The Takeout with Major Garrett

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The Takeout with Major Garrett, 2/17/26 Feb 17, 2026

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Longtime Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson died this morning. Major started the show with Ed O’Keefe at the White House on how President Trump reacted to his passing. Georgia Senator and Reverend Raphael Warnock provides his tribute to Rev. Jackson, and how Jackson’s legacy paved the way for his run. Andres Gutierrez is in Tucson, AZ to provide the latest on the search for Nancy Guthrie, where investigators are now looking into gun purchases in the area. Plus, early voting is underway for the 2026 Texas primaries. Major interviews Texas Republican Rep. Wesley Hunt, who’s running for Senate to replace incumbent Sen. John Cornyn. All that and more on The Takeout!

Political Analyst Terry Sullivan on His Travels to Antarctica and Mount Everest [Extended Interview] Feb 17, 2026

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Major spoke with CBS News Contributor, Terry Sullivan, about his recent trip to the coldest continent in Antarctica. Sullivan explains the differences between traveling outside of your comfort zone with his long-time experience in running political campaigns in the past. An interesting conversation that you're not going to want to miss!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 2/16/26 Feb 16, 2026

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio provides reassuring remarks at the Munich Security Conference declaring the U.S. as "a child of Europe" over the weekend. European officials conclude that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's cause of death was due to a frog dart poison. Elliott Abrams, Senior Fellow for Middle Eastern Studies at the Council of Foreign Relations and Fmr. Deputy National Security Advisor to George HW Bush, provides analysis for both events. A shooting at a Rhode Island hockey rink results in the suspect killed, two people dead, and three others are hospitalized. Anna Schecter, Senior Coordinating Producer for CBS' Crime & Safety Unit, reports on the breaking news. Plus, Major conducts a wide-ranging interview with CBS Political Analyst Terry Sullivan about his recent trip to Antarctica, and the differences he finds between managing political campaigns and his mountaineering journey. Listen to the full episode here!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 2/13/26 Feb 13, 2026

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Two ICE Agents placed on leave after allegedly lying about accusing immigrants of using a shovel as a weapon against them in a Minnesota shooting on January 14. Camilo Montoya-Galvez and Nicole Sganga report on what we know about the new investigation. Congress has failed to make an agreement on funding for Department of Homeland Security, which will lead to a partial government shutdown, set to affect ICE, Customs and Border Protection, FEMA and TSA. Nikole Killion joins from Capitol Hill with more. Major also interviews Florida Debbie Wasserman Schultz about her reaction to funding expiring for the agency. Listen to the full episode here!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 2/12/26 Feb 12, 2026

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White House Border Czar Tom Homan announces a further drawdown of ICE officers from Minnesota, thereby ending Operation Metro Surge. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports on his remarks. The search continues for Nancy Guthrie, mother of “TODAY” Show anchor Savannah Guthrie. Andres Gutierrez joins from Tucson, Arizona to discuss the latest development: black gloves found in the investigation. Plus, a grand jury has declined to indict the six Democrats who participated in a video, urging military members not to engage in “illegal orders.” Major interviews New Hampshire Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander, one of the Democrats, behind the video. Join us for all that and more on The Takeout.

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 2/11/26 Feb 11, 2026

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Ed O'Keefe anchors “The Takeout” yet again, on such a jam-packed day of news. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets President Trump at the White House to discuss Iran. Weijia Jiang joins from the North Lawn, and Ed interviews Fmr. Israeli Ambassador Michael Herzog for his perspective. Fireworks erupt between Attorney General Pam Bondi and lawmakers on both sides about her handling of the Epstein files at a House Judiciary meeting. Nikole Killion is on the Hill with more. Ed speaks with members of Congress on both sides: California Republican Representative Kevin Kiley on why he joined Democrats to overthrow a rule that would end criticism on Trump tariffs, while Massachusetts Democrat Stephen Lynch sits on the House Oversight Committee to preview testimony from the Clintons on the current Epstein investigation. Plus, 20 monks from across the country have coordinated a Walk for Peace and landed at the nation's capitol. Ed speaks with the monk behind it all and his message on having a positive outlook on life. Tune in for the full episode right here!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 2/10/26 Feb 11, 2026

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Ed O’Keefe is in the anchor chair today. Lawmakers continue to examine unredacted docs related to the Epstein investigation. Virginia Democratic Congressman Suhas Subramanyam, one of the members who saw those documents, discusses his early thoughts. Epstein survivor Dani Bensky joins Ed on-set about Virginia’s Law, the new legislation that would extend the statute of limitations for survivors to sue their perpetrators in civil cases. President Trump threatens to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge that would connect Ontario to Detroit. Ontario Premier Doug Ford joins “The Takeout” for his reaction. Join us for the full episode here.

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 2/9/26 Feb 09, 2026

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Members of Congress are getting access to unredacted Epstein documents at Capitol Hill. Nikole Killion joins to discuss reaction, while Jennifer Freeman, an attorney for Epstein survivors, provides analysis. Savannah Guthrie releases another video pleading for help in relation to the disappearance of her mother, Nancy. Andres Gutierrez reports on the latest in Tucson. A new CBS exclusive finds that only 14% of people arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actually had violent criminal records. Camilo Montoya-Galvez, who's behind the new reporting, breaks down the results. Plus, Meta, Facebook's parent company, faces a new lawsuit that claims their social media platforms have made kids vulnerable to sexual exploitation. Leading the charge behind the lawsuit, New Mexico's Attorney General Raul Torrez, joins "The Takeout" to discuss his reasoning behind the case. Listen to the full episode here.

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 2/6/26 Feb 06, 2026

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A racist video was posted on President Trump’s social media account, depicting Fmr. First Lady Michelle Obama and Fmr. President Obama as “apes.” President Trump faced backlash from members within its own party, leading to the video being taken down. Weijia Jiang reports from the White House with more. Republican Strategist Melik Abdul and NAACP CEO Derrick Johnson provide analysis. After ending a partial government shutdown, Congress still faces an important divide on funding for immigration enforcement. Major interviews California Democratic Representative Jimmy Gomez for his perspective. Plus, the Winter Olympics are underway! Former Gold Medal Olympian John Naber and Major delve into the stories of past winners. Listen to the full episode here!

Jon Ralston, Author and CEO, The Nevada Independent on his book "The Game Changer" [Extended Interview] Feb 06, 2026

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Major has a wide-ranging interview with longtime Nevada journalist Jon Ralston about his new book, "The Game Changer," which profiles the life and political influence of former Sen. Harry Reid. Jon discusses his rocky relationship with the former Senate Majority Leader, and what led to Reid choosing Ralston as his biographer.