McCain: "What we need to do is go to Raqqa and kill" ISIS
From Kabul, Afghanistan, Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, tells "Face the Nation" host John Dickerson that it's time for American troops to crack down on ISIS' stronghold in Raqqa, Syria.
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CBS' "Face the Nation" brings you the latest on the terror attack in Bangladesh and the 2016 campaign trail, with Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, Rep. Adam Schiff, D-California, Mitt Romney, and others.
John McCain is backtracking Thursday after stating that President Obama was "directly responsible" for the Orlando attacks
John McCain is backtracking Thursday after stating that President Obama was "directly responsible" for the Orlando attacks. The Arizona senator made the controversial remarks while arguing to reporters that the President's ISIS policy has been ineffective.CBSN's Reena Ninan and Vladimir Duthiers have the details.
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Donald Trump told a crowd at the Lincoln Memorial he was going to take care of veterans, as thousands of bikers rolled into the nation's capitol to pay tribute to the military
Donald Trump told a crowd at the Lincoln Memorial he was going to take care of veterans, as thousands of bikers rolled into the nation's capitol to pay tribute to the military. Trump did not make any references to remarks he made last year, when he said John McCain wasn't a war hero. Julianna Goldman has more.
Just days after the president announced more troops will be sent to Syria in the fight against ISIS, Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona criticized the president for having a "reactive, slow, and insufficient" response in the Middle East
Just days after the president announced more troops will be sent to Syria in the fight against ISIS, Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona criticized the president for having a "reactive, slow, and insufficient" response in the Middle East.
Donald Trump was the target of major attacks at the most recent GOP debate in Detroit, Michigan
Donald Trump was the target of major attacks at the most recent GOP debate in Detroit, Michigan. He was also called out by former Republican nominees Mitt Romney and John McCain. CBS News correspondent Major Garrett has more on whether these attacks help or hurt Trump's campaign.
It wasn't just the GOP debate moderators Donald Trump had to defend himself against, as Mitt Romney and John McCain denounced the Republican frontrunner
It wasn't just the GOP debate moderators Donald Trump had to defend himself against, as Mitt Romney and John McCain denounced the Republican frontrunner. Rick Davis, political contributor for CBSN and John McCain’s presidential campaign manager in 2008, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the 2016 race.
CBS News political director and "Face the Nation" moderator John Dickerson joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss Thursday night's fiery Republican debate in Detroit and controversy over Trump University
CBS News political director and "Face the Nation" moderator John Dickerson joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss Thursday night's fiery Republican debate in Detroit and controversy over Trump University.
CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Major Garrett talks to Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, the 2012 GOP nominee, about his views on the Republican frontrunner
CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Major Garrett talks to Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, the 2012 GOP nominee, about his views on the Republican frontrunner
Donald Trump is still leading the polls ahead of both Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz in the Republican race
Donald Trump is still leading the polls ahead of both Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz in the Republican race. Major Garrett got Sen. John McCain's thoughts about the state of the party.
While Donald Trump takes aim at fellow Republican candidate Ted Cruz over his citizenship, other Republicans, like Sen. John McCain, are joining in
While Donald Trump takes aim at fellow Republican candidate Ted Cruz over his citizenship, other Republicans, like Sen. John McCain, are joining in. CBS News digital journalist Sopan Deb is following Trump's campaign trail and joins CBSN with more.
During a radio interview Wednesday, former GOP presidential nominee John McCain said he was not sure if 2016 Republican hopeful Ted Cruz was eligible to be elected since he was born on Canadian soil
During a radio interview Wednesday, former GOP presidential nominee John McCain said he was not sure if 2016 Republican hopeful Ted Cruz was eligible to be elected since he was born on Canadian soil. CBSN's Contessa Brewer has details.
Sens. John McCain, R-Arizona, and Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, join CBS' "Face the Nation" from Baghdad to discuss Obama's foreign policy and the war against ISIS
Sens. John McCain, R-Arizona, and Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, join CBS' "Face the Nation" from Baghdad to discuss Obama's foreign policy and the war against ISIS
Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, believes it’s time to recruit the United States’ Arab allies in the fight against ISIS
Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, believes it’s time to recruit the United States’ Arab allies in the fight against ISIS. The top Republican weighs in on the American strategy to defeat terrorism abroad, joined by presidential candidate Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.
The latest on the fight against ISIS and the 2016 presidential campaign trail, with former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, and others
The latest on the fight against ISIS and the 2016 presidential campaign trail, with former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, and others
On this day 125 years ago, Army hosted Navy in their very first football game at West Point and has since become the leading rivalry in the sport
On this day 125 years ago, Army hosted Navy in their very first football game at West Point and has since become the leading rivalry in the sport. Charles Osgood reports.
The former Alaska Governor and GOP vice presidential candidate is not among the many Republicans running for President
The former Alaska Governor and GOP vice presidential candidate is not among the many Republicans running for President. But she says she's keeping her long-range options open - and while she admits to mistakes, she makes no apologies about speaking out on the issues. Correspondent Tracy Smith visited with Palin at her home in Wasilla, Aka.
CBS News contributor Peggy Noonan, Jamelle Bouie of Slate Magazine, Jonathan Martin of the New York Times, and the Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg break down the latest GOP debate, Speaker Paul Ryan’s new role and John McCain’s 2012 “Phoenix-style” comeback
CBS News contributor Peggy Noonan, Jamelle Bouie of Slate Magazine, Jonathan Martin of the New York Times, and the Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg break down the latest GOP debate, Speaker Paul Ryan’s new role and John McCain’s 2012 “Phoenix-style” comeback
Sen. Lindsey Graham is one of Donald Trump's rivals for the Republican nomination and is a close friend of Sen. John McCain
Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of Donald Trump's rivals for the Republican nomination, is a close friend of Sen. John McCain. Graham was with McCain Monday at a town hall in New York where they discussed the Iran nuclear deal. Graham, who recently retired from the Air Force reserve, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss Trump's recent remarks about the former Vietnam prisoner of war and the Iran nuclear deal.
Republican Primary Candidate Donald Trump says he will not back down on criticisms of Senator John McCain's military service
Republican Primary Candidate Donald Trump says he will not back down on criticisms of Senator John McCain's military service. McCain's former national campaign manager Rick Davis spoke to CBSN's Jeff Glor about the controversy.
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In an interview with CBS News' Charlie Rose, Donald Trump explained why he doesn't feel a need to apologize to Sen. John McCain for remarks he made about his military service
In an interview with CBS News' Charlie Rose, Donald Trump explained why he doesn't feel a need to apologize to Sen. John McCain for remarks he made about his military service.
As Republican presidential candidates denounce Donald Trump for comments he made about Sen. John McCain's military service, Trump is showing no signs of backing down
As Republican presidential candidates denounce Donald Trump for comments he made about Sen. John McCain's military service, Trump is showing no signs of backing down. CBS News correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
GOP candidates denounce Donald Trump after he made negative comments about Sen. John McCain
GOP candidates denounce Donald Trump after he made negative comments about Sen. John McCain. RealClearPolitics' Caitlin Huey-Burns talks to CBSN about Trump's comments.
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President Trump's threat comes after CENTCOM's commander said that Iran's ability to threaten the Strait of Hormuz had been "degraded."
Poll: Most say Iran war not going well, but don't want regime left in power
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
Trump says ICE agents will assist TSA at airports as delays worsen
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Robert Mueller, former FBI director and special counsel, dies at 81
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Iranian strikes on towns near Israel's main nuclear research center injure over 100
Iran struck two communities near Israel's main nuclear research center late Saturday, leaving at least 90 people wounded in the southern part of the country.
Cuba suffers second nationwide power outage in less than a week
Humanitarian organizations began delivering aid to Cuba by air Friday, including solar panels, food and medicine.
Senate blocks voting bill's amendment on trans athletes during weekend session
Democrats are expected to eventually block the broader legislation.
More than 230 rescued amid severe floods in Hawaii; more rain expected
Raging waters lifted homes and cars and prompted evacuation orders for 5,500 people north of Honolulu, though they were later lifted.
Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
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The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
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A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
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CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
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Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
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The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
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Robert Mueller, former FBI director and special counsel, dies at 81
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More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
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A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
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A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
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Poll: Most say Iran war not going well, but don't want regime left in power
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
Iranian strikes on towns near Israel's main nuclear research center injure over 100
Iran struck two communities near Israel's main nuclear research center late Saturday, leaving more than 100 people wounded in the southern part of the country.
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Humanitarian organizations began delivering aid to Cuba by air Friday, including solar panels, food and medicine.
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BTS kicks off global tour with South Korea concert
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In 2005, the "Friends" star played Valerine Cherish, a washed-up sitcom actress, in the HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback.
Extended interview: Lisa Kudrow
In this web exclusive, Emmy-winning actress Lisa Kudrow talks with Tracy Smith about "Friends," and her HBO show "The Comeback."
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
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Chef Ruthie Rogers on the comforts of food and conversation
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Chef Ruthie Rogers: Food and conversation
The River Cafe in London has had a Michelin star since the late 1990s, thanks to co-founder, owner and acclaimed chef Ruthie Rogers. Seth Doane talks with the American-born Rogers about her fabled Italian restaurant, her new book, "Table 4 at the River Cafe," and her podcast, all of which celebrate the connections brought about by conversations and comfort food.
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How iNaturalist app users have fun while aiding science
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Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
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Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
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NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
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Chef Ruthie Rogers: Food and conversation
The River Cafe in London has had a Michelin star since the late 1990s, thanks to co-founder, owner and acclaimed chef Ruthie Rogers. Seth Doane talks with the American-born Rogers about her fabled Italian restaurant, her new book, "Table 4 at the River Cafe," and her podcast, all of which celebrate the connections brought about by conversations and comfort food.
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