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7/28: The Takeout: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Independent candidate for president Robert F. Kennedy Jr. discusses the state of the race, Kamala Harris' likely Democratic nomination, and his role during a historic election cycle.
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Independent candidate for president Robert F. Kennedy Jr. discusses the state of the race, Kamala Harris' likely Democratic nomination, and his role during a historic election cycle.
On this edition of 'The Takeout," Major Garrett heads to Milwaukee to cover the 2024 Republican National Convention. His guests include former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, and former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker.
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett sits down with Rep. Adam Smith of Washington, who is one of several House Democrats to publicly call for President Biden to drop out of the 2024 race. Smith discusses the need for a new candidate, and how Vice President Kamala Harris could steer American optimism in a positive direction.
Dr. Anthony Fauci talks about the pandemic, the AIDS crisis of the 1980s and how his career in public health helped shape his new memoir, "On Call."
Author and journalist Steven Brill joins "The Takeout" to discuss the real-world dangers of disinformation and his work to combat it. Brill discusses the importance of distinguishing fact from opinion, and whether truth can win out in the modern media landscape.
Senior adviser to President Biden Gene Sperling talks about the causes of inflation and possible solutions, economic perceptions versus reality and how the economy factors into the upcoming election.
Author and journalist Steve Coll talks about the complicated relationship between the U.S. government and Saddam Hussein, and how events in 1979 shaped future events like the Sept. 11 attacks and the Iraq war.
Zeke Hernandez, author of "The Truth About Immigration: Why Successful Societies Welcome Newcomers," joins "The Takeout" to discuss the benefits of immigration and common misconceptions. Hernandez explains how immigration has led to increased community investment and innovation in America.
Frank Fahrenkopf, co-chair of the Commission on Presidential Debates, joins The Takeout to discuss procedure, moderators & historical importance of presidential debates. The commission faces an uncertain future as tentative 2024 debates remain unsanctioned.
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett sits down with authors Brody and Luke Mullins to discuss their new book, "The Wolves of K Street." The book argues that decades of lobbying members in Congress has not resulted in decisions benefitting the general public.
For this edition of "The Takeout," Major Garrett sits down with author and Washington Post reporter Craig Whitlock. His new book details the rise and fall of former contractor "Fat Leonard," and his role in one of the most controversial scandals in U.S. military history.
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett joins Major Garrett to discuss her role as a freshman House Representative. Rep. Crockett discusses Marjorie Taylor Greene's efforts to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson, plus top-of-mind issues such as immigration, the war in Gaza and protests on American college campuses.
Journalist and author David Sanger joins Major Garrett to discuss his new book "New Cold Wars: China's Rise, Russia's Invasion, and America's Struggle to Defend the West," which details the myriad of challenges the U.S. faces in positioning itself as the leader of the free world amid conflicts around the globe.
White House Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi joins Major Garrett to discuss the current state of climate policy, electric versus hybrid vehicles, and the role the U.S. plays in the conversation about global climate solutions.
Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna joins The Takeout to discuss President Biden's approach to immigration, the economy & conflict in the Middle East. Khanna talks Biden's outlook in the 2024 election, America's electoral future & a teacher who inspired him.
"The Takeout" is a weekly podcast about politics, policy and pop culture hosted by CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett.
Rep. Adam Smith, who has called on President Biden to give up the Democratic nomination, talked with Major Garrett on "The Takeout" podcast about the reasons he should step aside.
"There's a lot of questions" about the debates that haven't been resolved, co-chair Frank Fahrenkopf said, adding, "That could prevent it from happening."
On "The Takeout" podcast this week, Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su said she's still hopeful she'll be confirmed for the top job, though she's been waiting for over a year.
On "The Takeout" this week, GOP Rep. Patrick McHenry suggested the speaker's fear of being ousted will determine whether there's a government shutdown in March.
On "The Takeout" this week, the NSC's Ann Neuberger said hospitals and school systems are "some of the weakest in terms of cybersecurity."
Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab and Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes joined Major Garrett this week on "The Takeout" podcast.
On "The Takeout" podcast this week, Samantha Power talks with Major Garrett about Israeli allegations that at least a dozen UNRWA staff were involved in Hamas' attack on Israel.
Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey criticized the recent lack of transparency over the hospitalization of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, saying, "There's no way it's acceptable."
The DNC is holding an early August virtual roll call vote to formalize Kamala Harris' nomination for president. Here's what's known about the vote so far.
The state of Texas is accusing a Catholic charity of being a "stash house" for migrants. But the shelter says it is simply helping desperate people in need.
Cooper said it "wasn't the right time" for him to potentially join the ticket.
Public health alert and multiple recalls issued after dangerous contaminant found in several brands of the spice.
"Weird" is the word of the moment in the election cycle, and many are crediting Gov. Tim Walz, who is among the names being vetted as presumptive nominee Kamala Harris' running mate, with kicking off the trend.
Public health alert and multiple recalls issued after dangerous contaminant found in several brands of the spice.
Patients who need emergency transportation have a 50% chance of getting a surprise ambulance bill, consumer group says.
Billionaire Elon Musk, who has endorsed former President Donald Trump, claims Google has a "search ban" on Trump.
McDonald's sales fell for the first time since 2020 as the world's biggest restaurant chain plays catch-up with rivals.
The Federal Reserve is meeting July 30-31 to discuss its benchmark rate. Here's what economists say about the impact on your money.
The DNC is holding an early August virtual roll call vote to formalize Kamala Harris' nomination for president. Here's what's known about the vote so far.
The state of Texas is accusing a Catholic charity of being a "stash house" for migrants. But the shelter says it is simply helping desperate people in need.
Cooper said it "wasn't the right time" for him to potentially join the ticket.
"Weird" is the word of the moment in the election cycle, and many are crediting Gov. Tim Walz, who is among the names being vetted as presumptive nominee Kamala Harris' running mate, with kicking off the trend.
"On top of its extreme decisions, the court is mired in a crisis of ethics," President Biden said in a speech at the LBJ Library in Austin.
Public health alert and multiple recalls issued after dangerous contaminant found in several brands of the spice.
Semaglutide, the active ingredient in drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, can help people lose weight — and a new study says it may also help people quit smoking.
Patients who need emergency transportation have a 50% chance of getting a surprise ambulance bill, consumer group says.
Incorrect dose calculations have resulted in patients administering 5 to 10 times more of the medication than drugmakers intended.
One of the largest doctors groups in the U.S. raised concerns that the condition known as "tongue-tie" is being over-diagnosed and often treated with unnecessary surgery to babies' mouths.
Here are some spectacular photos of athletes in action at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Swimmers at the Olympics have rules to follow when it comes to the types of swimsuits they wear.
Team USA is battling for gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. See how their medal haul stacks up against other countries in this count.
Mexican prosecutors the gunmen were targeting a rival drug dealer engaged in a dispute over drug sales.
Ben Thouard made his name photographing surfing. For the 2024 Olympics, he'll be in the water off Tahiti capturing the Summer Games.
Co-founded by George Balanchine in 1948, New York City Ballet is considered one of the best dance companies in the world, and at 75 is catering to an increasingly younger audience.
Co-founded by George Balanchine in 1948, New York City Ballet is considered one of the best dance companies in the world, and the foundation of ballet in America. Correspondent Serena Altschul talks with the company's current leaders Jonathan Stafford and Wendy Whelan, and with legendary dancer Suzanne Farrell and principal ballerina Megan Fairchild, about NYCB and its affiliated School of American Ballet, and how, at 75, the company is catering to an increasingly younger audience.
Ralph Macchio and his "Karate Kid" co-star William Zabka have transferred their young martial arts rivalry into adulthood, playing their characters as grown-ups in the series "Cobra Kai," now in its sixth and final season on Netflix.
When "The Karate Kid" came out in the summer of 1984, the little movie about rival martial arts students, competing against big-budget blockbusters, became one of the highest-grossing films of the year. Ralph Macchio and his co-star William Zabka have since transferred their young rivalry into adulthood, by playing the grown-up Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence in the series "Cobra Kai," now in its sixth and final season on Netflix. For Macchio it's a return to a character that has both enriched his life and challenged it. Correspondent Lee Cowan reports.
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including Abdul "Duke" Fakir, the last surviving founding member of the Motown group The Four Tops.
Apple has reached its first-ever contract with a retail union, coming to a tentative deal with workers at a store in Maryland.
One week after the global computer outage, Windows systems are nearly fully operational, according to CrowdStrike.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Rep. Jennifer Wexton of Virginia delivered what is believed to be the first speech ever from the House floor using artificial intelligence voice technology. Wexton was diagnosed last year with a rare neurological disorder that robbed her of her ability to speak clearly.
Social media giant Meta is issuing a warning over the increasing number of sextortion scams where fake profiles are used to get people to send nude photographs and then threaten to release them unless victims pay up. On Wednesday, Meta said it has removed 6,300 Instagram accounts of scammers in Nigeria who frequently target adult men in the U.S.
As of Monday evening, California's Park Fire had burned through 370,000 acres -- roughly half the size of Rhode Island. It's the biggest fire in the Golden State since 2020. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
In Canada, a fast-moving fire has ravaged the resort town of Jasper, Alberta. In Northern California, fires have burned 164,000 acres of land. CBS News Sacramento reporter Kayla Moeller joins from Chico, California, with more on the wildfires.
Scientists say a common painkiller used on cattle wiped out India's vultures, resulting in half a million human deaths in just 5 years.
Wildfires are spreading across the western U.S. and Canada. In Northern California, the Park Fire has burned over 71,000 acres, and officials have arrested a 42-year-old man on suspicion of arson for starting the fire. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
The discovery includes "thousands of marble slabs" in "hundreds of different shapes" found in a submerged ancient city.
Mexican prosecutors the gunmen were targeting a rival drug dealer engaged in a dispute over drug sales.
Two children were killed and nine other people were wounded at a mass stabbing in Southport, England, Monday, local officials confirm. A 17-year-old male has been arrested in connection to the attacks at a Taylor Swift-themed event for kids.
Huw Edwards was one of the BBC's most prominent figures before he was suspended in July 2023 and later resigned for health reasons.
A 17-year-old male was arrested after a stabbing attack in the seaside town of Southport, England, police said.
Milos Radonjic was arrested in Italy where authorities say he planned to captain a yacht in an international race.
SpaceX put 67 Starlinks into orbit while Boeing carried out successful tests of its Starliner capsule.
Engineers say they're still troubleshooting issues discovered aboard the Boeing Starliner spacecraft that took NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams into space. They were originally supposed to spend eight days aboard the International Space Station. They've now been up there for almost eight weeks.
NASA and Boeing managers are increasingly confident the Starliner capsule is good to go for re-entry and landing.
The Chandra X-ray observatory was launched on July 23, 1999.
The cosmos is providing a full moon for the 55th anniversary of the first lunar landing this weekend, and plenty of other events honor Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's giant leap.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Newly released text messages reveal counter snipers knew about the gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump earlier than previously known. The texts show officers were first informed of a suspicious individual more than 90 minutes before the shooting. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
As Vice President Kamala Harris' allies rallied in Pennsylvania on Monday, President Biden made the case for Supreme Court reform in Austin, Texas. Pennsylvania Democratic State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta joins "America Decides" with his reaction. Then, Molly Ball, senior political correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, and Josh Gerstein, senior legal affairs reporter for Politico, join with further analysis.
Voters in Venezuela are taking to the streets, claiming their voices were suppressed during the presidential election over the weekend. Ryan Berg, head of the Future of Venezuela Initiative at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to unpack the situation.
The FDA has approved a new blood test for detecting colon cancer. The approval comes after a clinical study found the test could correctly detect colon cancer in 83% of participants who were not experiencing symptoms. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has the details.
The U.S. men's gymnastics team won bronze in the Paris Olympics team event on Monday. It was the first time the team has medaled since the 2008 games in Beijing. "CBS Saturday Morning" co-host and CBS News and sports correspondent Dana Jacobson joins from Paris with more on how Team USA is performing in the City of Lights.