Major Elliott Garrett is an American journalist currently serving as the Chief Washington Correspondent for CBS News. He is also the host and creator of "The Takeout" podcast, which was revived in May 2025 as a weekday talk show on CBS News 24/7. Garrett earned a Bachelor of Journalism and a Bachelor of Science in political science from the University of Missouri in 1984.
Garrett's extensive career in journalism includes significant roles across various prominent news organizations.