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President-elect Donald Trump's transition team may bypass the FBI process and use a private firm to vet candidates for Cabinet picks who need top security clearance, The New York Times reports. Sue Gordon, who served as principal deputy director of national intelligence during Trump's first term in the White House, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that she thinks that is a "bad strategy and risky for America."
Dr. Deborah Birx, who served as White House coronavirus response coordinator in the first Trump administration, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that while Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has sprouted debunked conspiracy theories about vaccines and autism as well as HIV and AIDS, he will have to bring his data forward that will be publicly questioned during the Senate confirmation hearings for Health and Human Services secretary.
Gov. Andy Beshear, who won reelection in 2023 as a Democrat in a deep red Kentucky, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that there are "absolute lessons that we can learn" from his state as the party tries to regroup after President-elect Donald Trump's victory.
Democratic Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut says he's "skeptical" that Elon Musk has "got any clue" about government efficiency, despite that President-elect Donald Trump selected Musk to oversee a department on it.
Rep. French Hill, Republican of Arkansas, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "the decision is theirs" about whether the House Ethics Committee should release their report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, who resigned last week after being selected by President-elect Donald Trump to be attorney general.
President-elect Donald Trump has made some controversial picks for Cabinet and senior staff positions — some of whom could face steep confirmation battles despite that the Senate is dominated by his own party. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Republican Rep. French Hill and Democratic Rep. Jim Himes join as we take a look at some of President-elect Donald Trump's controversial picks for his Cabinet and other senior staff positions. Plus, an interview with Dr. Deborah Birx, who served as White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator in the first Trump administration.
Neel Kashkari, the president of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that another interest rate cut after the December Fed meeting is "certainly possible" but "we want to have confidence that inflation is going to go all the way back down to our 2% target."
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet and senior staff picks are facing an uncertain future as his selections received mixed reviews in recent days — and a handful sent shockwaves through Washington.
Dr. Deborah Birx, former White House Coronavirus response coordinator, said Sunday she is "excited" for the data on key health issues that will surface in Senate confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sue Gordon and Dr. Deborah Birx join Margaret Brennan.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sue Gordon, principal deputy director of National Intelligence in the first Trump administration, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Nov. 17, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Deborah Birx, White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator in the first Trump administration, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Nov. 17, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Nov. 17, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. French Hill, Republican of Arkansas, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Nov. 17, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Nov. 17, 2024.
"Facing Forward" brings weekly conversations about the tectonic shifts in our world and how they impact every American.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Republican Rep. French Hill and Democratic Rep. Jim Himes join as we take a look at some of President-elect Donald Trump's controversial picks for his Cabinet and other senior staff positions. Plus, an interview with Dr. Deborah Birx, who served as White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator in the first Trump administration.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," a look at what's next for America after former President Trump's decisive victory. Republican Sen. Bill Hagerty of Tennessee and Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California join to discuss what's next for their parties. Plus, Britain's ambassador to the U.S., Karen Pierce, discusses the international reaction to the election.
As the 2024 presidential campaign enters the last few days, Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida and Democratic Sen. Catherine Coretz Masto of Nevada join "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." Plus, CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins with the latest CBS News Battleground Tracker.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance discusses Russian disinformation campaigns and the Trump-Vance ticket's "women problem." Plus, former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney joins.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Margaret Brennan speaks to Paul Whelan in his first interview being freed from a Russian prison. Plus, battleground state Secretaries of State Brad Raffensperger of Georgia and Jocelyn Benson of Michigan join as early voting begins.
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet and senior staff picks are facing an uncertain future as his selections received mixed reviews in recent days — and a handful sent shockwaves through Washington.
Dr. Deborah Birx, former White House Coronavirus response coordinator, said Sunday she is "excited" for the data on key health issues that will surface in Senate confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sue Gordon and Dr. Deborah Birx join Margaret Brennan.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sue Gordon, principal deputy director of National Intelligence in the first Trump administration, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Nov. 17, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Deborah Birx, White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator in the first Trump administration, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Nov. 17, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Nov. 17, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. French Hill, Republican of Arkansas, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Nov. 17, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Nov. 17, 2024.
Rep. Ro Khanna said Democrats "need to be emphasizing the economic issues" after bruising defeats in the 2024 election.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Bill Hagerty and Rep. Ro Khanna join Margaret Brennan.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Nov. 10, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Bill Hagerty, Republican of Tennessee, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Nov. 10, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Neel Kashkari, Minneapolis Federal Reserve president, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Nov. 10, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Nov. 10, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Karen Pierce, British ambassador to the U.S., on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Nov. 10, 2024.
Conspiracies persist, although it is effectively impossible to steal a major election in the United States.
Trump signaled this week that he would enlist the help of the U.S. military for his massive deportation operation.
Rep. Susan Wild said there was "no consensus" on the issue and the committee agreed to reconvene on Dec. 5.
Four men chosen by President-elect Donald Trump for top positions have been accused of varying degrees of sexual misconduct.
Some voters are hoping President-elect Donald Trump may send out another stimulus check. Here's what the experts say.
If confirmed, this will be Russ Vought's second time as OMB director. He authored a chapter of Project 2025, a conservative blueprint for a GOP administration.
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz is meeting with Senate Republicans as he seeks to shore up support after Donald Trump tapped the embattled GOP firebrand as his pick for attorney general.
Ukraine has been one of the most mined countries in the world since Russia's invasion in 2022, and Ukraine is inundated with anti-personnel mines.
As he gets ready to retire, GOP Rep. Brad Wenstrup often thinks about the day Rep. Steve Scalise, one of the House Republican leaders, was shot during a baseball practice.
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