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Sens. Collins, Kennedy on Gaetz confirmation

Sen. Susan Collins of Maine and Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana weighed in Wednesday on the potential vetting and confirmation process of former Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney general. Molly Ball, senior political correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, and Laura Davison, politics editor for Bloomberg, join "America Decides" to discuss this and more on the latest picks by Trump to join his administration.

Nov 20
07:26

Senators express doubt on Gaetz confirmation

Can former Rep. Matt Gaetz pass a Senate confirmation? One Republican senator told CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett he wouldn't bet his house on it. Kadia Goba, political reporter for Semafor, and Brakkton Booker, national political correspondent for Politico, join "America Decides" to discuss.

Nov 19
07:08

Democrats, Republicans react to prisoner swap

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are reacting to Thursday's prisoner swap with Russia. Republican Rep. French Hill of Arkansas, co-chair of the Congressional Task Force on American Hostages and Americans Wrongfully Detained Abroad, joins "America Decides" to unpack the deal.

Aug 1
06:59

Campaign moments in history: JFK announces run

Today's spotlight: When JFK announced he was running for president. "Prime Time with John Dickerson" airs Monday-Thursday at 7 p.m. ET on the CBS News Streaming Network.

Apr 7, 2023
01:29

Protest Held In Kansas City Calling On Government To End Coronavirus Shutdown

Bipartisan support emerges for aid to ailing local news outlets

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle and in both chambers of Congress have called for federal relief for local news organizations.

Apr 23, 2020

Transcript: Sen. John Kennedy on "Face the Nation"

The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. John Kennedy that aired Sunday, February 16, 2020, on "Face the Nation."

Feb 16, 2020

Kennedy defends Barr for overruling Roger Stone prosecutors

Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana says the decision to change the sentencing recommendation for Roger Stone is "the way the process works."

Feb 16, 2020
06:53

Kennedy says he was "wrong" to say Ukraine may have hacked DNC server

Kennedy walked back his remarks on Sunday, saying there is "no indication" that Ukraine tried to hack the server

Nov 26, 2019

This week on "Face the Nation," November 10, 2019

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi along with Reps. Jim Jordan and Mike Quigley will appear on "Face the Nation" this Sunday

Nov 15, 2019

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

The impeachment inquiry into President Trump ramps up as it moves into the public format this week

Nov 11, 2019

Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on November 10, 2019

On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Senator John Kennedy and Rep. Eric Swalwell join us to discuss the impeachment inquiry into Donald Trump. We talk with National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien on the latest in Syria and Trump's Ukraine policy. We also mark a milestone in "Face the Nation" history with its 65th anniversary.

Nov 10, 2019

Transcript: Senator John Kennedy on "Face the Nation"

The following is a transcript of an interview with Senator John Kennedy on "Face the Nation"

Nov 10, 2019

This week on "Face the Nation," November 10, 2019

National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien, Sen. John Kennedy and Rep. Eric Swalwell will appear on "Face the Nation" this Sunday

Nov 8, 2019

Kennedy: Dems should "go hard or go home" on impeachment

"Go to Amazon online, buy a spine and do it," the Louisiana Republican told "Face the Nation." "If you're not going to do it then let us get back to work"

Jun 2, 2019

Transcript: Sen. John Kennedy on "Face the Nation"

The following is a transcript of the interview with Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana that aired Sunday, June 2, 2019, on "Face the Nation"

Jun 2, 2019

Open: This is "Face the Nation"

This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan interviews Intelligence Committee Vice Chairman Sen. Mark Warner, Sen. John Kennedy and Sen. Joe Manchin, and British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt joins us from London. Plus, the latest on the mass shooting in Virginia Beach.

Jun 2, 2019
01:47

6/2: Face The Nation

Jun 2, 2019
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Biden's critics, defenders, rivals weigh in on alleged incidents

In recent days, two women have accused former Vice President Joe Biden of touching them inappropriately

Apr 3, 2019

Kennedy: McCabe is "lucky" he hasn't been prosecuted

The Louisiana Republican said the former FBI deputy director could've been charged with perjury: "If you and I do that, we go to jail"

Mar 10, 2019

Transcript: Sen. John Kennedy on "Face the Nation"

The following is a transcript of the interview with Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana that aired Sunday, March 10, 2019, on "Face the Nation"

Mar 10, 2019

Kennedy: McCabe "lucky" he wasn't charged

Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, joins moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss Paul Manafort's sentencing, and he reacts to Margaret's interview with Andrew McCabe.

Mar 10, 2019
06:55

Open: This is Face the Nation

This week on "Face the Nation," moderator Margaret Brennan will talk to former acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe, Colorado’s former governor John Hickenlooper and Sen. John Kennedy. Plus, former deputy Secretary of State William Burns is here to discuss his new book, "The Back Channel."

Mar 10, 2019
02:07

Kennedy: "First Amendment was bruised" by BuzzFeed report on Cohen

The special counsel's office disputed a BuzzFeed News report saying it had evidence President Trump directed Michael Cohen to lie to Congress

Jan 20, 2019

Transcript: Sen. John Kennedy on "Face the Nation"

The following is a transcript of the interview with Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana that aired Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, on "Face the Nation"

Jan 20, 2019

Kennedy: BuzzFeed report "bruised" First Amendment

Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, joins Margaret Brennan to discuss President Trump's latest offer to end the government shutdown and the BuzzFeed report on Michael Cohen.

Jan 20, 2019
03:11

Biden signs government funding bill, averting a shutdown

The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.

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Death toll in attack at German Christmas market rises to 5; 200 injured

Police say the driver is under arrest after plowing into the crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least five people - including a 9-year-old - and injuring 200 others.

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House Ethics Committee expected to release Matt Gaetz report on Monday

The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.

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Rickey Henderson, MLB Hall of Famer, dies at 65

Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.

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Mark Burnett, "The Apprentice" creator, tapped as special envoy to the U.K.

Mark Burnett helped produce hits like "Survivor" and "The Voice," but is perhaps best known for teaming up with President-elect Donald Trump for "The Apprentice," which first aired in 2004.

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2 U.S. Navy pilots eject safely when jet shot down by likely "friendly fire"

An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.

4H ago

Kari Lake says she has no intention of turning Voice of America into "Trump TV"

Kari Lake, a former broadcast journalist who unsuccessfully ran for governor and for a U.S. Senate seat in Arizona, is President-elect Donald Trump's selection to lead Voice of America.

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Several hurt after driver plows through Texas mall; suspect killed by police

The suspect drove through the doors of a JC Penny in Killeen, Texas, and continued inside for "several hundred yards," an official said.

7H ago

Party City files for bankruptcy, a day after announcing mass layoffs

Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.

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Kari Lake says she has no intention of turning Voice of America into "Trump TV"

Kari Lake, a former broadcast journalist who unsuccessfully ran for governor and for a U.S. Senate seat in Arizona, is President-elect Donald Trump's selection to lead Voice of America.

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Who killed JonBenét Ramsey? Her dad believes DNA could reveal killer

A look back at how "48 Hours" covered the 1996 Christmastime murder of JonBenét Ramsey in 2002, and what her father John Ramsey says about the unsolved Colorado case nearly 28 years later.

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Lara Trump won't pursue Rubio's Florida Senate seat, she says

Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, says she's removing herself from consideration for Marco Rubio's Senate seat.

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Will convicted wife killer Scott Peterson get a new trial?

After California man's death sentence is overturned, there's a renewed push to clear him.

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Several hurt after driver plows through Texas mall; suspect killed by police

The suspect drove through the doors of a JCPenny in Killeen, Texas, and continued inside for "several hundred yards," an official said.

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Party City files for bankruptcy, a day after announcing mass layoffs

Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.

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Senate approves bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans

Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.

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How much more will it cost to heat your home this winter?

Here's what's driving up home heating costs, and how much families are expected to spend this winter.

Dec 20

United States Internal Revenue Service, IRS, Check and Corner of Envelope

IRS sending up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's who qualifies.

The IRS said it's sending out checks worth up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's what to know about the "special payments."

Dec 20

Feds sue Zelle, alleging nation's biggest banks failed to stop fraud

Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.

Dec 20

Politics

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Kari Lake says she has no intention of turning Voice of America into "Trump TV"

Kari Lake, a former broadcast journalist who unsuccessfully ran for governor and for a U.S. Senate seat in Arizona, is President-elect Donald Trump's selection to lead Voice of America.

4H ago

Lara Trump won't pursue Rubio's Florida Senate seat, she says

Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, says she's removing herself from consideration for Marco Rubio's Senate seat.

4H ago

2 U.S. Navy pilots eject safely when jet shot down by likely "friendly fire"

An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.

4H ago

Mark Burnett, "The Apprentice" creator, tapped as special envoy to the U.K.

Mark Burnett helped produce hits like "Survivor" and "The Voice," but is perhaps best known for teaming up with President-elect Donald Trump for "The Apprentice," which first aired in 2004.

11H ago

President Biden Delivers Remarks On Ketanji Brown Jackson's Confirmation To Supreme Court

Biden surpasses Trump with 235th federal judge confirmed

The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.

Dec 20

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CDC releases concerning new flu numbers

Thirteen states reported "high" or "very high" levels of flu-like illness last week, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's double the number of states from the week before. Ali Bauman reports.

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A teen's misdiagnosis led to medication, but surgery led to a cure

Isaac Klapper was 10 years old when he started having episodes of what doctors initially thought was a movement disorder.

18H ago

Why fish, birds and other animals yawn too, according to an expert

Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.

Dec 20

Stuffing stockings with skincare? Here's what kids should and shouldn't be using

Skin care is all the rage for teens and tweens these days, but be careful not to give products that could cause more harm than good.

Dec 20

Cost of health care concept, stethoscope and calculator on document

He went in for a colonoscopy. The hospital charged $19,000 for two.

A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.

Dec 19

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2 U.S. Navy pilots eject safely when jet shot down by likely "friendly fire"

An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.

4H ago

Pope Francis tells Vatican staff to stop gossiping in Christmas speech

Pope Francis has told Vatican bureaucrats to stop speaking ill of one another, calling gossip "an evil that destroys social life."

18H ago

At least 38 dead after crash between a passenger bus and a truck in Brazil

In 2024, more than 10,000 people died in traffic accidents in Brazil, according to the Ministry of Transportation.

14H ago

Rocket from Yemen strikes Tel Aviv, injuring 16 people

Inside Gaza, mourners held funerals for 19 people, 12 of them children, killed in Israeli strikes.

18H ago

What we know about suspect in Christmas market attack in Germany

The suspect, identified by local media as 50-year-old Taleb A., was arrested after plowing a black BMW into a Christmas market crowded with holiday shoppers in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least five people and wounding more than 200 others.

18H ago

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Blake Lively accuses co-star of sexual harassment

Hollywood star Blake Lively is accusing her "It Ends With Us" co-star Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment in a new lawsuit. His attorney has denied the allegations.

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Blake Lively accuses "It Ends with Us" co-star of sexual harassment

The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."

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Young dancers take on lead roles in Christmas classic "The Nutcracker"

The New York City Ballet has been performing "The Nutcracker" for decades. Each year, young dancers make their mark on the ballet.

19H ago

How Robert Eggers revives "Nosferatu"

Director Robert Eggers' highly-anticipated horror film "Nosferatu" will hit theaters on Christmas Day. The acclaimed director sat down with CBS Saturday Morning to talk about bringing the classic vampire tale to a new audience.

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The man behind method acting

50 years ago, "The Godfather Part II" was playing in theaters nationwide. The film catapulted Lee Strasberg, whose namesake form of acting preparation was used by some of the film's leads, to stardom. Dozens of the entertainment industry's biggest stars have trained at his institute, learning the techniques of method acting. Michelle Miller went behind the scenes to learn more about "The Method Man."

20H ago
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Supreme Court agrees to hear case about TikTok ban

The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.

Dec 18
01:31

Teen victim of deepfake porn urges Congress to pass "Take It Down Act"

Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.

Dec 18

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

Supreme Court to decide on future of TikTok

The Supreme Court plans to hear arguments in January on a challenge to a new law that could lead to the popular social media app TikTok being banned in the U.S. The Biden administration and lawmakers say the Chinese government's ability to collect data from TikTok poses a significant national security risk, while the app and its Chinese parent company ByteDance argue that the law is unconstitutional. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.

Dec 18
03:28

FAA: Lithium battery fires on flights now occur nearly twice a week

FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.

Dec 18

Science

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What to know about the winter solstice, 2024's shortest day

The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.

19H ago

Class-action lawsuit over plastic recycling

This week a group of plaintiffs in Missouri, Kansas, California and Florida filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of companies and organizations, claiming they've falsely promoted how easy it is to recycle plastics. CBS News Los Angeles climatologist Marina Jurica has the details.

Dec 20
04:48

Why fish, birds and other animals yawn too, according to an expert

Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.

Dec 20

Americans coexisted with 4-ton sloths for millennia, research shows

Early Americans may have spent millennia sharing prehistoric savannas and wetlands with enormous beasts, research shows.

Dec 20

EPA tackling pollution in at-risk communities

The Environmental Protection Agency under President Biden created a new Office of Environmental Justice that seeks to address pollution levels in disadvantaged and marginalized communities. However, there is concern that the incoming Trump administration could do away with the new department. David Schechter reports.

Dec 19
03:51

Crime

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Who killed JonBenét Ramsey? Her dad believes DNA could reveal killer

A look back at how "48 Hours" covered the 1996 Christmastime murder of JonBenét Ramsey in 2002, and what her father John Ramsey says about the unsolved Colorado case nearly 28 years later.

2H ago

Will convicted wife killer Scott Peterson get a new trial?

After California man's death sentence is overturned, there's a renewed push to clear him.

2H ago

Several hurt after driver plows through Texas mall; suspect killed by police

The suspect drove through the doors of a JCPenny in Killeen, Texas, and continued inside for "several hundred yards," an official said.

7H ago

CEO killing sparks concerns about extremism

Luigi Mangione, now held in a New York City lock-up, could face the death penalty if convicted of the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The killing is sparking new concerns about violent extremism bubbling across the country.

21H ago
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Dozens injured in Germany Christmas market attack

At least two people are dead and dozens more injured after a vehicle plowed into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. Authorities say the driver of the car was arrested and that it appears to be a deliberate attack. Elaine Cobbe has details.

Dec 20
02:13

Space

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Discovery of "tipped over" black hole surprises NASA scientists

New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.

Dec 19

NASA astronauts Suni Williams, left, and Butch Wilmore, wearing Boeing spacesuits, depart the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on June 5, 2024.

Why are the Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck in space?

Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.

Dec 18

NASA delayes return date for astronauts

NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.

Dec 18
02:57

NASA leader weighs in on Elon Musk, SpaceX and plans for moon rocket

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.

Dec 18

Boeing Starliner crew's return delayed again

Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.

Dec 18
03:08

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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 29
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The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?

Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.

Dec 18
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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.

Dec 3
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Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death

Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.

Dec 1
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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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