The Takeout with Major Garrett

It's hard for either party on capitol hill to function with a narrow majority. Real change comes with a super majority. Democratic party insider Adam Jentleson argues in his new book titled "Supermajority: How Democrats Can Build Lasting Power" that the Democratic party needs to draw from the past to thrive in the present. Here's our conversation.

President Trump posts on Truth Social that he's banning CNN, MSNOW and POLITICO from the White House. Weijia Jiang reports with the details. CBS News Contributor Matt Shumer reacts to Jo Ling Kent's exclusive interview with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and the latest developments in artificial intelligence. Anthony Salvanto discusses his new poll about how Americans feel about AI, whether they're worried it will take their jobs and its effect on society. Margaret Brennan previews the meeting between President Trump and Xi Jinping, as well as her upcoming interview with Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar. Major interviews Adam Jentleson, former chief of staff to Sens. Harry Reid and John Fetterman, about his new book, "Supermajority," which details what he believes Democrats will need to pass substantial legislation. Plus, Major speaks with food critic Elazar Sontag and food journalist Tim Carman from the Washington Post about their ranking of the 40 best dishes in the nation's capital. You won't want to miss this, right here on "The Takeout."

Major speaks with Utah Governor Spencer Cox on a variety of issues, including his concerns about artificial intelligence, his reflection on one year since the killing of Charlie Kirk, and his new book: "Off Ramp: How to Be a Peacemaker in an Age of Contempt." Cox's book discusses how people can lower the temperature during conversations with those of differing political parties and how to offer grace to people with whom they disagree.

From CEOs to members of Congress, there have been growing calls for artificial intelligence to be regulated. Major interviews California Democratic Congressman Ted Lieu about his legislation that would require the Department of Homeland Security to provide a "kill switch" for any malicious AI software. It's been more than two years since Paul Whelan was released to the states, after being wrongfully detained in Russia. He is partnering with Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens on a bill that would help those wrongfully detained in other countries re-adjust to their new lives. Plus, Utah Governor Spencer Cox is on to discuss his new book, "Off Ramp: How to Be a Peacemaker in an Age of Contempt." He explains his stance on artificial intelligence, as well as his reflection on the 1-year commemoration of Charlie Kirk's death. All that and more, right here on The Takeout.

The Federal Reserve decided to raise interest rates for the first time in three years. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh announces the hike at the Fed headquarters today. Kelly O'Grady is in New York to detail what led to the decision. Nancy Cordes is in Gastonia, North Carolina where the President is campaigning for Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley. Major speaks with Katherine Robertson, Alabama's Chief Legal Counsel, about the state issuing a subpoena to OpenAI following its platform's breach of Hugging Face last month. Plus, Major interviews David Jolly, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate for Florida, about whether the state is set to have a Dem Governor in decades. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts

Major interviews former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels on his book, “Impatience Is a Virtue,” where he documents his life in both the Reagan and George W. Bush administrations. Daniels also details his tenure as the president of Purdue University during the COVID-19 pandemic and his return as the interim president of that same university now.

Two unlikely forces - Senator Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon, Trump’s Former Chief Strategist - join forces to sound the alarm on artificial intelligence at a Pro-Human Assembly event. Caitlin Huey-Burns joins Major at the desk to discuss her interview with Sen. Sanders. He delves into where him and Bannon coalesce around this issue, despite their differing political views. FBI Director Kash Patel testifies on Capitol Hill about a variety of issues, including a Russian oligarch funding Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding and loosening of standards to include those who engage in bestiality. Jake Rosen is here to break that down. Plus, former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels speaks with Major about his book titled, “Impatience is a Virtue,” where he discusses his life serving in both the Reagan and George W. Bush administrations, and his return to academia as interim president of Purdue University. All that and more, right here on The Takeout!

From serving as Chief Legal Counsel for Congressman Joe McCarthy during McCarthyism in the '50s to being Trump's first "fixer", Roy Cohn used his connections and relentlessness to prosecute those he saw as his enemies. Bird and Goldmark explain why they use the term "American Scoundrel" to define him, and much more about the controversial figure.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is urging regulation for the artificial intelligence. Nate Soares, president of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute, breaks down how we got here and what we can do moving forward. We’re 50 days from the midterms, and Anthony Salvanto’s leading the Data Center with his new poll about what’s motivating voters to cast their ballots. Plus, A third person in Pennsylvania has died from measles complications. Dr. Jon LaPook joins with the latest on the public health response. All that and more, right here on “The Takeout.”

Today marks 25 years since the 9/11 attacks that killed thousands in New York, Shanksville, PA and the Pentagon in the nation's capital. Nancy Cordes reports on President Trump's remarks at the Pentagon and VP Vance joining previous presidents at Ground Zero. Allison Turkel, the Special Master for the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, speaks with Major about the organization's significance and how it is helping those impacted. We also have Major's interview with Andy Card, the chief of staff who informed then-President George W. Bush about the moment the planes hit the Twin Towers in New York. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.

The RNC is in its second day of the midterm convention, where President Trump is expected to headline once again. Ed O’Keefe is in Dallas, where the event is taking place. Major interviews RNC Chair Joe Gruters about how the party is going to message and navigate the midterms, with an unpopular war in Iran and rising gas prices. Ohio Senator Jon Husted, who’s also at the convention, discusses his perspective on data centers as well as the U.S. retaliatory tariffs against Canada, and how it’s impacting his re-election campaign against Fmr. Sen. Sherrod Brown. Plus, Stefany Shaheen joins the show, after winning her Democratic Primary and her hopes to beat her Republican opponent in the general election. All that and more, right here on “The Takeout".

Nancy Cordes joins Major to discuss the Trump Administration's effort to retaliate against Canada, targeting motorcycles, dairy products and alcohol. Ed O'Keefe interviews James Talarico, who is counter-programming against his opponent Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Lone Star State. After winning uncontested in the New Hampshire Democratic gubernatorial primary, Cinde Warmington is set to face incumbent Kelly Ayotte in the general election. Warmington reacts to how U.S. retaliatory tariffs are hurting the state's relationship with Canada, and why she's the best candidate to beat the sitting governor. Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigned from the artificial intelligence company, warning that the new technology could kill humans in the next decade. Massachusetts Democratic Congresswoman Lori Trahan comments on that and her legislation, the FRONTIER Act, which would require Congress to provide independent regulation and safeguards for new software models. Plus, Major speaks with Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler, who's joining from the Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas. All that and more, right here on "The Takeout."

Major’s finally back in the anchor chair to host the show. Nancy Cordes is at the White House to recap the new developments after the Labor Day holiday, including the exit of Smithsonian Chief Lonnie Bunch. Ed O’Keefe is in Dallas to preview the Republican Midterm Convention. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani releases the state’s air quality report following the 9/11 attacks, as the city is just days ahead of the 25th year milestone. Sally Goldenberg from the New York Times discusses the report’s significance with Major. Plus, Anthony Salvanto and Kyle Kondik unveil their new “State by State” initiative where they’re detailing the notable races in the midterm elections. Join us for the full episode!

Nikole Killion anchors for Major. The judge in the Lindsay Clancy case declared a mistrial. Shanelle Kaul is in Massachusetts where the action unfolded, while Caroline Polisi reflects on the case and the prosecution's next steps. Nikole interviews CA Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Steve Hilton about his race and his new policies regarding removing phones from classrooms and data centers. Kris Van Cleave has new reporting where Illinois Senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin criticize the FAA Administrator for allegedly holding air traffic controllers' raises "hostage." Plus, former Biden adviser Neera Tanden joins Nikole on-set after President Trump threatened to file a lawsuit against her think tank, the Center for American Progress. All that and more, right here on "The Takeout."

As jurors are on their sixth day of deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy trial, the defense urges the judge to remove one of them from the case after the foreperson raises a concern. Shanelle Kaul is outside of the courthouse to report on the latest there. Caroline Polisi provides analysis on the judge’s instructions to the jury on reasonable doubt. A United States Postal Service whistleblower is sounding the alarm that the USPS’s new system for mail ballots could cause catastrophic issues before the midterm elections. Nancy interviews Virginia Democratic Rep. James Walkinshaw who sits on the House Oversight Committee to explain. Plus, a new Emerson College poll has Iowa Republican gubernatorial nominee Zach Lahn trailing behind his Democratic opponent, Rob Sand. Lahn joins “The Takeout” to discuss his race, where he stands on Trump’s tariffs and data centers in his state. Join us for the full episode here!

Nancy Cordes anchors today's show. Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial are once again deadlocked, unable to reach a unanimous verdict. Shanelle Kaul continues her coverage from Plymouth, MA and Caroline Polisi is in New York to provide legal analysis. Gina Hinojosa, the Texas Democratic gubernatorial nominee, joins to discuss her campaign against Gov. Abbott. State Rep. Hinojosa responds to Abbott's pause on data centers and explains why she believes she'll be the first Democratic Governor in more than three decades. Plus, NY Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi is on-set with Nancy to explain his op-ed warning against the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America. All that and more, right here on "The Takeout."

CBS News Senior White House and Political Correspondent Ed O'Keefe anchors for Major Garrett. We begin with Shanelle Kaul in Plymouth, MA where jurors are deadlocked in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial. They ended deliberations for the day without reaching a verdict. CBS News Legal Contributor Caroline Polisi tells us what happens if the jury is deadlocked again and describes the process of declaring a mistrial. State Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott discusses the U.S.-Venezuela oil deal, the floods in Nepal, and whether he would replace Karoline Leavitt as White House Press Secretary. Ed interviews Brad Lander, the Democratic nominee for NY's 10th Congressional District, about being heckled by anti-Israel protesters. Plus, Texas Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett discusses how a state house vote would cut polling sites in Tarrant County, where some of her constituents live. She also talks about her reluctance to campaign with Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico. Listen to the episode wherever you get your podcasts!

Ed O’Keefe fills in for Major. Weijia Jiang is at the White House to discuss the U.S. resuming strikes on Iran, and the Supreme Court decision to continue construction of the WH ballroom. Aaron MacLean gives analysis on the war with Iran, with the U.S. decision to target Kharg Island and the Strait of Hormuz. Matt Gutman is at the Grand Canyon, reporting on the flash floods have left two people dead and several people missing. Plus, Ed interviews three Democratic congressional candidates - Zach Dembo (KY-6), Christina Hines (MI-10), and Marni Von Wilpert (CA-48) - about what policies they would enact to improve cost of living for Americans, whether age plays a factor in running for Congress and who they would campaign with. All that and more, right here on “The Takeout.”

Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial are on the second day of deliberations, and have yet to reach a verdict in the case. Shanelle Kaul is in Plymouth, MA to lay out the details. As the war in Iran reaches a six-month milestone, Margaret Brennan discusses whether the U.S. has reached their stated goals. Margaret also touches on the five years since the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, speaking with a former Chief of Staff to the Afghan National Army. With the U.S. being two weeks away from 9/11, Major interviews Arkansas Republican and House Intelligence Chair Rick Crawford to preview his committee’s report on how the nation’s security threats have evolved since the attacks 25 years ago. Plus, David Becker joins to recap the legal fight of mail-in ballots across the country. Join us for the full episode here.

The prosecution and defense have laid out their closing arguments in the Lindsay Clancy case. The 12-member jury will now deliberate on whether they believe the Massachusetts woman should be held criminally responsible for killing her three children. Shanelle Kaul is outside the courtroom where the arguments took place. Jessica Levinson explains the prosecution's argument, while Caroline Polisi recaps the defense's case. Ed O'Keefe is in Houston, where President Trump is set to campaign for Attorney General Ken Paxton, who's running for the Senate against James Talarico. Plus, Temporary Protected Status for Salvadorans in the U.S. is set to expire on September 9. Major interviews Daysi Gonzalez, who falls under temporary protected status and has lived in the country for most of her life, about her pending deportation order. All that and more, right here on "The Takeout."