The Takeout with Major Garrett

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The Takeout with Major Garrett, 6/12/26 Jun 12, 2026

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The U.S. and Iran are in the early stages of a potential peace proposal. A senior Trump Administration official tells CBS News what some of those details entail. Taurean Small is at the White House with more. Kelly O’Grady joins from the New York Stock Exchange to explain SpaceX’s initial public offering and how this deal makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire. Camilo Montoya-Galvez shares his new reporting on migrants being deported to the Central African Republic, a country they have never visited. Plus, David Becker analyzes the Alaska Senate race where two men both named Dan Sullivan are competing against each other. How this makes things more difficult for voters when they cast their ballots later this summer. Nikole speaks with former U.S. Men's National Team member Aaron Long on their first World Cup match against Paraguay tonight. Listen here for the full episode!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 6/11/26 Jun 11, 2026

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Nancy Cordes hosts once again! President Trump calls off scheduled attacks against Iran, citing progress made in negotiations. Caitlin Huey-Burns is at the White House, while Eleanor Watson is standing by at the desk to cover the Pentagon perspective. Aaron MacLean analyzes what a possible deal would look like between the two countries. Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA) joins Nancy on-set for reaction to the war on Iran, a failed FISA vote in the House and his congressional runoff. Plus, former soccer player and MLS Analyst Lori Lindsey discusses what she's watching for in the World Cup, which began this afternoon! Listen to "The Takeout" wherever you get your podcasts!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 6/10/26 Jun 10, 2026

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Nancy Cordes is in for Major Garrett. President Trump says that the U.S. will conduct more strikes in Iran because they have “taken too long to negotiate a deal.” Ed O’Keefe, Sam Vinograd, and Robert Costa provide analysis on the state of the war. Fin Gomez wraps up the results from the Maine and South Carolina primaries and discusses what’s next for the general election in November. Audrey Fahlberg from The Free Press joins Nancy to discuss her conversations with two former girlfriends of Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner. Plus, Nancy interviews House Oversight Committee member Stephen Lynch (D-MA) who heard testimony from Bill Gates as part of the committee's investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Join us here for the full episode.

Extended Interview: Ontario Premier Doug Ford Jun 10, 2026

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Ed O'Keefe interviews Ontario Premier Doug Ford about his trip to Capitol Hill and his pitch to lawmakers: building a fortress around North America. Ford emphasizes that Canada is the best country to provide the U.S. with resources like critical minerals and oil to power their economy.

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 6/9/26 Jun 09, 2026

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It’s primary day in Maine and South Carolina. Caitlin Huey-Burns is in Blue Hill, Maine outside of democratic senate candidate Graham Platner’s headquarters, while Skyler Henry joins from Greenville, SC on where the GOP field for governor stands there. Bob Costa joins Ed on-set to discuss his recent interviews with Independent Senator Bernie Sanders and Vice President JD Vance. Bob gets Sanders’ perspective in continuing to back Platner despite his controversies, while Vance explains where the U.S. stands on a deal with Iran. Plus, Ed interviews Ontario Premier Doug Ford about his visit to Capitol Hill — what he hopes to get out of the trip to improve U.S.-Canada relations. All that and more on The Takeout!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 6/8/26 Jun 08, 2026

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Nikole Killion is in for Major. President Trump is set to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. Attendees were told to arrive two hours in advance to get through security. Jared Ochacher is outside the Garden to set the scene. Nikole interviews former Senator and Knicks player Bill Bradley for his reaction to the Finals. Voters in South Carolina and Maine are casting their ballots for tomorrow’s primaries. Caitlin Huey-Burns is in Portland, ME, where Senate Candidate Graham Platner is still expected to gain the Democratic nomination, despite numerous scandals. Fin Gomez joins Nikole on-set to discuss the South Carolina Governor’s race where President Trump endorsed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette over Rep. Nancy Mace, because of her involvement with the release of the Epstein files. Join us for the full episode here.

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 6/5/26 Jun 05, 2026

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Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner responds to the exclusive reporting from the New York Times. The publication spoke with former girlfriends who raise concerns about his behavior. Taurean Small joins from Capitol Hill to recap, while Major speaks with Maine newspaper reporter Alex Seitz-Wald about whether these new claims will affect his standing in the race. Margaret Brennan delves into her reporting about an Iranian-American journalist pleading with the U.S. government to get him and his fellow detainees out of Evin Prison in Tehran. Plus, Mignon Houston, the Deputy Spokesperson for the State Department, discusses how the agency is preparing for the World Cup, which is less than a week away. Join us!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 6/4/26 Jun 04, 2026

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President Trump is set to nominate Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to replace the vacancy left by Pam Bondi. Nancy Cordes is at the White House to report on what led to the decision. Nikole Killion is on Capitol Hill to explain the hours-long Senate Vote-a-Rama in order to pass funding for the Department of Homeland Security. She also reports on the breaking New York Times piece where multiple women who used to date Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner came forward to discuss his behavior. Major interviews Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, about the anti-weaponization fund and whether there are plans to revise it. West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey joins on-set after attending the President’s coal announcement today to detail what it would mean for the workers in his state. All that and more, right here on The Takeout!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 6/3/26 Jun 04, 2026

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Votes are still being counted in both the Los Angeles Mayor and the California Governor races. Julie Watts from CBS California recaps the takeaways for us. Trump's pick for Iowa Governor, Randy Feenstra, failed to secure the Republican nomination in a rare loss for the President. On the other side, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's choice for Senator, Josh Turek won his Democratic primary, putting him one step closer to replacing Joni Ernst. Lana Zak joins to discuss what these results mean. Nikole Killion reports the breaking news: the House passed a war powers resolution regarding the conflict in Iran for the first time. Ohio Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty reacts to the news. She also explains her recent victory against the Trump Administration, declaring that the President had to remove his name from the Kennedy Center. Listen to the full episode here!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 6/2/26 Jun 02, 2026

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Primaries are happening in multiple states including Iowa and California. KCCI chief political reporter Amanda Rooker sets the scene for the races in Iowa, while Julie Watts breaks down the dynamics of the LA Mayor and California Governor’s race. Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner is on Capitol Hill, just days after reporting came out about him sexting multiple women. Nikole Killion reports on how Democratic leadership is responding to the controversy. Plus, the White House Correspondents Dinner has officially been rescheduled to July 24 with a new location and increased security measures. Major speaks with Matt Viser from the Atlantic about how the access has tightened around the White House complex. All that and more right here on The Takeout!

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