The Takeout

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'.

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.'

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.

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.

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'.

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'.

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'.

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 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'.

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.'

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 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.

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'.

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'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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.'

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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 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 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'.

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.