The Takeout with Major Garrett

President Trump says that Iran allowed nuclear inspectors to head to enrichment sites in the country, while the Tehran leadership says otherwise. Weijia Jiang reports on the latest, while Sam Vinograd has analysis. Voters are heading to the polls in New York City, Utah, Maryland & South Carolina. Shanelle Kaul is in New York, where Zohran Mamdani's endorsement will be a factor in three congressional races in the state. Skyler Henry is covering the South Carolina governor runoff elections, where Trump originally endorsed Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, and has now thrown support behind Alan Wilson, her opponent. Major interviews Todd Gloria, the mayor of his hometown, San Diego, to discuss housing affordability following the Senate passage of the Road to Housing Act. Plus, Kelly O'Grady is in a local pub in Boston, where fans of the England soccer team are closely watching their team face Ghana in the World Cup. All that and more on “The Takeout!”

Major had a wide-ranging interview with John Leganski, Deputy Chief of Staff to Fmr. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Leganski's new book, "Glory, Grief & The Gavel", chronicles the multiple rounds that led to McCarthy's rise as third in line to the President and, ultimately, what led to his fall, through the motion to vacate. 

Vice President Vance is in Switzerland, saying there’s good progress made in negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. Ed O’Keefe asks President Trump in the Oval Office about his reaction to Israeli PM Netanyahu’s stance to keep Israeli troops in Lebanon. We’ll hear his response.Chris Livesay is in London, where Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation, becoming the sixth to leave in the last seven years. Major interviews NY Congressional Candidate Alex Bores about his race, just one day before the Democratic primary elections. Plus, Iowa State Auditor & Democratic Gubernatorial Nominee Rob Sand joins “The Takeout” to discuss school choice, the “cancer crisis” in his state and his challenger, Zach Lahn. Listen to the full episode here wherever you get your podcasts. 

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire. Imtiaz Tyab joins from Tel Aviv with more. Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran have stalled, as the White House cites logistical issues for Vice President JD Vance’s trip to Switzerland. Nikole Killion is at the White House to explain. CBS News Contributor and Axios White House reporter Marc Caputo interviewed President Trump. Major speaks with him about what the Commander-in-Chief said about his relationship with Benjamin Netanyahu. Plus, Major launches “The Takeout Tavern” with a reporter panel to discuss the latest in politics and the World Cup. You won’t want to miss it! 

Terms like fake news, partisanship & political violence are commonplace in today's politics, but Professor Greg Jackson argues that these themes have been prominent since America's founding. His new book "Been There, Done That: How Our History Shows What We Can Overcome." This book describes how repetition can be comforting because it gives people the tools to conquer those themes. Jackson also hosts the podcast "History That Doesn't Suck," so if you're a history buff, this would be right up your alley!

After receiving backlash for the memorandum between the U.S. and Iran, President Trump refers to his critics as “fools” on Truth Social. Weijia Jiang presses Vice President Vance at the White House Briefing Room about demolishing Iran’s ballistic missile program: a major objective for the administration. Caitlin Huey-Burns is in Chicago, where former President Obama’s presidential center is being unveiled. Plus, Major interviews Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY), chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, about his primary next Tuesday. He’s facing a challenger on the left who’s criticizing his stances on the war in Gaza and immigration enforcement in his district. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.

President Trump holds a press conference at the G7, and threatens to drop bombs on Iran if they don't comply with the tentative agreement. Nancy Cordes asks the President about that deal, while Sam Vinograd explores the details. Despite new leadership at the Federal Reserve, interest rates have held steady. Kelly O'Grady is at the New York Stock Exchange to break down Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's remarks. Fin Gomez recaps last night's Georgia runoff primary elections, where billionaire Rick Jackson spent $100 million in his campaign to defeat the Trump-endorsed candidate. He's set to face Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms in the general election for Governor. Nikole Killion is covering the mayoral race in Washington D.C. She spoke with Janeese Lewis George, the leading candidate in the race, about how she plans to navigate a relationship with the President. Join us for the full episode here!

Major has an extended conversation with Reverend & Georgia Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock at the Dubliner. Sen. Warnock reacts to the tentative deal between the U.S. and Iran, tonight's runoff elections in Georgia, and how redistricting will affect the Peach State. Warnock also discusses his new book: "The Crooked Places Made Straight: Reflections on the Moral Meaning of America," which is out today.  

FBI Director Kash Patel reveals there was a foiled terror plot during the UFC’s America 250 event at the White House on Sunday. Jake Rosen is at the desk with more. Major has a wide-ranging discussion with Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) about the Georgia runoff elections, the redistricting battle across the country and the war on Iran. Sen. Warnock will also discuss his book, “The Crooked Places Made Straight” which comes out today. Plus, Zillow has a new report that 242 American cities have starter homes valued at $1 million or higher A senior economist from the real estate platform will explain. All that and more, right here on The Takeout! 

Bill of Rights Institute's Tony Williams & David Bobb on America 250DECK: As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Tony Williams and David Bobb from the Bill of Rights Institute have a new book: "Divided Over the Declaration: How an Enduring Debate Sustains the Vision of America." Tony and David provide a historical retrospective on how citizens left British rule, created the Declaration of Independence, and ultimately, how certain marginalized groups were excluded from that lasting document.