The Takeout with Major Garrett

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The Takeout with Major Garrett, 10/14/25 Oct 14, 2025

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Major begins with the Presidential Medal of Freedom event at the Rose Garden, where President Trump posthumously awards the late political figure Charlie Kirk with the honor. He turns to the ongoing peace deal between Israel and Hamas, by speaking with Jon Alterman of the Center for Strategic and International Studies about next steps of this deal. Kate Phillips-Barrasso, the Vice President of Global Policy and Advocacy at Mercy Corps, joins to explain the humanitarian aid effort in Gaza. He ends the panel with CBS News Political Contributors Chuck Rocha and Terry Sullivan to discuss the latest political developments this week. Tune in to the full episode here.

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 10/13/25 Oct 13, 2025

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President Trump travels to Jerusalem and Egypt to tout the peace deal between Israel and Hamas. Nancy Cordes is in Egypt to set the scene for the next step of these negotiations. Haley Ott is in Tel Aviv, where hostages return to their loved ones. Major interviews Roger Carstens, former Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, provides his perspective with hostage reunification. Plus, Major speaks with Texas Republican Representative Wesley Hunt, about his recent announcement to run for Senate against John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. Hunt discusses how he’ll distinguish himself from his GOP opponents. All that and more on The Takeout!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 10/10/25 Oct 10, 2025

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Russell Vought, head of the Office of Management and Budget, announces today that the RIFS, referring to reductions in force or layoffs of government employees have begun. Natalie Brand is at the White House to discuss what agencies will be affected. Major interviews California Democratic Congressman Mike Levin about his reaction to the layoffs of government employees and how the current government shutdown will prevent military members getting their paychecks. Plus, Former US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro joins Major to discuss Phase One of the peace deal and whether he's confident that both sides will meet their end of the deal. All that and more on The Takeout.

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 10/9/25 Oct 09, 2025

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Major tackles the breaking news headline at the top of the show: New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted on charges of bank fraud and false statements. He speaks with Attorney and Legal Reporter Katrina Kaufman to discuss what we know. House Speaker Mike Johnson discusses his reasoning for not bringing the House back in session, Democrats holding the line on ACA subsidies and his reaction to the peace deal in the Middle East. Israeli Ambassador to the US, Yechiel Leiter, analyzes what he calls a "fragile" agreement between Israel and Hamas and how both sides can get to phase 2. Join us right here for The Takeout!

Taylor Swift's "The Life of A Showgirl" [Extended Interview] Oct 09, 2025

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Major Garrett is joined by Swifties and fellow CBS News colleagues Olivia Rinaldi, Gabrielle Ake and Nancy Cordes to provide an in-depth conversation about themes of the singer's latest project, "The Life of a Showgirl." The discussion surrounds where each person started listening to Taylor Swift, the concerts they've attended and even a dissection of Major's favorites off the album. You won't want to miss this!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 10/8/25 Oct 08, 2025

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Former FBI Director James Comey pleads not guilty in a Virginia courtroom today. Scott MacFarlane and former federal prosecutor Scott Fredericksen speak with Major about the case and what to expect from both sides. President Trump signals that he may travel to Egypt, while negotiators are seeking a peace deal between Israel and Hamas. Aaron Navarro is at the White House with the latest. Plus, the government shutdown is in its eighth day, and the Senate has failed to pass a continuing resolution again. Oklahoma Republican James Lankford explains what's the holdup and whether furloughed federal workers will receive their paychecks. Tune in to the full episode here!

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 10/7/25 Oct 07, 2025

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It's officially a week of the government shutdown, and there is no solution in sight. White House Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer discusses how the shutdown affects the job market and whether workers will receive their back pay, once it comes to an end. North Dakota Republican Senator Kevin Cramer gives his perspective on where Republicans stand on a possible extension for ACA subsidies. With today marking two years since the war in Gaza began, Liran Berman, older brother of Gali and Ziv, speaks with Major about his optimism towards a peace deal. Plus, Major interviews Chess Grandmaster Garry Kasparov on his upcoming exhibition match, three decades after becoming a world champion. All that and more on The Takeout!

Bill Nye on NASA Cuts [Extended Interview] Oct 07, 2025

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Major is joined by science expert, Bill Nye the Science Guy, about his latest effort to prevent NASA from receiving massive cuts by the Trump Administration. Major has a wide-ranging interview with Nye about how the White House’s approach to science research and climate change, as well as the rise of artificial intelligence.

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 10/6/25 Oct 06, 2025

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The White House plans to send National Guard troops into Illinois and Oregon, while Democratic leaders of those states are pushing back in court. Ash-Har Quraishi is in Illinois, while Jessica Levinson analyzes the legal arguments of these deployments. Rob Lehman, leader of defense startup Saronic, talks about his business' latest venture: unmanned maritime drones for the Navy. Plus, Major has an extended conversation with Bill Nye the Science Guy about his effort to prevent the Trump Administration from cutting funding to NASA. All that and more on "The Takeout!"

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 10/3/25 Oct 04, 2025

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Two breaking news headlines to lead the show today: Hamas agrees to accept a proposal to release hostages in Gaza, and disgraced hip-hop media mogul Sean Combs sentenced to just over four years in prison. Major delves into the hostage deal with Ed O'Keefe and Margaret Brennan on the set, while Katrina Kaufman stands by outside the courthouse to break down the legal developments on Diddy. Adam Smith, Washington Representative and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, weighs in on the tension between the White House and Israeli government following the deal, as well as the US attack on an alleged drug boat off the Venezuelan coast. Plus, White House Correspondents and Swifties Olivia Rinaldi and Nancy Cordes speak with Major about their favorite songs off of Taylor Swift's new album "Life of a Showgirl." All that and more on "The Takeout".

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