

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 8/7/25
President Trump says that tariffs are on, while his administration is trying to finalize details for a meeting with Vladimir Putin. Kelly O’Grady reports on the finances, while Olivia Rinaldi and Sam Vinograd highlight the strategy behind a potential meeting. TX Republican Senator John Cornyn says that the FBI accepted his request to locate Democratic lawmakers in the state legislature who fled to block redistricting efforts. Major interviews Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett to get the Democratic reaction. Plus, there’s a rise in consumers using buy now, pay later services like Affirm and Afterpay to break large purchases into smaller ones. Major speaks with a Bankrate Analyst about the benefits and risks. Tune in on The Takeout!
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