Sen. Lankford on Trump's address
Republican Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss President Trump's address to Congress and what he expects to hear from the president regarding major issues like Ukraine and tariffs.
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Biden criticizes GOP for rejecting border deal
President Biden criticized Republican lawmakers in his State of the Union address for rejecting a border security bill because they claimed it wasn't strict enough. "We can fight about the border or we can fix it," he said. "I'm ready to fix it. Send me the border bill now."
Congress hits stalemate during election year
The Senate on Wednesday voted against advancing a bipartisan border policy and foreign aid bill after weeks of negotiations. Steven Smith, professor of political science at Arizona State University, joins CBS News to discuss what the failure says about the inner workings of Capitol Hill -- and what it will take to get anything passed in an election year.
Lankford makes case for border security bill
Sen. James Lankford, the Oklahoma Republican who was among the three senators who negotiated the immigration deal, took to the Senate floor Wednesday to make a case for the deal and bipartisan legislation ahead of a key vote in the Senate. "You can do a partisan bill in the House," Lankford said, "but in the Senate, we have to look at each other across the aisle and then figure out a way to be able to solve this."
Senate border security deal in question
Lawmakers say the Senate is "whisper close" to releasing its border deal after weeks of negotiations, but some Republican senators are suggesting ditching the plans altogether. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains what's known about the bill.
What we know about the bipartisan border deal
Senate negotiators are preparing the final text of what could be the most consequential immigration legislation in nearly 40 years. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the details.
Senate, White House near border policy deal
Key border policy negotiators say the White House and Senate are near a deal. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa have the details.
Immigration deal could be unveiled this week
The Senate may soon unveil an immigration bill that would reform certain policies at the border and streamline parts of the asylum process, but as CBS News' Nikole Killion reports, the bill may not survive the House of Representatives, which does not appear to have consensus among lawmakers on new migration policies.
White House official says "it's time to cut a deal" on national security
Congress has been unable to pass additional aid for Ukraine as Republicans demand stricter border security measures in exchange.
Lankford: Congress can't "do nothing" on border
Sen. James Lankford, the lead GOP negotiator with the White House on the supplemental budget bill, tells "Face the Nation" that the Congress "can't just sit back and say we're going to nothing" on the border as they try to come to an agreement between the Republican-controlled House, the Democratic-controlled Senate and the White House.
Face The Nation: Lankford, Young, Soeripto
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Sen. James Lankford tells "Face the Nation" that the Congress "can't just sit back and say we're going to nothing" on the border, Shalanda Young, the White House Office of Management and Budget director, tells "Face the Nation" that it is "time" that she sends a letter to Congress "outlining the stakes" with cutting off funding to Ukraine in the supplemental budget bill, and Janti Soeripto, Save the Children president and CEO, tells "Face the Nation" that amid the Israeli invasion of Gaza, the humanitarian crisis is "unspeakable — essentially what is unfolding before our eyes. The humanitarian agencies cannot help children in this current situation."
Senate ethics panel admonishes Lindsey Graham over campaign solicitations
The ethics panel found that the South Carolina Republican improperly solicited contributions from inside a federal building.
Sen. Lankford on debt limit, immigration
Oklahoma Republican Senator James Lankford joins "Red and Blue" to discuss what he wants to happen in negotiations over the debt limit, and his concerns about the Biden administration's immigration and border policies.
Oklahoma senator on Trump's Tulsa rally
Oklahoma Republican Senator James Lankford joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the health risks involved in President Trump's rally in Tulsa Saturday. He also responds to the question of whether he will wear a mask.
GOP senator says Trump isn't a role model for young people
Republican Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma said he doesn't believe President Trump "as a person is a role model" for many young people.
Bipartisan pair of senators on the importance of faith in a divided Washington
Senators Chris Coons and James Lankford say attendance at their weekly prayer group has gone up in an increasingly contentious Washington.
12/29: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," with all of Washington on holiday break, we take a look back on the year that was with some perspective from the White House, Capitol Hill and our own CBS News correspondents.
Transcript: Chris Coons and James Lankford on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Senators Chris Coons and James Lankford that aired Sunday, December 29, 2019, on "Face the Nation."
This week on "Face the Nation," December 29, 2019
White House adviser Ivanka Trump and Senators Chris Coons and James Lankford join us this Sunday on "Face the Nation"
GOP senator says Trump not to blame for "deranged" Pittsburgh shooting
"I don't see where President Trump is somehow to blame for this," Lankford said on "Face the Nation"
Transcript: Sen. James Lankford on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of the interview with Sen. James Lankford that aired Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, on "Face the Nation"
Sen. James Lankford says he sees no connection between Pittsburgh shooting, Trump's rhetoric
Oklahoma Republican Sen. James Lankford talks about divisions in the country in the aftermath of Saturday’s deadly shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh.
Open: This is Face the Nation, October 28
This week on “Face the Nation,” guest-moderator John Dickerson interviews Sens. James Lankford and Chris Coons about the recent spate of political violence. Plus an interview with Speaker Paul Ryan and Rep. Elise Stefanik as the speaker enters his last months in office.
10/28: Face The Nation
This week on “Face the Nation,” guest-moderator John Dickerson interviews Sens. James Lankford and Chris Coons about the recent spate of political violence. Plus an interview with Speaker Paul Ryan and Rep. Elise Stefanik as the speaker enters his last months in office.
Transcript: Sen. James Lankford talks with Michael Morell on "Intelligence Matters"
The Oklahoma GOP senator spoke with Morell about threats to the U.S. On upcoming elections, he said, "I've not seen anything that looks close to what we saw in 2016"
Supreme Court temporarily blocks new deportations under Alien Enemies Act
In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in Texas' Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order from this court."
Russia's Putin declares temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine
The temporary truce will be between 6 p.m. local time on Saturday and midnight on Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
What we know about the victims of the FSU mass shooting
Two people were killed and six others were hospitalized after a Thursday shooting at Florida State University.
2 Pentagon officials fired amid sweeping leak investigation
Two Pentagon officials were terminated Friday after they were suspended earlier this week, escalating a week of turmoil at the Department of Defense.
U.S. and Iran hold second negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program
That the talks are even happening represents a historic moment, given the decades of enmity between the two countries since the 1979 Islamic Revolution and the U.S. Embassy hostage crisis.
Israeli strikes on Gaza killed more than 90 in 48 hours, health ministry says
The dead include 15 people who were killed overnight, among them women and children.
Judge blocks Trump admin. from making changes to passport gender markers
In its lawsuit, the ACLU described how one woman had her passport returned with a male designation while others are too scared to submit their passports because they fear their applications might be suspended and their passports held by the State Department.
Anti-Trump rallies held across the U.S. to protest administration's policies
Some of the protests are drawing on themes from the American Revolutionary War, as Saturday marks 250 years since the Battles of Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts launched the conflict.
Vance mets Vatican No. 2, have "exchange of opinions" over migrants, prisoners
The Vatican stated that Vance, who converted to Catholicism in 2019, met with the secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and the foreign minister, Archbishop Paul Gallagher.
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Anti-Trump rallies held across the U.S. to protest administration's policies
Some of the protests are drawing on themes from the American Revolutionary War, as Saturday marks 250 years since the Battles of Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts launched the conflict.
Former President Bill Clinton returns to Oklahoma City 30 years after bombing
Bill Clinton was president on April 19, 1995, when a truck bomb exploded, destroying a nine-story federal building in downtown Oklahoma City.
Judge to allow "bushy eyebrows" testimony in Bryan Kohberger trial
Kohberger, 30, is charged with murder in the stabbing deaths of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves at a rental home in Idaho near campus.
Supreme Court temporarily blocks new deportations under Alien Enemies Act
In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in Texas' Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order from this court."
Remembering the Oklahoma City bombing victims, 30 years later
The Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 1995, is still the deadliest example of domestic terrorism in United States history.
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Trump is studying how to remove Fed Chair Powell, adviser says
Trump administration economist Kevin Hassett said Powell's removal is being studied by the president and his team.
Here's the magic number Americans say they need for retirement
Americans have big financial goals for what they think they'll need for a comfortable retirement, a new survey finds.
Ford says it could raise prices this summer if tariffs remain in effect
Ford's vehicle prices could rise this summer if 25% auto tariffs remain in place, the company said in a memo to dealers.
About 429,200 wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
Dollar's decline raises worries investors are losing trust in the U.S.
Since mid-January, the dollar has fallen 9% against a basket of currencies, a rare and steep decline.
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Vance mets Vatican No. 2, have "exchange of opinions" over migrants, prisoners
The Vatican stated that Vance, who converted to Catholicism in 2019, met with the secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and the foreign minister, Archbishop Paul Gallagher.
U.S. and Iran hold second negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program
That the talks are even happening represents a historic moment, given the decades of enmity between the two countries since the 1979 Islamic Revolution and the U.S. Embassy hostage crisis.
Supreme Court temporarily blocks new deportations under Alien Enemies Act
In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in Texas' Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order from this court."
Judge blocks Trump admin. from making changes to passport gender markers
In its lawsuit, the ACLU described how one woman had her passport returned with a male designation while others are too scared to submit their passports because they fear their applications might be suspended and their passports held by the State Department.
Student has visa revoked just days after getting new job, work permit
After graduating in Boston, an international student was hired as a quantitative analyst and even received his work permit days ago. Then, an email changed everything.
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Her sore throat turned into a month-long ICU stay. Doctors were stumped.
Vanessa Abraham thought her symptoms were a bad flu — until she collapsed to the floor struggling to breathe.
Trump administration replaces COVID websites
The Trump administration has moved to replace websites that previously offered health information and access to COVID tests and treatment.
About 429,200 wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
Obesity doctor touts new weight loss drug
There may soon be a new medication option for losing weight. Eli Lilly's experimental pill appears to work as well as the injected drug Ozempic to lower the weight of diabetes patients. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
CDC scraps plan to help Texas schools curb measles over layoffs, employee says
Some employees working on the CDC's measles response were warned they could face layoffs.
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Vance mets Vatican No. 2, have "exchange of opinions" over migrants, prisoners
The Vatican stated that Vance, who converted to Catholicism in 2019, met with the secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and the foreign minister, Archbishop Paul Gallagher.
Gunmen disguised as soldiers kill 12 spectators at cockfight
Footage of the shooting, circulated on social media, showed spectators flinging themselves to the ground and taking cover under their seats.
Russia's Putin declares temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine
The temporary truce will be between 6 p.m. local time on Saturday and midnight on Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Documentary tells the stories of young survivors of Hamas terror attack
Young survivors shared their stories of surviving Hamas' terror attack in "The Children of October 7," soon streaming on Paramount+.
U.S. and Iran hold second negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program
That the talks are even happening represents a historic moment, given the decades of enmity between the two countries since the 1979 Islamic Revolution and the U.S. Embassy hostage crisis.
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Documentary tells the stories of young survivors of Hamas terror attack
Young survivors shared their stories of surviving Hamas' terror attack in "The Children of October 7," soon streaming on Paramount+.
Sir Woman performs "Making Love"
The soulful music of "Sir Woman" is the solo project of singer-songwriter Kelsey Wilson, an Austin-based artist who first gained fame as the co-founder of the indie-pop band "Wild Child." During a 2019 break from the band, Wilson launched this project, blending R&B, funk and pop into a fresh new sound. Earlier this year, Sir Woman released "It All Works Out," the first half of a new double album. The second half, "If It Doesn't," is set to release in mid-May. Now, from that new double album, here is Sir Woman with "Making Love."
Sir Woman performs "Circles"
The soulful music of "Sir Woman" is the solo project of singer-songwriter Kelsey Wilson, an Austin-based artist who first gained fame as the co-founder of the indie-pop band "Wild Child." During a 2019 break from the band, Wilson launched this project, blending R&B, funk and pop into a fresh new sound. Earlier this year, Sir Woman released "It All Works Out," the first half of a new double album. The second half, "If It Doesn't," is set to release in mid-May. Now, from that new double album, here is Sir Woman with "Circles."
Sir Woman performs "Highroad"
The soulful music of "Sir Woman" is the solo project of singer-songwriter Kelsey Wilson, an Austin-based artist who first gained fame as the co-founder of the indie-pop band "Wild Child." During a 2019 break from the band, Wilson launched this project, blending R&B, funk and pop into a fresh new sound. Earlier this year, Sir Woman released "It All Works Out," the first half of a new double album. The second half, "If It Doesn't," is set to release in mid-May. Now, from that new double album, here is Sir Woman with "Highroad."
How to watch WrestleMania 41 and more key details on the 2025 WWE matches
The WWE's 41st WrestleMania event is finally here. Here's how to watch all the action on night 1 and night 2.
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Fake job seekers are flooding the market, thanks to AI
Companies say fake job seekers are using artificial intelligence to get remote jobs, often in an attempt to steal insider secrets.
Scientist on reviving extinct dire wolves
Biotech company Colossal Bioscience has made headlines for saying it brought the dire wolf species back from extinction. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser spoke with the company's chief science officer, Beth Shapiro, who broke down the science and motivations behind the project.
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.
About 429,200 wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
Judge: Google is online advertising monopoly
A federal judge ruled Thursday that Google is a monopolist in markets for online advertising technology. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has the details.
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NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
Breaking down the return of dire wolves
Colossal Biosciences says it successfully gene-edited gray wolves to carry traits of the extinct dire wolf. Founder and CEO Ben Lamm and Chief Science Officer Beth Shapiro discuss the research and rising controversy.
Scientists find "strongest evidence yet" of life on distant planet
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
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Judge to allow "bushy eyebrows" testimony in Bryan Kohberger trial
Kohberger, 30, is charged with murder in the stabbing deaths of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves at a rental home in Idaho near campus.
Gunmen disguised as soldiers kill 12 spectators at cockfight
Footage of the shooting, circulated on social media, showed spectators flinging themselves to the ground and taking cover under their seats.
FSU shooting victim speaks out from hospital
Tallahassee police said there was no connection between the Florida State University shooting suspect, 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, and the victims. CBS News' Kati Weis and Anna Schecter have more details.
FSU student shares his experience following deadly shooting
Florida State University classes were cancelled Friday following Thursday's deadly shooting, as authorities continue to investigate the incident. Philip Allison, an FSU student who works at the student union, joins "The Daily Report" to recount the active shooter situation.
Witness, 11, points to father's suspected killer: Sister's forbidden boyfriend
In an exclusive interview, with "48 Hours," Sierra Friar recalls the day her sister and father vanished.
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NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
Astronomer on new evidence pointing to life
Astronomers say they have discovered "the strongest evidence yet" of life on a distant planet, although, they stress that more research is needed. Chief astronomer and planetarium director of the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Scientists find "strongest evidence yet" of life on distant planet
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
Gayle King on how space flight changed her
A day after her flight to space, Gayle King speaks with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois about how the trip has changed her.
Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen reflect on life-changing Blue Origin spaceflight
Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen talk to "CBS Mornings" about how the Blue Origin spaceflight changed them for the better.
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A new spin on a centuries-old tradition
For more than a thousand years, Christian pilgrims and those seeking self-reflection have embarked on the Camino de Santiago, a network of hiking routes through France, Portugal and Spain that all meet in the Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela. The ancient tradition is finding new life in the 21st century.
Sir Woman performs "Making Love"
The soulful music of "Sir Woman" is the solo project of singer-songwriter Kelsey Wilson, an Austin-based artist who first gained fame as the co-founder of the indie-pop band "Wild Child." During a 2019 break from the band, Wilson launched this project, blending R&B, funk and pop into a fresh new sound. Earlier this year, Sir Woman released "It All Works Out," the first half of a new double album. The second half, "If It Doesn't," is set to release in mid-May. Now, from that new double album, here is Sir Woman with "Making Love."
Creator talks "The Children of October 7"
One in six children worldwide live in a conflict zone, according to the United Nations. A social media influencer turned filmmaker was drawn to those children more than a year after Hamas' Oct. 7 terror attack on Israel. Montana Tucker talks about the making of "The Children of October 7" a new MTV documentary on Paramount Plus.
Sir Woman performs "Circles"
The soulful music of "Sir Woman" is the solo project of singer-songwriter Kelsey Wilson, an Austin-based artist who first gained fame as the co-founder of the indie-pop band "Wild Child." During a 2019 break from the band, Wilson launched this project, blending R&B, funk and pop into a fresh new sound. Earlier this year, Sir Woman released "It All Works Out," the first half of a new double album. The second half, "If It Doesn't," is set to release in mid-May. Now, from that new double album, here is Sir Woman with "Circles."
Sir Woman performs "Highroad"
The soulful music of "Sir Woman" is the solo project of singer-songwriter Kelsey Wilson, an Austin-based artist who first gained fame as the co-founder of the indie-pop band "Wild Child." During a 2019 break from the band, Wilson launched this project, blending R&B, funk and pop into a fresh new sound. Earlier this year, Sir Woman released "It All Works Out," the first half of a new double album. The second half, "If It Doesn't," is set to release in mid-May. Now, from that new double album, here is Sir Woman with "Highroad."