# The Takeout with Major Garrett 7/15/26

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Podcast: [The Takeout with Major Garrett](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-takeout-with-major-garrett-689827)
Published: 2026-07-15T22:29:17+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2656

## Resource

Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche faces questioning during his confirmation hearing about his handling of the Epstein files and whether the anti-weaponization fund is officially dead. Jake Rosen is at the desk to tell us the latest, while Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird tells Major why she believes he's the best person for the job. Nicole Sganga explains why President Trump overturned ICE’s decision to temporarily suspend the agency's vehicle stops. Mark Morgan, a former FBI Assistant Director, provides his analysis of the decision. Plus, Maine is reeling from an ICE-involved shooting, and the Democratic Senate nominee is uncertain after Graham Platner ended his campaign. Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap, who's running to replace Jared Golden in the Second Congressional District, reacts to both issues in the state. All that and more, right here on "The Takeout!"

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