# The Takeout with Major Garrett, 5/28/26

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Podcast: [The Takeout with Major Garrett](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-takeout-with-major-garrett-689827)
Published: 2026-05-29T01:19:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2630

## Resource

Welcome to the Takeout. President Trump is pushing for a $250 bill featuring himself, but his political currency with Republicans is wavering after last week's fallout over the anti-weaponization fund. Conflicting messages about a lasting ceasefire with Iran continued today, even after reports that Iran launched a ballistic missile towards Kuwait. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder breaks down the threat of Ebola for exposed Americans who will be sent to a Kenyan treatment facility, there are concerns about their level of care. CEO of the Atlantic Nick Thompson sits down with Major to talk about why young people are not fully embracing AI. Finally, Washington bureau chief for the Atlanta Journal Constitution Tia Mitchell and NOTUS senior editor Dave Levinthal break down the contentious LA mayor race, Georgia senate primaries and a lot more.

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