Sen. Graham urges Russians to target Putin: "Take this guy out"
The South Carolina senator called for a "Brutus in Russia" to "step up to the plate."
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Graham warns Russia will "wind up in the dark" over Ukraine invasion
Senator Lindsey Graham has been one of the most persistent and public critics of Russian President Vladimir Putin in Congress.
Senator Graham on Ukraine
Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina is urging the Senate to pass a resolution calling for Russian President Vladimir Putin to be investigated for alleged war crimes. The Republican senator joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine, why he thinks Putin could go "scorched earth."
Liberals wary of possible Supreme Court pick
President Biden is expected to announce his Supreme Court nomination this month, and some left-leaning Democrats are wary of South Carolina judge Michelle Childs who has made the president's short list. Washington Post reporter David Weigel joined CBS News to discuss why there's been some pushback.
Graham "can't think of a better person" than Childs for Supreme Court
"She's considered to be a fair-minded, highly gifted jurist. She is one of the most decent people I've ever met," the Republican senator said.
Graham "can't think of a better person" than Michelle Childs for Supreme Court
GOP Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina says Michelle Childs, who President Biden is considering for the Supreme Court, is "incredibly qualified" to be a justice on the high court.
Open: This is "Face the Nation," January 30
This week on "Face the Nation," we talk to South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and Democratic Representative James Clyburn about President Biden’s pending Supreme Court nomination. Plus, we take a look at the Ukraine-Russia crisis with Ukraine's Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova and one of the Biden administration's top diplomats, Ambassador Victoria Nuland, and much more.
Justice Stephen Breyer to retire
Justice Stephen Breyer will retire from the Supreme Court at the end of the term in June. Breyer faced a lot of pressure from liberals to retire while a Democratic president and Senate majority are in office. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and congressional correspondent Nikole Killion join CBS News with more.
Graham predicts "parade of horribles" in Afghanistan
Senator Lindsey Graham says "the chance of another 9/11 just went through the roof."
Biden administration vigilant after Kabul bombing
The Biden administration is ramping up its evacuation efforts from Afghanistan ahead of the August 31 deadline. Plus, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' ban on school mask mandates is overturned by a state judge. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss this weekend's "Face the Nation."
U.S. to evacuate embassy in Afghanistan
U.S. troops are heading to Afghanistan to help evacuate the U.S. embassy as the Taliban increasingly takes over more of the country's territory. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN AM with the latest as the U.S. winds down its involvement in the country.
Delta variant drives nationwide COVID surge
A rise in COVID cases across the country, primarily fueled by the Delta variant, is raising alarm. This comes as Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who has been vaccinated, said he has tested positive for the coronavirus and has mild symptoms. Mireya Villarreal shares the latest.
Graham tests positive for COVID-19, says "glad I was vaccinated"
Graham said his symptoms would be "far worse" had he not gotten vaccinated.
Graham tests positive for COVID-19
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who is vaccinated, says he tested positive for COVID. Graham tweeted that he's "very glad I was vaccinated because without vaccination I am certain I would not feel as well as I do now." Read more here.
House probe of January 6 riot in disarray
The House select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot is in disarray. Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy pulled all five of his Republican picks after Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected two of them. This all comes as Senate Republicans blocked a key vote on a bipartisan infrastructure bill. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports from Capitol Hill and Nikole Killion joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
Biden's domestic agenda faces crucial week
It's a crucial week in Washington for President Biden's domestic agenda. Big issues like voting rights, infrastructure and police reform are facing an uphill battle in Congress. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins CBSN AM from Capitol Hill to discuss.
Jan. 6 commission bill unlikely to pass Senate
Senate Republicans appeared set early Friday to block a House-passed bill creating a commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Republicans have reversed their initial support for an investigation in recent months, arguing their party should focus instead on retaking Congress in the 2022 midterm elections. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins "CBSN AM" live from Capitol Hill ahead of the vote.
Lindsey Graham says he owns AR-15 for protection
"If there's a natural disaster in South Carolina where the cops can't protect my neighborhood, my house will be the last one that the gang will come to, because I can defend myself," Graham said.
Georgia investigates Trump's election efforts
Georgia prosecutors are investigating former President Trump's attempts to overturn the state's 2020 election results. Greg Bluestein, a political reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBSN to discuss the criminal inquiry, plus Georgia Republicans' newly introduced bills that look to tighten voting rules.
Trump's impeachment and Biden's agenda
In the wake of former President Trump's impeachment trial, the Republican Party is facing a reckoning over its future. Meanwhile President Biden is focusing on his agenda, including his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
Trump's lawyers present impeachment defense
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers are presenting their case Friday in his second impeachment trial. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports on the latest developments while CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN from Capitol Hill with more on what to expect from Friday's proceedings.
Graham says outcome of Trump trial "really not in doubt"
The Senate will convene Tuesday to begin former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial.
Transcript: Lindsey Graham on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham that aired Sunday, February 7, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Graham: Outcome of Trump trial "really not in doubt"
Senator Lindsey Graham calls the former president's upcoming impeachment trial "blatantly unconstitutional" and says it will end in acquittal.
2/7: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," it's Super Bowl Sunday — we'll look at the efforts to keep it from becoming super spreader Sunday. Plus, we'll have more of CBS News' exclusive interview with President Biden.
Trump selects Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
Judge postpones Trump's New York "hush money" sentencing
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
The new missile Russia is using in Ukraine and why it has NATO on edge
Russia's new intermediate-range ballistic missile has NATO members on edge after the missiles were used in a strike on Ukraine early Thursday morning.
Trump selects Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor secretary
Republican Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon, who narrowly lost her reelection bid earlier this month, received strong backing from union members in her district.
Trump nominates Marty Makary, who opposed COVID vaccine mandates, to head FDA
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated a critic of COVID-19 health measures to lead the Food and Drug Administration.
Fearing deportation, some Haitian migrants are leaving Springfield, Ohio
Most Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, live there legally through Temporary Protected Status, which President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end.
Eggs are getting scarcer and pricier ahead of the holidays. Here's why.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
Alice Brock, inspiration of Arlo Guthrie's "Alice's Restaurant," dead at 83
Alice Brock, whose Massachusetts-based eatery helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's deadpan Thanksgiving standard, "Alice's Restaurant," has died at age 83.
Trump meets with NATO head in Florida for talks on global security
In a brief statement, NATO said Trump and its secretary general, Mark Rutte, met on Friday in Palm Beach, Florida.
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Should fans sing along in theaters during the "Wicked" movie?
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Alice Brock, inspiration of Arlo Guthrie's "Alice's Restaurant," dead at 83
Alice Brock, whose Massachusetts-based eatery helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's deadpan Thanksgiving standard, "Alice's Restaurant," has died at age 83.
Trump nominates Marty Makary, who opposed COVID vaccine mandates, to head FDA
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated a critic of COVID-19 health measures to lead the Food and Drug Administration.
Ernie Johnson, wife found healing by "unlocking" their late son's key collection
Ernie and Cheryl Johnson had planned to hold onto their late son Michael's quirky key collection forever. But then they met 6-year-old Cooper Kivett.
Fearing deportation, some Haitian migrants leaving Springfield, Ohio
Most Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, live there legally through Temporary Protected Status, which President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end.
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Who is Scott Bessent? What to know about Trump's Treasury secretary pick.
If confirmed, Bessent would runn the department that manages the nation's finances as well as its tax agency, the Internal Revenue Service.
Trump selects Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
Walmart must pay driver it accused of fraud $35 million, jury says
A jury ruled that Walmart must pay a former employee almost $35 million after finding that the retailer defamed him.
Eggs are getting scarcer and pricier ahead of the holidays. Here's why.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
Supreme Court takes up FCC fund dispute over subsidies for rural telecom services
The Universal Service Fund was created by Congress in 1996.
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Trump meets with NATO head in Florida for talks on global security
In a brief statement, NATO said Trump and its secretary general, Mark Rutte, met on Friday in Palm Beach, Florida.
Trump nominates Marty Makary, who opposed COVID vaccine mandates, to head FDA
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated a critic of COVID-19 health measures to lead the Food and Drug Administration.
Trump selects Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor secretary
Republican Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon, who narrowly lost her reelection bid earlier this month, received strong backing from union members in her district.
Who is Scott Bessent? What to know about Trump's Treasury secretary pick.
If confirmed, Bessent would runn the department that manages the nation's finances as well as its tax agency, the Internal Revenue Service.
Trump selects Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
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New treatments offer hope for older patients with a deadly cancer diagnosis
Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.
1 infant dead in California, 9 hospitalized in latest listeria outbreak
Laboratory findings show that Yu-Shang Food ready-to-eat meat and poultry products were making people sick, the CDC said.
E. coli outbreak in St. Louis sickens 106, hospitalizes 2
More than half of the cases involve students, parents and guests of Rockwood Summit High School who attended events where food from Andre's Banquets and Catering was served.
What to know about the newly identified chemical in U.S. drinking water
Researchers have identified a chemical in certain tap water across the United States as chloronitramide anion. Here's what to know.
Whole Foods organic carrots and celery recalled amid E. coli outbreak
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
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Trump meets with NATO head in Florida for talks on global security
In a brief statement, NATO said Trump and its secretary general, Mark Rutte, met on Friday in Palm Beach, Florida.
Philippines vice president threatens to have nation's president killed
Under the Philippine penal code, such public remarks may constitute a crime and can be punishable by a jail term and fine.
Police chief kills himself as troops close in to arrest him in Mexico
The police chief killed himself with his own weapon as marines, National Guard and soldiers closed in to try to arrest him, prosecutors said.
The new missile Russia is using in Ukraine and why it has NATO on edge
Russia's new intermediate-range ballistic missile has NATO members on edge after the missiles were used in a strike on Ukraine early Thursday morning.
AI grandma fights back against scammers
Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.
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Should fans sing along in theaters during the "Wicked" movie?
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Alice Brock, inspiration of Arlo Guthrie's "Alice's Restaurant," dead at 83
Alice Brock, whose Massachusetts-based eatery helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's deadpan Thanksgiving standard, "Alice's Restaurant," has died at age 83.
"Sunday Morning" 2024 "Food Issue" recipe index
Delicious menu suggestions from top chefs, cookbook authors, food writers, restaurateurs, and the editors of Food & Wine magazine.
Ridley Scott on returning for "Gladiator II": "I kept thinking about it"
Ridley Scott returns to ancient Rome with "Gladiator II" nearly 25 years after the Oscar-winning original.
Ridley Scott on his vision for "Gladiator II"
Nearly 25 years after the original "Gladiator" won five Academy Awards, Ridley Scott returns with "Gladiator II," out Nov. 22. Elizabeth Palmer speaks with the director about bringing his epic vision back to life.
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Who has the best Black Friday tech prices?
Black Friday is almost here, but some of the hottest tech items are already on sale. CNET senior editor Lisa Eadicicco joins CBS News to discuss high-demand gifts and what retailers offer the best prices.
AI grandma fights back against scammers
Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.
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.
Australia could ban social media for kids
Australian legislators introduced a landmark bill Thursday to ban social media for children under 16. CBS News London's Leigh Kiniry reports on what this could mean for social media companies.
DOJ targets Google's search engine monopoly
The Department of Justice on Wednesday filed a motion calling for Google to sell its Chrome search engine, arguing in court documents that "the playing field is not level." The Justice Department is also recommending dissolving any contracts in which Google is the default search engine on devices such as iPhones. Kelly O'Grady explains.
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How are U.S. winters permanently changing?
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
Emperor penguin found on Australian beach released at sea after 20 days of care
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.
Iceland volcano flares in region's 7th eruption in one year
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
Restoring forests decimated by wildfires
Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore those forests.
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Police chief kills himself as troops close in to arrest him in Mexico
The police chief killed himself with his own weapon as marines, National Guard and soldiers closed in to try to arrest him, prosecutors said.
U.S. accuses former Colombia general of extrajudicial killings
Former general Mario Montoya and his family are barred from traveling to the U.S., Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
4.78 tons of cocaine, $193,000 in cash found in shipping containers
Prosecutors said eight people were detained following searches carried out in Belgium and the Netherlands earlier this month.
84-year-old Texas man accused of killing roommate and her dog
The man was arrested on an unrelated carjacking warrant and admitted to killing his roommate and her pet.
Georgia woman convicted of killing her toddler gets life in prison
Leilani Simon was spared the maximum punishment of life without a chance of parole.
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Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
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Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
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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Italian men defy global cooking statistic
In much of the world, women cook more meals than men, outpacing them by a 2-to-1 edge. But Italy, already renowned for its food, bucks that trend.
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NFL, NBA warn players after break-ins
Both the NFL and NBA have issued alerts this week warning players that a recent series of break-ins and robberies at the homes of athletes may not be a coincidence.
The Uplift: Stars, stripes and service
Two men form a friendship over their love of the U.S. A group helps make travel more comfortable for kids with autism. Plus, more heartwarming stories.
Cyberattack risk during the holiday season
The holidays are often called the season of giving, but for cybercriminals, it's the season of hacking. This year, corporate giants have suffered paralyzing cyberattacks, and a new study found that 86% of ransomware attacks hit on a holiday or weekend. Here's what to know about staying safe online.