6/19: America Decides
President Biden to prep for debate at Camp David; Bernie Sanders to hold rally in Ohio for $15 minimum wage initiative
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Vermont law requires "Big Oil" to pay for climate change damages
the law would require fossil fuel companies to contribute to a superfund that will be used to help the state adapt to climate change and develop more resilient infrastructure.
Senate set to vote on foreign aid
The Senate is debating whether to pass a set of bills that would release additional funds for U.S. allies Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion is following from Capitol Hill.
Man arrested after allegedly starting fire at Bernie Sanders' Vermont office
Police arrested Shant Soghomonian for allegedly starting a fire at Sen. Bernie Sanders' Vermont office.
Sanders: "No more money to Netanyahu's war machine"
Despite President Biden's recent calls for a 6-week ceasefire amid the war between Israel and Gaza, leading progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders tells "Face the Nation" that "the United States of America cannot be complicit in this mass slaughter of children." "That should be clear: No more money to Netanyahu's war machine to kill Palestinian children," Sanders said.
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan speaks to Sen. Bernie Sanders as President Biden has called for a six-week cease-fire — will it be enough for the progressives within his party? Plus, Sens. Mark Warner and Marco Rubio of the Senate Intelligence Committee on the largest national security threats facing the U.S.
Bernie Sanders on Israel–Hamas war
Sen. Bernie Sanders joins "CBS Mornings" for a conversation about the Israel–Hamas war, the 2024 presidential race and the crisis at the border.
Bernie Sanders asks pharma exec to cut prices
Bristol Myers Squibb CEO Chris Boerner would not commit to selling Eliquis in the U.S. for the same, cheaper price it's offered at in Canada when asked to do so by Sen. Bernie Sanders in a congressional hearing. Eliquis is a life-saving medication that prevents blood clots.
Bernie Sanders' bid to probe Israel's actions in Gaza rejected by Senate
It would have required the State Department to produce a report on whether the Israeli war effort in Gaza is violating human rights and international accords.
Bernie Sanders: "Israel is losing the war" in public opinion
"Israel is losing the war in terms of how the world is looking at this situation," Sanders said, citing an increasing death toll and displacement of Palestinians.
Sanders: Israel is "losing" battle for public perception
Sen. Bernie Sanders tells "Face the Nation" that "Israel is losing the war in terms of how the world is looking at the situation" in the Middle East. "I think it would be irresponsible for the United States to give [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu another $10 billion to continue to wage this awful war," he added.
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
This week on "Face the Nation," Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) on the fate of the aid package to Israel; plus Save the Children president and CEO Janti Soeripto joins to discuss humanitarian efforts in the Middle East amid the Israel-Hamas war.
12/10: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) on the fate of the aid package to Israel; plus Save the Children president and CEO Janti Soeripto joins to discuss humanitarian efforts in the Middle East amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Senators divided on conditional aid to Israel
Multiple senators say they want to place conditions on aid for Israel, but Democrats in the upper chamber are divided about the issue. Democratic Sen. Jack Reed, chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Santos could face expulsion vote this week
The House is expected to consider expelling Rep. George Santos from Congress again after a resolution for expulsion was introduced last week. Santos has said he expects it to pass. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on Santos and other top stories on Capitol Hill.
Bernie Sanders discusses Vermont shooting
The man accused of shooting three Palestinian students in Burlington, Vermont, pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Monday. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joins "America Decides" to discuss the rise of antisemitism and Islamophobia amid the Israel-Hamas war, and the funding battle on Capitol Hill.
What happened to civility in U.S. politics?
Tensions on Capitol Hill erupted last week with several heated incidents. Yale University history and American studies professor Joanne Freeman joins "America Decides" to analyze the ongoing struggle for civility in Washington, D.C., and in U.S. politics.
House passes stopgap bill to avoid shutdown
Tempers flared across the Capitol on Tuesday, with accusations of a physical attack by one House member and a senator challenging a union president to a fight. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Fighting words escalate on Capitol Hill
Two fiery exchanges on Capitol Hill Tuesday are exposing frayed nerves among lawmakers in Washington D.C. Claudia Grisales, a congressional correspondent with NPR, joins CBS News after witnessing an apparent physical altercation involving Reps. Kevin McCarthy and Tim Burchett.
GOP senator challenges Teamsters president to fight at Senate hearing
"If you want to run your mouth, we can be two consenting adults. We can finish it here," GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin told Teamsters President Sean O'Brien.
Sanders says Biden will win in 2024 if he runs on a progressive agenda
The senator called for unity among progressives because "we cannot have four more years of Donald Trump in the White House."
Sanders: Biden will win 2024 on "strong progressive agenda"
Sen. Bernie Sanders tells "Face the Nation" that Democrats will have to bring the progressive community together in 2024 because "we cannot have four more years of Donald Trump."
Aging lawmakers' health issues raise concerns
After Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze in the middle of a press conference for the second time in less than two months, aging lawmakers and their health have become a focal point amid the 2024 race for the White House. Political advisers Ashley Etienne and Kevin Sheridan join CBS News to discuss.
Sanders announces Senate investigation into Amazon's labor practices
The investigation is being spearheaded by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, of which Sanders is chair.
4 senators holding up agency appointments
Two Republicans, one Democrat and an independent lawmaker in the Senate are blocking appointments across multiple agencies and departments for various reasons. CBS News congressional reporter Zak Hudak has more.
FEMA hiring overhaul drives fears of agency dismantling
The decision to reshape the hiring process for the agency's disaster relief foot soldiers comes just months before hurricane season.
Pope Francis leaves hospital after 5-week hospital stay
The 88-year-old made his first public appearance in five weeks at the hospital on Sunday after surviving a life-threatening bout of pneumonia.
Second lady Usha Vance to visit Greenland
According to the White House, Usha Vance will visit "historical sites, learn about Greenlandic heritage, and attend the Avannaata Qimussersu, Greenland's national dogsled race."
Wildfires in the Carolinas prompt evacuations, emergency declarations
It is the second time in less than a month that residents in one North Carolina county have faced evacuations due to wildfires.
Venezuela reaches deal to accept deported migrants from U.S.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro had suspended flights on March 8, after the U.S. Treasury Department announced the withdrawal of Chevron's license to export Venezuelan oil.
Former federal prosecutor found dead in Virginia home
Jessica Aber served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia for approximately three years before resigning in January.
Expelled ambassador says he wears U.S. sanction as "badge of dignity"
Ebrahim Rasool was expelled for comments he made on a webinar that included him saying that the MAGA movement was partly a response to "a supremacist instinct."
3 arrested in New Mexico shooting that left 3 dead, at least 15 injured
Police announced the arrests of three suspects accused in the Friday shooting at Young Park in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Both face murder charges.
12-year-old accused in hate crime at Connecticut middle school
A 12-year-old student faces a hate crime charge for her alleged involvement in an attack on Muslim sisters at their Connecticut middle school.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 23, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Rep. Rand Paul join Margaret Brennan.
U.S. runner Shelby Houlihan earns silver medal after 4-year burrito ban
Houlihan was forced to sit out of the Paris Olympics because she tested positive for performance-enhancing drug nandrolone during the lead-up to the Olympic trials in 2021.
12-year-old accused in hate crime at Connecticut middle school
A 12-year-old student faces a hate crime charge for her alleged involvement in an attack on Muslim sisters at their Connecticut middle school.
Mahmoud Khalil's wife Noor Abdalla in her first TV interview
In her first TV interview, Noor Abdalla, a U.S. citizen, says the White House is mischaracterizing Khalil and his role in campus protests against Israel's attacks on Gaza, as the Trump administration seeks to deport him – a legal resident.
Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
Carbon capture chemically removes CO2 from the air, to store or recycle into products. But is this technology – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change?
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In U.S. auto market, uncertainty reigns over the potential impact of tariffs
A 25% tariff on imported vehicles and vehicle parts from Canada and Mexico is set to take effect on April 2.
ABLE accounts allow Americans with disabilities to save and invest
Named for the 2014 law that created them, the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, ABLE accounts have been available since 2016 to those eligible.
Tesla trade-ins spike amid anti-Elon Musk backlash, Edmunds data shows
More motorists are trading in their used Teslas for other vehicles, as the Musk-owned car company faces a "brand crisis tornado."
Chomps beef and turkey sticks recalled after metal fragments found
Chomps, a maker of protein snacks, is recalling beef and turkey sticks after consumers report metal fragments.
Boeing whistleblower's family accuses company of hounding him before suicide
Barnett was subjected to a "campaign of harassment, abuse and intimidation" after he raised safety concerns, lawsuit alleges.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 23, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Rep. Rand Paul join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Sen. Rand Paul on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 23, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Rand Paul, Republican of Kentucky, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 23, 2025.
Transcript: Dr. Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 23, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 23, 2025.
Transcript: National Security Adviser Mike Waltz "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 23, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with National Security Adviser Mike Waltz that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 23, 2025.
Transcript: Rep. Jim Himes on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 23, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 23, 2025.
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Gottlieb: RFK's suggested MMR vaccine alternatives are "not viable"
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA commissioner, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s suggested alternatives to the MMR vaccine are "not viable" and "'I'd much prefer if he made a full throated recommendation to parents to get kids vaccinated, especially in a setting of the regions" where measles is spreading.
Doctors diagnosed a grandma with the "silent killer" of cancers. She survived.
Irene Wells didn't ask just how bad her pancreatic cancer was — she just wanted aggressive treatment so she could do "a little bit more" in her life.
ABLE accounts allow Americans with disabilities to save and invest
Named for the 2014 law that created them, the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, ABLE accounts have been available since 2016 to those eligible.
Chomps beef and turkey sticks recalled after metal fragments found
Chomps, a maker of protein snacks, is recalling beef and turkey sticks after consumers report metal fragments.
Health agencies brace for layoffs with RFK Jr.'s restructuring of HHS
HHS Secretary RFK Jr., with help from DOGE, is planning a restructuring with sweeping cuts expected at multiple agencies.
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Expelled ambassador says he wears U.S. sanction as "badge of dignity"
Ebrahim Rasool was expelled for comments he made on a webinar that included him saying that the MAGA movement was partly a response to "a supremacist instinct."
U.S. runner Shelby Houlihan earns silver medal after 4-year burrito ban
Houlihan was forced to sit out of the Paris Olympics because she tested positive for performance-enhancing drug nandrolone during the lead-up to the Olympic trials in 2021.
Death toll in Gaza rises to 50,000, territory's health ministry says
Israel previously threatened Gaza with "complete destruction and devastation" if Hamas didn't hand over the remaining hostages.
Pope Francis leaves hospital after 5-week hospital stay
The 88-year-old made his first public appearance in five weeks at the hospital on Sunday after surviving a life-threatening bout of pneumonia.
Venezuela reaches deal to accept deported migrants from U.S.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro had suspended flights on March 8, after the U.S. Treasury Department announced the withdrawal of Chevron's license to export Venezuelan oil.
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Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal on their record-breaking "Othello"
The stars of a new Broadway production of Shakespeare's tragic tale about friendship and betrayal explain why they say they've worked their whole careers for this moment.
Extended interview: Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal on "Othello"
In this web exclusive, Jake Gyllenhaal and Denzel Washington, starring as Iago and Othello in a new Broadway production of Shakespeare's tragedy, talk with "60 Minutes" correspondent Bill Whitaker about performing a story in which life and death are "ever-present in every moment of the show." They also discuss becoming familiar with Shakespeare's language; aging into the character; and the challenge of playing a villain.
Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal on their Broadway "Othello"
In this new Broadway production of Shakespeare's "Othello," set in "the near future," Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal play military compatriots whose relationship is riven with feelings of betrayal and revenge. "60 Minutes" correspondent Bill Whitaker talks with the actors about their histories of playing Shakespeare; how Washington's lifetime of experience informs his performance of a role he first played in college; and why they say they've worked their whole careers for this moment.
Graydon Carter on life "When the Going Was Good"
The former editor of Vanity Fair for 25 years, and cofounder of Spy Magazine, Graydon Carter recounts a career as a tastemaker quietly shaping pop culture in his new memoir, "When the Going Was Good."
Graydon Carter on life "When the Going Was Good"
The former editor of Vanity Fair for 25 years, and the cofounder of Spy Magazine, Graydon Carter had talent as a tastemaker quietly shaping pop culture. It's a career he recounts in his new memoir, "When the Going Was Good: An Editor's Adventures During the Last Golden Age of Magazines." He talks with "Sunday Morning" anchor Jane Pauley about hosting Vanity Fair's exclusive Oscar parties; his past history with Donald Trump; and why today he feels "very strongly Canadian."
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Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
Carbon capture chemically removes CO2 from the air, to store or recycle into products. But is this technology – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change?
Keeping your data safe at the airport
Experts warn that hackers are trolling free connections like airport Wi-Fi networks and sometimes impersonate the networks in an effort to get your credit card numbers and other sensitive information. Cybersecurity expert Matthew Hicks joined CBS News with tips on how to protect yourself.
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.
Smartphone addiction is leading to "brain rot," doctors say
Research has shown that smartphone addiction causes major increases in brain activity, requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks.
How smartphone addiction may be hurting our brains
Research is showing that smartphone addiction can lead to "brain rot," requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks. Meg Oliver has more on why doctors are saying it is important for our mental health to learn to unplug.
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Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
Carbon capture chemically removes CO2 from the air, to store or recycle into products. But is this technology – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change?
Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
As a tool to address rising greenhouse gas emissions, carbon capture chemically removes carbon dioxide from the air, to store or recycle into products. The company behind a new plant to be opened this summer claims the facility will remove 500,000 tons of CO2 a year. But is this form of carbon capture – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change? Correspondent David Pogue looks at the technology behind this initiative, and the controversy it has raised.
Bones of mammoths butchered for their tusks unearthed by archaeologists
Remains of five mammoths were found archaeologists from the Austrian Academy of Sciences said Thursday in a news statement.
Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
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12-year-old accused in hate crime at Connecticut middle school
A 12-year-old student faces a hate crime charge for her alleged involvement in an attack on Muslim sisters at their Connecticut middle school.
3 arrested in New Mexico shooting that left 3 dead, at least 15 injured
Police announced the arrests of three suspects accused in the Friday shooting at Young Park in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Both face murder charges.
Was death of a doctor's wife an accident or staged to look like one?
Susann Sills' body was found at the bottom of the staircase of her family's San Clemente, California home. What led up to her death?
Slain DEA agent's family sues Sinaloa cartel, drug kingpins over 1985 murder
A lawsuit was filed Thursday under a new designation by President Trump that classifies several drug cartels as terrorist organizations.
Idaho murders suspect selfie puts focus on "bushy eyebrows" evidence
Prosecutors say they intend to introduce what appears to be a selfie Bryan Kohberger took on his phone just hours after the killings.
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Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
Tom Hanks takes viewers through immersive experience to the moon
"The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks" tells the story of the Apollo missions.
New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
Sunset on the moon seen in stunning images taken by lunar lander
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission 1 lander marked the first successful commercial moon landing.
SpaceX return went well, says astronomer
When Starliner astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams were launched into space in June 2024, they were planning on an 8-day mission. They have now spent 286 days in space, orbited the Earth more than 4,500 times and traveled more than 121 million miles. Chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts and former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn describe the mission. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Bill Harwood report.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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Unpacking the legal process unfolding with the Venezuelan deportations
CBS News correspondents Scott MacFarlane and Camilo Montoya-Galvez, who acquired the list of the 238 Venezuelans deported, join to discuss the unfolding legal process regarding the deportations.
Himes: Waltz "distorted the law" in Venezuelan deportations
After the Trump administration deported 238 male Venezuelan citizens last weekend despite a legal battle, Rep. Jim Himes, the ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that National Security Adviser Mike Waltz "distorted the law" in the deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, which requires a declaration of war.
Gottlieb: RFK's suggested MMR vaccine alternatives are "not viable"
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA commissioner, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s suggested alternatives to the MMR vaccine are "not viable" and "'I'd much prefer if he made a full throated recommendation to parents to get kids vaccinated, especially in a setting of the regions" where measles is spreading.
Paul: SCOTUS will uphold the Alien Enemies Act for deportations
Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that amid the "huge legal challenges" for the Trump administration's deportation of Venezuelans, he believes ultimately that the Supreme Court will uphold the Alien Enemies Act for deportations. But he said he thinks "there is going to be some process afforded by the courts for representation before you're deported in most cases," although he said he "doesn't know" how that fits in with the Alien Enemies Act.
Waltz: White House seeks "full dismantlement" of Iran's nuclear program
Mike Waltz, the Trump administration national security adviser, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that U.S. airstrikes have "taken out key Houthi leadership, including their head missileer." Waltz says the Trump administration is seeking "full dismantlement" of Iran's nuclear program.