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Face The Nation: Moore, Hill, Goldberg-Polin

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on... Maryland Gov. Wes Moore tells "Face the Nation" that there is a plan to reopen the channel for maritime operations by the end of May, Republican Rep. French Hill of Arkansas tells "Face the Nation" that House Speaker Mike Johnson is "committed" to bringing aid to Ukraine to the floor, and Rachel Goldberg-Polin, whose 23-year-old son Hersh was taken hostage by Hamas, tells "Face the Nation" that the amount of time that the hostages are being held is "actually a complete failure on everybody's part.

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4/7: Face the Nation

This week on "Face the Nation," six months to the day after Hamas attacked Israel, the Israeli military has pulled many of its troops out of southern Gaza. Holly Williams joins from Tel Aviv with more. Plus, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Sen. Chris Van Hollen join as Baltimore seeks to rebuild from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Apr 7
45:36

"Aggressive timeline" to reopen channel is realistic

Less than two weeks after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed and the Port of Baltimore closed, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore tells "Face the Nation" that there is a plan to reopen the channel for maritime operations by the end of May. "It is an aggressive timeline, but we are going to work around the clock to make sure that we hit this timeline," Moore said.

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Apr 7
01:43

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Biden at Baltimore bridge collapse site

President Biden visited the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse site Friday, vowing to use federal funds to help recovery efforts. During the visit, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced the "Maryland Tough Baltimore Strong Alliance" to begin rebuilding. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.

Apr 5
20:35

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Biden to visit bridge collapse site

President Biden is visiting the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse near Baltimore, Maryland, on Friday to assess damage and meet with family members of the victims. CBS News' Bo Erickson reports.

Apr 5
04:25

In Baltimore, Biden announces more federal assistance after bridge collapse

Biden said Friday the government was "going to move heaven and earth to rebuild this bridge as rapidly as humanly possible."

Apr 5

Businesses impacted by bridge collapse seek loans

The federal government is offering low interest loans to help businesses directly affected by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Kris Van Cleave speaks with one business owner dealing with the uncertainty of the Port of Baltimore being largely cut off.

Apr 4
02:57

Baltimore Ship Accident Has East Coast Ports Scrambling to Absorb Cargo

Emergency summit on bridge collapse set as tensions rise over federal funding

One Democrat wants to protect bridge funding from elimination by Trump, if he wins the presidency.

Apr 4

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Baltimore bridge collapse summit coming

CBS News has learned Maryland Gov. Wes Moore will meet the state's congressional delegation at the Capitol on Tuesday to discuss funding for the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse recovery efforts. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.

Apr 4
04:25

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Aid for workers after bridge collapse

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced $1 million in wage subsidies for workers and businesses impacted by the closure of the Port of Baltimore in the wake of last week's bridge collapse. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.

Apr 3
04:34

Bridge cleanup continues, temporary channels open

The race to clear the debris from the Francis Scott Key Bridge and reopen the Port of Baltimore continues, as two emergency channels have been opened to allow smaller ships to enter. Local businesses that relied on the nearby port workers, meanwhile, are feeling the effects too. Kris Van Cleave reports.

Apr 2
02:04

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Alternate channels in progress in Baltimore

Work on two more alternate channels to the Port of Baltimore is underway after the first temporary passageway was established for smaller vessels Monday. It's been one week since the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge closed shipping traffic to the port. CBS News Baltimore investigative reporter Mike Hellgren has more.

Apr 2
03:26

Temporary shipping lane opens in Baltimore

Smaller vessels are passing around the wreckage of last week's deadly bridge collapse and entering the Port of Baltimore after officials opened a temporary shipping lane. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has the latest on the salvage efforts to clear the debris.

Apr 2
04:10

Maryland governor details bridge cleanup

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said divers at the site of the Baltimore bridge collapse can't see more than a foot or two in front of them because the water in the Patapsco River is so murky. The governor also said a temporary southwest channel is expected to open in the coming days.

Apr 1
10:23

Biden to visit Baltimore bridge site

The White House has announced that President Biden will visit the site of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore at the end of the week. The administration on Monday also met virtually with Israeli officials over the IDF's planned offensive in Rafah. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on those stories and the response to Sunday's "60 Minutes" report on Havana Syndrome.

Apr 1
05:33

Biden calls for Congress' support in collapse

President Joe Biden has made it clear that he wants the full support of Congress to help Baltimore recover from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The state has already received $60 million in emergency relief funding.

Mar 30
02:39

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Work underway to reopen Port of Baltimore

The complex operation to reopen the Port of Baltimore after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is underway. Several cranes, including the largest floating crane on the East Coast, recently arrived at the site, and more vital equipment is on the way.

Mar 30
03:27

Massive crane arrives at bridge collapse site

A complicated cleanup operation is underway in Baltimore as crews begin removing tons of wreckage from what used to be the Francis Scott Key Bridge. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the details.

Mar 29
04:24

Majority of U.S. bridges lack impact protection. Will anything change?

There are 4,207 bridges in the U.S. that allow ships to pass under them. Of those, only 36% are described as having functional pier protection.

May 15

How bridges can be protected to lessen impact

Could anything have been done to prevent the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge? Investigators say the bridge did have some kind of impact protection, but CBS News has learned that a majority of U.S. bridges do not. Stephen Stock has more.

Mar 29
02:20

Who are the victims in Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse?

Four workers who fell into the Patapsco River when the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed are still missing and presumed to be dead

May 2

Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore

Search paused after 2 bodies found in Baltimore bridge collapse, focus turns to clearing debris

The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after was struck by a cargo ship early Tuesday morning. After two days of searching for six missing people and finding the bodies of two, attention has turned to clearing the waterway.

Mar 29

Two bodies recovered from vehicle underwater at Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse site

Maryland State Police Colonel Roland Butler said divers located two men around 10 a.m. in about 25 feet of water at the middle span of the bridge.

Mar 28

A timeline of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

Around 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed when a cargo ship lost power and crashed into it. 911 calls show how events unfolded.

Mar 28

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