The midterms are just 12 days away. We have reporters across the country tracking the biggest races that will decide the balance of power in Washington. Congressman Dan Crenshaw joins The Takeout to discuss the slowdown of Starlink satellite internet in Ukraine and whether the White House coordinated with Elon Musk on that. Congressman Gabe Evans also joins Major to outline his legislation, which stalled in the Senate, that would have prevented costs related to data centers from being passed on to consumers. All that and more, right here.

A new Wall Street Journal Survey reveals Americans want populist policies. Major Interviews John Anzalone and Adam Geller who conducted the survey on what Americans are saying ahead of the midterms

Intelligence and International Security Reporter Olivia Gazis joined Major on The Takeout to discuss released American prisoner in Russia, Stephen Hubbard. Another day, another rally that Nancy Cordes reports live from. In South Carolina, Cordes tells Major about early voting reports from that state as President Trump is speaking at the rally tonight. Later, Politics Reporter Aaron Navarro speaks from Michigan about candidates Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers as the final debate between the candidates happens tonight. New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez tells Major about the lawsuits he has filed against two Jeffrey Epstein advisors. Lastly, expert pollsters John Anzalone and Adam Geller join Major to speak about their polls broadcast on The Wall Street Journal.

CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Nancy Cordes begins our coverage with the latest on President Trump's battleground blitz. Plus, we'll break down the battle for Congress in our data central segment. Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal weighs in on the feud between President Trump and President Zelenskyy. Major also speaks with former NFL kicker turned Arizona Congressional Candidate Jay Feely. We also celebrate 50 years of a bookstore that's become a Washington institution.

CNN's Dana Bash joins Major to discuss her new book “The Elections that Changed the World: Fifteen Pivotal Moments That Shaped How We Live". The two break down American races ranging from the election of President Abraham Lincoln to Ronald Reagan's taking office as Governor of California. The book takes a look at contests from around the world up until Nelson Mandela's 1994 landslide victory as Prime Minister of South Africa. All that and more on The Takeout!

Nancy Cordes joins from Kansas where Trump is campaigning ahead of the midterms. They also discuss Trump's endorsement of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as elections also approach in Israel. Anthony Salvanto speaks about Governor Greg Abbott maintaining a lead over Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa as he breaks down the latest polling. Former Ohio State Senator Nina Turner gives her take on where Democrats stand. And Major speaks with CNN's Dana Bash about her new book “The Elections that Changed the World.” All that and more on The Takeout!

Major interviews Brett McGurk, former National Security Coordinator for the Middle East and Africa. McGurk discusses his new book titled “Brink,” which tackles the Biden administration’s response to the October 7th attacks in Israel. Additionally, he provides a behind-the-scenes look at the relationship between Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and weighs in on the current state of America's war with Iran and more. Listen to the full conversation wherever you get your podcasts.

The Takeout opens with Anna Schecter's reporting on the latest information in the Oregon school shooting, and then shows the first press conference from authorities, where they provide more information about the 16-year-old shooter and the four people he killed. Major switches gears to politics in Georgia. Nikole Killion joins live at a campaign rally where President Trump is hoping to push his Republican allies across the finish line for the midterm elections. Later, he speaks with California Democratic Representative John Garamendi about the diesel deal Trump made with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Join us for the full episode here.