The Takeout with Major Garrett

Nikole Killion tackles today's important headlines. Nicole Sganga continues her coverage in Houston, where long lines wrap around the George Bush Intercontinental Airport and wait times last multiple hours. TSA workers still have not received their paychecks as the US enters day 40 of the partial government shutdown. Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen joins from Capitol Hill to discuss the hold-up between Democrats, Republicans and the White House. There are ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Leavitt went on to assert that President Trump will "unleash hell" if the country doesn't make a deal. Ed O'Keefe is at the White House with the latest, while Nikole interviews Illinois Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth about Congress's lack of involvement in this war. Listen to the full episode here!

Nikole Killion sits in the anchor chair for the rest of the week. Wait times and call-out times persist at airports, with the ongoing government shutdown affecting TSA workers' paychecks. Nicole Sganga is joining from George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston with the latest. New York Republican Congressman Nick LaLota just traveled from LaGuardia Airport back to Capitol Hill. He discusses what he knows about the crash, and his perspective on what Republicans should do regarding DHS funding. President Trump mentions receiving a gift from Iran while the five-day ceasefire continues between the two nations. CBS News Contributor Joe Zacks joins Nikole at the desk for analysis. Additionally, suspicious oil investments occurred around the time President Trump announced those negotiations on Truth Social. CBS Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger addresses the unusual spike and what it means for the markets. All that and more on The Takeout!

A collision at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday night leaves two pilots dead and multiple passengers hospitalized. Lines continue to form at airports across the country, as TSA agents call out for not getting their paychecks. Tom Hanson joins from New York where the crash happened. Skyler Henry is in Atlanta, while Kris Van Cleave provides additional analysis from LAX in Los Angeles. President Trump says that he will delay strikes in Iran for about 5 days, following what he calls “productive conversations” with Iran. Aaron MacLean analyzes what we know at the touchscreen. Plus, the Supreme Court hears a case that will determine whether mail-in ballots can be counted after Election Day. Jessica Levinson breaks the oral arguments down, while RNC General Counsel’s Mike Hurst provides his perspective. Join us for the full episode here!

Major has a wide-ranging interview with McKay Coppins, staff writer for The Atlantic, on his piece about how quickly he was absorbed into the sports betting world. He received $10,000 from the publication to bet on NFL games and he goes into detail about how it affected his relationship with his family. An interesting conversation you won’t want to miss!

Ed O'Keefe steps into the anchor chair tonight. The Pentagon is preparing to potentially send U.S. troops into Iran, while President Trump dismisses the idea of a ceasefire in a gaggle with reporters. Charlie D'Agata starts the show from Tel Aviv, while Weijia Jiang is at the White House North Lawn. The Senate is in town this weekend, hoping to get one step closer to passing legislation that would fund the Department of Homeland Security. Taurean Small is on Capitol Hill with more. Plus, New Mexico Congresswoman Teresa Leger-Fernandez responds to Dolores Huerta's sexual allegations against Cesar Chavez. She details how these new developments have affected the Hispanic and Native American communities in her district. The World Food Programme estimates that millions of people in the region will face food insecurity if the war in Iran doesn't end by mid-year. Matthew Hollingworth, Assistant Executive Director of the World Food Programme's Global Operations, joins to explain how the war is exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in neighboring countries. All that and more on The Takeout.

Major interviews Hartman about his documentary "All the Empty Rooms", which highlights how parents of children killed in school shootings have maintained their children's rooms following their absence. He delves into why he started this project, the nuanced and careful approach he took with affected loved ones, and his reaction after winning the Oscar. 

Under Defense Secretary Hegseth's leadership, The Pentagon is requesting $200 billion from Congress for the war in Iran. Margaret Brennan, Aaron MacLean and Weijia Jiang detail the latest. The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security continues, causing TSA agents to call out and airport lines to lengthen. Skyler Henry is in Atlanta with more. Florida Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez, the only Cuban-born member of Congress, analyzes Trump's current foreign policy regarding Cuba and Venezuela. Gimenez tackles what it will take for both countries to function as democracies. Smokejumper Sam Forstag discusses his candidacy for Montana's 1st Congressional District to replace outgoing Republican lawmaker Ryan Zinke. Plus, Major ends his show with CBS News' Steve Hartman reacting to his recent Oscar-winning documentary, "All the Empty Rooms," which chronicles the lives of families who have lost their children in school shootings. Join us for the full episode here.

After her deputy Joe Kent resigns due to the administration’s actions in Iran, ODNI Director Tulsi Gabbard faces questions from members of Congress about whether Iran posed an imminent nuclear threat. Fresh off of her Democratic primary win in the Illinois Senate race, Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton discusses her policy priorities as she heads to the general election. Major interviews Massachusetts Democratic Representative Jim McGovern about his response to the ongoing partial shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security and the President’s comments on Cuba. On the other side of the aisle, Indiana Republican Congressman Marlin Stutzman joins to defend the President’s operation in Iran. All that and more on The Takeout!

Israel says it has eliminated two top Iranian officials, including Ali Larijani. Charlie D'Agata reports on the significance. Major interviews Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz about his reaction to a top counterterrorism official leaving due to the administration's involvement in the war on Iran. Aaron MacLean provides additional analysis on the touchscreen. Plus, Voters in Illinois cast their ballots for their representatives in the House and Senate. Lynn Sweet, special correspondent for Chicago Public Media, breaks down the importance of the Senate race and the state of the Democratic Party. Join us!

Major speaks with Bob Crawford on his latest book: “America’s Founding Son,” which discusses the legacy of John Quincy Adams. Major and Bob discuss how the sixth President of the United States was an early supporter of abolishing slavery, at a time where many of his peers didn’t feel the same. Crawford mentions what led to his curiosity into American history while he traveled on the road.