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Newt Gingrich on Trump, GOP agenda

Former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich was one of Donald Trump's most outspoken surrogates in the presidential election and continues to be a strong supporter. He is also the co- author of a new thriller novel out Tuesday called "Vengeance." He joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his new thriller novel, how the feud between Sen. Bob Corker and President Trump will affect the Republican agenda and why be believes we're living in "extraordinarily dangerous" times.

Oct 10, 2017
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Newt Gingrich says Mueller's Russia probe is "rigged"

Key ally to the president tells "CBS This Morning" it was a "mistake" to think the investigation would be neutral

Jun 13, 2017

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Trump ally calls fairness of Robert Mueller into question

This comes weeks after Newt Gingrich praised the appointment of Mueller to take over Russia investigation

Jun 12, 2017

Trump to nominate Callista Gingrich as Vatican ambassador

Callista Gingrich is the wife of former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, one of President Trump's staunchest supporters

May 19, 2017

Report: Trump to nominate Callista Gingrich as U.S. ambassador to the Vatican

The Senate would have to confirm Gingrich if the nomination goes through

May 15, 2017

Gingrich talks Trump-intel community relations

After Mr. Trump's sustained criticism of intelligence agencies, Gingrich said he should work to "thoroughly overhaul the entire community"

Jan 15, 2017

1/15: Face the Nation

With just five days until President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, "Face the Nation" talks to Vice President-elect Mike Pence and Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, about a Senate Intelligence Committee investigation into Russian election meddling. We sit down with former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, who discusses what he hopes Mr. Trump will do when it comes to the intelligence community. Plus: Analysts look at the political landscape and the challenges Mr. Trump faces.

Jan 15, 2017
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Gingrich warns of major actions during Obama's final weeks

The president is in a "desperate frenzy" to protect his legacy, Gingrich said Sunday

Dec 26, 2016

Gingrich: If Trump wants Romney, "I'm for Romney"

Trump transition team adviser discusses the secretary of state contender, national security issues, and the latest deal with Carrier

Dec 4, 2016

Sunday: Priebus, Gingrich, Pelosi, Panetta

Tune into Face the Nation for the latest news on the Trump transition and more

Dec 2, 2016

Battle over secretary of state opening goes public

Some in Trump camp are stepping up attacks on Mitt Romney, an apparent contender for the chief diplomat job

Nov 27, 2016

Gingrich: Trump needs a “very aggressive first year”

The former House speaker told "Face the Nation" that D.C. requires winners to give it a good shove early on, otherwise nothing happens

Nov 13, 2016

Face The Nation

"Face the Nation" takes you inside President-elect Donald Trump's transition to the White House looks at the reactions from those supporting Hillary Clinton, with guests Newt Gingrich, vice chair of Trump's transition team, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, and others.

Nov 13, 2016
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Sunday: Newt Gingrich, Bernie Sanders

Tune in Sunday for a look back at the stunning presidential election, and an analysis of what to expect from the Trump administration

Nov 11, 2016

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Gingrich clashes with Megyn Kelly, says she's "fascinated with sex"

Gingrich, a Trump surrogate, went off on a tirade against the Fox News host after Kelly brought up Trump's sexual assault accusers

Oct 26, 2016

Newt Gingrich issues warning to Republicans wavering on Trump

Gingrich, who ran for president in 2012, says Republicans should “relax and slow down for a minute”

Oct 11, 2016

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Gingrich chastises Trump over Miss Universe tweetstorm

Vocal surrogate for GOP nominee’s presidential campaign turns critical following "lost week"

Oct 1, 2016

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Gingrich: Trump is making himself more unacceptable than Clinton

Former House speaker and Trump supporter says Trump "runs the real risk of losing this election"

Aug 3, 2016

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Fact check: The GOP rush to blame Clinton

Unpopular Clinton gets hounded by convention Republicans on mostly false, unfounded claims

Jul 23, 2016

Obama: Munich attack doesn't affirm Trump's dark worldview

The president tells "Face the Nation" the GOP nominee is sowing division and "betraying" American exceptionalism

Jul 22, 2016

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Mitch McConnell weighs in on Donald Trump's NATO remarks

Trump suggested he would only defend NATO allies that are attacked if they had fulfilled their obligations

Jul 21, 2016

Gingrich: NATO nations "ought to worry" about U.S. commitment

Former House speaker and Donald Trump supporter defends GOP nominee's comments on NATO alliance

Jul 21, 2016

Gingrich on Trump & NATO allies

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich tried to clarify Ted Cruz's "vote your conscience" comments in his own speech Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention. Gingrich joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss Wednesday night's speeches and Donald Trump's comments suggesting he might not honor NATO agreements as president.

Jul 21, 2016
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Republican convention 2016: What to watch Wednesday

Tonight is Mike Pence's big night -- and will the program get overshadowed by lingering questions about Melania Trump's plagiarism?

Jul 20, 2016

Gingrich: I'd still serve in Trump's administration

The former House speaker said Sunday that Mike Pence is a "great choice" and that the vetting process was "very methodical"

Jul 17, 2016

Suspect Arrested In Pennsylvania For United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson Killing

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CEO suspect faces federal murder, stalking charges after returning to NYC

UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione is back in New York after waiving extradition in Pennsylvania.

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President-elect Donald Trump arrives at Mar-a-Lago on Dec. 16, 2024, in Palm Beach, Florida.

Trump shakes up spending talks with call to eliminate debt ceiling

President-elect Donald Trump Trump said lawmakers should oppose any sweeping spending measure that includes "traps" and abolish the debt limit before he takes office next year.

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Verdict at the Mazan mass rape trial in Avignon

Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband, over 40 others convicted in rape, drugging trial

Gisèle Pelicot said she had no regrets, but hope for the future after a judge sentenced her ex-husband to 20 years in prison for drugging and raping her for years.

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Photos of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and former President Donald Trump.

Georgia appeals court removes Fani Willis from Trump 2020 election case

President-elect Donald Trump was charged in a sprawling racketeering case related to the 2020 election.

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Oklahoma executes man who killed girl during cannibalistic fantasy

Kevin Underwood, who killed 10-year-old Jamie Rose Rolin in 2006, died by lethal injection in Oklahoma. It was the 25th and final U.S. execution this year.

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How a U.S. government shutdown could impact your benefits and services

The U.S. government could face a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, December 21. Here's what could be impacted.

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Multiple People Shot And Killed At Abundant Life Christian School In Madison, Wisconsin

School shooter had contact with California man plotting attack, officials say

A California judge issued a restraining order Tuesday against a 20-year-old man who told FBI agents that he had been messaging with the Wisconsin shooter.

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"Sleepmaxxing" trend has young adults optimizing their sleep

Sleep optimization, or "sleepmaxxing," is a popular trend among a younger demographic, but experts share a few words of caution.

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Why Trump wants Congress to abolish the debt ceiling

President-elect Donald Trump added a wrinkle to negotiations over a deal to fund the government when he called for an increase to the debt ceiling.

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Read the Luigi Mangione federal criminal complaint

Luigi Mangione was charged with four federal crimes Thursday in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The federal charges are significant because they open the possibility of him facing the death penalty.

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Capybaras are the "it" animal inspiration for toys this holiday

The large semi-aquatic South American relative of the guinea pig is having a big moment.

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Trump shakes up spending talks with call to eliminate debt ceiling

President-elect Donald Trump Trump said lawmakers should oppose any sweeping spending measure that includes "traps" and abolish the debt limit before he takes office next year.

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How a U.S. government shutdown could impact your benefits and services

The U.S. government could face a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, December 21. Here's what could be impacted.

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Capybaras are the "it" animal inspiration for toys this holiday

The large semi-aquatic South American relative of the guinea pig is having a big moment.

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How a U.S. government shutdown could impact your benefits and services

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Liquid-burning firepits behind 2 deaths, dozens of injuries, fed agency warn

Products sold as tabletop firepits, firepots, miniature fireplaces or portable fires for indoor use are "extremely dangerous," consumer agency warns.

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Stocks rise, a day after disappointing forecast from Fed triggers sell-off

U.S. stocks are stabilizing following one of their worst days of the year.

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Amazon workers, led by Teamsters, on strike in multiple cities

Teamsters union says Amazon workers at seven warehouses plan to walk off the job Thursday morning in multiple states.

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Why Trump wants Congress to abolish the debt ceiling

President-elect Donald Trump added a wrinkle to negotiations over a deal to fund the government when he called for an increase to the debt ceiling.

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Trump shakes up spending talks with call to eliminate debt ceiling

President-elect Donald Trump Trump said lawmakers should oppose any sweeping spending measure that includes "traps" and abolish the debt limit before he takes office next year.

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How a U.S. government shutdown could impact your benefits and services

The U.S. government could face a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, December 21. Here's what could be impacted.

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Elon Musk greets President-elect Donald Trump

How Trump and Elon Musk derailed bipartisan plans for a funding bill

"My phone was ringing off the hook," Republican Rep. Andy Barr said. "The people who elected us are listening to Elon Musk."

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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., arrives for a news conference in the Capitol Visitor Center after a meeting of the House Republican Conference on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

Congress veers toward government shutdown after GOP revolt

After a Republican revolt led by Elon Musk and Donald Trump torpedoed a plan to fund the government, a new path forward remains unclear as Congress lurches toward Friday night's deadline.

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"Sleepmaxxing" trend has young adults optimizing their sleep

Sleep optimization, or "sleepmaxxing," is a popular trend among a younger demographic, but experts share a few words of caution.

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Liquid-burning firepits behind 2 deaths, dozens of injuries, fed agency warn

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Latest on H5N1 bird flu outbreak

A Louisiana patient is critically ill with severe respiratory symptoms from H5N1 bird flu, marking the 61st U.S. human case this year. California has declared a state of emergency. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains the public health risks.

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Health insurers limit coverage of prosthetic limbs

Advocates say it is discrimination and are arguing for "insurance fairness" on the grounds that people who have joints surgically replaced typically don't face the same kinds of coverage challenges.

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Seed oils are making headlines, prompting fears around whether they can have negative effects on your health. Here's what to know.

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Quirky Guinness World Records of 2024 include a skateboarding cat

As 2024 comes to a close, we took a look at some of the oddest Guinness World Records of the year.

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Russian President Putin holds his annual press conference

Putin laments top general's killing, says he'll meet Trump "any time"

Russia's Vladimir Putin, in his annual marathon news conference, laments "serious blunders" by his security forces and says he'll meet Trump "any time" about Ukraine.

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2 highway crashes in Afghanistan leave dozens dead, dozens more hurt

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"Mayotte is demolished," an airport security agent told President Emmanuel Macron as he arrived in the remote French territory five days after Cyclone Chido.

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Alicia Keys surprises students at her former high school

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Quirky Guinness World Records of 2024 include a skateboarding cat

As 2024 comes to a close, we took a look at some of the oddest Guinness World Records of the year.

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Apollo Theater honored by Kennedy Center

For 90 years, the Apollo Theater has shaped American culture, launching icons like James Brown and Aretha Franklin. This year, it became the first institution honored by the Kennedy Center, cementing its legacy as a hub of innovation.

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Alicia Keys surprises students at alma mater

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Inside Variety's acclaimed "Actors on Actors"

Since 2014, Variety's "Actors on Actors" has showcased one-on-one conversations between Hollywood stars, offering unique insights into their craft. Co-editor-in-chief and executive producer Ramin Setoodeh joins us to discuss the series' impact.

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Supreme Court agrees to hear case about TikTok ban

The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.

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Teen victim of deepfake porn urges Congress to pass "Take It Down Act"

Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.

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How AI powered robots are helping small farms

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Supreme Court to decide on future of TikTok

The Supreme Court plans to hear arguments in January on a challenge to a new law that could lead to the popular social media app TikTok being banned in the U.S. The Biden administration and lawmakers say the Chinese government's ability to collect data from TikTok poses a significant national security risk, while the app and its Chinese parent company ByteDance argue that the law is unconstitutional. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.

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FAA: Lithium battery fires on flights now occur nearly twice a week

FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.

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Coal use hitting record in 2024, which is likely hottest year yet, report says

World coal use is set to reach an all-time high in 2024, the International Energy Agency says, in a year all but certain to be the hottest in recorded history.

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How climate change impacted 2024

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Researchers determined that dozens of men, women and children were violently killed and cannibalized in Bronze Age-era England.

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In this episode of “ClimateWatch,” CBS national environmental correspondent David Schechter looks back at the devastating hurricanes, landslides, flooding and more that impacted the U.S. this year.

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Read the Luigi Mangione federal criminal complaint

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CEO murder suspect Mangione back in New York

The suspected gunman in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Luigi Mangione, arrived in New York by plane Thursday after waiving extradition in Pennsylvania.

1H ago
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Inside courtroom for Mangione's extradition

Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has waived extradition and could appear Thursday in front of a New York City judge for arraignment. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes was in the courtroom and has more.

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Luigi Mangione headed to New York

Luigi Mangione may also face a federal charge after arriving in New York. This comes after the suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing waived extradition in Pennsylvania. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports.

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School shooting victims identified

California court documents revealed that the 15-year-old Madison, Wisconsin, school shooting suspect was in contact with a man who was allegedly plotting another attack. This comes as the identities of the two Abundant Life Christian School fatal shooting victims have been revealed. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.

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Discovery of "tipped over" black hole surprises NASA scientists

New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.

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NASA astronauts Suni Williams, left, and Butch Wilmore, wearing Boeing spacesuits, depart the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on June 5, 2024.

Why are the Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck in space?

Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.

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NASA delayes return date for astronauts

NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.

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NASA leader weighs in on Elon Musk, SpaceX and plans for moon rocket

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.

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Boeing Starliner crew's return delayed again

Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.

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CEO murder suspect Mangione back in New York

The suspected gunman in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Luigi Mangione, arrived in New York by plane Thursday after waiving extradition in Pennsylvania.

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Inside courtroom for Mangione's extradition

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