The Takeout with Major Garrett

Tonight on The Takeout, Lawmakers in Washington pay their final respects to South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham. We'll have a report from Congressional Correspondent Nikole Killion and Major speaks with filmmaker Alex Holder who shares rare behind the scenes video of Senator Graham. California Congressman Ro Khanna discusses his economic tour, his detention in the West Bank, and the 2028 primary season. Plus, author Evan Barker talks about her new book "Nothing Left: Confessions of a Democratic Operative" and Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu discusses his new YouTube series "Long Play: Winning the South".

Devlin Barrett, longtime DOJ reporter for the New York Times, has a new book called, "The Department of Revenge." Barrett speaks with Major about how President Trump used the Department of Justice to charge his enemies as a result of the legal cases he faced during the 2024 election. They also discuss the role of Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who's been nominated to replace former AG Pam Bondi, and how the agency handled the Epstein files.

President Trump expresses optimism about the recent negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.  Weijia Jiang is at the White House with more. Matthew Kroenig joins Major to discuss his Wall Street Journal op-ed on the U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement. Anna Schecter discusses the shooting at a Seattle food festival where three people were killed. A 15-year-old suspect has been found, and authorities are looking for a second shooter. Chris Livesay is in Berlin, where a shooting at the city’s pride parade, killed one person and injured at least 29 others. With 99 days before the midterm elections, CBS’ Anthony Salvanto and Kyle Kondik analyze the competitive races that they’re watching out for and where Congress currently stands. Plus, Major interviews Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson, a member of the Homeland Security Committee, to preview Dr. Fauci’s testimony later this week. This comes after Sen. Rand Paul releases “The Fauci Diaries”: more than 1,000 pages of writings that he wrote in his tenure during the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us for the full episode here!

Ed O’Keefe is in for Major. White House journalists, scholars and politicos will attend the Correspondents Dinner, which has been rescheduled after April's dinner was upended when an armed assailant rushed through a security checkpoint . Nicole Sganga joins Ed to discuss the change of location and the updated security protocols. Ed interviews one of the students honored at the dinner as well. Zak Hudak is in Washington, where the Democratic National Committee Panel has chosen South Carolina as the state to hold the first presidential primary in 2028. He speaks with the state’s party chair for her reaction. Plus, LeBron James has announced he’s signing a two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. Tony Jones, staff writer for The Athletic, joins Ed to discuss. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts!

President Trump threatens powerful strikes against Iran and the Houthis as the war rages on. The White House touts a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia contingent on the country joining the Abraham Accords. Face The Nation Moderator Margaret Brennan joins to discuss that and more. Democrats are already looking ahead to 2028 and deciding the primary calendar. Former DNC chair Jamie Harrison sits down and explains why South Carolina should remain the first state to vote. Plus, an analyst from an A.I. research firm on yet another breakthrough. He also reacts to a concerning prediction from Elon Musk, as well as a lawsuit filed against ChatGPT. And our political panel breaks down how concerned Republicans should be about new polling from Emerson college heading into the Midterms. All that and more with CBS News Congressional Correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns in for Major.

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."