Major opens the show with the details of the Park Avenue shooting in Manhattan, where the suspect tried to target the NFL. He speaks with Anna Schecter about how the gunman was able to acquire a rifle and kill four people, despite his record of mental health issues. A CBS News Exclusive finds  there may have been an intentional edit in the so called "missing minute" prison surveillance video leading up to Jeffrey Epstein's suicide, raising more questions than answers. Scott MacFarlane joins on-set to discuss, and Major interviews investigative journalist Barry Levine, who's covered Epstein for decades. Plus, President Trump has condemned his predecessor's use of the autopen during his term. But who has the power of the autopen? He speaks with the person behind the machine during the Clinton Administration. Join us right here on The Takeout!

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During his Scotland trip, President Trump clinches a deal with the European Union, shortens the ceasefire timeline for Putin and promises to deliver aid to Gazans facing a hunger crisis. Weijia Jiang is in Edinburgh with more. Ghislane Maxwell's attorney appeals to the President in hopes of getting his client leniency, if not a possible pardon. Scott MacFarlane breaks down the strategy behind his appeal and Major speaks with the lawyer who represents some of Epstein's victims for his perspective. Plus, Arizona Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego joins to discuss Delta Airlines' decision to use AI to determine flight prices and how that can affect you as a consumer. Join us right here on The Takeout!

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While President Trump is in Scotland, his Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche continued to meet with Epstein accomplice Ghislane Maxwell. Justice Correspondent Scott MacFarlane delivers the latest on the interview behind closed doors, and Weijia Jiang joins from Edinburgh to preview his meeting with EU President Ursula von der Leyen. One closely watched race in November will elect the first female governor in Virginia. Major interviews Republican nominee and current Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears on the agenda she wants to run for her campaign. Plus, environmentalist Albert Gore the 3rd speaks with Major about how green energy will be impacted through the Big, Beautiful Law in another installment of "Takeout Takeaway". Tune in on The Takeout!

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As the House is set to begin August recess, Speaker Mike Johnson speaks with Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett on his legislative accomplishments and challenges ahead, including the risk of a government shutdown and the standstill over the Epstein files.

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Major highlights his wide-ranging interview with Speaker Johnson, where the top ranking House Republican discussed his perspective on the Epstein files, whether Trump should fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell and the successes behind the President’s budget law. He speaks with reporters and subject experts on all of these topics throughout the show to provide more analysis. Tune in on The Takeout!

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A New report from the Wall Street Journal says President Trump was told by his Attorney General that he appears in the Epstein files. We have analysis of this and the accusations leveled by Tulsi Gabbard that former President Obama engaged in what she calls a coup in regards to alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election. Major also speaks with Rep. Ted Lieu about tonight's A.I. summit and his response to what the administration is trying to accomplish.

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Videos show a Manhattan building where more than two dozen undocumented immigrant's are packed into a government building. Rep. Adriano Espaillat, Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, discusses his discontent with the released video and his outlook on the Trump Administration's immigration policy. Just days after Congress passed legislation to cut funding for public broadcasting, NPR newsroom chief Edith Chapin announces her resignation from the network. Ohio Democratic Congresswoman Joyce Beatty speaks with Major about her concerns with the NPR and PBS cuts. Plus, Major speaks with professional poker player Phil Galfond about how the budget megabill will affect how sports gamblers are taxed.

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Following the floods in Texas and New Mexico, Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington State calls on President Trump to provide funding that would upgrade weather technology and allow scientists to improve forecasts for extreme weather events. 

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Former Texas Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke discusses another possible Senate run, reacts to the President's push to redraw Texas maps for the midterm elections and how Democrats can revamp their strategy on resisting a second Trump administration. 

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As the Epstein files continue to be a thorn in President Trump’s side, Major speaks with Tennessee Republican Congressman Tim Burchett, who is calling for the release of those documents. Anthony Salvanto  discusses CBS News’ latest polling on “The Takeout” about how Americans are showing less support for the administration’s immigration policy. Plus, former Senate and presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke joins Major in-studio about whether he’ll run for Senate again, his thoughts on Texas redistricting and how Democrats can be better messengers during Trump’s second term. Join us!

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