Transcript: Ted Cruz on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz that aired Sunday, November 21, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
The following is a transcript of an interview with Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz that aired Sunday, November 21, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Republican Senator Ted Cruz said he supported a diplomatic boycott of the Olympics in China in 2022, and he said there are reasons to be "deeply, deeply skeptical" of tennis star Peng Shuai's reappearance.
The White House is calling for "independent, verifiable proof" of the whereabouts of Peng Shuai, who went missing after accusing a top Communist party leader of sexual assault. Now authorities are questioning the authenticity of an email alleging to be from the athlete saying she is fine. Ramy Inocencio reports.
China's Foreign Ministry claims it's "not aware" of global concerns over the disappearance of Peng Shuai following her online claim of sexual assault by a senior politician.
A variant of the Delta virus that is more infectious, but is less likely to cause symptoms, now accounts for more than 1 in 10 COVID-19 cases in England, while the head of the Women's Tennis Association casts doubt on an email attributed to missing Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai. Ian Lee reports for CBSN AM from London on these and other stories from around the world.
Retired four-star Admiral William McRaven, who oversaw the raid that killed Osama bin Laden, discussed China's military buildup Wednesday on "CBS Mornings" after Joint Chiefs General John Hyten told CBS News' David Martin that he's "very concerned" of China's growing weapons program.
A top Pentagon official said he's "very concerned" about China's military buildup. Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General John Hyten detailed his concerns in an exclusive interview with David Martin.
China is issuing a sharp warning to the U.S. about Taiwan after President Biden met virtually with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping yesterday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN to discuss the details of their meeting.
The wide-ranging discussion between the U.S. and Chinese leaders brought no major breakthroughs, but a "respectful" debate on contentious issues including Taiwan and human rights.
President Biden and China's Xi Jinping pledge more cooperation; U.S. condemns Russia over "reckless" missile test
President Biden signed his landmark, bipartisan infrastructure bill into law Monday afternoon. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the new bill, as well as Mr. Biden's virtual talks with the president of China.
President Biden is holding a virtual bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. CBS News political analyst John Dickerson joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the meeting, plus the charges against Steve Bannon, and Mr. Biden's newly signed infrastructure bill.
The virtual summit will be the most significant U.S.-China talks since Biden took office. It comes amid disputes on a range of issues and is intended to ensure that "competition doesn't lead to conflict."
American journalist Danny Fenster, held since May in a Myanmar jail on multiple charges, was released Monday to his family in the United States, according to former U.S. diplomat Bill Richardson. The Pentagon is defending an air strike on Islamic State fighters in Syria in 2019 which killed dozens of people. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee reports for CBSN AM from London on these and other stories from around the world.
President Biden is preparing for a meeting with China's leader Xi Jinping, and they're expected to discuss Taiwan amid escalating tensions between Taipei and Beijing. Joshua Eisenman, an associate professor at the University of Notre Dame, joins CBSN to discuss.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says an economic slowdown in China "certainly could have consequences for many countries that are linked to China through trade."
In a show of solidarity at the climate summit in Glasgow, the world's biggest carbon emitters announced a deal to combat climate change. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports from the White House and CBSN contributor Isaac Stone Fish joins CBSN's Lana Zak to explain why he feels the joint agreement is a mistake.
With the ambitions of the ongoing COP26 climate summit "on life support," can a bilateral agreement that's light on real action make the difference?
Both countries promise to work to lower carbon and methane emissions and employ green technology
F.W. de Klerk, South Africa's last apartheid president who shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Nelson Mandela and oversaw the end of the country's white minority rule, has died at the age of 85. Paris Saint-Germain soccer player Aminata Diallo is suspected in an attack on a teammate. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns Russia against aggression toward Ukraine. The U.N. raises alarm over a food crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. And the U.S. and China announced an agreement at the COP26 climate summit. CBS News' Ian Lee has a roundup from London.
New satellite images show China's military has been using mock-ups of U.S. warships for target practice. A Pentagon spokesman said the U.S. continues to be concerned about China’s "increasingly coercive behavior."
The independent U.S. Naval Institute says the dummy ships appear to include details like weapons systems and funnels. They're adding to concern over China's military ambitions.
The U.S. will allow in international travelers, but they must be vaccinated — with a few exceptions.
In China, a high-stakes gathering of the country's Communist Party elite kicked off today in Beijing. The conclave is expected to result in a break from tradition for China's President Xi Jinping. CBS News Asia correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports from Hong Kong.
The U.S. has added 531,000 jobs to the economy last month and the unemployment rate dropped to 4.6%. These numbers were higher than anticipated and appear to indicate the economy is bouncing back from the pandemic. Barclays chief U.S. economist Michael Gapen joins CBSN to discuss the status of the economy.
Sen. JD Vance and Democratic Gov. Tim Walz are facing off tonight in the CBS News vice presidential debate in New York.
Explosions were heard over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem but there were no reports of Israeli deaths. A U.S. official said the attack was "effectively defeated."
President Biden said Monday there were reports that 600 people were unaccounted for after Hurricane Helene.
The first and likely only vice presidential debate between Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz will be held at the CBS Broadcast Center.
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
Police said two suspects were killed after opening fire on a boulevard in the Jaffa neighborhood in southern Tel Aviv.
Thousands of dockworkers walked off the job at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts seeking higher pay and better job security in the face of automation.
Claudia Sheinbaum's presidential victory came 70 years after women won the right to vote in Mexico.
Here are the rules of the CBS News vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
Amit Patel, who is serving 6 1/2 years, filed a lawsuit claiming that FanDuel ignored its own responsible gambling and anti-money laundering protocols.
Sen. JD Vance and Democratic Gov. Tim Walz are facing off tonight in the CBS News vice presidential debate in New York.
The first and likely only vice presidential debate between Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz will be held at the CBS Broadcast Center.
Thousands of East and Gulf Coast dockworkers are on strike and demanding higher pay. Here's how much they earn.
AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act would require AM radios in electric vehicles, even though automakers claim electric motors interfere with the signal.
Thousands of East and Gulf Coast dockworkers are on strike and demanding higher pay. Here's how much they earn.
AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act would require AM radios in electric vehicles, even though automakers claim electric motors interfere with the signal.
Dockworkers are walking picket lines at major East and Gulf coast ports, with consumers likely to feel the impact in coming weeks should it continue.
The company's nonprofit arm is partnering with local organizations to place displaced residents in free housing on a short-term basis.
CVS said it is cutting 2,900 workers, or about 1% of its workforce, as part of an effort to reduce costs by $2 billion.
Sen. JD Vance and Democratic Gov. Tim Walz are facing off tonight in the CBS News vice presidential debate in New York.
The first and likely only vice presidential debate between Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz will be held at the CBS Broadcast Center.
CBS News visited Plains, Georgia, for an inside look at the political outsider's security detail on his 100th birthday.
CBS News' Norah O'Donnell and Margaret Brennan are moderating Tuesday's vice presidential debate in New York.
Recent polls show Kamala Harris' advantage over Donald Trump among Latinos is smaller than Joe Biden's was in 2020.
Gov. Tim Walz signed a law in 2020 that goes further to cut costs than other state laws. Now, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are vying for support from people with diabetes.
The vast majority of hospice patients choose to receive care at home, like 98-year-old Joan Prum of Connecticut — and former President Jimmy Carter.
Hurricane Helene's massive rains and flooding is a major health and safety risk for residents exposed to potential waterborne illnesses and other dangers.
"Galaxy Gas" is a new spin on an old drug — nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas or "whippets" — and it's taken over social media.
The Senate approved a resolution on Wednesday that was intended to hold Ralph de la Torre in criminal contempt for failing to testify before a committee.
Claudia Sheinbaum's presidential victory came 70 years after women won the right to vote in Mexico.
Police said two suspects were killed after opening fire on a boulevard in the Jaffa neighborhood in southern Tel Aviv.
Explosions were heard over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem but there were no reports of Israeli deaths. A U.S. official said the attack was "effectively defeated."
Sony's PlayStation Network went down, frustrating gamers around the world who complain they weren't able to sign in to their accounts.
A U.S. official says Iran could be about to fire missiles at Israel, as Israel announces "limited, localized" operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
Rivers Cuomo and Patrick Wilson, the two remaining original members, revisited their 1994 debut album as part of their "Voyage to the Blue Planet" tour.
The Emmy-winning comedian and former "SNL" star joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her first book, "The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science," a young readers' adventure about three sisters and a mad scientist.
Nearly 25 years after "The Tipping Point" became a cultural phenomenon, Malcolm Gladwell returns with his latest work, "Revenge of the Tipping Point."
Weezer's debut album, known for hits like "The Sweater Song" and "Buddy Holly," is now 30 years old. The band reflects on their breakthrough success and how the album continues to resonate with fans decades later.
AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act would require AM radios in electric vehicles, even though automakers claim electric motors interfere with the signal.
Sony's PlayStation Network went down, frustrating gamers around the world who complain they weren't able to sign in to their accounts.
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.
Verizon customers reported their mobile phone service was down in cities across the U.S., giving them only SOS mode.
Aerospace engineer Emily Calandrelli joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss how planes remain in the air, despite some scientific uncertainty. She also reveals details about her space-bound adventure and her "Stay Curious" book series.
In this episode of "Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet," CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy speaks to scientists and experts about the growing number of critically endangered plants and animals and how humans can help.
The author revisits his 2000 bestseller "The Tipping Point," to examine the flip side of that earlier book's lessons about studying social change. Among the topics he covers: Cheetah reproduction.
The Viking burial ground, used during the 9th and 10th centuries, was discovered on the southern outskirts of the village of Åsum.
Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the years-long process it took to reach the landmark agreement in his new book, "Landing the Paris Climate Agreement: How It Happened, Why It Matters and What Comes Next." Stern joins CBS News to look back at the talks.
Florida is bracing for the wrath of Hurricane Helene. A common question that scientists face during natural disasters like this is: Has climate change impacted their severity? CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim Defede and CBS News Texas investigative reporter Brian New break down how lawmakers and residents in their states view climate change amid natural disasters.
Arthur "Jack" Schubarth allegedly used tissue and testicles from large sheep hunted in Central Asia and the U.S. to create hybrid sheep for captive trophy hunting.
Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect who allegedly plotted an assassination attempt in Florida against former President Donald Trump, pleaded not guilty to five counts against him Monday. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has the latest after Routh's court appearance.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is asking a judge to dismiss one of the five federal corruption charges against him.
Two Czech brothers allegedly ran a gang that forced 16 people into modern slavery, working at a McDonald's and other businesses in the U.K.
The city on the border with Arizona has suffered years of violence between drug cartels fighting for control of the border crossing.
Researchers used observations from the Webb Telescope to identify carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on the surface of Charon, Pluto's largest moon.
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft caught up with the International Space Station and moved in for docking Sunday.
Crew Dragon's two astronauts will join two Starliner fliers for a five-month tour of duty aboard the International Space Station.
Later today, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is set to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station. The craft is also set to bring back the two astronauts who have been waiting for a ride home since June.
A NASA astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will join the Starliner astronauts for a normal tour of duty
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has faced criticism for his response to the public unrest in his state after George Floyd's murder in Minneapolis in 2020. CBS News Confirmed mapped out how long it took Walz to bring in the National Guard during the outrage. CBS News Minnesota reporter Jennifer Mayerle explains the findings.
Former President Donald Trump reacted to the Iran launching missiles toward Israel, an attack that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called a failure. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports on Trump's reaction ahead of the vice presidential debate.
Typically, debates are held in battleground or key primary states. Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will face off in the only scheduled vice presidential debate, hosted by CBS News, on Tuesday night in New York City. CBS News political director Fin Gómez discusses why the debate's location is unique and CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes analyzes winning debate strategies.
Former President Donald Trump's running mate turned to a Minnesota Republican to help him prepare for Tuesday night's debate. Rep. Tom Emmer worked with Sen. JD Vance as a stand-in for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Emmer joins "America Decides" to discuss his role in the debate prep process.
Iran launched a missile attack against Israel on Tuesday. The Israeli military said there would be consequences for the strikes. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has the latest from Tel Aviv.