CIA offers buyouts to employees as Trump aims to transform federal government
CIA employees have received letters offering them buyouts if they volunteer to resign.
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Warner: Trump worker policies caused "chaos on steroids"
Amid the Trump administration's move to offer "deferred resignation" to 2 million federal workers, Sen. Mark Warner says the situation has caused "chaos on steroids" for government employees.
RFK Jr. grilled about federal funding freeze
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Virginia) pressed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his Senate confirmation hearing about a number of subjects, but mainly the Trump administration's pause on almost all federal funding.
How Biden is fighting calls to step aside
President Biden is hoping to combat continued calls from several Democrats for him to drop out of the 2024 presidential race after his poor debate performance against former President Donald Trump. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes is following Mr. Biden's moves to quiet the criticism.
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
This week on "Face the Nation," Senate Intelligence Committee chair Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia talks what the timeline for a possible TikTok sale or ban could look like. Plus, House Appropriations Committee chair Rep. Tom Cole on the foreign aid legislation that passed the House on Saturday.
4/21: Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," Senate Intelligence Committee chair Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia talks what the timeline for a possible TikTok sale or ban could look like. Plus, House Appropriations Committee chair Rep. Tom Cole on the foreign aid legislation that passed the House on Saturday.
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan speaks to Sen. Bernie Sanders as President Biden has called for a six-week cease-fire — will it be enough for the progressives within his party? Plus, Sens. Mark Warner and Marco Rubio of the Senate Intelligence Committee on the largest national security threats facing the U.S.
Senator Mark Warner and Senator Marco Rubio on "Face the Nation," March 10, 2024 | full interview
Watch Margaret Brennan's extended interview with Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) on March 10, 2024.
Warner: Congress has done "nothing" on guardrails for tech
Sen. Mark Warner, the chair of the Senate Intelligence committee, tells "Face the Nation" that Congress has "done nothing on any guardrails on social media and on technology writ large," and that AI "could have an enormous negative effect tomorrow" in elections and public markets.
Senate intel chair on U.S.-Iran prisoner swap
Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia, the chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, tells "Face the "Nation" that he hasn't been briefed by the White House on the prisoner swap deal with Iran. "I want to hear about what kind of constraints are being put on in this exchange," Warner said.
Face The Nation: Turner, Warner, Penn
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Mike Turner of Ohio tells "Face the Nation" that "from what I've seen," the classified documents allegedly retained by former President Donald Trump and President Biden from his time as vice president are "equally egregious", Mark Warner of Virginia tells "Face the "Nation" that he hasn't been briefed by the White House on the prisoner swap deal with Iran, and Sean Penn tells "Face the Nation" that the U.S.' response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been "to date, a tragic mistake."
9/17: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," days after the Big Three go on strike at the same time for the first time in history, we talk to United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain and Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan. Plus, Republican House intelligence chair Mike Turner of Ohio and Democratic Senate intelligence chair Mark Warner of Virginia.
Gang of Eight gets found documents
Lawmakers in the congressional group commonly referred to as the "Gang of Eight" have begun receiving documents recovered from the residences and offices of former President Donald Trump, President Joe Biden, and former Vice President Mike Pence. Senators Mark Warner and Marco Rubio for months have been pressuring the administration for access. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joined "Red and Blue" with more on that story and more on the leaked Pentagon documents.
Warner says White House supports bill targeting TikTok
Sen. Mark Warner said on "Face the Nation" that the White House supports his bipartisan bill with Republican Sen. John Thune that seeks to give Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo the power to ban or force the sale of TikTok.
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 26
This week on "Face the Nation," Democratic Sen. Mark Warner on TikTok and our data, GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales on former President Trump's trip to Waco, Texas, plus Robert Costa on the latest on Trump.
3/26: Face The Nation: Gonzales, Warner, Kirby
This week on "Face the Nation," Democratic Sen. Mark Warner on TikTok and our data, GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales on former President Trump's trip to Waco, Texas, plus Robert Costa on the latest on Trump.
How an army of lobbyists helped water down banking laws
In 2018, some Red-state Democrats allied with Republicans to deregulate the banking industry. That was a mistake, critics say.
Senator Mark Warner on Xi-Putin summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Moscow for a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Senator Mark Warner, a Democrat from Virginia and chair of the Intelligence Committee, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the significance.
Bipartisan Senate bill targets TikTok, other foreign technology companies
The White House said it supports the legislation, the first time it has formally endorsed a plan that could lead to a ban on TikTok.
Lawmakers introduce bill on foreign tech
Senators introduced a bill Tuesday that would enable the government to take action to block foreign technology products like TikTok. Axios technology reporter Ashley Gold speaks with CBS News about the proposed legislation.
Warner and Rubio on classified documents and more
Sens. Mark Warner and Marco Rubio, the chair and vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, discuss the investigations into classified documents found at the homes of President Biden and former President Donald Trump, the threat posed by China, TikTok and more.
Full interview: Warner and Rubio on "Face the Nation"
Watch the full version of a joint interview with Sens. Mark Warner and Marco Rubio that aired on Jan. 29, 2023, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Warner, Rubio say Congress has leverage to get docs
Sens. Mark Warner and Marco Rubio, the top members of the Senate Intelligence Committee, are urging the director of national intelligence to grant them access to sensitive documents found at President Biden's home and office and former President Donald Trump's Florida estate. Their full interview with Margaret Brennan airs on "Face the Nation" on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023.
Rubio: Intel chief's refusal to provide docs "absurd"
Sens. Mark Warner and Marco Rubio, the top members of the Senate Intelligence Committee, are urging the director of national intelligence to grant them access to sensitive documents found at President Biden's home and office and former President Donald Trump's Florida estate. Their full interview with Margaret Brennan airs on "Face the Nation" on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023.
Warner, Rubio united in demanding Trump, Biden docs
Sens. Mark Warner and Marco Rubio, the top members of the Senate Intelligence Committee, are urging the director of national intelligence to grant them access to sensitive documents found at President Biden's home and office and former President Donald Trump's Florida estate. Their full interview with Margaret Brennan airs on "Face the Nation" on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023.
FEMA hiring overhaul drives fears of agency dismantling
The decision to reshape the hiring process for the agency's disaster relief foot soldiers comes just months before hurricane season.
Pope Francis leaves hospital after 5-week hospital stay
The 88-year-old made his first public appearance in five weeks at the hospital on Sunday after surviving a life-threatening bout of pneumonia.
Venezuela reaches deal to accept deported migrants from U.S.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro had suspended flights on March 8, after the U.S. Treasury Department announced the withdrawal of Chevron's license to export Venezuelan oil.
Former federal prosecutor found dead in Virginia home
Jessica Aber served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia for approximately three years before resigning in January.
Wildfires in the Carolinas prompt evacuations, emergency declarations
It is the second time in less than a month that residents in one North Carolina county have faced evacuations due to wildfires.
Second lady Usha Vance to visit Greenland
According to the White House, Usha Vance will visit "historical sites, learn about Greenlandic heritage, and attend the Avannaata Qimussersu, Greenland's national dogsled race."
Pentagon announces leak investigation that could include polygraph tests
Polygraph tests were also used by the Department of Homeland Security to identify potential leakers.
2 arrested in New Mexico shooting that left 3 dead, at least 15 injured
Police announced the arrests of two suspects accused in the Friday shooting at Young Park in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Both face murder charges.
12-year-old accused in hate crime at Connecticut middle school
A 12-year-old student faces a hate crime charge for her alleged involvement in an attack on Muslim sisters at their Connecticut middle school.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 23, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Rep. Rand Paul join Margaret Brennan.
U.S. runner Shelby Houlihan earns silver medal after 4-year burrito ban
Houlihan was forced to sit out of the Paris Olympics because she tested positive for performance-enhancing drug nandrolone during the lead-up to the Olympic trials in 2021.
12-year-old accused in hate crime at Connecticut middle school
A 12-year-old student faces a hate crime charge for her alleged involvement in an attack on Muslim sisters at their Connecticut middle school.
Mahmoud Khalil's wife Noor Abdalla in her first TV interview
In her first TV interview, Noor Abdalla, a U.S. citizen, says the White House is mischaracterizing Khalil and his role in campus protests against Israel's attacks on Gaza, as the Trump administration seeks to deport him – a legal resident.
Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
Carbon capture chemically removes CO2 from the air, to store or recycle into products. But is this technology – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change?
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In U.S. auto market, uncertainty reigns over the potential impact of tariffs
A 25% tariff on imported vehicles and vehicle parts from Canada and Mexico is set to take effect on April 2.
ABLE accounts allow Americans with disabilities to save and invest
Named for the 2014 law that created them, the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, ABLE accounts have been available since 2016 to those eligible.
Tesla trade-ins spike amid anti-Elon Musk backlash, Edmunds data shows
More motorists are trading in their used Teslas for other vehicles, as the Musk-owned car company faces a "brand crisis tornado."
Chomps beef and turkey sticks recalled after metal fragments found
Chomps, a maker of protein snacks, is recalling beef and turkey sticks after consumers report metal fragments.
Boeing whistleblower's family accuses company of hounding him before suicide
Barnett was subjected to a "campaign of harassment, abuse and intimidation" after he raised safety concerns, lawsuit alleges.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 23, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Rep. Rand Paul join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Sen. Rand Paul on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 23, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Rand Paul, Republican of Kentucky, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 23, 2025.
Transcript: Dr. Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 23, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 23, 2025.
Transcript: National Security Adviser Mike Waltz "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 23, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with National Security Adviser Mike Waltz that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 23, 2025.
Transcript: Rep. Jim Himes on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 23, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 23, 2025.
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Gottlieb: RFK's suggested MMR vaccine alternatives are "not viable"
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA commissioner, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s suggested alternatives to the MMR vaccine are "not viable" and "'I'd much prefer if he made a full throated recommendation to parents to get kids vaccinated, especially in a setting of the regions" where measles is spreading.
Doctors diagnosed a grandma with the "silent killer" of cancers. She survived.
Irene Wells didn't ask just how bad her pancreatic cancer was — she just wanted aggressive treatment so she could do "a little bit more" in her life.
ABLE accounts allow Americans with disabilities to save and invest
Named for the 2014 law that created them, the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, ABLE accounts have been available since 2016 to those eligible.
Chomps beef and turkey sticks recalled after metal fragments found
Chomps, a maker of protein snacks, is recalling beef and turkey sticks after consumers report metal fragments.
Health agencies brace for layoffs with RFK Jr.'s restructuring of HHS
HHS Secretary RFK Jr., with help from DOGE, is planning a restructuring with sweeping cuts expected at multiple agencies.
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Expelled ambassador says he wears U.S. sanction as "badge of dignity"
Ebrahim Rasool was expelled for comments he made on a webinar that included him saying that the MAGA movement was partly a response to "a supremacist instinct."
U.S. runner Shelby Houlihan earns silver medal after 4-year burrito ban
Houlihan was forced to sit out of the Paris Olympics because she tested positive for performance-enhancing drug nandrolone during the lead-up to the Olympic trials in 2021.
Death toll in Gaza rises to 50,000, territory's health ministry says
Israel previously threatened Gaza with "complete destruction and devastation" if Hamas didn't hand over the remaining hostages.
Pope Francis leaves hospital after 5-week hospital stay
The 88-year-old made his first public appearance in five weeks at the hospital on Sunday after surviving a life-threatening bout of pneumonia.
Venezuela reaches deal to accept deported migrants from U.S.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro had suspended flights on March 8, after the U.S. Treasury Department announced the withdrawal of Chevron's license to export Venezuelan oil.
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Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal on their record-breaking "Othello"
The stars of a new Broadway production of Shakespeare's tragic tale about friendship and betrayal explain why they say they've worked their whole careers for this moment.
Extended interview: Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal on "Othello"
In this web exclusive, Jake Gyllenhaal and Denzel Washington, starring as Iago and Othello in a new Broadway production of Shakespeare's tragedy, talk with "60 Minutes" correspondent Bill Whitaker about performing a story in which life and death are "ever-present in every moment of the show." They also discuss becoming familiar with Shakespeare's language; aging into the character; and the challenge of playing a villain.
Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal on their Broadway "Othello"
In this new Broadway production of Shakespeare's "Othello," set in "the near future," Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal play military compatriots whose relationship is riven with feelings of betrayal and revenge. "60 Minutes" correspondent Bill Whitaker talks with the actors about their histories of playing Shakespeare; how Washington's lifetime of experience informs his performance of a role he first played in college; and why they say they've worked their whole careers for this moment.
Graydon Carter on life "When the Going Was Good"
The former editor of Vanity Fair for 25 years, and cofounder of Spy Magazine, Graydon Carter recounts a career as a tastemaker quietly shaping pop culture in his new memoir, "When the Going Was Good."
Graydon Carter on life "When the Going Was Good"
The former editor of Vanity Fair for 25 years, and the cofounder of Spy Magazine, Graydon Carter had talent as a tastemaker quietly shaping pop culture. It's a career he recounts in his new memoir, "When the Going Was Good: An Editor's Adventures During the Last Golden Age of Magazines." He talks with "Sunday Morning" anchor Jane Pauley about hosting Vanity Fair's exclusive Oscar parties; his past history with Donald Trump; and why today he feels "very strongly Canadian."
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Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
Carbon capture chemically removes CO2 from the air, to store or recycle into products. But is this technology – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change?
Keeping your data safe at the airport
Experts warn that hackers are trolling free connections like airport Wi-Fi networks and sometimes impersonate the networks in an effort to get your credit card numbers and other sensitive information. Cybersecurity expert Matthew Hicks joined CBS News with tips on how to protect yourself.
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.
Smartphone addiction is leading to "brain rot," doctors say
Research has shown that smartphone addiction causes major increases in brain activity, requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks.
How smartphone addiction may be hurting our brains
Research is showing that smartphone addiction can lead to "brain rot," requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks. Meg Oliver has more on why doctors are saying it is important for our mental health to learn to unplug.
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Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
Carbon capture chemically removes CO2 from the air, to store or recycle into products. But is this technology – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change?
Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
As a tool to address rising greenhouse gas emissions, carbon capture chemically removes carbon dioxide from the air, to store or recycle into products. The company behind a new plant to be opened this summer claims the facility will remove 500,000 tons of CO2 a year. But is this form of carbon capture – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change? Correspondent David Pogue looks at the technology behind this initiative, and the controversy it has raised.
Bones of mammoths butchered for their tusks unearthed by archaeologists
Remains of five mammoths were found archaeologists from the Austrian Academy of Sciences said Thursday in a news statement.
Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
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12-year-old accused in hate crime at Connecticut middle school
A 12-year-old student faces a hate crime charge for her alleged involvement in an attack on Muslim sisters at their Connecticut middle school.
2 arrested in New Mexico shooting that left 3 dead, at least 15 injured
Police announced the arrests of two suspects accused in the Friday shooting at Young Park in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Both face murder charges.
Was death of a doctor's wife an accident or staged to look like one?
Susann Sills' body was found at the bottom of the staircase of her family's San Clemente, California home. What led up to her death?
Slain DEA agent's family sues Sinaloa cartel, drug kingpins over 1985 murder
A lawsuit was filed Thursday under a new designation by President Trump that classifies several drug cartels as terrorist organizations.
Idaho murders suspect selfie puts focus on "bushy eyebrows" evidence
Prosecutors say they intend to introduce what appears to be a selfie Bryan Kohberger took on his phone just hours after the killings.
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Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
Tom Hanks takes viewers through immersive experience to the moon
"The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks" tells the story of the Apollo missions.
New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
Sunset on the moon seen in stunning images taken by lunar lander
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission 1 lander marked the first successful commercial moon landing.
SpaceX return went well, says astronomer
When Starliner astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams were launched into space in June 2024, they were planning on an 8-day mission. They have now spent 286 days in space, orbited the Earth more than 4,500 times and traveled more than 121 million miles. Chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts and former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn describe the mission. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Bill Harwood report.
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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.
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Unpacking the legal process unfolding with the Venezuelan deportations
CBS News correspondents Scott MacFarlane and Camilo Montoya-Galvez, who acquired the list of the 238 Venezuelans deported, join to discuss the unfolding legal process regarding the deportations.
Himes: Waltz "distorted the law" in Venezuelan deportations
After the Trump administration deported 238 male Venezuelan citizens last weekend despite a legal battle, Rep. Jim Himes, the ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that National Security Adviser Mike Waltz "distorted the law" in the deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, which requires a declaration of war.
Gottlieb: RFK's suggested MMR vaccine alternatives are "not viable"
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA commissioner, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s suggested alternatives to the MMR vaccine are "not viable" and "'I'd much prefer if he made a full throated recommendation to parents to get kids vaccinated, especially in a setting of the regions" where measles is spreading.
Paul: SCOTUS will uphold the Alien Enemies Act for deportations
Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that amid the "huge legal challenges" for the Trump administration's deportation of Venezuelans, he believes ultimately that the Supreme Court will uphold the Alien Enemies Act for deportations. But he said he thinks "there is going to be some process afforded by the courts for representation before you're deported in most cases," although he said he "doesn't know" how that fits in with the Alien Enemies Act.
Waltz: White House seeks "full dismantlement" of Iran's nuclear program
Mike Waltz, the Trump administration national security adviser, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that U.S. airstrikes have "taken out key Houthi leadership, including their head missileer." Waltz says the Trump administration is seeking "full dismantlement" of Iran's nuclear program.