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Gunman flew drone near Trump rally site

Law enforcement sources familiar with the federal investigation into the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump say the gunman flew a drone over a field next to the grounds where Trump's Butler, Pennsylvania rally was held on July 13. Meanwhile, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle testified Monday on Capitol Hill about the shooting, calling it the "most significant operational failure" at the agency in decades. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Anna Schecter have the details.

Jul 22
08:50

Harris takes reins from Biden in staff speech

Vice President Kamala Harris is consolidating support in the Democratic Party for a White House bid. A majority of Democratic lawmakers in the House and Senate have voiced support, as have all 23 Democratic governors. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.

Jul 22
06:47

Reps. Chu and Barragán on Harris' candidacy

Approximately 200 Democratic lawmakers have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidency since Sunday. Among them are leaders of two of the most influential caucuses in Washington, D.C. -- California Reps. Judy Chu and Nanette Barragán, who join "America Decides" to discuss their support for Harris.

Jul 22
06:57

Secret Service director faces calls to resign

Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers called on the director of the Secret Service to resign Monday during a hearing centered on the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.

Jul 22
03:39

Possible Harris VP picks endorse her 2024 bid

On Monday, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris' White House bid. He's one of many Democrats who could become her vice presidential pick if she gets the Democratic nomination. Jasmine Wright, politics reporter for NOTUS, and Susan Page, Washington bureau chief for USA Today, join "America Decides" with analysis.

Jul 22
06:31

All 24 Democratic governors endorse Harris

All 24 Democratic governors have endorsed Kamala Harris' White House bid, and multiple state Democratic parties are pledging their delegates to the vice president. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Anthony Salvanto and Jo Ling Kent join with more.

Jul 22
07:28

Harris campaign raises $81 million in first 24 hours

The now-presumptive Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, traveled to Wilmington, Delaware, on Monday to speak with campaign staffers. The visit comes on the heels of the Harris campaign raising more than $80 million in the 24 hours after President Biden left the race. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Robert Costa have the latest.

Jul 22
09:32

Sen. Bernie Sanders on Harris campaign

A growing number of lawmakers are throwing their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris in the race for the White House. One of the senior members whose support she needs to earn is Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. He joins CBS News to discuss Harris' 2024 bid and her path to winning the presidency.

Jul 22
10:39

Harris lays out platform in speech to staff

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke in Wilmington, Delaware, Monday after meeting with campaign staffers. Harris laid out the vision for her presidency should she win in November. Molly Ball, senior political correspondent at The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with analysis.

Jul 22
18:39

Who could VP Harris choose as her running mate?

Vice President Harris will have to make a decision soon over who to add on her ticket for a Democratic campaign. Robert Costa has analysis on who she could choose.

Jul 22
01:17

Biden calls into Harris campaign event

President Biden called in Monday to speak with Harris campaign staffers in Delaware. They were his first public remarks since dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.

Jul 22
07:26

San Francisco Democrats Rally For Kamala Harris After Biden Drops Out

Kamala Harris' campaign says it raised more than $100M after launch

Vice President Harris' presidential campaign said the contributions came from more than 1.1 million unique donors and 62% were first-time donors.

Jul 23

President Biden out of 2024 race

President Biden announced Sunday that he is no longer running for reelection in 2024. Nancy Cordes has the latest on the historic decision.

Jul 21
02:49

Examining the fallout of Biden dropping out

President Biden announcing he is dropping out of the 2024 race just weeks before the Democratic National Convention in Chicago could lead to a messy convention. CBS News contributor and former senior advisor to Mr. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris Ashley Etienne and Republican political strategist Terry Sullivan discuss what may happen in the coming weeks.

Jul 21
05:19

John Dickerson on Biden dropping out

John Dickerson joins "CBS Evening News" to examine what comes next now that President Biden has dropped out of the 2024 race.

Jul 21
02:36

Rep. Jamie Raskin on Biden dropping out

Rep. Jamie Raskin was one of the key Democratic lawmakers calling on President Biden to drop out of the 2024 race. He joined the "CBS Evening News" to discuss his reaction to Mr. Biden's announcement and what he would like to see moving forward.

Jul 21
04:06

How Biden decided to drop out of 2024 race

President Biden made the decision to drop out of the 2024 race while dealing with a COVID-19 infection at his vacation home in Rehoboth, Delaware. Willie Inman has the details on why Mr. Biden decided to withdraw from the race.

Jul 21
01:07

Biden drops out of 2024 race, endorses Harris

President Biden announced Sunday he was dropping out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the Democratic ticket. Nancy Cordes has the latest.

Jul 21
04:58

What is an open convention?

President Biden ended his reelection bid weeks before the Democratic National Convention, which is set to kick off Aug. 19 in Chicago.

Jul 23

Donald Trump And J.D. Vance Hold First Joint Campaign Rally After The RNC

Trump says he thinks Harris is "no better" than Biden in 2024 matchup

President Biden on Sunday announced he is not running for reelection and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the nomination.

Jul 21

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Who has endorsed Harris for the nomination, and who hasn't?

Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries are among Democratic leaders endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris after President Biden ended his reelection bid.

Jul 26

House GOP Members Attend Weekly Conference Meeting

Trump, GOP lawmakers react to Biden's decision to leave presidential race

Here's how former President Donald Trump and Republican senators and members of Congress are reacting to President Biden's decision to leave the 2024 race.

Jul 21

President Biden Spends Fourth Of July At The White House

Who could replace Joe Biden as the 2024 Democratic nominee?

Shortly after the announcement, President Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. But other contenders could emerge.

Jul 23

President Biden Speaks Following Briefing From Homeland Security And Law Enforcement Officials

Biden drops out of the 2024 presidential race, endorses Harris

President Biden is the first sitting president to drop out of running for reelection since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 — leaving the race against Donald Trump in turmoil.

Jul 21

Biden defiant as calls grow for him to step aside

A growing number of Democratic lawmakers called for President Biden to step aside Friday, even as his campaign insists he isn't going anywhere. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.

Jul 19
02:50

Duckworth says Trump Pentagon pick is "flat-out wrong" about women in combat

Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth said that Pete Hegseth is "flat-out wrong" in his view that women should not serve in the military in combat roles.

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Potential winter storms forecast across the U.S. on Thanksgiving week

Forecasters have warned of another round of winter weather that could complicate travel around the Thanksgiving holiday.

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GOP senator blocks promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal

Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue was slated to be promoted to a four-star rank and take command of the U.S. Army in Europe.

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Israel says, rabbi killed in the UAE in "heinous antisemitic terror incident"

Zvi Kogan, 28, an ultra-Orthodox rabbi who went missing on Thursday, ran a Kosher grocery store in the futuristic city of Dubai.

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Hyundai, Kia recall more than 208,000 electric vehicles over power loss issue

Car dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed, as well as update software.

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Singer-songwriter Khalid comes out as gay after being outed

The Grammy nominee, 26, posted a rainbow flag emoji and short statement, then added in another post that he had been "outted."

Nov 23

WE tv Presents:"The Evolution Of The Relationship Reality Show"

Chuck Woolery, host of "Love Connection" and "Scrabble," dies at 83

Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.

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Gunmen in southeast Mexico open fire in a bar killing 6 and injuring 5

The shooting took place in the coastal province of Tabasco, which is struggling with a recent increase in violence.

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H.R. McMaster says coming months are "really critical" for Ukraine

Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster said that Russia and Ukraine are both incentivized to make "as many gains on the battlefield as they can before the new Trump administration comes in."

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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 24, 2024

On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Rand Paul and Tammy Duckworth join Margaret Brennan.

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Chuck Woolery, host of "Love Connection" and "Scrabble," dies at 83

Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.

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Popular tortilla strips recalled over undeclared wheat allergen

Tortilla strips sold in grocery stores across the U.S. have been recalled due to concerns about an undeclared wheat allergen.

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Serving up home-cooked dog food

In the U.S., commercially-produced pet food is a $50 billion a year industry. But some advocate for healthier meals for your beloved dog – food that's in line with what canines have eaten for thousands of years. How about some venison with squash?

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Hyundai, Kia recall more than 208,000 electric vehicles over power loss issue

Car dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed, as well as update software.

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Who is Scott Bessent? What to know about Trump's Treasury secretary pick.

If confirmed, Bessent would runn the department that manages the nation's finances as well as its tax agency, the Internal Revenue Service.

Nov 22

Trump Ally Bessent Says Yellen Using Post To Aid Biden 2024 Bid

Trump selects Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary

Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.

Nov 23

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Walmart must pay driver it accused of fraud $35 million, jury says

A jury ruled that Walmart must pay a former employee almost $35 million after finding that the retailer defamed him.

Nov 22

Eggs are getting scarcer and pricier ahead of the holidays. Here's why.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.

Nov 22

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H.R. McMaster says coming months are "really critical" for Ukraine

Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster said that Russia and Ukraine are both incentivized to make "as many gains on the battlefield as they can before the new Trump administration comes in."

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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 24, 2024

On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Rand Paul and Tammy Duckworth join Margaret Brennan.

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Duckworth says Trump Pentagon pick is "flat-out wrong" about women in combat

Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth said that Pete Hegseth is "flat-out wrong" in his view that women should not serve in the military in combat roles.

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Transcript: Rep.-elect Sarah McBride on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 24, 2024

The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, Democrat of Delaware, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Nov. 24, 2024.

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Transcript: H.R. McMaster on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 24, 2024

The following is a transcript of an interview with Ret. Gen. H.R. McMaster, national security adviser in the first Trump administration, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Nov. 24, 2024.

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A study to devise nutritional guidance just for you

When it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. The National Institutes of Health's new nutrition study hopes to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?"

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A study to personalize nutrition guidance just for you

From the four food groups to the Food Pyramid, the U.S. government has long offered guidance to Americans hoping to eat a healthier diet. But there's growing scientific consensus that when it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. And to prove it, the National Institutes of Health has embarked on the most ambitious nutrition study ever, hoping to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?" Correspondent Lee Cowan reports.

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New treatments offer hope for older patients with a deadly cancer diagnosis

Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.

Nov 23

1 infant dead in California, 9 hospitalized in latest listeria outbreak

Laboratory findings show that Yu-Shang Food ready-to-eat meat and poultry products were making people sick, the CDC said.

Nov 22

E. coli outbreak in St. Louis sickens 106, hospitalizes 2

More than half of the cases involve students, parents and guests of Rockwood Summit High School who attended events where food from Andre's Banquets and Catering was served.

Nov 22

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Gunmen in southeast Mexico open fire in a bar killing 6 and injuring 5

The shooting took place in the coastal province of Tabasco, which is struggling with a recent increase in violence.

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Israeli strike kills Lebanese soldier as Hezbollah fires 185 rockets at Israel

Israeli strikes have killed over 40 Lebanese troops since the start of the war between Israel and Hezbollah, even as Lebanon's military has largely kept to the sidelines.

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Gazan chefs cook up hope and humanity for online audience

Ten-year-old Chef Renad (who's gained a following on Instagram) and Hamada Shaqoura (who relies on humanitarian aid and crude cooking arrangements) educate while preparing meals in war-torn Gaza.

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U.S Air Force says drones spotted near 3 bases in England last week

The drones were spotted between Wednesday and Friday near RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall and RAF Feltwell.

7H ago

Israel says, rabbi killed in the UAE in "heinous antisemitic terror incident"

Zvi Kogan, 28, an ultra-Orthodox rabbi who went missing on Thursday, ran a Kosher grocery store in the futuristic city of Dubai.

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Chuck Woolery, host of "Love Connection" and "Scrabble," dies at 83

Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.

4H ago

What makes a martini a martini?

There are very few American inventions more American than the martini – a classic cocktail of gin and vermouth, garnished with lemon. But today, a martini's ingredients may be up for debate.

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Mick Fleetwood plays to the future in Maui

Last year's horrific wildfires turned Lahaina into a disaster zone, and destroyed the Fleetwood Mac founder's club, Fleetwood's on Front Street. Today, Mick Fleetwood is determined to rebuild, saying, "There has to be music."

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Mick Fleetwood plays to the future in Maui

As a young man, Fleetwood Mac founder Mick Fleetwood dreamed of a place – a club – where he could get his friends together. Twelve years ago, he made it happen in the west Maui city of Lahaina: Fleetwood's on Front Street. But last year's horrific wildfires turned Lahaina into a disaster zone, and destroyed his treasured club. Today, Fleetwood says he's determined to rebuild. Correspondent Tracy Smith reports.

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"Sandwiches of History": Resurrecting sandwich recipes that time forgot

Every week on his blog, "Sandwiches of History," Barry Enderwick rescues sandwich recipes from the dustbin of history. He's now collected some of the unlikeliest (and even amazing) historical recipes in a cookbook.

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A new generation of shopping cart, with GPS and AI

At a Price Chopper outside Kansas City, shoppers are test driving the new Caper Cart, featuring digital screens, GPS, cameras equipped with artificial intelligence, and packaging scanners that spit out coupons. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti looks at the technology used to "reinvent the wheel" of the shopping cart.

7H ago
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Who has the best Black Friday tech prices?

Black Friday is almost here, but some of the hottest tech items are already on sale. CNET senior editor Lisa Eadicicco joins CBS News to discuss high-demand gifts and what retailers offer the best prices.

Nov 22
03:28

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.

Mar 28
03:27

AI grandma fights back against scammers

Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.

Nov 22

Australia could ban social media for kids

Australian legislators introduced a landmark bill Thursday to ban social media for children under 16. CBS News London's Leigh Kiniry reports on what this could mean for social media companies.

Nov 21
01:46

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Dishing up space food

At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.

7H ago
03:47

How are U.S. winters permanently changing?

This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.

Nov 22
03:56

Emperor penguin found on Australian beach released at sea after 20 days of care

The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.

Nov 22

Iceland volcano flares in region's 7th eruption in one year

A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.

Nov 21

How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires

Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.

Nov 20

Crime

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Fugitive Kaitlin Armstrong caught after answering ad for a yoga instructor

When cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson was murdered in Texas, U.S. Marshals assigned to the case used a unique tactic to track down her suspected killer in Costa Rica and bring the fugitive to justice.

11H ago

$20 million settlement reached in death of woman fatally shot by officer

Teresa Gomez, 45, was fatally shot in 2023 after a Las Cruces police officer on a bicycle approached her while she sat in a parked car with another person, authorities said.

Nov 23

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Police chief kills himself as troops close in to arrest him in Mexico

The police chief killed himself with his own weapon as marines, National Guard and soldiers closed in to try to arrest him, prosecutors said.

Nov 23

U.S. accuses former Colombia general of extrajudicial killings

Former general Mario Montoya and his family are barred from traveling to the U.S., Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

Nov 22

4.78 tons of cocaine, $193,000 in cash found in shipping containers

Prosecutors said eight people were detained following searches carried out in Belgium and the Netherlands earlier this month.

Nov 22

Space

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Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space

Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.

Nov 22

Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight

The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.

Nov 22
13:00

Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch

President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.

Nov 19
10:13

SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch

President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.

Nov 19

Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows

Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.

Nov 15

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Notable Deaths in 2024

A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.

Nov 18
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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.

Nov 7
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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.

Sep 5
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Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case

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.

Aug 14
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Summer music heats up 2024

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.

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McBride: "I didn't run" for Congress to talk about bathrooms

Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender person to be elected to Congress, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that as Republicans have sought to put forward a bathroom ban in the Capitol, she "didn't run for the United States House of Representatives to talk about what bathroom I use."

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McMaster: Upcoming months are "really critical" for Ukraine

Ret. Gen. H.R. McMaster, who served as national security adviser in the first Trump administration, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the longer-range missiles the White House are sending to Ukraine "can make a difference" in the final days of the Biden administration.The result, McMaster said, is the next few months are "really critical" for Ukraine.

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Van Hollen: Biden "not complying" with U.S. law on arms shipments

Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, who last week backed Sen. Bernie Sanders' bill to block U.S. sending arms to Israel, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that President Biden " is not fully complying with American law" on sending arms to Israel.

2H ago
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Duckworth: Hegseth "flat-out wrong" about women in combat roles

Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, a combat veteran of the Iraq War, tells "Face the Nation" that Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Defense Department, is "flat-out wrong" in his assessment that women shouldn't be in combat roles.

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Paul: "Will not support" use of military in deportations

Republican Sen. Rand Pual of Kentucky tells "Face the Nation" that while he supports President-elect Donald Trump's plans for mass deportation, but through the "normal process of domestic policing." "I will not support and will not vote to use the military in our cities," Paul said.

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