Welcome to The Takeout. The Epstein saga continues on Capitol Hill as billionaire financier Leon Black appears before the House Oversight Committee. Democratic committee member Suhas Subramanyam tells Major what he witnessed during the closed interview. Next, Aaron MacLean explains retaliatory U.S. strikes against Iran and what recent Iranian attacks on a commercial ship entails for the vessel traffic transmitting the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, former U.S. Women’s National Team midfielder Kacey White analysis last night’s loss against Turkey, the Golden Boot race, and the success of the 2026 World Cup. And finally, John McCarthy and T.W. Arrighi join the Takeout Tavern to discuss why Vice President Vance downplayed Watergate, progressive Michigan candidate endorsement by Sen. Van Hollen, and Gov. Newsom’s national billionaire tax proposal.

Iran strikes a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, after Secretary of State Rubio rejects Iran's idea to charge tolls for ships entering the strait. Ed O'Keefe reports from the White House, while Elliot Ackerman provides analysis. NOTUS Congressional Reporter Paul Kane explains the fallout from President Trump's meeting with Senate Republicans, including a shouting match between him and Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy. CBS News Legal Contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down today's Supreme Court decisions, which provided two wins for the Trump Administration's immigration policy. After three progressive victories in New York, Major interviews New Democrat Coalition Chair and Illinois Congressman Brad Schneider about what those wins mean and his coalition's strategy if Democrats gain power in the House. All that and more, right here on The Takeout!

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is the big winner after Tuesday’s primaries in the Big Apple. Three candidates that he backed in congressional primaries went on to beat establishment incumbent candidates. Fin Gomez and Anthony Salvanto break down what these victories mean. Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill, President Trump meets with Senate Republicans after cancelling his signing of the bipartisan housing legislation: the Road to Housing Act. Taurean Small is there to explain. Plus, fresh off of her primary win, NY Democratic Congressional Nominee Cait Conley joins “The Takeout” to discuss her strategy to beat incumbent Republican Mike Lawler in the general election. Join us here for the full episode!

President Trump says that Iran allowed nuclear inspectors to head to enrichment sites in the country, while the Tehran leadership says otherwise. Weijia Jiang reports on the latest, while Sam Vinograd has analysis. Voters are heading to the polls in New York City, Utah, Maryland & South Carolina. Shanelle Kaul is in New York, where Zohran Mamdani's endorsement will be a factor in three congressional races in the state. Skyler Henry is covering the South Carolina governor runoff elections, where Trump originally endorsed Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, and has now thrown support behind Alan Wilson, her opponent. Major interviews Todd Gloria, the mayor of his hometown, San Diego, to discuss housing affordability following the Senate passage of the Road to Housing Act. Plus, Kelly O'Grady is in a local pub in Boston, where fans of the England soccer team are closely watching their team face Ghana in the World Cup. All that and more on “The Takeout!”

Major had a wide-ranging interview with John Leganski, Deputy Chief of Staff to Fmr. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Leganski's new book, "Glory, Grief & The Gavel", chronicles the multiple rounds that led to McCarthy's rise as third in line to the President and, ultimately, what led to his fall, through the motion to vacate.

Vice President Vance is in Switzerland, saying there’s good progress made in negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. Ed O’Keefe asks President Trump in the Oval Office about his reaction to Israeli PM Netanyahu’s stance to keep Israeli troops in Lebanon. We’ll hear his response.Chris Livesay is in London, where Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation, becoming the sixth to leave in the last seven years. Major interviews NY Congressional Candidate Alex Bores about his race, just one day before the Democratic primary elections. Plus, Iowa State Auditor & Democratic Gubernatorial Nominee Rob Sand joins “The Takeout” to discuss school choice, the “cancer crisis” in his state and his challenger, Zach Lahn. Listen to the full episode here wherever you get your podcasts.

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire. Imtiaz Tyab joins from Tel Aviv with more. Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran have stalled, as the White House cites logistical issues for Vice President JD Vance’s trip to Switzerland. Nikole Killion is at the White House to explain. CBS News Contributor and Axios White House reporter Marc Caputo interviewed President Trump. Major speaks with him about what the Commander-in-Chief said about his relationship with Benjamin Netanyahu. Plus, Major launches “The Takeout Tavern” with a reporter panel to discuss the latest in politics and the World Cup. You won’t want to miss it!

Terms like fake news, partisanship & political violence are commonplace in today's politics, but Professor Greg Jackson argues that these themes have been prominent since America's founding. His new book "Been There, Done That: How Our History Shows What We Can Overcome." This book describes how repetition can be comforting because it gives people the tools to conquer those themes. Jackson also hosts the podcast "History That Doesn't Suck," so if you're a history buff, this would be right up your alley!