President Trump attends the dignified transfer of the four soldiers killed in action. Trump responded on Truth Social, threatening to bomb a power plant or bridge for every ship Iran attacks. Charlie D'Agata and Sam Vinograd join to explain more. Weijia Jiang is at the White House, reporting on the newly signed nuclear cooperation agreement between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill reveals a software glitch in the state's Motor Vehicle Commission system led to some non-citizens being registered to vote between 2023 and 2024. Major interviews Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger about his reaction to this news and whether the SAVE Act is needed on the federal level. Plus, Former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar has a new book "Borderlands: My Fight for an Inclusive America," which is already facing criticism from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum for his recounting of the 2024 arrest of Ismael "El Mayo" Garcia: the cofounder of the Sinaloa Cartel. Salazar responds to the backlash and gives his perspective on the current state of U.S.-Mexico relations. Join us for the full episode here!

After ten straight days of launching strikes in Iran, President Trump says Iran hasn’t seen anything yet. Charlie D’Agata is in Jordan and Weijia Jiang is at the White House. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies on Capitol Hill to urge members of Congress to pass additional defense funding. Caitlin Huey-Burns is there to break it down. Major interviews California Independent Congressman Kevin Kiley about whether he would vote to provide the Pentagon with $67 billion to fund the war in Iran. Plus, Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf discusses the latest fallout in the cyclospora outbreak. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.

Iran attacks a U.S. base in Jordan, killing two U.S. service members. A third soldier was killed during a separate incident in Iraq. CENTCOM announces another round of strikes in Iran as retaliation. Charlie D’Agata joins from Jordan to detail the latest. Aaron MacLean is with Major at the desk for additional analysis. Jonah Kaplan is on Capitol Hill, speaking with the families of victims of state-sponsored terrorism who urge President Trump to demand Iran pay restitution as part of a peace deal. He joins Major to discuss their plea. Plus, New York Times Justice Department reporter Devlin Barrett has a new book called, “The Department of Revenge,” which explains how President Trump has turned the Department of Justice into an agency where he’s weaponized the law against his enemies. All that and more, right here on “The Takeout!”

Ed O’Keefe joins Major to recap President Trump’s speech last night, which sowed doubt about the U.S. election system. Anthony Salvanto  details that voter data is easily accessible, even showing stacks of paper in his own right. He emphasizes that even though voter rolls are made public, doesn’t mean that it can be manipulated. David Becker provides his own analysis about how the states take the lead on elections and their ability to prevent non-citizens from voting on the national level. Stephen Richer, Former Maricopa County, AZ Recorder, reacts to the President’s speech. Meanwhile, the CDC has detected more than 1,600 cases of cyclosporiasis linked to a lettuce supplier of Taco Bell and other fast food restaurants. Dr. Celine Gounder explains the risk of this infection and what can people do to prevent themselves from getting it. Plus, the FIFA World Cup Final is this Sunday between Argentina and Spain. Sacha Kljestan, former soccer player and Host of MLS Season Pass, joins to discuss. Listen to all that and more on “The Takeout!”

President Trump is set to address the nation in primetime to discuss election security. Ed O'Keefe is at the White House North Lawn to preview those remarks, while Election Law Contributor David Becker debunks the claims of China meddling in U.S. elections. He reiterates his trust in the election process as we head closer to the midterms. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faces his second day of questioning for his confirmation hearing, where Epstein survivor Danielle Bensky voices her concerns on Capitol Hill. Major interviews New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez regarding his criticism of Blanche and his claim that the DOJ is hindering his Epstein investigation into Zorro Ranch. Plus, New York is the first state in the nation to impose a moratorium on data centers. Major speaks with longtime environmental activist Erin Brockovich about the long-term effects of this policy. All that and more on "The Takeout."

Major interviews John Opdycke, the Founder & President of Open Primaries, an organization urging states to allow voters to choose their preferred candidate, regardless of party affiliation. Major and John discuss how gerrymandering has made national races less competitive, and the new push in New York to change its closed primary system.

Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche faces questioning during his confirmation hearing about his handling of the Epstein files and whether the anti-weaponization fund is officially dead. Jake Rosen is at the desk to tell us the latest, while Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird tells Major why she believes he's the best person for the job. Nicole Sganga explains why President Trump overturned ICE’s decision to temporarily suspend the agency's vehicle stops. Mark Morgan, a former FBI Assistant Director, provides his analysis of the decision. Plus, Maine is reeling from an ICE-involved shooting, and the Democratic Senate nominee is uncertain after Graham Platner ended his campaign. Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap, who's running to replace Jared Golden in the Second Congressional District, reacts to both issues in the state. All that and more, right here on "The Takeout!"

As two ICE-involved shootings happened in Houston and Maine in the last week, the Trump administration faces serious backlash for the immigration agency’s vehicle stops. Lilia Luciano is in Biddeford, Maine with more. Plus, Hennepin County, MN Attorney Mary Moriarty comes on “The Takeout” after receiving the evidence of the shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Following the passing of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, the Russia sanctions bill he advocated for is awaiting a vote in Congress. Texas Republican Congressman Michael McCaul, who recently traveled with him to Ukraine, discusses the late Senator’s legacy and the chance that their legislation gets through the House and Senate. Meanwhile, California Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna claimed he was detained by Israeli settlers on his trip to the West Bank. His aide Cameron Kasky joined him on his trip, and discusses their side of the story. What it was like in the West Bank, what Khanna’s goal for the trip, and his response to fellow members of Congress who call it a “political stunt.” Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts. 

Tributes pour in following the death of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham over the weekend. Nikole Killion is in South Carolina, where the Governor appointed Graham’s sister Darline to serve in the interim. Lee Holmes, former Counsel for the late Senator and Kevin Bishop, former Communications Director for Graham join “The Takeout” to discuss the legacy that the Senator leaves behind. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports on a deadly shooting in Maine involving an ICE officer. Plus, Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell releases a photo updating voters on his health. Taurean Small reports on what we know about his hospitalization. Listen to the full episode here.

  On tonight's Takeout, Margaret Brennan leads us off on the latest on the war with Iran, as a ceasefire is now officially off. As the political world waits for Graham Platner to file the paper work to end his campaign for Senate, we speak to one of the people who hopes to run in his place, micro-brewery owner Dan Kleban.     Dr. Celine Gounder will analyze the effort by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to create  list of injuries that can be caused by the Covid vaccine, and allow people who claim to be hurt to be compensated.     And as we anchor from New York tonight, we're joined by former Republican candidate for Mayor, Curtis Sliwa, who is never short on opinions and never shy about expressing them.    That and more on tonight's Takeout podcast.