From the Archives: Senator John McCain on unrest in Yemen
Senator John McCain joined Face the Nation in 2015 after the collapse of a pro-American government in Yemen. He spoke about the situation on the ground and what could happen next.
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Over 200 former GOP staffers endorse Harris
More than 200 Republicans who worked for former Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush, Senator John McCain and Senator Mitt Romney have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president. The group penned a letter saying, in part, democracy would be irreparably jeopardized by another Trump administration. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
More than 200 former Bush, McCain and Romney staffers endorse Harris
The alternative to Harris, the letter from more than 200 Republicans said, "is simply untenable."
Christie looks to McCain's 2008 primary bid as model for his campaign
At about this point in 2007, McCain was polling third in New Hampshire, trailing both Mitt Romney and Rudy Giuliani, and as Christie recalls, his prospects looked dim.
Biden criticizes "MAGA extremists" in speech
President Biden spoke in Arizona on Thursday about the state of democracy in the U.S. He warned against the impact of "MAGA extremists," criticizing Donald Trump. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Biden honors John McCain, highlighting battle for the "soul of America"
President Biden used the remarks to speak about the state of democracy, which he said "all of us are being asked right now to maintain."
Joe the Plumber, who questioned Obama on his tax plans, dead at 49
Samuel "Joe" Wurzelbacher, who became known as "Joe the Plumber" during the 2008 presidential race, died Sunday.
McCain's 2007 comments on immigration reform
In 2007, Sen. John McCain of Arizona told "Face the Nation" that "whenever there's been a wave of immigration into this country, whether it's legal or illegal, there's been certain backlash … unfortunately, in some ways, it's gotten, I think, too emotion and too intense."
Cindy McCain on her latest challenge
In Rome this month, Cindy McCain started her new job as executive director of the U.N. World Food Programme, an organization working in 123 countries with the ambitious goal of ending world hunger. She talks with correspondent Seth Doane about the increased political and logistical challenges of feeding the world's neediest, a task made more critical by the pandemic and war in Ukraine; and about the advice she continues to carry with her from her husband, the late Sen. John McCain.
Ukraine extends martial law for another 90 days
Ukraine's parliament has voted to extend martial law for another 90 days, until August 23. This comes as the war closes in on the three month mark. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joins CBS News' Lana Zak from Kharkiv to report the latest on the ground and provide an update on the battle for the Donbas region.
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin announces run for Congress
Alaska will hold a special election this summer to replace the House seat left vacant when Rep. Don Young died earlier this month.
Cindy McCain writes note to younger self
As part of the Emmy-nominated series Note To Self, businesswoman, philanthropist and high-profile political wife Cindy McCain offers advice to her adolescent self. She reflects on motherhood, addiction and a lifetime spent alongside war hero, Arizona Senator and two-time presidential candidate John McCain.
Cindy McCain looks at the future of the Republican Party
"We have got to overcome this. We have to. Not just as a party. But as a country. We cannot allow this," McCain said.
Cindy McCain looks at the future of the Republican Party
Former President Trump's impeachment trial may be over, but the work of repairing the Republican Party is just beginning. Lee Cowan sat down with Cindy McCain — wife of the late Republican Senator John McCain — to talk about what lies ahead and how she's using her voice to help bridge the divide.
Arizona Republican Party sticks by Trump
Former President Donald Trump may be out of the White House but his influence on the Republican Party continues to loom large. Dylan Smith, the editor and publisher of TusconSentinel.com, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss why the Arizona GOP is censuring some of the state's most prominent political figures.
Former astronaut Mark Kelly projected to win Senate seat in Arizona
"Our state doesn't need a Democrat senator or a Republican senator, we need an Arizona senator. A senator like John McCain," Kelly said ahead of his win.
An Election Night tradition: The concession speech
There may be nothing more American than baseball, apple pie – and presidential elections, including a speech by the losing candidate. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett looks at the dramatic history of concessions, and examines why a losing candidate stepping aside is what allows our country to move forward.
John McCain's mother, Roberta McCain, dies at 108
"Honey, I've had a dream life, and it was all luck," Roberta McCain said in a 2008 interview with Vogue.
Roberta McCain dies at 108
The mother of late Arizona Senator John McCain has died at the remarkable age of 108.
Arizona Senate race and Supreme Court fight
An Arizona Senate race is taking on new importance following the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The contest between former astronaut Mark Kelly and Senator Martha McSally could help determine the vote on President Trump's Supreme Court nominee, depending on the timing. Dylan Smith, editor and publisher of TucsonSentinel.com, joined CBSN to discuss the state of the race in Arizona.
Biden campaigns in North Carolina
Democratic nominee Joe Biden hit the campaign trail, stopping by the battleground state of North Carolina on Wednesday. Polls show Biden and President Trump are virtually tied in the battleground states of Florida and Georgia. Ed O’Keefe reports.
Cindy McCain urges suburban women to vote for Biden
"I think a lot of people like me and others, they're kind of suburban women, are kind of misled a little bit and kind of sad about the direction the Republican Party is going," McCain said.
Cindy McCain endorses Joe Biden for president
Cindy McCain, wife of late Republican Senator John McCain, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what led her to endorse Joe Biden, why she thinks he would be the right person for president and how she feels about the Republican party.
Cindy McCain endorses Joe Biden for president
"Joe and I don't always agree on the issues, and I know he and John certainly had some passionate arguments, but he is a good and honest man," McCain tweeted. "He will lead us with dignity."
Graham on Trump's alleged comments on troops
Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the president's alleged comments about U.S. troops and the late-Senator John McCain.
Mistakenly deported Abrego Garcia meets with Maryland senator in El Salvador
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he met Thursday with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who immigration officials admitted was deported by error to El Salvador.
RFK assassination files being released by Trump administration
A tranche of records on Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 killing are being unsealed at the urging of the senator's son, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
2 killed, 6 injured in FSU mass shooting; suspect in custody
Law enforcement said the suspected shooter is the 20-year-old son of a Leon County sheriff's deputy and a student at FSU.
Rubio says U.S. may soon "move on" from Ukraine-Russia peace efforts
President Trump could give up on efforts to end the war in Ukraine "in a matter of days," Rubio says, highlighting the administration view that it's "not our war."
What we know about the suspect in the deadly FSU mass shooting
CBS News obtained court records showing a years-long custody battle between the birth parents of the suspect in Thursday's mass shooting at Florida State University.
Video shows Idaho officers fatally shoot teen seconds after arriving
Victor Perez had autism, cerebral palsy and was nonverbal, though there is no indication the responding officers were aware of that.
FDA making plans to end its routine food safety inspections, sources say
Food safety inspections would be left to state and local authorities under the plan being developed by the FDA.
4 people killed in cable car accident in southern Italy
A cable car accident on a mountain near Naples left at least four people dead and one critically injured, according to officials in southern Italy.
Luigi Mangione indicted on federal charges in CEO's killing
Luigi Mangione will be eligible for the death penalty if convicted as charged.
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Power restored to nearly all customers in Puerto Rico after blackout
The blackout hit Puerto Rico as the largely Catholic residents of the U.S. territory prepared to celebrate the Easter weekend.
Ryan Gosling to star in new standalone "Star Wars" movie
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
Case solved 53 years after mom traveling with daughter found murdered
Forensic genealogy and a DNA profile helped identify a suspect in the case of Phyllis Bailer, an Indiana mother who was murdered in 1972.
Is the stock market open today on Good Friday?
The stock and bond markets are closed for Good Friday, but will reopen on Monday, following the Easter holiday.
RFK assassination files being released by Trump administration
A tranche of records on Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 killing are being unsealed at the urging of the senator's son, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Is the stock market open today on Good Friday?
The stock and bond markets are closed for Good Friday, but will reopen on Monday, following the Easter holiday.
Honda to shift Civic Hybrid production to U.S. from Japan
Rated as one of the top 10 most popular cars sold in the U.S. in 2024, the Civic model is currently sourced in both countries.
Can the IRS strip Harvard of its tax-exempt status? Here's what to know.
President Trump has suggested stripping Harvard of its tax-exempt status, a step that experts say would be unusual and face legal challenges.
Grocery prices continue to rise, but increases vary from city to city
A new study from SmartAsset reveals varied increases in grocery prices depending on where you live.
Shein, Temu will raise prices next week as a trade loophole closes
Shein and Temu, known for their low-cost items, say they'll raise prices starting April 25 after Trump ended an import loophole.
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Rubio says U.S. may soon "move on" from Ukraine-Russia peace efforts
President Trump could give up on efforts to end the war in Ukraine "in a matter of days," Rubio says, highlighting the administration view that it's "not our war."
RFK assassination files being released by Trump administration
A tranche of records on Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 killing are being unsealed at the urging of the senator's son, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Federal judge temporarily limits DOGE access to Social Security data
A federal judge has imposed new restrictions on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to Social Security systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans.
NSC rebuilding with aides aligned with MAGA agenda, sources say
The White House is starting to rebuild the National Security Council with aides top officials believe are staunchly aligned with President Trump's agenda.
Mistakenly deported Abrego Garcia meets with Maryland senator in El Salvador
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he met Thursday with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who immigration officials admitted was deported by error to El Salvador.
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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.
FDA making plans to end its routine food safety inspections, sources say
Food safety inspections would be left to state and local authorities under the plan being developed by the FDA.
GLP-1 pill shows success for diabetes, weight loss, Eli Lilly says
Eli Lilly and Co., the maker of Zepbound and Mounjaro, announced a successful Phase 3 trial for a once-daily GLP-1 pill for diabetes and weight loss.
Beyond Ivy League, RFK Jr.'s NIH slashed science funding across U.S.
A KFF Health News analysis underscores how the NIH funding terminations have spared no part of the country, politically or geographically.
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World Press Photo for 2025 is of Gaza boy who lost arms in Israeli strike
A "quiet photo that speaks loudly," of a Palestinian boy who lost both arms in an Israeli strike, has been selected as the 2025 World Press Photo of the year.
Ryan Gosling to star in new standalone "Star Wars" movie
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
Rubio says U.S. may soon "move on" from Ukraine-Russia peace efforts
President Trump could give up on efforts to end the war in Ukraine "in a matter of days," Rubio says, highlighting the administration view that it's "not our war."
Bus driver loses $84,000 pension after he was caught stealing $7
A Japanese bus driver with 29 years of service lost his retirement package worth $84,000 after being fired for stealing $7 from passengers' fares.
4 people killed in cable car accident in southern Italy
A cable car accident on a mountain near Naples left at least four people dead and one critically injured, according to officials in southern Italy.
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Ryan Gosling to star in new standalone "Star Wars" movie
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
Skye P. Marshall on career change and working with Kathy Bates on "Matlock"
Skye P. Marshall also worked in the pharmaceutical industry before she pursued acting. She spoke with "CBS Mornings" about the transition and starring in the legal drama, "Matlock."
Skye P. Marshall on "Matlock" finale
Skye P. Marshall joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to preview the explosive finale of "Matlock," share what it's like working with Kathy Bates, and react to Olympia's discovery of Matty's secret.
James Brolin on "Ransom Canyon"
Hollywood legend James Brolin stars as a tough Texas rancher in "Ransom Canyon," a modern Western about land, loyalty, and legacy. The series follows three families caught in a power struggle over their hometown's future.
Michelle Trachtenberg died of diabetes complications, officials say
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
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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.
How AI is using facial recognition to help bring lost pets home
A national lost-and-found database run by the nonprofit Petco Love has helped reunite more than 100,000 families with missing animals.
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.
Google's digital ad network an illegal monopoly, judge rules
The ruling involving Google's online ad technology follows a similar case last year in which Google's search engine was declared a monopoly.
How AI is reuniting people with pets
Love Lost is a national lost-and-found pet database run by the nonprofit Petco Love. CBS News consumer correspondent Ash-har Quraishi shows how it's using AI and new technology to help reunite pet owners with their furry friends.
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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.
Ancient jawbone found in sea linked to mysterious human ancestors
Relatively little is known about Denisovans, an extinct group of human cousins that interacted with Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.
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Deadly shooting at FSU leaves campus reeling
Crime and safety reporter Anna Schecter joins us with new details after a deadly campus shooting at Florida State University left two dead and six injured. The suspect is in custody.
Menendez brothers' resentencing delayed
After 30 years behind bars, the Menendez brothers are trying to shorten the life sentences they are serving for killing their parents. However, a resentencing hearing scheduled for Thursday was delayed after an appeal by the L.A. district attorney.
Investigation into FSU shooting underway
Students will be allowed to return to Florida State University's campus on Friday, a day after a shooter opened fire, killing two people and injuring six others. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more from Tallahassee.
Case solved 53 years after mom traveling with daughter found murdered
Forensic genealogy and a DNA profile helped identify a suspect in the case of Phyllis Bailer, an Indiana mother who was murdered in 1972.
What we know about the FSU shooting suspect
Two people were killed and six others were hurt in a mass shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee on Thursday, police said. The suspect has been identified as a 20-year-old student and son of a sheriff's deputy who used his stepmother's former service weapon, investigators said. CBS News' Kati Weiss and Natalie Brand have the latest details on the case. Mary Ellen O'Toole, a retired FBI special agent and behavioral profiler, joins with more analysis.
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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.
Gayle King says she can "take on anything" after space journey
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, who before her spaceflight admitted that she's a nervous flyer, said she has a new confidence following her journey and revealed if she would do it again.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
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Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
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The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
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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.
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How a forbidden relationship led to murder
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"Kindness 101": Imagination
In this week's "Kindness 101," Steve Hartman and his kids revisit a story about the power of imagination, as a first grade class goes on an unforgettable journey from their desks.
Deadly shooting at FSU leaves campus reeling
Crime and safety reporter Anna Schecter joins us with new details after a deadly campus shooting at Florida State University left two dead and six injured. The suspect is in custody.
Trump tariffs impact tourism in U.S.
Small businesses in the U.S. that depend on tourism say President Trump's tariffs could devastate their local economies. Places that rely on tourism from Canada have already seen a drop in visitors compared to the year before. CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi has more.
Will Trump tariffs boost U.S. manufacturing?
President Trump's sweeping tariff policy is intended to bolster production in the U.S., giving a boost to American manufacturing. However, some critics say this likely won't happen, especially for tech manufacturing. Jay Timmons, president and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers, joins "CBS Morning News" breaks it down.