The Takeout with Major Garrett, 4/30/26

About this episode

The episode discusses the end of the government shutdown, Senate campaign developments, and the ongoing redistricting battle in Florida.

Congress has finally funded the Department of Homeland Security, ending the partial government shutdown that lasted over 70 days concerning the agency. Nikole Killion is on Capitol Hill with more. Maine Governor Janet Mills suspends her Senate campaign, clearing the path for Graham Platner to become the Democratic nominee. Major speaks with New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham about what this means for the state of the Democratic Party. Pam Bondi is set to face the House Oversight Committee on May 29 regarding her involvement with the Epstein Files. Virginia Democrat James Walkinshaw, who serves on that committee, discusses what questions he would ask the former Attorney General. The redistricting battle between Democrats and Republicans continues, with Florida's legislature passing new maps that would grant Republicans four additional seats in the House. Florida GOP Party Chair Evan Power joins to discuss that and how Wednesday's Supreme Court decision would impact future elections in his state. All that and more on "The Takeout." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices…

People in this episode

Host: Major Garrett

Guests: Nikole Killion, Michelle Lujan Grisham, James Walkinshaw

Topics covered

• government shutdown
• Senate campaign
• Democratic Party
• Epstein Files
• redistricting
• Florida elections

Keywords

• government shutdown
• Department of Homeland Security
• Senate campaign
• redistricting
• Florida elections
• Epstein Files
• Democratic Party

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Department of Homeland Security, Florida GOP Party

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