The Takeout with Major Garrett, 10/22/25

The Trump Administration conducted an eighth strike in Venezuela, killing at least two people. Aaron Navarro is at the White House, while Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee Adam Smith joins Major to discuss. Sen. Ted Cruz warns how a government shutdown can affect the skies and his fight for free speech. Plus, Russ Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget is a key player within the government shutdown. Major speaks with ProPublica Investigative Reporter Andy Kroll about his deep dive into Vought's involvement there. Tune in to the full episode for more!

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