President Trump ousts his Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, following the tough questioning she received from members of Congress. Nancy Cordes joins from the White House to explain the new development, and who the President has picked as her successor. Vermont Democratic Senator Peter Welch provides his perspective on Noem's reassignment and confirming her replacement. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Admiral Brad Cooper briefed reporters live on the latest developments in Iran. Major enlisted CBS National Security Contributor H.R. McMaster for reaction to their remarks. Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are facing scrutiny after people bet on the timing of military strikes in Iran. California Democratic Congressman Mike Levin joins to discuss. All that and more on "The Takeout". 

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