The Takeout

Michigan health officials report rising cases of cyclosporiasis, with two deaths linked to the outbreak. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder discusses the parasitic infection on 'The Takeout'.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a freeze on data center construction until a comprehensive audit is completed. Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz joined 'The Takeout' to discuss the pause and other topics.

More Americans are using credit to purchase groceries, according to research by the Urban Institute. Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary discusses the trend on 'The Takeout'.

Epstein survivor Dani Bensky criticized Todd Blanche as 'walking perjury' during a Capitol Hill visit where survivors urged senators to reject his attorney general nomination. Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse lobbied lawmakers against Blanche's nomination.

President Trump indicated he might withdraw Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general until Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis leave office. The discussion involves political strategists Usamah Andrabi and Kevin Sheridan analyzing the situation on 'The Takeout'.

Rep. Max Miller of Ohio is facing domestic abuse allegations as he runs for reelection, which he denies. Nikki McCann Ramirez, co-author of a Rolling Stone article on the accusations and GOP response, discusses the issue on 'The Takeout.'

The University of Virginia's election forecaster Sabato's Crystal Ball has updated its midterm election forecast, shifting 13 House seats and the Georgia Senate race toward Democrats. Kyle Kondik, Sabato's managing editor, discussed the changes on 'The Takeout'.

A new Emerson College poll indicates a close race for the Senate seat previously held by Lindsey Graham. Rep. Ralph Norman has a slight lead over Darline, Graham's sister, and discusses his campaign on 'The Takeout.' The South Carolina GOP Senate primary is expected to go to a runoff due to the tight results.

Dr. Deborah Birx discusses the Senate hearing with Dr. Anthony Fauci regarding the nation's ability to move past the pandemic, highlighting ongoing anger over the handling of the crisis.

Rep. Debbie Dingell urges Michigan Democrats to unite regardless of the outcome of the upcoming Senate primary between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens. The primary is less than one week away and has drawn attention due to divisions in the race.

Democratic Representative Ro Khanna is launching the 'New Economic Patriotism' tour in Pennsylvania, his birthplace, to advocate for a 'Marshall Plan for America' aimed at addressing wealth inequality. He will discuss the initiative on 'The Takeout'.

Documentary filmmaker Alex Holder, who spent the last few years following Lindsey Graham, is sharing behind-the-scenes videos of his time recording the late South Carolina senator. Holder discusses the experience on 'The Takeout'.

A new YouTube series titled 'Long Play: Winning the South' examines the political complexities of the American South by focusing on six states through influential individuals. Mitch Landrieu, a New Orleans Mayor, discusses the series with 'The Takeout.'

Evan Barker details her criticism of the direction some in her former party have taken in her book 'Nothing Left: Confessions of a Democratic Operative' and discusses it on 'The Takeout.'

Ssanyu Lukoma, a Howard University student journalist, will be honored at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. She discusses her aspirations for a career in journalism with 'The Takeout'.

The House passed a bill restricting lawmakers from stock trading, along with the National Defense Authorization Act. Julia Manchester of The Hill and Dave Levinthal of NOTUS discussed the development on 'The Takeout'.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum accused Ken Salazar of lying about the 2024 capture of Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada. Salazar, who writes about the issue in his new book 'Borderlands,' responded on 'The Takeout.'

A new book by New York Times reporter Devlin Barrett, titled 'The Department of Revenge,' uses Justice Department sources to describe how President Trump significantly changed the DOJ's procedures. Barrett discusses the book on 'The Takeout' podcast.

A Washington Post analysis found that installation failures, not vandalism, caused damage to the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. Jarrett Ley, one of the reporters involved, discussed the findings on 'The Takeout'.

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez accuses Justice Department Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche of obstructing a current investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Blanche stated the department will examine new leads related to Epstein. Torrez discusses the issue on 'The Takeout.'

New York has temporarily banned data center construction, becoming the first state to do so. Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich discusses the implications on 'The Takeout'.

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird discusses Todd Blanche's record as a prosecutor and advocates for his confirmation as attorney general. The Senate is currently considering Blanche's candidacy for the position.

More than 100 House Democrats voted to cut off aid to Israel, marking a recent point of contention over support for the U.S. ally. Kendra Barkoff Lamy and Marc Short discussed the issue on 'The Takeout' following the vote.

Maine congressional candidate Matt Dunlap discusses his U.S. House race and addresses Graham Platner's Senate campaign on 'The Takeout'.

The U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes for the fifth consecutive day as President Trump warned of potential attacks on civilian infrastructure. CBS News contributor Samantha Vinograd discussed the situation on 'The Takeout.'

Rep. Ro Khanna claims he was detained by Israeli settlers during a visit to the West Bank. Cameron Kasky, an aide to Khanna, discussed the incident on 'The Takeout.'

Sen. Lindsey Graham died suddenly over the weekend. 'The Takeout' host Major Garrett analyzes his life and legacy.

The article discusses how convenient spending, such as subscriptions, takeout, and delivery apps, can silently drain budgets by hundreds of dollars. Personal finance expert Kionnie Epps highlights that these small expenses often go unnoticed but accumulate significantly. She recommends conducting a spending audit and assessing the necessity of each purchase to identify areas for cuts.

The Health and Human Services department is compiling a list of injuries that would make COVID vaccine recipients automatically eligible for compensation. Dr. Céline Gounder joins The Takeout to explain what this means.

Pastor Ezra Jin was released from a Chinese prison after over 250 days for running an unregistered church and has arrived in the U.S. His daughter, human rights activist Grace Jin Drexel, discussed his story on The Takeout.

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is expected to drop out as the Democratic nominee following a sexual abuse scandal. Potential replacement Jordan Wood discusses next steps on 'The Takeout' and describes voters as 'deeply betrayed and hurt.'

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.

Significant changes to federal student loan policies took effect on Wednesday. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger provided an explanation on 'The Takeout'.

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.'

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.

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.

The Supreme Court issued rulings on presidential firings, and CBS News legal correspondent Jan Crawford analyzed the decisions on 'The Takeout' program.

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 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'.

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'.