The Takeout with Major Garrett

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.

    Tonight on The Takeout we begin with the scramble in Maine to replace Graham Platner. We talk to Jordan Wood, who is hoping to become the state's Democratic candidate. Nicole Sganga has new reporting on the security concerns surrounding President Trump's new Air Force One plane, given to him by the Qatari government. National Security Contributor Sam Vinograd also weighs in. 
   Dr. Celine Gounder joins us to discuss ObamaCare premiums going up and enrollment going down. She tells us what's behind the numbers. That and more on The Takeout.

The U.S. Military is conducting additional military strikes against Iran according to Central Command. Ed O'Keefe joins us from the NATO Summit in Turkey with what the President is saying about the state of the war. National Security Analyst Aaron MacLean and Israeli Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon also are with us to provide their perspective. 

Caitlin Huey-Burns is in Portland, Maine following the latest on the Graham Platner scandal as the political world waits for him to break his recent silence on the future of his campaign.

Nikole Killion is in Michigan to give us the highlights from the Democrat's senate primary debate. You can listen to that and much more on The Takeout.

On tonight's Takeout Caitlin Huey-Burns joins us from Bangor, Maine to bring us the latest on Graham Platner and the growing scandal, with more politicians calling for him to leave his race.  Sernator John Fetterman joins The Takeout to weigh in as well. Correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins us from Turkey to report on the latest on the NATO Summit. National Security consultant Aaron McClean analyzes the breaking news about the U.S. military strike against Iran. All that and more on The Takeout tonight.   

Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner faces new allegations of sexual assault.  Nikole Killion joins to discuss what this means for the Democrat's campaign and pressure on him to drop out. The White House officially launches "Trump Accounts" for some children.  We discuss the investment opportunity with the CEO of Robinhood.  And Taylor Swift tied the Knot with Travis Kelce in a highly-anticipated ceremony at New York City's Madison Square Garden.  A senior reporter for the New York Post's Page Six has the details.  Listen to all that and more on The Takeout.

There's no shortage of loud, TikTokified financial advice online. CBS' new podcast, Money Moves with Jill Schlesinger, is here to cut through the nonsense.

On episode one, Jill and her producer, Mark Talercio, discuss the so-called "great wealth transfer," where trillions of dollars are expected to pass down from Baby Boomers to their kids.

Plus, caller questions: Toby asks whether sterling silver jewelry is actually a worthwhile investment, and Dave wants to know whether taking a pay cut to improve his quality of life is financially realistic.

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