Six months into President Trump’s second term, host Chris Cuomo says, “We’re still in a battle for better.” He highlights how Democrats are in their own “MAGA mode,” stoking grievances and dropping to historic lows in approval ratings.

Democrats are pouncing on the Jeffrey Epstein controversy as Republicans shut down the House floor to avoid a vote on releasing more files from the case. Political strategists Ashley Etienne and Kevin Sheridan join "The Takeout" with analysis.