The Takeout with Major Garrett

We're two days away from July 4th, when America will celebrate its 250th anniversary. Nicole Sganga gives us the layout of how the Trump Administration will secure the perimeter around the National Mall and keep visitors cool in the hot weather. Ambassador Monica Crowley, the Administration Representative to Freedom 250, joins Major at the desk to discuss President Trump's address to the nation and respond to CBS polling showing that 41% of Americans believe the nation has already experienced its best days. Face the Nation Moderator Margaret Brennan previews her interview with Former CDC official Dr. Deb Houry on how Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s policies on vaccines led to her resignation. Plus, after winning the James Beard Award for Outstanding Pastry Chef, Moon Rabbit's Susan Bae joins "The Takeout" with her two unique desserts for Major to taste on air. You won't want to miss it!

We're days away from the 250th year of the nation's founding. Major speaks with Jon Meacham, the Semiquincentennial Scholar-in-Residence at the National Constitution Center to discuss this important milestone. Major and Jon dive into what the Constitution's founders would say about America, as it stands today.

President Trump’s reported earning $1 billion from his crypto ventures. Weijia Jiang joins Major at the desk for the 10,000 foot view and Andrea Fuller from the New York Times provides in-depth analysis of the financial disclosures. Anthony Salvanto recaps the victories in Colorado’s primaries, including democratic socialist Melat Kiros beating 15-term incumbent Diana Degette. Plus, there are reports that Taylor Swift’s wedding to Travis Kelce will be at Madison Square Garden. CBS’ resident Swifties Olivia Rinaldi and Gabrielle Ake discuss the importance of the place for Taylor, as she’s set to celebrate this big moment. Join us for the full episode here!

Major speaks with Daniel Squadron, who is the co-founder of the States Project. Squadron utilizes his prior experience as a former NY State Senator for his latest book "The Fourth Branch," which discusses the importance of state legislatures across the country. He elaborates on how states have acted on issues before the federal government and explains that gaining representation in these chambers is the best way for Democrats to attain power. 

Supreme Court justices handed down their final decisions of this year’s term. Their rulings upheld state bans on transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports, while also maintaining birthright citizenship as issued in the Constitution. Jan Crawford gives an overview of the rulings. NAACP General Counsel Kristen Clarke responds to the birthright citizenship ruling, and Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador gives his perspective on the decision regarding transgender athletes. With Democratic Socialist wins in New York, DC and Seattle, Major interviews the co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America, Ashik Siddique about the rise of these candidates and what to expect in Colorado's 1st congressional district, where socialist  Melat Kiros is set to take on 15-term Congresswoman Diana DeGette. Plus, Nikole Killion is on Capitol Hill, where Rep. Tom Kean has returned to office after being absent for four months. She explains the reason for his absence and what is next for the congressman facing a re-election campaign. All that and more, right here on "The Takeout!" 

Major has a wide-ranging interview with Abdul El-Sayed, the leading Democratic candidate in the Michigan Senate race. With the Democrat primary set for August 4th, the progressive candidate explains why he classifies the war in Gaza as a “genocide,” his deleted posts calling for defunding the police and his support to abolish ICE. 

The Supreme Court hands down split rulings on the role of the Trump Administration. Jan Crawford breaks down their decisions to expand presidential firing power and their refusal to hear the President's appeal of his civil case against E. Jean Carroll. David Becker elaborates on their verdict that states can count mail-in ballots after Election Day. After CA State Senator Scott Wiener was harassed at a Trans March over the weekend, he joins "The Takeout" to respond. Plus, we are several weeks away from the Michigan Democratic Senate primary, where progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed is leading in the polls. Major interviews El-Sayed on his previous posts to defund the police & him defining the war in Gaza as a "genocide." Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts. 

Welcome to The Takeout. The Epstein saga continues on Capitol Hill as billionaire financier Leon Black appears before the House Oversight Committee. Democratic committee member Suhas Subramanyam tells Major what he witnessed during the closed interview.  Next, Aaron MacLean explains retaliatory U.S. strikes against Iran and what recent Iranian attacks on a commercial ship entails for the vessel traffic transmitting the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, former U.S. Women’s National Team midfielder Kacey White analysis last night’s loss against Turkey, the Golden Boot race, and the success of the 2026 World Cup. And finally, John McCarthy and T.W. Arrighi join the Takeout Tavern to discuss why Vice President Vance downplayed Watergate, progressive Michigan candidate endorsement by Sen. Van Hollen, and Gov. Newsom’s national billionaire tax proposal.

Iran strikes a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, after Secretary of State Rubio rejects Iran's idea to charge tolls for ships entering the strait. Ed O'Keefe reports from the White House, while Elliot Ackerman provides analysis. NOTUS Congressional Reporter Paul Kane explains the fallout from President Trump's meeting with Senate Republicans, including a shouting match between him and Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy. CBS News Legal Contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down today's Supreme Court decisions, which provided two wins for the Trump Administration's immigration policy. After three progressive victories in New York, Major interviews New Democrat Coalition Chair and Illinois Congressman Brad Schneider about what those wins mean and his coalition's strategy if Democrats gain power in the House. All that and more, right here on The Takeout!

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is the big winner after Tuesday’s primaries in the Big Apple. Three candidates that he backed in congressional primaries went on to beat establishment incumbent candidates. Fin Gomez and Anthony Salvanto break down what these victories mean. Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill, President Trump meets with Senate Republicans after cancelling his signing of the bipartisan housing legislation: the Road to Housing Act. Taurean Small is there to explain. Plus, fresh off of her primary win, NY Democratic Congressional Nominee Cait Conley joins “The Takeout” to discuss her strategy to beat incumbent Republican Mike Lawler in the general election. Join us here for the full episode!