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Today on Face the Nation, Margaret Brennan talks to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin, Rep. Doug Collins and 2020 presidential candidate Rep. Eric Swalwell.
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Today on Face the Nation, Margaret Brennan talks to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin, Rep. Doug Collins and 2020 presidential candidate Rep. Eric Swalwell.
This week we are dedicating the broadcast to the life and legacy of Sen. John McCain, who set a record on our broadcast with 112 appearances. We'll hear from his friends, Arizona Republican Sen. Jeff Flake and Illinois Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin. Plus, Bob Schieffer and John Dickerson reflect on the political giant.
Five of the most powerful tech CEOs faced intense questioning on Capitol Hill on Wednesday over the risks their social media platforms pose to minors. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports on what executives told senators.
Executives of the some of nation's top social media companies are set to testify Wednesday on Capitol Hill. Senators will hear from the leaders of Meta, TikTok, X, Snapchat and Discord on measures being taken to protect minors. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
The Supreme Court stunned Washington on Monday by announcing its adoption of a new code of conduct amid reports that some members accepted gifts and luxury trips from wealthy, politically-aligned individuals. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford joins "America Decides" to discuss what the code means for the nine justices and the future of the high court.
The Supreme Court adopted a formal code of conduct Monday following months of scrutiny for undisclosed trips and gifts. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford explains what the code says.
The request for testimony follows scrutiny about Justice Clarence Thomas's close ties to a billionaire Republican donor.
Judiciary Committee chair Sen. Dick Durbin calls the allegations in a book by former U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman "astonishing."
This week on "Face the Nation," Lindsey Graham, Dick Durbin, Robert Lightizer. With a week before the holiday break, Congress is ready to push ahead with impeaching the president and attempt to fund the federal government.
This week on "Face the Nation," Moderator John Dickerson interviews White House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney, House Speaker Paul Ryan, and Senator Dick Durbin about the government shutdown. Plus, our political panel breaks down the consequences of the shutdown for both parties.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin is asking the Department of Justice to investigate text messages from the day of the January 6 attack on the Capitol that were deleted by members of the Secret Service. This request comes as former Homeland Security officials are also being accused of deleting text messages. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain what an investigation would entail and how the missing messages impact the congressional probe.
At least six people are dead after a gunman fired into a crowd of parade goers in Highland Park, Illinois. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on what we've learned about the person of interest in the case, what we've learned about the victims and what Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin had to say about how the U.S. can combat gun violence.
CBS News' "Red & Blue" goes inside day 3 of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court confirmation hearings with a report from Debra Alfarone on Capitol Hill. Then, CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and Politico congressional correspondent Nicholas Wu dive deeper into what we've seen so far from the Senate Judiciary Committee, and other issues Congress is facing.
CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBS News about Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's contentious exchange with Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham and her response to a question about her stance on the right to bear arms.
For the second time since the pandemic began, Senators will be considering a Supreme Court nominee. But the Omicron variant is complicating some plans on Capitol Hill. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
President Biden has been meeting with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle as he considers his options for a Supreme Court nominee to replace the retiring Justice Stephen Breyer. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green with more.
FBI Acting Deputy Director David Bowdich told lawmakers that while mistakes were made in handling warning calls about Nikolas Cruz, he's unsure if they could have prevented the mass shooting last month in Parkland, Florida.
"In 1982, a Korean immigrant came to the United States....And then started to raise a family. In that family was a young girl who showed at a very early age an interest in snowboarding….This is Chloe Kim.” Sen. Dick Durbin says Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim wouldn't be where she is today under President Trump's proposed immigration plan.
The Senate minority whip addressed undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children, telling them, "Don't give up." With the Senate's deal to end the shutdown came the commitment from the GOP majority to bring immigration and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals to the floor. Durbin told DREAMers that DACA would be debated on the Senate floor for the first time in five years. "To all the DREAMers that are watching today, don't give up," he said. "I know your lives are hanging in the balance on what we do here on Capitol Hill and with the White House." He told them he hoped in three weeks to be celebrating with them the passage of "a measure which will strengthen America and give you the opportunity to be part of our future."
Senator Dick Durbin, D-Illinois, joins "Face the Nation" moderator John Dickerson to discuss the lead up to the shutdown and what it will take to open the government again.
This week on "Face the Nation," moderator John Dickerson interviews White House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney, House Speaker Paul Ryan and Sen. Dick Durbin about the government shutdown. Plus, our political panel analyzes the consequences of the shutdown for both parties.
There was more fallout Tuesday over the president's reported use of vulgar language in a meeting about immigration. It put his Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen in a difficult position when she testified under oath to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Reuters White House correspondent Ayesha Rascoe joined CBSN to discuss the administration's reaction.
President Trump says Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., is hurting the chances of reaching an immigration deal. Durbin was in the White House last week when he said the president used a vulgar word to describe some immigrants. Democrats want DACA to be part of a deal to avoid a government shutdown by Friday. Major Garrett reports.
President Trump spent much of MLK Jr. Day out of public view, but still took time to criticize Democrats over the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Eugene Scott from the Washington Post joins CBSN to discuss what past presidents have done to honor MLK, and whether we might see a government shutdown at the end of the week.
President Trump is slamming Sen. Dick Durbin for reporting his alleged vulgar language in an immigration meeting and insists he's "not a racist." AP White House reporter Zeke Miller joins CBSN to discuss the fallout and its impact on chances for reaching a deal for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
Trump says he expects the U.S. war with Iran to end within several weeks despite unrelenting attacks from both sides and Iran's iron grip on the Strait of Hormuz.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts are set to launch today on a nine-day mission around the moon and back. Follow the countdown and watch it live.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared open to invalidating President Trump's executive order that would end birthright citizenship.
President Trump is updating the nation on U.S. operations in Iran as he threatens to withdraw from NATO.
GOP leaders unveiled a plan to end DHS shutdown, mirroring a framework that the Senate pursued last week before it was quickly batted down by House Republicans.
The Noem policy meant the secretary was required to personally sign off on thousands of DHS contracts.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter as well as an Iraqi official.
President Trump has told Britain's Telegraph newspaper he could try to terminate U.S. membership in NATO. He's railed against NATO allies for refusing to join the Iran war.
Bundy's full DNA profiled was entered into the FBI's national database, giving investigators a shot at solving potential cases linked to Bundy.
"The scary scenarios are, unfortunately, extremely plausible" if the critical Persian Gulf waterway stays effectively sealed, economist Paul Krugman said.
President Trump is updating the nation on U.S. operations in Iran as he threatens to withdraw from NATO.
GOP leaders unveiled a plan to end DHS shutdown, mirroring a framework that the Senate pursued last week before it was quickly batted down by House Republicans.
President Trump says he's considering withdrawing the U.S. from NATO, following years of complaining about the alliance.
"The scary scenarios are, unfortunately, extremely plausible" if the critical Persian Gulf waterway stays effectively sealed, economist Paul Krugman said.
The Texas-based company could go public with a valuation of more than $1.75 trillion, making it the largest IPO in history.
With oil prices rising and hiring already slowing, economists warn the Iran war could further weigh on U.S. job growth.
Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese's products starting next year, after getting criticism for changing the popular treats.
U.S. gasoline prices continue to inch higher after crossing the $4 a gallon threshold on Tuesday for the first time since 2022.
The State Department announced Wednesday that it is modifying the Foreign Service Officer Test to reflect the foreign policy goals of the Trump administration.
President Trump is updating the nation on U.S. operations in Iran as he threatens to withdraw from NATO.
GOP leaders unveiled a plan to end DHS shutdown, mirroring a framework that the Senate pursued last week before it was quickly batted down by House Republicans.
President Trump says he's considering withdrawing the U.S. from NATO, following years of complaining about the alliance.
The Noem policy meant the secretary was required to personally sign off on thousands of DHS contracts.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
North Carolina and other states have insurance plans for kids in foster care, but many doctors did not accept patients on the plans, leaving kids' guardians scrambling to find health care providers.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
David Lyon is one of the rising number of young adults to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
President Trump is updating the nation on U.S. operations in Iran as he threatens to withdraw from NATO.
A video shows the moment when the M/V Bandero, operated by the Captain Paul Watson Foundation, steams toward the stern of the fishing vessel.
American commandos joined Ecuadorian troops in a joint mission aimed at dismantling a suspected criminal hub along the country's coast.
Congressional leaders announced that Britain's King Charles III will address a joint meeting of Congress as part of his visit to Washington later this month.
Trump said Iran gave him the "present" of letting eight oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, but the majority of ships making the passage are Iranian, including
Actor and comedian Kenan Thompson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new children's book, "Unfunny Bunny."
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Taylor Swift is being sued by Las Vegas performer Maren Wade who has accused the superstar of trademark infringement over her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl." Wade is the creator of the "Confessions of a Showgirl" podcast, which started as a column in 2014.
Sharon Stone reflected on her legendary career as she discussed joining the cast of "Euphoria," working with the show's creator, Sam Levinson, and how she has advocated for women in the entertainment industry.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
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.
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts are set to launch today on a nine-day mission around the moon and back. Follow the countdown and watch it live.
According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale.
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
Bundy's full DNA profiled was entered into the FBI's national database, giving investigators a shot at solving potential cases linked to Bundy.
A child was being pushed in a stroller at Moore and Humboldt streets in East Williamsburg on Wednesday when she suffered a gunshot wound to the head, police said.
James Farthing, who won the $167.3 million Powerball jackpot last April, was arrested for a third time since collecting his grand prize. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
The son of a Maui doctor testified that his father confessed to him over FaceTime to trying to kill his stepmother, Arielle Konig, on a hike last year. Prosecutors allege Gerhardt Konig tried to push his wife off a cliff, attempted to inject her with a syringe and hit her in the head with a rock.
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione, the man charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, are seeking to postpone his federal murder trial. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts are set to launch today on a nine-day mission around the moon and back. Follow the countdown and watch it live.
As launch time approaches for NASA's first moonshot in more than half a century, anticipation is building for the Artemis II mission. Here's how to watch today's liftoff.
Forecasters continue to predict an 80% chance of favorable weather on Wednesday for the launch of four astronauts on a flight to the moon.
Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts — three space station veterans and a Canadian rookie — stand out even in an astronaut corps full of super achievers.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
NASA says the Artemis II launch is now a "GO," after experiencing a technical issue. The final hatch on the rocket closed with less than an hour until the planned launch. Sen. Mark Kelly and his brother Scott, both former NASA astronauts, join CBS News from the Kennedy Space Center to discuss.
NASA says that a flight termination issue has been resolved and Artemis II is good to launch on Wednesday. U.S. Space Force Brigadier General Nick Hague joins CBS News to discuss.
Retired NASA astronauts Mike Hopkins, Peggy Whitson and Nick Hague speak with Major Garrett about the Artemis II mission and what the crew is going through in the lead-up to launch.
About an hour before Artemis II's launch window opened, NASA was a "NO-GO" to launch while it investigated a technical issue. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Bill Harwood had the details.
Many kids say they want to be an astronaut when they grow up. Social media influencer and PhD candidate Alyssa Carson joins CBS News to discuss her goal of being the first person to walk on Mars.