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The Takeout with Major Garrett

The Takeout with Major Garrett, 2/11/26

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20 Buddhist monks walked 2,300 miles from Texas to Washington for peace, often barefoot in frigid temperatures.
The episode opens with host Ed O'Keefe introducing a 109-day peace walk by 20 Buddhist monks from Texas to Washington, covering 2,300 miles. He interviews Venerable Bhikkhu Panyakara, who shares the message 'Today is going to be my peaceful day' and discusses the walk's impact. The show then shifts to White House correspondent Weijia Zhang reporting on President Trump's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, focusing on Iran negotiations and Trump's threat of Operation Midnight Hammer. Former Israeli ambassador Michael Herzog provides Israel's perspective, emphasizing demands for a strong Iran deal including missile limitations. Next, congressional correspondent Nicole Killian details a hearing with Attorney General Pam Bondi over the Epstein files, highlighting survivors' frustrations and combative exchanges with lawmakers. The episode covers the FBI search for Nancy Guthrie in Tucson, with 18,000 tips received. Congressman Kevin Kiley explains his vote against GOP leadership on tariffs, citing constitutional powers. Aviation reporter Olivia Rinaldi explains an airspace closure in El Paso due to a Pentagon-FAA dispute over drone laser tests. Congressman Stephen Lynch discusses the Epstein investigation and Bill Clinton's upcoming testimony. The episode concludes with more from Bhikkhu Panyakara on the peace walk's reception and his tips for mindfulness.

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A brisk Washington episode that links House power, public pressure, and a 109-day peace walk.

Benjamin Netanyahu's White House visit and the Attorney General's clash with lawmakers over Epstein oversight give the episode its Washington frame, but its sharper thread comes from two conversations about public life.

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You get a tariff power fight, a Tucson missing-person update, and a Buddhist walk for peace.

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