9/27: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," the countdown to election day continues and a political fight over President Trump's Supreme Court nominee begins.
Amy Coney Barrett
Supreme Court justices' past abortion views, in their own words and votes
More than a month ago, a stunning leak of a draft opinion by Justice Samuel Alito indicated that the Supreme Court was prepared to take the momentous step of overruling the Roe v. Wade decision from 1973 and stripping away women's constitutional protections for abortion.
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire
Liberal-leaning Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, who was appointed by President Clinton, is retiring at the end of his term in June. Kim Wehle, a professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law, joins "Red & Blue" to speak about the justice and what his retirement means.
Biden seeks replacement for Justice Breyer
President Biden is weighing his options for a nominee to replace Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, who plans to retire this year. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more on the impact of Breyer's retirement, and CBS News senior White House correspondent breaks down the opportunity it presents for the Biden administration.
CBS Weekend News, October 11th, 2020
Trump says he's "immune" to coronavirus; Boeing 737 Max to return after being grounded after deadly crashes
CBS Weekend News, September 27, 2020
President Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett as Democrats threaten to slow down the process; CBS News transportation safety analyst Mark Rosenker dies at 73 years old.
CBS Weekend News, September 26, 2020
Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court; Julian Assange fighting extradition to U.S. in London court
CBS Evening News, October 13, 2020
Judge Barrett evades policy questions in confirmation hearing; Virginia theatre puts on drive-thru shows during coronavirus pandemic
Supreme Court to hear major abortion case
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case Wednesday that has the potential to overturn Roe v. Wade. The case is a challenge to a 2018 Mississippi law that bans abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. Boston University law professor Linda McClain joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss.
CBS Evening News, September 25, 2020
President Trump expected to nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg; Hundreds of cans of Spaghetti-O's sent to mom and daughter with autism
Supreme Court begins new term
The Supreme Court began its 2021-22 term on Monday, hearing oral arguments in person for the first time in 19 months. The 6-3 conservative majority will take on blockbuster cases on abortion rights, gun rights, and religious freedom. CBS News' Jan Crawford has the details from the first day of the new term. Then, James Romoser, the editor of SCOTUSblog, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more on what to expect over the next several months.
Supreme Court stars new term
The U.S. Supreme Court is holding in-person oral arguments for the first time since March 2020. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss how justices are trying to repair the court's reputation and the key cases coming this term.
Trump announces Supreme Court pick Saturday
President Trump is set to announce his pick to fill the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Supreme Court seat Saturday, just over a week since the icon's death. The president is expected to nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett, a federal judge who currently sits on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. Ben Tracy reports on who Barrett is and the road to her expected nomination.
Amy Coney Barrett won't block Indiana University vaccine mandate
Barrett's action marked the first time the Supreme Court has weighed in on a vaccine mandate.
People of Praise teacher accused of sex assault
A Washington Post investigation features the first interview with a woman who says a teacher at a school run by the religious group she grew up in sexually assaulted her. Beth Reinhard, an investigative reporter for the Post, spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what she found during the investigation and what People of Praise is doing about these accusations.
Supreme Court Commission holds first meeting
President Biden's Supreme Court Commission held its first meeting this week to study proposals to reform or even possibly expand the court. CBS News reporter Melissa Quinn covered the first meeting, and she spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what came out of it and why some activists are pushing to add more seats to the high court.
Barrett writes first majority Supreme Court opinion in FOIA dispute
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 against the Sierra Club in the public records fight.
Obamacare may survive Supreme Court challenge
The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in the latest legal challenge to the Affordable Care Act. CBS News reporter Melissa Quinn joined CBSN with a breakdown of the oral arguments and why it appears the landmark law may survive without the individual mandate.
Trump pursues election lawsuits
President Trump is refusing to concede the election to Joe Biden and his campaign continues pursuing legal challenges in multiple states. But there has been no evidence to back up his claims of fraud. William and Mary Law School professor Rebecca Green joins CBSN to talk about Mr. Trump's path forward.
Supreme Court delays review of Mississippi abortion case
The Supreme court is postponing its review of a Mississippi case that could have implications for abortion access across the country. CBS News' Kate Smith joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Senator says Trump pushed Barrett confirmation "so she could help him win"
"They raced through a nominee, a highly partisan nominee, in just a few weeks before an election," Senator Chris Coons said on CBSN.
How would Barrett rule on Roe v. Wade?
Princeton University professor of politics Keith Wittington joins CBSN to discuss how newly-appointed Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett might view the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion nationwide.
Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to Supreme Court
After one of the most partisan confirmation votes in U.S. history, Judge Amy Coney Barrett is preparing to become the latest Supreme Court justice. She'll swear the second of two oaths later and begin her work on the high court. Weijia Jiang reports.
Legal expert on ballot ruling & Justice Barrett
Amy Coney Barrett was sworn in as the Supreme Court's newest justice Monday night, shortly after the Republican-led Senate confirmed her nomination. It comes as the high court made a consequential ruling that could impact the upcoming election. Kim Wehle, a law professor at the University of Baltimore, joins CBSN to discuss.
Amy Coney Barrett sworn in
Amy Coney Barrett was sworn in as the nation's newest Supreme Court justice at a White House ceremony Monday night. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN with details.
Senate closes in on potential deal to end DHS shutdown
The Senate is closing in on a deal to fund the bulk of the Department of Homeland Security and end the partial government shutdown that has stretched for six weeks.
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Iran war grinds on amid conflicting messages from Trump and Tehran
Trump's optimism about talks to end the Iran war has been tempered by denials from Tehran, and violence that continues to keep the Strait of Hormuz gridlocked.
TSA wait times up to 6 hours as ICE, other agents deployed to 14 airports
Nearly 12% of all TSA officers who were scheduled to work on Sunday called out – the most since the start of the partial government shutdown.
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Group claiming antisemitic attacks threatens U.S., Israeli interests worldwide
A shadowy group claiming antisemitic attacks in Europe amid the Iran war tells CBS News it will target "U.S. and Israeli interests worldwide."
NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
Trump to host King Charles, Dutch royals in separate visits
In separate visits, President Trump is planning to host monarchs from the United Kingdom and The Netherlands next month.
Taliban releases detained U.S. citizen Dennis Coyle
The foreign ministry said in a statement it agreed after a letter from his family that Dennis Coyle "would be pardoned and released" for Eid.
Minnesota state and county officials sue government over Good, Pretti probes
Minnesota state and county officials allege they're being blocked from probing the shootings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis by federal agents.
Delta suspends special services for lawmakers amid government shutdown
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
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Delta suspends special services for lawmakers amid government shutdown
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
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Venezuelan man deported to CECOT prison sues U.S. for $1.3 million
A Venezuelan man who was deported from the U.S. and detained at CECOT prison in El Salvador has become the first known ex-prisoner to sue the U.S. for damages.
Minnesota state and county officials sue government over Good, Pretti probes
Minnesota state and county officials allege they're being blocked from probing the shootings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis by federal agents.
Epic Games lays off 1,000 workers as CEO says the cuts aren't tied to AI
The video game maker is cutting 1,000 workers as it struggles to keep players engaged with Fortnite.
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Delta suspends special services for lawmakers amid government shutdown
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
Epic Games lays off 1,000 workers as CEO says the cuts aren't tied to AI
The video game maker is cutting 1,000 workers as it struggles to keep players engaged with Fortnite.
Airlines issue travel waivers as airport chaos widens amid shutdown
Some airlines are issuing waivers for travelers eager to avoid hours-long waits for TSA security screening. Here's what to know.
Ford recalls more than 254,000 vehicles due to software issue
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the issue can reduce the driver's ability to detect hazards and increase the risk of a crash.
Polymarket buckles down on insider trading after suspiciously timed bets
Polymarket tightened its rules after questions surfaced over whether some prediction market customers engaged in insider trading.
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Delta suspends special services for lawmakers amid government shutdown
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
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Venezuelan man deported to CECOT prison sues U.S. for $1.3 million
A Venezuelan man who was deported from the U.S. and detained at CECOT prison in El Salvador has become the first known ex-prisoner to sue the U.S. for damages.
Minnesota state and county officials sue government over Good, Pretti probes
Minnesota state and county officials allege they're being blocked from probing the shootings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis by federal agents.
Trump to host King Charles, Dutch royals in separate visits
In separate visits, President Trump is planning to host monarchs from the United Kingdom and the Netherlands next month.
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More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
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600-year-old pinot noir grape seed found in medieval hospital
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
Trump to host King Charles, Dutch royals in separate visits
In separate visits, President Trump is planning to host monarchs from the United Kingdom and the Netherlands next month.
Pit viper among new species discovered in cave in Cambodia
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
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Group claiming antisemitic attacks threatens U.S., Israeli interests worldwide
A shadowy group claiming antisemitic attacks in Europe amid the Iran war tells CBS News it will target "U.S. and Israeli interests worldwide."
Taliban releases detained U.S. citizen Dennis Coyle
The foreign ministry said in a statement it agreed after a letter from his family that Dennis Coyle "would be pardoned and released" for Eid.
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Makers of "The AI Doc" on tech's peril, promise
A new documentary examines the artificial intelligence boom and its potential risks to humanity, featuring interviews with top AI company CEOs and other experts. Co-director Charlie Tyrell and producer Ted Tremper join CBS News to discuss the making of the film, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Patrick Ball on medical drama "The Pitt"
"The Pitt" star Patrick Ball tells "CBS Mornings" he had been auditioning since 2013 and didn't think his acting dreams were "ever going to happen" when he was cast in the medical drama. He also opens up about how the series is personal for him.
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
In 2005, the "Friends" star played Valerine Cherish, a washed-up sitcom actress, in the HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback.
Extended interview: Lisa Kudrow
In this web exclusive, Emmy-winning actress Lisa Kudrow talks with Tracy Smith about "Friends," and her HBO show "The Comeback."
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
"Friends" star Lisa Kudrow played a washed-up sitcom actress, Valerie Cherish, in the 2005 HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and then returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback for a third season. Kudrow talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her love for playing Phoebe Buffay; her aptitude for "cringe comedy"; and how she found solace following the death of "Friends" castmate Matthew Perry.
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Makers of "The AI Doc" on tech's peril, promise
A new documentary examines the artificial intelligence boom and its potential risks to humanity, featuring interviews with top AI company CEOs and other experts. Co-director Charlie Tyrell and producer Ted Tremper join CBS News to discuss the making of the film, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Polymarket buckles down on insider trading after suspiciously timed bets
Polymarket tightened its rules after questions surfaced over whether some prediction market customers engaged in insider trading.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Musk says he'll manufacture chips in Texas
Elon Musk says he will make chips in the U.S. for use in Teslas and robots. Reuters global aerospace editor Joe Brock joins to discuss.
Here are Elon Musk's "most epic" goals for his vast Terafab chip plant
Elon Musk unveiled plans for a massive chip manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas, that he said will power his "galactic" aspirations.
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600-year-old pinot noir grape seed found in medieval hospital
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
Pit viper among new species discovered in cave in Cambodia
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
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Amputee cornhole player accused of murder
Dayton Webber, a professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee, has been arrested on murder charges for the shooting death of a Maryland man. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Suspect details in murder of Loyola student
Prosecutors say Jose Medina, who is accused of killing a Loyola University student, missed his first court appearance Monday because he has been hospitalized and is undergoing treatment for tuberculosis. Medina is facing several charges in the fatal shooting, including first-degree murder. DHS says the alleged shooter is a Venezuelan man living in the U.S. illegally.
Latest news on antisemitic arson attacks
Several Jewish community ambulances were torched in London in a suspected antisemitic arson attack. CBS News' Inaya Folarin Iman reports.
Top cornhole player accused of murder
Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee known as one of the top professional cornhole players in the U.S., is facing a series of charges including first-degree murder. Shanelle Kaul reports on the case against Webber.
Notorious apartheid police commander "Prime Evil" testifies on killings
Eugene de Kock testified that one of the police officers implicated in the killings had asked him to help assist with a cover-up.
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NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 liftoff
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
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Watch: Trump takes questions on Iran war, more
President Trump took questions from reporters in the Oval Office Tuesday on a variety of topics. See the president's remarks.
NTSB gives new details on LaGuardia collision
Jennifer Homendy, chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, provided new information and took questions Tuesday about Sunday night's collision between an Air Canada Express flight and a fire-rescue truck at New York City's LaGuardia Airport.
Amputee cornhole player accused of murder
Dayton Webber, a professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee, has been arrested on murder charges for the shooting death of a Maryland man. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Inside the mediated U.S. messages to Iran
A senior Iranian official says the United States has sent Iran a message through mediators as a precursor to possible talks over the war. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more on what that means.
Mixed messaging on U.S.-Iran talks
An Iranian official confirmed to CBS News that the Iranian government had received U.S. messages on peace talks via a mediator. This comes after the regime previously denied any communication. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has the latest.