Major sits down with Yossi Cohen, the former director of the Mossad, Israel's intelligence agency about how he feels about Israel's latest offensive in Gaza. He also promotes his book, "The Sword of Freedom," where he details his operation to prevent Iran from expanding the country's nuclear weapon program. 

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Weijia Jiang is in for Major Garrett today. A CDC Advisory Committee will determine whether to recommend the measles-mumps-rubella vaccines to children. Mark Strassmann is in Atlanta, where the meeting is being held. Missouri's state legislature passed redistricting maps that would greatly impact Democratic representative Emanuel Cleaver. He joins "The Takeout" to discuss the latest efforts and his take on Congress avoiding a government shutdown. Plus, President Trump has extended the TikTok deadline again, but indicates there's an upcoming deal on the way. Raja Krishnamoorthi, one of the lawmakers behind the legislation to ban the app, gives his perspective on how the app can affect national security. All that and more on "The Takeout."

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Major has an extensive interview with James Comer, Kentucky Republican and head of the House Oversight Committee. Given the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk assassination, Comer discusses his letter urging tech leaders to testify about radicalization of online users. He's hoping that "following the money" will get his committee closer to learning more about the Epstein investigation and encourages President Trump not to grant a pardon to his accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell. Listen to the full episode here.

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The Federal Reserve announces an interest rate cut. Jo Ling Kent discusses the impact it can have on consumers buying houses and cars. After her public firing, ousted CDC Director Susan Monarez shares her side of the story to members of Congress. Caitlin Huey-Burns covers the developments on Capitol Hill. Plus, Major sits down with House Oversight Chair James Comer about his reaction to Charlie Kirk's assassination and his committee's investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. You won't want to miss it, right here on The Takeout.

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The suspect in the Charlie Kirk shooting appears in his first court appearance virtually. Former federal prosecutor Scott Fredericksen discusses more about the possible charges that he could face. FBI Director Kash Patel testifies on Capitol Hill, to defend his reaction to releasing information about the investigation in real-time. Scott MacFarlane explains the backlash he's getting from Democrats on the other side of the aisle. Plus, former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett joins Major on-set about the country's latest offensive into Gaza and the UN Commission report that concludes Israel has committed genocide. Listen to the full episode here.

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Major speaks with conservative commentator Bill O'Reilly about his latest novel, "Confronting Evil," which details how individuals in the US and authoritarian leaders abroad took advantage of groups of people to solidify their power. O'Reilly and his co-author Josh Hammer, delves into men like Adolf Hitler and Vladimir Putin, as well as lesser known people include Nathan Bedford Forrest, who was the architect behind the Ku Klux Klan.

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The suspect in Charlie Kirk's assassination refuses to speak with authorities as he awaits a court appearance tomorrow. Andres Gutierrez is in Utah with the latest. The White House indicated that they are close to a TikTok deal, just days away from the deadline for the social media platform to find a US buyer. Jo Ling Kent has more on what this news could mean for the app. Plus, Oklahoma City Republican Mayor David Holt makes the case to emphasize diversity in our country, rather than run away from it. All that and more on "The Takeout."

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Major has a wide-ranging interview with David Rubenstein, co-founder of the private equity fund the Carlyle Group and principal owner of the Baltimore Orioles. They discuss how sports brings people together, how sports betting has affected treatment of athletes, his thoughts on a second Trump term and whether he believes an economic recession is on the horizon. 

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Police arrested a suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk. Carter Evans joins from Orem, UT, the site of the shooting. Weijia Jiang reports on President Trump’s interview with Fox and Friends and his answer about the suspect. Sam Vinograd and Tom Dupree discuss the non-conventional methods of the Trump Administration and the next steps of the investigation. Robert Draper, the New York Times staff writer who profiled Kirk earlier this year about his influence in the Republican Party. Plus, Major’s interview with Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein about the world of baseball, the role of sports in society and his sense of the current economy. Tune in here on The Takeout!

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Major examines the life of conservative leader Charlie Kirk, the political violence incidents over the last decade and the impact that Kirk has on college students within his party and on the other side. Major speaks with Utah Senator John Curtis, whose home state was the site for Kirk’s shooting. Curtis says that the extremes on both sides are not healthy for this discussion and urged to drive out hate with love. Former White House Deputy Press Secretary Harrison Fields, who knew Charlie Kirk, gives his thoughts on Kirk's passing and influence. He also interviews three college students: two Republicans and one Democrat about the reach that Kirk had in those circles. 

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