The Takeout with Major Garrett, 10/20/26

Major interviews his wife, presidential scholar Lara Brown, about her new book 'Jefferson's Landmark Deal: The Politics of the Louisiana Purchase". It examines how Thomas Jefferson navigated diplomatic and political circumstances to secure the Louisiana Purchase. That deal ultima ...  Show more

On tonight's episode of The Takeout, at President Trump's direction The Justice Department has filed a pre-emptive lawsuit to contest the results of the Alaska Senate race if the Republican incumbent, Dan Sullivan loses. They claim that since there are two Dan Sullivans running, ...  Show more

Plus... Politico's editor reacts to White House aide's resignation; BBC World Service boss reacts to China's ban of the BBC; what went wrong with The New York Times' Caliphate podcast; and more. Carrie Budoff Brown, Rep. Sara Jacobs, Tina Nguyen, Erik Wemple, Lorraine Ali, Noah S ...  Show more

Bloomberg Chief Washington Correspondent Kevin Cirilli delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.Guests: James Hohmann, National Political ...  Show more

First: Capitol chaos. House members vote to fund the government. But stiff arm Trump's primary demand, as the president elect tries to work his will and hits his limits. What does it mean for what's next? My panel will join me. Plus: Laws of power. Speaker Johnson faces conserva ...  Show more