considers U.S. military action against Iran, Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter joins "The Takeout" to discuss what the country knows about Iran's nuclear capabilities. Major speaks with Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith in the wake of the shootings in her state, and her reaction to a fellow colleague's controversial post about those assassinations. Plus, Major's interview with CBS Evening News Anchor Maurice Dubois on his investigation into FEMA's storm preparedness cuts and how they will affect the same counties that voted for Trump in the 2024 election.

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As Iran’s attacks against Israel intensify, President Trump on the world stage for the G7 summit. Nancy Cordes has the latest from Canada. Major interviews George Washington University professor Matthew Dallek about the culture of political violence following the Minnesota shootings. Plus, Former FBI Special Agent and Author Katherine Schweit joins “The Takeout” to discuss the agency’s effort to close cold cases in Detroit by exhuming unidentified remains. Tune in!

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All eyes are on developments between Iran and Israel. Retired Lt. General H.R. McMaster — who served as President Trump's national security adviser — offers his expertise on the evolving situation in the Middle East and his thoughts on how the Trump Administration could be assessing the conflict. CBS News' National Security Contributor Samantha Vinograd explains Israel’s long game approach to attacking Iran. Meanwhile, CBS News' Congressional Correspondent Nikole Killion, Punchbowl News' Max Cohen and Politico's Sophia Cai tackle all things politics — including President Trump's immigration "gold card". So what does all of this week's news mean for the financial markets? Kelly O'Grady discusses the "canary in the coal mine" when it comes to oil prices. And, we close out the week with what happens when two baby boomers walk into a bar...to talk about Gen Z's bar culture. All that and more in today's episode of "The Takeout”. Join us!

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Tensions rise in the Middle East. CBS's Eleanor Watson and Weijia Jiang on why Iran and Israel may be moving closer to war. Benjamin Jensen from the Center for Strategic and International Studies explains what a conflict could look like if Israel strikes Iranian nuclear sites. Plus, Major talks immigration with Customs and Border Protection senior official Ron Vitiello and Montebello, California mayor Sal Melendez, who says fear is spreading in his majority Latino city. CBS correspondent Carter Evans witnessed California Senator Alex Padilla being forcibly removed from a DHS press conference today. What's up with the CDC's vaccine advisory board? CBS's Alex Tim explains. And, Major speaks with Amnesty International's Justin Mazzola on the state of the death penalty in America. Join us!

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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise joins “The Takeout” to discuss the Congressional Baseball game and his recovery process from when he was shot at practice just eight years ago. Scalise also weighs in on what the Senate needs to do to get Trump’s budget bill across the finish line. Also, Major speaks with Washington Congresswoman Suzan Delbene, chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, about her strategy to win back the House. Plus, members of Congress share their favorite baseball-themed movies and walkout songs. Tune in!

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Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett interviews California Senator Alex Padilla for his reaction to the Trump administration sending the National Guard, following the Los Angeles protests. He discusses the latest on the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case with the attorney representing him, after his return back to the U.S. Finally, the youngest American to travel to every single country around the world and what he learned from his adventures. Tune in!

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