Transcript: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of the interview with Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York that aired Sunday, August 11, 2019, on "Face the Nation"
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Open: This is "Face the Nation"
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan talks with Rep. Steve Scalise, former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and 2020 presidential candidates Sens. Bernie Sanders, Michael Bennet and Kirsten Gillibrand.
8/11: Gerald Seib, Shawna Thomas, Ed O'Keefe
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8/11: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan talks with Rep. Steve Scalise, former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and 2020 presidential candidates Sens. Bernie Sanders, Michael Bennet and Kirsten Gillibrand.
The presidential candidates who say Trump is a white supremacist
Trump says Democrats calling him racist are "desperate" and that "they call anybody a racist when they run out of cards"
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Voters react to latest Democratic debate
Voters in key battleground states New Hampshire, South Carolina and Iowa are reacting to the Democratic presidential candidates' performances in the latest debate. CBS News campaign reporters Nicole Sganga, LaCrai Mitchell and Adam Brewster join CBSN with details..
Biden battles through another debate
The 2020 candidates are hitting the campaign trail after facing off in a heated debate last night. Former Vice President Joe Biden and his moderate track record were once again the main target. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from Detroit while Democratic strategist Lynda Tran and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez join CBSN with a look at the highlights.
Gillibrand attacks Biden op-ed
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand attacked former Vice President Joe Biden for an op-ed he wrote in 1981 about tax breaks for child care. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN from Detroit with more from last night's Democratic debate.
N.H. voters watching Gillibrand
At a watch party in Dover, New Hampshire, voters said Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York stood out to them, despite her eight trips to the Granite State. CBS News campaign reporter Nicole Sganga reports from the first-in-the-nation primary state.
Gillibrand on Biden's record on women's rights
At the second night of the Democratic debate, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand sharply questioned former Vice President Joe Biden for an opinion piece he wrote in 1981 about working mothers. Gillibrand joins Ed O'Keefe and Caitlin Huey-Burns in the spin room to discuss.
Gillibrand's Rust Belt tour diverges with white privilege talk
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3 Democratic candidates call for overhaul of migrant children shelters
Joining forces, the three Democratic senators and 2020 presidential candidates said the wellbeing of children in U.S. custody should not be compromised
Rifts emerge over race and age in Dem debate
The first set of Democratic debates have wrapped up, and the candidates are looking to reshape the 2020 presidential race. During the second night of debates, former Vice President Joe Biden was the target of many attacks, especially on racial issues and his age. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper joined CBSN to dive into the debate.
Gillibrand urges Congress to limit funds for migrant children shelters
Lawmakers are currently negotiating new funding for the agency which takes care of migrant children in U.S. custody
Gillibrand unveils LGBTQ agenda on first day of Pride
Gillibrand outlines priorities regarding gay and transgender Americans
Democratic presidential candidates agonize over Fox News town halls
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Kirsten Gillibrand proposes "Family Bill of Rights"
Gillibrand said her plan "levels the playing field starting at birth" for children and parents
Transcript: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of the interview with Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York that aired Sunday, May 19, 2019, on "Face the Nation"
Gillibrand says she would eliminate detention system for immigrants
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5/19: Edward Wong, Peter Baker, James Bouie, Kirsten Soltis Anderson
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Gillibrand wants to eliminate detention system for immigrants
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand joins moderator Margaret Brennan to talk about the anti-abortion law passed in Alabama and the Trump administration's immigration policies.
Open: This is "Face the Nation"
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5/19: Face The Nation
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Trump lifts tariffs on Canada & Mexico
CBSN political contributor and conservative columnist Michael Graham and Democratic strategist Joel Payne join CBSN to discuss President Trump's latest tariff decision and the latest from the 2020 race.
Gay makeup artist deported to prison in El Salvador
A gay man with no known criminal record sought asylum in the U.S. He's since become one of 238 Venezuelan migrants deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador by the Trump administration.
Civil rights-era government agency to be purged
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Gaza's children fight to survive, recover under Israeli blockade
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How Trump national security adviser added a journalist to Signal chat group
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UConn beats South Carolina to win 12th National Championship
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Myanmar earthquake death toll tops 3,500 as a week of rain is forecast
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Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record
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Israel changes account of Gaza medic killings after video surfaces of attack
The Israeli military backtracked on its account of killing 15 Palestinian medics last month after phone video appeared to contradict its claims.
Second child dies from measles-related causes in West Texas
A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was "receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized" and was not vaccinated.
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Civil rights-era government agency to be purged
A memo reviewed by CBS News said Trump appointees are considering closing the Community Relations Service, which was created as part of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Judge says deportation of Maryland man was "wholly lawless"
A federal judge wrote Sunday there is little to no evidence to support a "vague, uncorroborated" allegation a deported man was an MS-13 member.
UConn beats South Carolina to win 12th National Championship
UConn defeated defending champion South Carolina on Sunday to win its 12th women's NCAA Tournament title.
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Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record
Alex Ovechkin made history when he scored against the New York Islanders on a power play in the second period.
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Trump tells Americans to "hang tough" as 10% universal tariffs take effect
Countries targeted by President Trump for higher so-called reciprocal tariffs are due to go into effect on Wednesday.
Frito-Lay issues recall for some Tostitos tortilla chips
Some Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips may contain undeclared milk allergens, Frito-Lay said.
Argentinian president doubles down on Trump support amid tariff shock
As world leaders wrung their hands over President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff announcements, Argentine president Javier Milei was feted at Mar-a-Lago.
Jaguar Land Rover pausing shipments to U.S. in April
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Wholesale egg prices are falling. Will consumers see some relief?
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Civil rights-era government agency to be purged
A memo reviewed by CBS News said Trump appointees are considering closing the Community Relations Service, which was created as part of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Judge says deportation of Maryland man was "wholly lawless"
A federal judge wrote Sunday there is little to no evidence to support a "vague, uncorroborated" allegation a deported man was an MS-13 member.
Le Pen supporters rally in Paris after embezzling conviction
A week after Marine Le Pen was found guilty of using European Parliament funds to pay party staff in France, thousands gathered to protest against her ban from running for office.
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Rep. Bacon on support for House measure to claw back authority over trade
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Second child dies from measles-related causes in West Texas
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Maintaining the safety of our food
Despite efforts to keep our nation's food supply safe, an estimated 3,000 people die each year, and 48 million are sickened, from food-borne Illnesses. Correspondent David Pogue looks at the efforts to minimize contamination and prevent outbreaks, and asks how the Trump administration's latest cuts will affect the work of food safety agencies.
Doctors thought 34-year-old mom was healthy. She had Stage III cancer
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Threat of future tariffs on pharmaceutical imports raises alarm
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Medicare and Medicaid will not cover weight loss drugs, Trump administration decides
The Biden administration had proposed to expand coverage of the drugs.
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Myanmar earthquake death toll tops 3,500 as a week of rain is forecast
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Le Pen supporters rally in Paris after embezzling conviction
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Israel changes account of Gaza medic killings after video surfaces of attack
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Greenlanders respond to Trump: "It will never be for sale"
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José Andrés on feeding the needy, and feeding the soul
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"Warfare": Recreating an Iraq War firefight in real-time
In 2006, a platoon of Navy SEALs was trapped in insurgent territory in Iraq, resulting in an agonizingly tense, bloody and chaotic firefight that is reenacted in the new film that dramatizes the teamwork of servicemembers under fire.
"Warfare": Recreating an Iraq War firefight in real-time
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Rami Malek on being attracted to "profoundly alienated" characters
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Extended interview: Rami Malek
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China pulls TikTok deal over tariffs
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Nintendo unveils new Switch 2 console
Nintendo has unveiled its next console, the Switch 2. Washington Post reporter Gene Park joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the new user experience, the price and possible security concerns.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Amazon tells White House it's interested in buying TikTok
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Geomagnetic storms could bring northern lights show to parts of U.S.
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Sahara desert, once lush and green, was home to mysterious human lineage
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Monkeys are "best yodellers" in the world, study says
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Space tourists complete first-ever flight around Earth's poles
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Brand charged with rape, sexual assault
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Russell Brand charged with multiple counts of rape, sexual assault
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Catholic priest shot dead at his parish rectory in Kansas
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Stabbing deaths of 2 women college students spark outrage in Italy
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SpaceX Fram2 crew back on Earth
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NASA rover captures giant dust devil devouring smaller one on Mars
The dust devil was about 210 feet wide, NASA said, but likely didn't last long after consuming the smaller whirlwind.
Peggy Whitson on Astronaut Hall of Fame
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