The Takeout with Major Garrett, 5/13/26

In this episode of The Takeout, Major Garrett examines the political and economic crosscurrents shaping U.S. policy under President Trump’s second term. The episode opens with a deep dive into Trump’s upcoming summit with China, where trade, tariffs, rare earth minerals, and the sensitive issue of Taiwan are central. CBS News’ Anna Koren provides on-the-ground context from Beijing, while former State Department official Sam Vinograd analyzes the gap between political rhetoric and tangible outcomes. The discussion turns to immigration enforcement, with Homeland Security Secretary Mark Wayne Mullen confirming ICE’s presence at the World Cup for law enforcement—not mass arrests—while also addressing the underutilized Guantanamo Bay detention facility, which currently holds only six detainees despite a promised 30,000-bed capacity. The episode then shifts to artificial intelligence’s transformative role in travel, with Booking.com CEO Glenn Fogel warning of job displacement in customer service while highlighting AI’s potential to personalize and streamline travel planning. The conversation extends to a speculative novel, 2084, co-authored by Elliot Ackerman and Admiral James Stavridis, which envisions a future shaped by climate change, AI, and global conflict. The episode closes with a reporter panel analyzing California’s shifting gubernatorial race, where two Democrats now lead in a top-two primary system, and a reflection on political accountability, including a viral exchange between Senator Chris Van Hollen and FBI Director Kash Patel over alleged drinking issues.