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Face the Nation: Himes, Russell, Brennan

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Democratic Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut tells "Face the Nation" that while President Biden "did not perform the way we would have liked to have seen him perform," Himes said he is "not so cynical as to believe that the American people are going to choose a president based on a 90-minute debate rather than a four-year record" and French citizens are voting Sunday after centrist President Emmanuel Macron called for a snap election after his party was trounced by the far right in recent European elections — signaling once again the uncertainty about the change ahead.

Jun 30
25:16

6/30: Face the Nation

This week on "Face the Nation," days after President Biden's disastrous debate performance, Democrats Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut join "Face the Nation," along with potential Republican vice-presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio.

Jun 30
45:45

Face The Nation: Turner, Himes, McKenzie

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Speaker Mike Johnson said that the House plans to vote next week on a standalone bill on aid to Israel, Intelligence Committee chair Rep. Mike Turner tells "Face the Nation" that the House has to "make certain" that there's a path for aid to Ukraine. "Ukrainians are getting to the point that it's critical that the funding come through," Turner said in a joint appearance with Democratic Rep. Jim Himes, and Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie, the Commander of U.S. Central Command, tells "Face the Nation" that the U.S. needs to have an "understanding" of what it wants as an "end state" after strikes in the Middle East.

Feb 4
22:17

Jim Himes on Pentagon documents leak

CBS News's Catherine Herridge spoke with Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut — a ranking member on the House Intelligence Committee — about the leaked Pentagon documents.

Apr 14, 2023
03:24

Reps. Jim Himes & Bryan Steil on "The Takeout"

Members of the House Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth, chairman and Connecticut Democrat Rep. Jim Himes and Wisconsin Republican Rep. Bryan Steil, join Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss the state of the U.S. economy, soaring energy prices and what options the current administration has in curbing rising costs.

Jun 10, 2022
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Rep. Jim Himes on Syria airstrikes and more

The U.S. launched airstrikes Thursday night targeting Iran-backed militias in Syria along the Iraq border. Congressman Jim Himes, a Democrat from Connecticut, joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments in Syria, as well as U.S. relations with Saudi Arabia and negotiations on the COVID relief bill and minimum wage on Capitol Hill.

Feb 26, 2021
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Lawmaker decries "massive" US government hack

U.S. officials are raising alarm over a massive cyberattack that affected some government agencies. The country's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has called the hack a "grave risk" to the federal government and private organizations. Representative Jim Himes, a Connecticut Democrat, joins CBSN to discuss the significance of the security breach of the nation's sensitive data.

Dec 18, 2020
09:25

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Rep. Jim Himes confident in Biden national security team

On "Intelligence Matters," Mike Morell also talks with Congressman Jim Himes about national security threat posed by COVID-19, rebuilding trust in intelligence community.

Dec 9, 2020

Republicans boycott committee hearing on national security

Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee cite the committee's lack of hearings on FISA abuse as the reason for their boycott.

Feb 12, 2020

ICYMI: Here's what you missed on Sunday's "Face the Nation"

While all eyes remain on Washington amid the impeachment probe, the 2020 trail just got a little bit bigger

Nov 25, 2019

Himes: Nunes pushed "fantastical conspiracy theories" at hearings

The No. 2 Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee said Nunes is promoting conspiracy theories to defend President Trump

Nov 24, 2019

Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on November 24, 2019

On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, we sit down with Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway to talk impeachment. We also discuss the ongoing probe with Reps. Jim Himes and Kelly Armstrong.

Nov 24, 2019

Transcript: Rep. Jim Himes on "Face the Nation"

The following is a transcript of an interview with Representative Jim Himes that aired Sunday, November 24, 2019, on "Face the Nation."

Nov 24, 2019

Himes: Nunes pushed "fantastical conspiracy theories" at hearings

Congressman Jim Himes, a Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, says Republican Ranking Member Devin Nunes pushed debunked conspiracy theories on Ukraine and Russia during the impeachment inquiry hearings.

Nov 24, 2019
05:44

Open: This is "Face the Nation"

Today on "Face the Nation," the impeachment probe takes a pause after two weeks of witness testimony. What's next for the inquiry into President Trump?

Nov 24, 2019
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This week on "Face the Nation," November 24, 2019

Representatives Jim Himes and Kelly Armstrong as well as White House counselor Kellyanne Conway join us this Sunday on "Face the Nation"

Nov 22, 2019

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Williams and Vindman deny being "never-Trumpers"

During the public impeachment inquiry hearing Tuesday, Democratic Representative Jim Himes asked White House aide Jennifer Williams if she considers herself a "never-Trumper." She said she would not describe herself that way. Himes posed the same question to Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, who said: "I'd call myself never-partisan."

Nov 19, 2019
02:45

Top Democrat says impeachment inquiry could wrap up by end of year

"My belief is that the speaker of the House would like to get this wrapped up by the end of the year. I think that's probably possible," Congressman Jim Himes told "Face the Nation"

Oct 20, 2019

Transcript: Representative Jim Himes on "Face the Nation"

The following is a transcript of an interview with Representative Jim Himes that aired Sunday, October 20, 2019, on "Face the Nation."

Oct 20, 2019

Himes says impeachment probe can go forward without Giuliani testimony

Congressman Jim Himes, a Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, says lawmakers need to know who exactly gave the order to withhold military aide to Ukraine.

Oct 20, 2019
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This week on "Face the Nation", October 20, 2019

Reps. Jim Himes and Will Hurd will appear on "Face the Nation" this Sunday. We'll also have a discussion on the latest developments in Syria with

Oct 18, 2019

Himes says Dems would have votes to authorize impeachment inquiry

"If Speaker Pelosi did in fact move forward with a floor vote on actually proceeding with an investigation ... there's no question in my mind that she would have the votes"

Oct 6, 2019

Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on October 6, 2019

This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan talks to Representatives Eliot Engel, Jim Himes and Senator Roy Blunt. She also speaks with veteran journalists Bob Woodward and Peter Baker.

Oct 7, 2019

Transcript: Rep. Jim Himes on "Face the Nation"

The following is a transcript of an interview with Representative Jim Himes that aired Sunday, October 6, 2019, on "Face the Nation"

Oct 6, 2019

10/6: Face the Nation

This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan talks to Representatives Eliot Engel and Jim Himes, and Senator Roy Blunt. Plus, a closer look at impeachment with Bob Woodward and Peter Baker.

Oct 6, 2019
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President Biden delivers remarks during the CNN Presidential Debate at the CNN Studios on June 27, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Concern mounts among lawmakers, donors over Biden's candidacy

The first Democratic lawmakers called on Biden to drop out of the race after his rocky debate performance last week.

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Harris says "Joe Biden is our nominee" after calls for him to step aside

"Look, Joe Biden is our nominee," Vice President Kamala Harris told CBS News exclusively. "We beat Trump once, and we're going to beat him again, period."

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Former President Donald Trump attends his criminal trial at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 29, 2024, in New York City.

Trump sentencing delayed as judge weighs Supreme Court immunity ruling

Justice Juan Merchan set a new sentencing date of Sept. 18, "if such is still necessary."

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President Biden Speaks On Supreme Court Immunity Ruling

Biden to meet with Democratic governors as White House works to shore up support

President Biden plans to meet with Democratic governors in person and virtually to shore up support, CBS News has learned.

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FDA approves new Alzheimer's treatment from Eli Lilly

FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.

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Hurricane Beryl, a major Category 4 storm, bearing down on Jamaica

Forecasters warned Hurricane Beryl could bring "life-threatening winds and storm surge" to Jamaica.

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Growing Thompson Fire forces thousands of evacuations north of Sacramento

Evacuation orders and warnings went out in part of Butte County near Oroville due to the Thompson Fire on Tuesday.

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Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Ruling In Blow To Agency Power

What comes next after the Supreme Court's Trump immunity ruling

The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that former presidents are entitled to immunity from federal prosecution for official acts. Here's what that means for former President Donald Trump.

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Diamond Shruumz-brand cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide now linked to 48 illnesses in 24 states.

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How to protect your home from a hurricane

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Robert Towne, legendary Hollywood screenwriter of "Chinatown," dies at 89

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Pew study: U.S. divided on whether the American Dream is still possible

About half of Americans believe anyone can achieve success in the United States through hard work and determination.

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Nikki Hiltz, transgender runner, qualifies for U.S. Olympic team

Transgender middle-distance runner Nikki Hiltz qualified for the Paris Olympics after winning the women's 1,500-meter final at the U.S. Olympic trials on Sunday.

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FTC blocks Tempur Sealy's $4 billion purchase of Mattress Firm

Federal regulators say Tempur Sealy's acquisition of Mattress Firm would raise prices for "millions of consumers."

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How to protect your home from a hurricane

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Pew study: U.S. divided on whether the American Dream is still possible

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FTC blocks Tempur Sealy's $4 billion purchase of Mattress Firm

Federal regulators say Tempur Sealy's acquisition of Mattress Firm would raise prices for "millions of consumers."

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Ailing Spirit Airlines drops some junk fees in hopes of luring travelers

Budget carrier Spirit is eliminating some fees amid growing pushback against hidden airline industry charges.

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July 4th gas prices expected to hit lowest level in 3 years

Gas prices are even lower in some states, like Washington. Here are ways for drivers to save on gas.

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Planned Parenthood to blitz GOP seats to sway California's voters

The reproductive rights organization hopes to oust GOP incumbents from key California congressional seats by highlighting the possibility of a national abortion ban.

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Harris says "Joe Biden is our nominee" after calls for him to step aside

"Look, Joe Biden is our nominee," Vice President Kamala Harris told CBS News exclusively. "We beat Trump once, and we're going to beat him again, period."

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Trump sentencing delayed as judge weighs Supreme Court immunity ruling

Justice Juan Merchan set a new sentencing date of Sept. 18, "if such is still necessary."

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Defense Secretary Austin Hosts Ukranian Defense Minister Umerov At The Pentagon

U.S. to announce $2.3 billion in military assistance for Ukraine

The military assistance package would be one of the largest of its kind Biden has committed to Ukraine since Russia invaded the country in early 2022.

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Concern mounts among lawmakers, donors over Biden's candidacy

The first Democratic lawmakers called on Biden to drop out of the race after his rocky debate performance last week.

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Planned Parenthood to blitz GOP seats to sway California's voters

The reproductive rights organization hopes to oust GOP incumbents from key California congressional seats by highlighting the possibility of a national abortion ban.

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Health officials have issued an alert in the Florida Keys after two people were confirmed to have dengue fever.

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Patients on these antidepressants were more likely to gain weight, study says

New research is comparing the weight changes of patients taking different types of popular antidepressants.

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FDA approves new Alzheimer's treatment from Eli Lilly

FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.

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Blind artist who was told "you don't look blind" has a mission to educate

Paul Castle, a blind author and illustrator, and his guide dog, Mr. Maple, were recently denied entry to a Seattle restaurant.

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Woman accused of posing as heiress in scam is extradited to U.K.

Marianne Smyth was arrested in Maine and is accused of stealing more than $170,000 from victims in Northern Ireland.

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Nikki Hiltz, transgender runner, qualifies for U.S. Olympic team

Transgender middle-distance runner Nikki Hiltz qualified for the Paris Olympics after winning the women's 1,500-meter final at the U.S. Olympic trials on Sunday.

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Taiwan demands release of fishing vessel it says was seized by China

Taiwan dispatched two vessels to rescue the fishing boat, which had six people aboard, but they were blocked by the Chinese coast guard, officials said.

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U.K. nurse convicted of killing 7 babies found guilty of another attempted murder

British neonatal nurse Lucy Letby is already serving a life sentence after being convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill others.

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U.S. military heightens security alert level at European bases

The U.S. military has raised the security protection measures it is taking at its bases throughout Europe.

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Robert Towne, legendary Hollywood screenwriter of "Chinatown," dies at 89

Through his friendships with Warren Beatty and Jack Nicholson, he wrote or co-wrote some of the signature films of an era when artists held an unusual level of creative control.

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Eddie Murphy on returning as Axel Foley

Beyond his comeback in "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F," Eddie Murphy gets candid with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about fatherhood, his passion for music and what a return to the stage could look like

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Eddie Murphy on reviving Axel Foley, fatherhood

Actor and comedian Eddie Murphy discusses his journey back to the stage and the revival of his famous character.

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Michael J. Fox makes surprise concert appearance

Michael J. Fox makes a surprise appearance at the Glastonbury Music Festival, in Somerset, England, joining Coldplay onstage.

Jul 1
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Meet USA Water Polo's newest hype man, Flavor Flav

Legendary rapper Flavor Flav joins USA Water Polo national teams as the official hype man, bringing energy, support, and unexpected surprises to the athletes.

Jul 1

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Cyberattack continues to impact dealerships

More than half of U.S. car dealerships are still struggling with a cyberattack that crippled a key software system, hampering their ability to sell cars. J.D. Power estimates the attack may have caused June retail sales to drop more than 5% compared to last year.

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CDK Global cyberattack crippling car dealers

American car dealers could lose nearly $1 billion due to an ongoing cyberattack on software provider CDK Global. Charles Carmakal, chief technology officer of Mandiant Consulting, the security consulting organization of Google Cloud, joins CBS News to discuss how the hack is crippling operations, and what can be done to prevent similar incidents from happening again.

Jul 1
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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
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Keith "Roaring Kitty" Gill buys $245 million stake in Chewy

The meme-stock investor bought more than 9 million shares of the online pet supply company, causing its stock to surge.

Jul 1

The barcode marks its 50th anniversary

This week marks 50 years since the debut of the barcode, those machine-readable black stripes that have changed many aspects of modern life. Bradley Blackburn looks back at its history.

Jun 29
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Global shift toward green energy accelerating

A global shift in the way the world produces energy has started. According to the International Energy Agency, the world will spend twice as much on clean energy in 2024, including solar, wind and nuclear, as it will on fossil fuels. John Dickerson explains.

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U.S. Army seeks heat safety solutions

The U.S. Army is searching for ways to keep soldiers cool as they face dangerously high temperatures in the field. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter caught up with the solutions being tested.

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U.S. is top liquefied natural gas exporter

The United States is now the world's leading exporter of liquified natural gas, or LNG, after the country tripled its output in the past six years, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Some environmentalists say this is defeating the Biden administration's goals of weaning us off fossil fuels to avert climate change-driven catastrophe in the future.

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Harmless asteroid to whiz past Earth today. Here's how to spot it

Called 2024 MK, the space rock will make its closest approach to Earth on Saturday.

Jun 29

Scientists investigate fish deaths in Florida

Scientists are racing to figure out what's causing strange behavior and even deaths among fish, including the endangered sawfish. The phenomenon started in the Florida Keys, but has been seen as far north as Tampa.

Jun 29
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Woman accused of posing as heiress in scam is extradited to U.K.

Marianne Smyth was arrested in Maine and is accused of stealing more than $170,000 from victims in Northern Ireland.

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Trump's sentencing in New York postponed

Judge Juan Merchan has delayed the sentencing in Donald Trump's New York criminal case until September after the former president's lawyers argued his conviction should be overturned based on the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates has more.

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Menendez defense begins case at trial

Sen. Bob Menendez's sister, Caridad Gonzalez, testified on behalf of the defense in the bribery trial against the Democrat from New Jersey. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.

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U.K. nurse convicted of killing 7 babies found guilty of another attempted murder

British neonatal nurse Lucy Letby is already serving a life sentence after being convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill others.

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Police department to stop selling used guns following CBS News investigation

Following a CBS News investigation into police departments selling or trading in service weapons that were later used in crimes, the department profiled is changing its policy.

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NASA holds off on Starliner's return to Earth

Boeing Starliner commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and co-pilot Sunita Williams will remain aboard the International Space Station as NASA awaits more technical results before the capsule returns to Earth. CBS News space Analyst Bill Harwood reports.

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NASA insists Boeing Starliner crew not "stranded" in space

The problem for NASA and Boeing is that the Starliner's service module is discarded before re-entry and burns up in the atmosphere.

Jun 28

Powerful weather satellite launched for hurricane-hunting duty

The latest GOES satellite will play a critical role in tracking hurricanes and other dangerous storms across North America.

Jun 25

Chinese probe returns to Earth with first samples from far side of moon

China's Chang'e 6 is the first craft ever to collect soil and rock samples from the side of the moon that faces away from Earth into space.

Jun 25

Starliner trip home from ISS delayed

NASA has again postponed the troubled Boeing Starliner's trip home from the International Space Station as crews assess a series of helium leaks. Those leaks had also delayed the first crewed launch of the ship multiple times. Mark Strassmann reports.

Jun 24
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Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case

A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?

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The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."

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Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband

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