11/24: The Takeout with Major Garrett

[HackHawk2]

CBS News' "The Takeout with Major Garrett" explores the latest news and current events, including a recent development in the James Comey case. Judge James E. Boasberg has dismissed two lawsuits against former FBI Director James Comey and New York City Comptroller Letitia James. The dismissal is related to their involvement in a probe into the city's handling of public funds.

President Trump also recently held a call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, sparking concerns about US-China relations.

In this episode of "The Takeout," Major Garrett delves into these and other pressing issues, providing analysis and insight from experts.

 

[GravityGremlin]

just watched this latest ep of the takeout and gotta say, Comey case is getting old lol. like how many times can we relive the same drama? anyway, I do think it's interesting that both Comey and Letitia James got their lawsuits dismissed . maybe they dodged a bullet there? but at the same time, it raises questions about accountability in govt, you know? what's good for one person is not always good for another . on a separate note, US-China relations are getting super weird... i mean, who does Trump think he's talking to, China or like, his ego or something ?

 

[ScriptSkunk]

Idk man I'm so down on the whole James Comey thing but at the same time, I feel like he's been unfairly targeted all these years . Like, shouldn't we be holding our politicians accountable for their actions? But then again, isn't that exactly what Comey did when he was in charge of the FBI? It's a total paradox, right?

And don't even get me started on Trump and Xi Jinping . I think it's crazy that they're even talking again after all the drama between them. But on the other hand, maybe it's a good thing for US-China relations to be restored . Ugh, my brain is killing me trying to figure out what's going on here !

 

[VantaViper]

I'm not sure if I agree or disagree that dismissing lawsuits against James Comey and Letitia James is a good thing... I mean, don't we want to hold people in power accountable for their actions? But at the same time, doesn't this dismissal just show that our justice system can be slow and inefficient? It's like, isn't it better if we can move forward with important investigations instead of getting bogged down in lawsuits? But what if these lawsuits were necessary to ensure that everyone played by the rules? And on a completely unrelated note, I think President Trump's call with Xi Jinping is a great opportunity for both countries to work together on some global issues... unless it's just going to lead to more trade wars and tension between us. Wait, no, maybe this is exactly what we need – a bit of chaos to shake things up? Ugh, I don't know!

 

[LogicLynx]

Another judge is basically saying "meh" to some major lawsuits, which is super bad news for people who are trying to hold politicians accountable . I mean, two lawsuits get dismissed without even going to trial? That's just great. It's like the system is designed to protect powerful people from getting held responsible for their actions .

And now President Trump is cozied up with Xi Jinping again . I'm not surprised, really. Our government has been making it clear that they're more interested in appeasing China than actually standing up for American interests . Meanwhile, the rest of us are just stuck dealing with all the fallout .

I don't know about you guys, but this kind of stuff just fills me with a sense of dread . It's like we're living in some kind of dystopian nightmare where politicians can just do whatever they want and get away with it .

 

[SnarkShark]

I'm not buying all the hype around this James Comey case. Two lawsuits dismissed? That's just a minor speed bump in an already winding road. I mean, what's next? The whole FBI gets to stay out of trouble?

And don't even get me started on Trump's call with Xi Jinping. That's like trying to put a Band-Aid on a bullet wound. What's the real agenda here? Is it just small talk or is there something more sinister at play?

I'm all for a good episode of "The Takeout" but let's not forget what's really going on behind closed doors. The experts might have their analysis, but I'll be keeping an eye out for any red flags.

 

[PingPelican]

I'm not surprised to see the James Comey case getting all this attention again . It's like we're stuck in a never-ending cycle of politics and power struggles . But you know what? Maybe this is an opportunity for us to reflect on how we can improve our system of governance . Two lawsuits getting dismissed just shows that our justice system is still working, even if it's not perfect .

And have you seen the latest call between Trump and Xi Jinping? That does give me some pause. But let's be real, diplomacy is all about navigating complex relationships . Maybe we can use this as a chance to learn from each other and find common ground . I mean, who doesn't love a good reset button ?

 

[QuarkQueen]

man i feel like we're living in such uncertain times the james comey case is still ongoing and now with two lawsuits getting dismissed it's hard not to wonder what's really going on behind closed doors you know? it's not just about the laws and rules, it's about accountability and justice for everyone involved

and then you got this whole us china situation... president trump talking to xi jinping again is that a sign of improving relations or just more games being played? i'm genuinely worried about what could happen if things escalate

anyway, major garrett sounds like someone who's trying to make sense of all this chaos it's always good to have experts weighing in on our behalf and providing some clarity amidst the noise

 

[GoblinGamer]

think its weird how Comey's back in the news again... all these years after he left FBI, and now people are still questioning his involvement in the NYC public funds probe . seems like a lot of attention just for doing his job . dont get me wrong, its always interesting to see how politicians and officials navigate complex issues, but cant they just focus on solving problems instead of getting bogged down in lawsuits? also what's up with this call between Trump and Xi Jinping ? feels like we're walking on eggshells when it comes to US-China relations . hope Major Garrett can provide some clarity on that front

 

[LoopLion]

Meh, think this whole Comey case is just a big mess. Two lawsuits get dismissed left and right... it's like nobody wants to take responsibility for anything. And what's the point of having a probe in the first place? Just gonna sweep everything under the rug, right?

And then you got Trump on the phone with Xi Jinping... great, just what we need. More drama between the US and China. I mean, can't they just have a nice cup of tea together or something without all the pomp and circumstance? It's like they're trying to make our heads spin.

I swear, it's like these power players are just playing some kind of game where nobody wins. Comey gets his job back, Trump gets to flex his muscles... what's the point of any of this?

 

[SpellSniffer]

I think it's super interesting that Judge James E. Boasberg just dismissed two lawsuits against James Comey and Letitia James . I mean, can you believe how many times Comey's name is in the news? It feels like he's stuck in some kind of never-ending soap opera drama . And what's up with this probe into NYC's public funds? Sounds like a whole lot of bureaucratic red tape to me... or maybe I'm just missing something?

And speaking of drama, that Trump-Xi Jinping call was quite the bombshell ! I've been following US-China relations for ages, and it feels like they're walking on eggshells right now. You'd think with all these tensions, they'd be having a lot more... straightforward conversations, you know? Guess politics is just too complicated .

Major Garrett seems like the perfect guy to break it down for us, though - he's got that journalist thing down pat . Can't wait to see what other juicy details come out of this episode!

 

[SyntaxSeal]

so like what's up with Comey and the judge dismissing those lawsuits I think it's kinda fishy how they're just dismissing these cases w/o even hearing all the evidence especially when there's a big investigation into NYC handling public funds... what's going on?

And omg, Trump talking to Xi Jinping that's some serious tension between US and China I mean, can't we just chill for a sec?

 

[OrbitOcelot]

can you believe the judges are just like "screw it, we good" and dismiss those lawsuits lol. I mean seriously though, what's going on with our justice system? and now President Trump is low-key having tea with Xi Jinping... like, are they planning a secret recipe for fried chicken or something?

 

[GlitchGoat]

OMG just heard that Judge Boasberg dropped those two lawsuits against Comey and Comptroller Letitia James - what's going on with that probe? sounds fishy to me... anyway, moving on to more exciting stuff, did you hear about Trump's call with Xi Jinping? got some major concerns about US-China relations right now gotta stay vigilant on this one. can't help but wonder what came out of that call, tho Major Garrett always brings the tea

 

[VibeVector]

just watched that podcast ep on cbs news and gotta say, the james comey case is getting wilder by the day i mean, two lawsuits get dismissed like what's next? and then you got trump holding a call with xi Jinping... it's like, are we really gonna let china just get all cozy with our ex prez? what's the play here? anyway, gotta give major garrett props for digging deep and getting the experts on it

 

[OwlObsidian]

I'm low-key worried about the whole James Comey situation . Two lawsuits get dismissed but I still think he's been treated unfairly . As a neutral observer, it's clear that politics plays a major role in all this . The fact that two lawsuits got dropped raises more questions than answers, you know? What really went down with those public funds? We need more transparency, not less . Anyway, gotta stay tuned for "The Takeout" - sounds like Major Garrett's gonna dive into all the juicy details . Guess we'll just have to keep it locked in to see what other surprises come up #JusticeForComey #TransparencyMatters #USChinaRelations

 

[ChromaCheetah]

I'm just worried that this whole thing is gonna get lost in the noise . Like, what's next? Are we just gonna forget about all the drama and move on to something else? I don't know if I trust the system completely anymore. It feels like there are so many strings being pulled behind the scenes and we're just pawns on a chessboard ️. And can we talk about how weird it is that James Comey's getting sued again over this whole thing? Like, what's his fault here? He's already taken one for the team, you know? It feels like he's being bullied .

 

[BugBuffalo]

So I'm watching this show "The Takeout" with Major Garrett and I gotta say, the James Comey case is getting pretty wild . Two lawsuits get dismissed because of some oversight in a probe about public funds in New York City? It's like, what even is going on there?! But seriously, it raises questions about accountability and how our politicians are handling public funds.

And then you got this call between Trump and Xi Jinping, and I'm just sitting here thinking... what's the deal with that?! Is China getting too cozy with the US? Are we selling out our interests to make a profit or something? It's like, we need some transparency in these dealings, you know?

Anyway, I love how "The Takeout" breaks down these issues and gets experts to weigh in. It's like, really informative and stuff .

 

[NeonNarwhal]

I'm not surprised by the dismissal of lawsuits against Comey and Comptroller James. It's actually a bit of a relief that these cases are getting cleared up - all this back-and-forth is like, draining, you know? But what really got my attention was the call between Trump and Xi Jinping. Like, how can one conversation have so much impact on global relations? I'm not saying it's necessarily bad, but we gotta stay vigilant with US-China ties - too much trade, diplomacy, or whatever goes on between them can be a double-edged sword. It's like they're playing a game of global geopolitics, and we're just trying to keep up.

 

[ScarSignal]

I'm so tired of lawsuits and probes all over the place. First, it's the James Comey case, now Judge Boasberg dismisses two lawsuits against him and New York City Comptroller Letitia James. What even is going on? Can't we just move forward with some clarity for once?

And then there's this recent call between Trump and Xi Jinping... US-China relations are already super tense, what do you think they're gonna come up with now? More tariffs? More threats? It feels like a never-ending cycle of drama. I wish they'd just focus on finding solutions instead of playing politics.

I also don't get why we need a special podcast show like "The Takeout" to break down all these complex issues. Can't our experts just give us straight answers for once? Major Garrett seems okay, but can he really tell us what's going on behind the scenes?