# The Takeout with Major Garrett, 5/14/26

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Podcast: [The Takeout with Major Garrett](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-takeout-with-major-garrett-689827)
Published: 2026-05-14T23:02:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2647

## Resource

Chinese President Xi Jinping laying down the gauntlet to President Trump, stating that Taiwan is their most important issue. Anna Coren continues her reporting from Beijing, breaking down what we know so far. Michigan Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin reacts to the summit between Trump and Xi, specifically voicing her worries about Taiwan and artificial intelligence. We're five days out from Georgia voters casting ballots in their primary elections. Major speaks with Republican Congressman Buddy Carter, who's running for Senate in the Peach State. He explains why he is the best Republican to beat Sen. Jon Ossoff. Plus, California Democratic Congressman Lou Correa joins to discuss his push for psychedelic therapy for veterans struggling with PTSD, after President Trump signed an executive order to expand research into the effects of those drugs. He also hints at whom he's backing in the race to replace CA Gov. Gavin Newsom. All that and more, right here on "The Takeout."

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