The Takeout
Coverage of The Takeout in the Nexus archive.
- Former CDC chief medical officer Debra Houry discusses her resignation over RFK Jr.'s policies
Debra Houry resigned in protest after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired Susan Monarez. The resignation was discussed in an interview with Margaret Brennan on CBS News.
- Sweeping changes to federal student loans take effect
Significant changes to federal student loan policies took effect on Wednesday. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger provided an explanation on 'The Takeout'.
- New book looks at GOP influence on state governments and the power of state legislatures
A new book titled 'The Fourth Branch' by Daniel Squadron examines the GOP's growing influence on state policy and argues that Democrats have overlooked state governments. The author discusses these points on 'The Takeout.'
- Idaho AG says states without trans athlete bans will see "further litigation" after SCOTUS ruling
The Supreme Court ruled states can ban transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's sports. Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador states states without such bans will face further litigation.
- DOJ launches campaign finance probe into Sen. Ruben Gallego, NOTUS reports
The Department of Justice has launched a campaign finance investigation into Senator Ruben Gallego, according to a report by NOTUS. Oriana González of NOTUS and Julia Manchester of the Hill discussed the development on 'The Takeout' segment.
- Takeaways from Supreme Court decisions on presidential firings
The Supreme Court issued rulings on presidential firings, and CBS News legal correspondent Jan Crawford analyzed the decisions on 'The Takeout' program.
- California's AI job tracker finds no early evidence of unemployment from AI
California has launched the nation's first dashboard to track AI-related job trends, including jobs created and lost. Early data shows no evidence of rising unemployment from AI-exposed jobs.
- Polymarket launches probe after Wall Street Journal investigation alleges deceptive marketing
Polymarket is investigating allegations from a Wall Street Journal report that it paid content creators to promote non-existent winning bets. Reporter Caitlin Ostroff discussed the story on 'The Takeout'.
- Cait Conley on her race against Rep. Mike Lawler in November
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler will face Cait Conley, a combat veteran and Biden administration national security staffer, in November. Conley won the Democratic primary for New York's 17th congressional district and discusses flipping the seat from red to blue on 'The Takeout'.
- Former Kevin McCarthy aide gives inside look at chaotic 2023 speaker race in new book
In January 2023, the House elected Kevin McCarthy as speaker after a historic and chaotic 15 roll-call votes. Former top McCarthy aide John Leganski details the events in his new memoir, 'Glory, Grief, and the Gavel.'
- Iowa governor candidate Rob Sand dismisses opponent's attack: "He's mostly been living in Kansas"
Rob Sand, an Iowa governor candidate, is seeking to end over 15 years without a Democrat in the governor's office. His Republican opponent, Zach Lahn, has attacked him, prompting Sand to dismiss the criticism by noting Lahn's residence in Kansas.
- Trump tells Axios there are "no limits" to his power after the Iran war
President Trump told Axios there are 'no limits' to his power after the Iran war and stated Israel follows his instructions. He made these remarks during an interview with Marc Caputo following the G7 summit.
- America's long history of political turmoil
Historian Greg Jackson's new book 'Been There, Done That' examines dark periods in U.S. history, including insurrections, political partisanship, and constitutional disregard. Jackson discusses his findings on 'The Takeout'.
- Rep. Espaillat brushes off primary challenge: "I've been in this neighborhood for a long time"
Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat, who chairs the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, faces a primary challenge from his left. The challenger, backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, argues Espaillat hasn't been fierce enough in criticizing President Trump. Espaillat is addressing the challenge on 'The Takeout'.
- China, Russia, Iran and North Korea are undermining global order and free societies, report finds
A report from the George W. Bush Institute highlights China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea as threats to human rights and democracy by undermining global order and free societies. The report's authors, Igor Khrestin and Joseph Kim, discussed their findings on 'The Takeout'.
- Political strategists on House-passed bill to fund ICE, Epstein assistant interview, more
Democratic strategist Kendra Barkoff Lamy and Republican strategist Sarah Chamberlain discuss the House-passed bill to fund ICE and an interview with Epstein's assistant on 'The Takeout'.
- Actor Andrew Shue on his voter engagement forums
Actor Andrew Shue is leading a series of voter engagement forums called 'The Forum' in New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Nevada to promote public participation in government. He discussed the initiative with 'The Takeout'.
- White House ballroom donors won billions in new government contracts, watchdog group finds
A watchdog group found that White House ballroom donors secured $50 billion in new government contracts, according to a report. The White House dismissed these claims as 'fake conflicts of interest.'
- 1,300+ University of California professors call for return of SAT and ACT exams
More than 1,300 University of California faculty members are advocating for the reinstatement of SAT and ACT entrance exams for STEM applicants. The issue was discussed by reporter Douglas Belkin on 'The Takeout'.
- Rep. Jamie Raskin on "anti-weaponization" fund: "We need to stop it"
Rep. Jamie Raskin discusses the DOJ's 'anti-weaponization' fund on 'The Takeout' after Senate Republicans rejected an amendment to permanently block it. Raskin emphasizes the need to stop the fund.
- Trump confirms he called Netanyahu "f***ing crazy" during phone call
President Trump confirmed he referred to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as 'f***ing crazy' during a phone call, as first reported by Axios. The details were revealed by Axios White House reporter Marc Caputo on 'The Takeout'.
- How White House security has tightened over time
White House security has become stricter following a shooting at the April correspondents' dinner. The Atlantic's Matt Viser discusses the tension between enhanced security measures and democratic access in a recent article.
- TMZ DC managing editors on their approach to Capitol Hill
TMZ DC's managing editors, Jacob Wasserman and Charlie Cotton, discuss their coverage of Capitol Hill on 'The Takeout'. The article highlights their role in a prominent Hollywood tabloid expanding into Washington, D.C.
- Doctors reveal healthiest fast-food meals and the menu items they say to avoid
Doctors evaluate fast-food meals for healthiness, highlighting items like Chick-fil-A Grilled Nuggets with a salad and cautioning against processed options like Taco Bell's Veggie Mexican Pizza. They emphasize avoiding preservatives, processed carbs, and unhealthy dressings while prioritizing protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
- Democratic socialist Chris Rabb on the significance of his victory in Pennsylvania House primary
Chris Rabb won the Pennsylvania House primary in the Philadelphia-based 3rd Congressional District, which is described as the most Democratic district in the nation. His victory is seen as giving democratic socialists another voice in Congress.
- Lawmakers congratulate Major Garrett on 1 year of "The Takeout"
Members of Congress congratulated Major Garrett on the one-year anniversary of his show 'The Takeout' on CBS News 24/7. The event highlights the political engagement and media presence of the segment.
- Political strategists on Paxton win in Texas GOP primary, Trump's comments about midterms
Ken Paxton won the Texas GOP Senate primary, and President Donald Trump expressed indifference toward the upcoming midterm elections. Democratic strategist Joel Payne and Republican strategist T.W. Arrighi analyzed the developments on 'The Takeout' podcast.
- Jill Biden says she thought husband was having stroke during 2024 debate
Jill Biden expressed concern during President Biden's 2024 debate performance, believing he might be having a stroke. The remarks were shared in an interview with 'CBS Sunday Morning,' which will air in full on Sunday. Political strategists Joel Payne and T.W. Arrighi discussed the implications on 'The Takeout.'
- Marjorie Taylor Greene says Trump is targeting Republicans who voted to release Epstein files
Rep. Thomas Massie lost his Kentucky primary after President Trump targeted him. Marjorie Taylor Greene defended Massie, suggesting Trump is retaliating against Republicans who voted to release Epstein files. Greene discussed the effort to oust Massie and the GOP's future direction.
- Marjorie Taylor Greene says foreign donors are a "threat to the American people"
Marjorie Taylor Greene claims that Rep. Thomas Massie's primary loss in Kentucky was influenced by foreign donors and billionaires representing foreign interests. She characterizes foreign donors as a threat to the American people and suggests that congressional seats can be purchased through foreign lobbying efforts.
- 5/20: The Takeout with Major Garrett
The Takeout episode analyzes results from Tuesday's primary elections, focusing on a Republican candidate who opposed Trump and experienced electoral setbacks. The episode also covers the U.S. indictment of Raúl Castro.
- Sen. Jacky Rosen reacts to comments from Massie and Galindo, unpacks her bill to fight antisemitism
Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen and Republican Sen. James Lankford have introduced a bill to fight antisemitism. The legislation aims to strengthen federal efforts against antisemitism. Sen. Rosen discusses the bill on 'The Takeout'.
- Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman acknowledges "real sense of frustration" among voters
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman discusses her candidacy and the race, with over a dozen candidates challenging Mayor Karen Bass in June's primary. Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt have gained ground in recent months. Mayor Karen Bass holds a comfortable lead in most polls.
- GOP Rep. Buddy Carter says Republicans need "best player on the field" in Georgia Senate primary
The GOP Georgia Senate primary is nearing its end with most voters still undecided, making a runoff race in June likely. Rep. Buddy Carter discusses the state of the race on 'The Takeout'. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution poll reveals the uncertainty among voters.
- Chinese Americans discuss hopes for Trump-Xi summit
Chinese Americans shared their thoughts on the Trump-Xi summit with CBS News' Anna Schecter in Flushing, Queens. The discussions were part of a segment on 'The Takeout'. The summit is a significant event for US-China relations.
- Rep. Lou Correa says "we owe it to our veterans" to research psychedelic drug therapies
Rep. Lou Correa is leading a bipartisan effort to research psychedelic drug therapies, which was recently supported by President Trump's executive order to speed up research and increase funding. The therapies are intended to help veterans. Rep. Correa discusses the effort on 'The Takeout'.
- How AI is changing travel
Artificial intelligence is being integrated into the airline industry, changing the way people travel. Booking.com CEO Glenn Fogel discusses AI's impact on travel on 'The Takeout'. The integration of AI is a global trend across industries.
- House has spent $338,000 since 2004 to settle harassment claims against lawmakers, Rep. Mace claims
The US House of Representatives has spent $338,000 since 2004 to settle harassment claims against lawmakers, according to Rep. Nancy Mace. The payouts were used to settle sexual harassment claims. Rep. Jackie Speier reacted to the news on 'The Takeout'.
- Democratic donors recruit influencers in midterm push
The Democracy Alliance is shifting its strategy to invest in new media and content creators, moving away from traditional media like broadcast television and paid advertisements. This shift will involve investing tens of millions of dollars. The goal is to recruit influencers for the midterm push.
- Common grilling mistake could strip fish of key nutrients and ruin your meal, experts warn
Grilling fish fillets can lead to nutrient loss and degradation of omega-3 fatty acids, according to experts Saeng Douangdara and Whitney Stuart. They recommend alternative cooking methods such as grilling with a barrier or poaching and steaming to preserve the nutritional profile. Fish like wild salmon, sardines, and mackerel are high in anti-inflammatory omega-3s.