With the Senate-passed bill to end the shutdown,  House members are making their way back to the lower chamber. Major speaks with California Democratic Congressman Mike Levin, who’s back in the nation’s capital, dissatisfied with his colleagues in the Senate for voting in favor of the legislation. Nicole Sganga discusses her investigative reporting about whether ICE officers are going beyond their use of force tactics against immigration protesters. Plus, Major speaks with Aarit Koul, winner of the annual National Civics Bee, about his win and future education plans.

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Eight senators joined Republicans for a vote over the weekend, leading to a possible deal on the government shutdown. House Democrats are disappointed by their peers in the upper chamber who compromised with members on the other side of the aisle. Major interviews two of those members: California Democratic Congressmen Ro Khanna and Jimmy Gomez for their reaction. The Trump Administration is trying to counter the affordability argument made by Democrats during the off-year elections. MoneyWatch Correspondent Kelly O’Grady explains the President’s strategy of floating multiple ideas such a 2,000 dividend for Americans and 50-year mortgage loans. Tune in to the full episode here!

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Mikie Sherrill defeated her Republican opponent to become the second female Governor of New Jersey on Tuesday. Margaret Brennan joins to preview her interview with the Governor-elect. Maryland Democratic Congressman Glenn Ivey joins to discuss the longest government shutdown in history as well as the state’s latest redistricting effort. On the heels of longtime California Congresswoman and Former Speaker Pelosi’s announcement not to run for re-election, Major interviews Saikat Chakrabarti, one of the candidates vying for her seat. Listen to the full episode here! 

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The shutdown is now forcing the government to cancel flights due to lower staffing. Transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave tells us where this stands. Air traffic controllers haven't received their paychecks for 37 days, due to the government shutdown. Nick Daniels, head of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, speaks with Major about how this additional stressor affects our skies. President Trump announces his administration's plan to lower the price of GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic. Major speaks with the CEO of Novo Nordisk, the company behind Wegovy, about what this announcement means and how they're working with the administration to make these prescriptions more accessible for Americans. Plus, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield joins The Takeout to discuss his response to the tariff lawsuit at the Supreme Court and how he's fighting back against the administration's effort to send National Guard troops to his state. Listen to the full episode here!

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Democrats received huge wins in New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and California last night, but what was behind the momentum? Ed O'Keefe provides context, while Anthony Salvanto dissects the numbers. Jan Crawford joins from the Supreme Court, as justices will determine whether the President's tariff policy is constitutional. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, who attended today's opening arguments, discusses how tariffs are hurting small businesses across the country. Plus, Major interviews Massachusetts Democratic Congressman Jake Auchincloss about his reaction to fellow Representative Jared Golden's choice not to run for re-election and what it will take for Congress to open the government, amidst the longest shutdown in American history. All that and more on The Takeout!

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Tonight is Election Day, where millions of voters will cast ballots in New York, New Jersey, Virginia and California. Major spoke with Ed O'Keefe and Lilia Luciano to wrap up the Mamdani and Cuomo campaigns, respectively. He interviews Don Scott, the Speaker of Virginia's House of Delegates, who is a surrogate for Democrat Abigail Spanberger's campaign. Former Trump Senior Advisor Danielle Alvarez discusses the GOP outlook in these races, and Arizona Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego talks about the current government shutdown, as it becomes the longest one ever. Tune in to the full episode here. 

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Ahead of Election Day, The Takeout focuses on New York's mayoral race and the Democratic Socialists of America. Sen. Bernie Sanders joins The Takeout to explain what drives voters behind Zohran Mamdani. Next, Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi zeroes in on why he backs former Governor Andrew Cuomo. Political strategists Howard Wolfson, Alyssa Cass tell us Mamdani and Cuomo's strengths and weaknesses. Faiz Shakir, John McCarthy, and Erin Maguire discuss the Mamdani and Cuomo campaigns and how they're playing on a national level. And finally, The Free Press’ Olivia Reingold and Rob Henderson share their reporting on the mayoral election and the city’s future.

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Major Garrett sits down with author David J. Lynch about his new book "The World's Worst Bet: How the Globalization Gamble Went Wrong (And What Would Make It Right)". Major and David discuss how the push for globalization in the 1990s isolated workers, increased wealth inequality, and created vulnerable supply chains. Now, with trillions of dollars on the line, this new book argues how past failings can help guide the future.

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Scott MacFarlane is in for Major in tonight's episode. A judge issues a ruling that may provide a lifeline for the millions who fear thir SNAP benefits are coming to an end, we'll explain the next step in the legal battle. We'll look ahead to next Tuesday's big election night with reporters covering the key races. And the CEO of Starbucks talks about the future of the coffee giant. Those stories and more on The Takeout.

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After more than three decades, President Trump announces that the US will resume nuclear testing. Charlie D'Agata joins to discuss what this latest move from the administration means. The Pentagon conducted an additional boat strike Wednesday night, making it the 15th strike in the last two months. Florida Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee reacts to the recent attacks. Plus, Caitlin speaks with a furloughed government worker who started his own hot dog stand to make ends meet. Listen to his full story and dream business venture here!

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