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The midterms are just 12 days away. We have reporters across the country tracking the biggest races that will decide the balance of power in Washington. Congressman Dan Crenshaw joins The Takeout to discuss the slowdown of Starlink satellite internet in Ukraine and whether the White House coordinated with Elon Musk on that. Congressman Gabe Evans also joins Major to outline his legislation, which stalled in the Senate, that would have prevented costs related to data centers from being passed on to consumers. All that and more, right here.

A new Wall Street Journal Survey reveals Americans want populist policies. Major Interviews John Anzalone and Adam Geller who conducted the survey on what Americans are saying ahead of the midterms

Intelligence and International Security Reporter Olivia Gazis joined Major on The Takeout to discuss released American prisoner in Russia, Stephen Hubbard. Another day, another rally that Nancy Cordes reports live from. In South Carolina, Cordes tells Major about early voting reports from that state as President Trump is speaking at the rally tonight. Later, Politics Reporter Aaron Navarro speaks from Michigan about candidates Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers as the final debate between the candidates happens tonight. New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez tells Major about the lawsuits he has filed against two Jeffrey Epstein advisors. Lastly, expert pollsters John Anzalone and Adam Geller join Major to speak about their polls broadcast on The Wall Street Journal.

CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Nancy Cordes begins our coverage with the latest on President Trump's battleground blitz. Plus, we'll break down the battle for Congress in our data central segment. Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal weighs in on the feud between President Trump and President Zelenskyy. Major also speaks with former NFL kicker turned Arizona Congressional Candidate Jay Feely. We also celebrate 50 years of a bookstore that's become a Washington institution.

CNN's Dana Bash joins Major to discuss her new book “The Elections that Changed the World: Fifteen Pivotal Moments That Shaped How We Live". The two break down American races ranging from the election of President Abraham Lincoln to Ronald Reagan's taking office as Governor of California. The book takes a look at contests from around the world up until Nelson Mandela's 1994 landslide victory as Prime Minister of South Africa. All that and more on The Takeout!

Nancy Cordes joins from Kansas where Trump is campaigning ahead of the midterms. They also discuss Trump's endorsement of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as elections also approach in Israel. Anthony Salvanto speaks about Governor Greg Abbott maintaining a lead over Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa as he breaks down the latest polling. Former Ohio State Senator Nina Turner gives her take on where Democrats stand. And Major speaks with CNN's Dana Bash about her new book “The Elections that Changed the World.” All that and more on The Takeout!

Major interviews Brett McGurk, former National Security Coordinator for the Middle East and Africa. McGurk discusses his new book titled “Brink,” which tackles the Biden administration’s response to the October 7th attacks in Israel. Additionally, he provides a behind-the-scenes look at the relationship between Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and weighs in on the current state of America's war with Iran and more. Listen to the full conversation wherever you get your podcasts.

The Takeout opens with Anna Schecter's reporting on the latest information in the Oregon school shooting, and then shows the first press conference from authorities, where they provide more information about the 16-year-old shooter and the four people he killed. Major switches gears to politics in Georgia. Nikole Killion joins live at a campaign rally where President Trump is hoping to push his Republican allies across the finish line for the midterm elections. Later, he speaks with California Democratic Representative John Garamendi about the diesel deal Trump made with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Join us for the full episode here.

Caitlin Huey-Burns recaps the CNN town hall with Texas Senate Candidate James Talarico. Ed O’Keefe is in Michigan following the Senate campaign where he spoke with Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers. Major interviews Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) about her stance on the races in her state. And CBS News Senior Crime Producer Anna Schecter joins with breaking news on a school shooting in Bend, Oregon.

Major begins the show with Caitlin Huey-Burns, who recaps the Senate debates in Iowa, Maine and Georgia last night. Veteran pollster Frank Luntz joins the show to analyze the midterms, with only 20 days remaining until Election Day. Matt Kroenig, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, reacts to the Houthis' new attack in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. Plus, Major interviews Denver Mayor Mike Johnston about how he's decreased homelessness levels in the city, and how that success can model other places across the country.

Pope Leo was diagnosed with lung cancer after having the lower lobe of his right lung removed. Chris Livesay is in Rome with the latest, while Dr. Janette Neshiewat provides analysis. Weijia Jiang is in Alaska, where President Trump is campaigning for Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan in the midterms. Jack Fink is in Texas to break down Ken Paxton's alleged trip to Dubai and James Talarico's case with the flu. Plus, Major speaks with Aaron MacLean about the latest developments in the Iran War. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.

Major starts the show with Nikole Killion, who’s in Youngstown, Ohio following the President as he rallies with Sen. Jon Husted. Nikole spoke with his Democratic opponent, Sherrod Brown, about the state of the race. Robert Costa joins to discuss his interview with Speaker Mike Johnson and his confidence that Republicans will maintain the House. Major interviews Rep. John James (R-OH) about his gubernatorial run against Jocelyn Benson, the democrat who is leading in the polls. Plus, Nicole Sganga details the Department of Justice’s search into Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home and what they’re looking to find, as we’re 22 days away from the midterm elections. All that and more, right here at The Takeout.

Nikole Killion is in for Major in tonight's episode. She talks with Camilo Montoya Galvez about the latest ICE shooting in New York City. Mayor Mamdani is now calling for ICE agents to leave New York. We have reporters in both Georgia and Michigan to give us the blow-by-blow on last night's fiery debates in both battleground states. Plus Representative Adam Smith joins The Takeout to discuss The Defense Department's desire to hold a public execution for the Fort Hood terrorist. You can listen to all that and much more on tonight's episode.

Nikole Killion is in for Major today. Aaron Navarro is in Michigan, where Abdul El-Sayed will face Mike Rogers in a debate tonight. Skyler Henry is in Atlanta, where he’s watching the debate between incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff makes his case against Republican Rep. Mike Collins. Nikole speaks with Axios’ Marc Caputo about his new reporting that the Republicans are putting $6M to the Senate race in South Carolina to boost Sen. Darline Graham. Plus, Amazon is rolling out “smart glasses” for delivery drivers. Bloomberg Technology Opinion Columnist Dave Lee shares his perspective on the new frames. All that and more, right here on “The Takeout.”

Major interviews North Carolina Republican Senator Thom Tillis, who’s not running for re-election. Tillis delivers a candid rebuke of the Trump Administration, including his biggest regret: voting in favor of Secretary Hegseth’s cabinet nomination. The timing of this commentary comes ahead of Tillis’ book, “How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents,” which is out on bookshelves today.