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Extended: Afghanistan's Abdul Qahar Balkhi

In a wide-ranging interview with CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab, the spokesperson for Afghanistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Abdul Qahar Balkhi says U.S. military hardware left behind after the Biden administration's hasty withdrawal from America's longest war belongs to Afghanistan, rejecting President Donald Trump's offer to consider releasing frozen currency assets in exchange. But Balkhi says the country's "untapped" mineral wealth are open to U.S. businesses, just as the ruling Taliban are open to dialogue with the Trump administration, in the hope of normalising relations.

Mar 28
11:09

Airman who was shot down, imprisoned during World War II accounted for

U.S. Army Air Forces Cpl. Glenn H. Hodak was a gunner aboard a B-29 "Superfortress" in Japan in March 1945.

Mar 27

Sensitive information in the leaked Signal texts

The Atlantic posted screenshots and a fuller text chain from the Signal group chat that inadvertently included a journalist, after the White House and top administration officials on the chat claimed no "war plans" were discussed. Charlie D'Agata breaks down the information included in the messages.

Mar 26
02:50

Retired Army Major on Signal group chat leak

The Atlantic's editor-in-chief released new details on Wednesday from the Trump administration's Signal group chat he was added to about strikes in Yemen. Retired U.S. Army Major and military analyst Mike Lyons joins "CBS News" with reaction.

Mar 26
07:07

New Medal of Honor Museum stirs controversy

The sister of Master Sgt. John Chapman, who died in Afghanistan in March 2002, criticized the new National Medal of Honor Museum in an interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil.

Mar 25

Black Veterans Project leader on DEI purge

The Department of Defense has restored some pages across its websites and social media that were deleted during a widespread purge of diversity, equity and inclusion content. Among the posts deleted was an article recognizing the military career of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, who was drafted during World War II. Richard Brookshire, co-founder of the Black Veterans Project, joins "America Decides" to discuss.

Mar 24
05:57

New museum honoring Medal of Honor recipients

A museum honoring Medal of Honor recipients is set to open this week in Texas. Jason Allen takes a look inside.

Mar 23
02:11

Elon Musk meets with Pentagon officials

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk visited the Pentagon Friday for a briefing and meeting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. During a press conference at the Oval Office, President Trump denied reports that Musk received a briefing about the U.S. military's defense plans on China. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.

Mar 21
05:19

Trump tries to remove trans service members

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pushing back against a federal judge's ruling that blocks President Trump's executive order barring transgender people from the military. CBS News national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.

Mar 20
04:32

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Transgender military members open up about possible ban

Active duty service members discussed what it means to potentially face the ends of their military careers under President Trump's executive order.

Mar 20

Transgender military members discuss service

Two active service military members talk about their careers amid the Trump administration's efforts to ban transgender members.

Mar 20
03:57

2 transgender soldiers speak out on Trump's ban

A federal judge this week temporarily blocked an executive order from President Trump that seeks to ban transgender people from serving in the U.S. military. Two transgender service members spoke to Charlie D'Agata about why they want nothing more than the opportunity to serve their country. Then, Jan Crawford takes a look at how these court fights are shaping up.

Mar 19
03:47

President Trump Holds First Cabinet Meeting

Judge blocks Trump order barring transgender people from military

U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes ruled in favor of transgender active-duty service members and transgender people in the process of enlisting.

Mar 19

Forts Bragg and Benning revert to old names, sparking controversy

The military bases honoring Confederate generals recently had their old names restored, but with a twist. Not everyone is happy.

Mar 12

Military bases revert to old names, with a twist

Fort Bragg and Fort Benning were among bases named after Confederate generals that were changed under the Biden administration. Now, they're reverting back to their old names, but not honoring the original namesakes. As Jim Axelrod reports, not everyone is happy.

Mar 12
03:55

Scores of Afghans who helped U.S. are barred entry

Thousands of Afghans who helped the U.S. military have been blocked from reaching American soil, including families separated from their loved ones who made it to the U.S. Margaret Brennan has the story.

Mar 12
03:10

U.S. soldiers accused of selling secrets to China

Two U.S. Army soldiers were arrested in Washington state for allegedly trying to sell sensitive government information to buyers in China. Charlie D'Agata has more.

Mar 7
02:01

Fort Moore namesakes' son against name change

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that Fort Moore in Georgia will once again be called Fort Benning. The U.S. military base was originally named in 1918 after Confederate General Henry L. Benning, but this time, it will honor Fred G. Benning, who served during World War I in France. The Moore's son, retired Col. David Moore, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss his disappointment with the change.

Mar 6
04:40

What to know about emergency EU summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined European Union leaders for an emergency summit focused on how to bolster Ukraine's security. He said he hopes to have "a meaningful meeting" with the U.S. next week. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.

Mar 6
02:57

Trump addresses health and the military

In President Trump's address on Tuesday night, he asked Congress to ban and criminalize "sex changes on children." He also pivoted to the military, shouting out Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and U.S. armed service members. He asked lawmakers to fund a "Golden Dome missile defense shield" for the U.S.

Mar 4
11:47

Pentagon firings expand to top military lawyers

A bipartisan group of former U.S. defense secretaries are now asking Congress to investigate the Trump administration's firing of top brass at the Pentagon, according to a letter obtained by the Associated Press. Charlie D'Agata reports on another Pentagon purge that could be even more alarming.

Feb 28
02:44

Trump eases some military rules

President Trump is giving U.S. commanders more leeway to authorize military airstrikes and special operational raids. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth implemented the changes earlier this month while meeting with senior U.S. military leaders in Germany. CBS News verification producer James LaPorta breaks it down.

Feb 28
04:12

Pentagon plans to remove trans troops

The Pentagon issued a memo on Wednesday ordering the removal of transgender troops from the U.S. military. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.

Feb 27
04:35

New US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth

Trump eases rules on military raids and airstrikes

The increase in the range of people who can be targeted by the U.S. military dismantles Biden-era mandates that included more safeguards.

Feb 28

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Transgender service members to be removed from military, Pentagon memo says

Transgender troops will be removed from U.S. military service unless they obtain a waiver, according to the Pentagon's memo.

Feb 27

President Trump Departs The White House For Weekend In Florida

CBS News poll finds Americans want Trump's focus more on prices, not tariffs

Most Americans say the matter of Trump administration officials discussing U.S. military plans on the Signal app is serious.

9H ago

Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the U.S. after Trump letter

Indirect negotiations have been unsuccessful for years since Mr. Trump initially withdrew the U.S. from Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers in 2018.

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Premiere Of Showtime's "Twin Peaks" - Arrivals

Richard Chamberlain, star of "Shogun" and "The Thorn Birds," dies at 90

The actor died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.

8H ago

UAW president Shawn Fain says "tariffs are a tool in the toolbox"

Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers union, praised President Trump's move to impose tariffs on vehicles, while noting that "tariffs aren't the total solution."

7H ago

Russian drone attack on Ukraine's Kharkiv

Russia targets Ukrainian military hospital as Trump lashes out at Putin

President Trump offered his most critical comments at Russian President Vladimir Putin for comments he made about the leader of Ukraine.

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Sen. Warner: Trump's approach to Greenland is part of "a crazy foreign policy"

Sen. Mark Warner criticized President Trump's approach to Greenland on Sunday as part of what he called a "crazy foreign policy."

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Wisconsin Attorney General seeks to stop Elon Musk's $1M payments to voters

Wisconsin's tightly contested Supreme Court election, with the assistance from Musk, has become the most expensive judicial election in American history,

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Prince Harry accused in bullying campaign against chair of his charity

Prince Harry and his co-founder, Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, abruptly resigned this week as patrons of Sentebale, the charity they established in honor of the late Princess Diana.

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New Mexico GOP says headquarters targeted in "deliberate act of arson"

The Republican Party of New Mexico said its headquarters was targeted Sunday in what it called a "deliberate act of arson

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Wisconsin Attorney General seeks to stop Elon Musk's $1M payments to voters

Wisconsin's tightly contested Supreme Court election, with the assistance from Musk, has become the most expensive judicial election in American history,

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New Mexico GOP says headquarters was targeted in "deliberate act of arson"

The Republican Party of New Mexico said its headquarters was targeted Sunday in what it called a "deliberate act of arson

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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 30, 2025

On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, UAW president Shawn Fain and Sen. Mark Warner join Margaret Brennan.

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Sen. Warner says Trump's approach to Greenland is part of "a crazy foreign policy"

Sen. Mark Warner criticized President Trump's approach to Greenland on Sunday as part of what he called a "crazy foreign policy."

5H ago

UAW president Shawn Fain says "tariffs are a tool in the toolbox"

Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers union, praised President Trump's move to impose tariffs on vehicles, while noting that "tariffs aren't the total solution."

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The buzz over annoying corporate buzzwords

Faith Salie shares a "disruptive action item" for business buzzword users to "on-board" (that is, if you don't want to be "smartsized" out of a job).

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A bad bet? The dangers of sports gambling addiction

Nearly $150 billion in online wagers were placed last year alone. With one in five problem gamblers attempting suicide, experts say the ease of access and number of betting opportunities on one's phone represent a growing public health crisis.

9H ago

CBS News poll finds Americans want Trump's focus more on prices, not tariffs

Most Americans say the matter of Trump administration officials discussing U.S. military plans on the Signal app is serious.

9H ago

Protesters rally at Tesla showrooms in U.S., Europe to protest Elon Musk

Protesters are trying to escalate a movement targeting Tesla dealerships and vehicles in opposition to Elon Musk's role in DOGE.

Mar 29

Trump's changes to the Social Security Administration have many seniors alarmed

The average wait time for Social Security calls has doubled in the last six months to 104 minutes.

Mar 29

Politics

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Wisconsin Attorney General seeks to stop Elon Musk's $1M payments to voters

Wisconsin's tightly contested Supreme Court election, with the assistance from Musk, has become the most expensive judicial election in American history,

2H ago

New Mexico GOP says headquarters was targeted in "deliberate act of arson"

The Republican Party of New Mexico said its headquarters was targeted Sunday in what it called a "deliberate act of arson

2H ago

Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 30, 2025

On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, UAW president Shawn Fain and Sen. Mark Warner join Margaret Brennan.

4H ago

Russia targets Ukrainian military hospital as Trump lashes out at Putin

President Trump offered his most critical comments at Russian President Vladimir Putin for comments he made about the leader of Ukraine.

2H ago

Sen. Warner says Trump's approach to Greenland is part of "a crazy foreign policy"

Sen. Mark Warner criticized President Trump's approach to Greenland on Sunday as part of what he called a "crazy foreign policy."

5H ago

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How the arts can create healthier communities

According to thousands of studies, researchers have determined that involvement in the arts can improve public health and promote healing from illness, as well as protect against such problems as cognitive decline, heart disease, anxiety and depression. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook talks with Broadway director Lear deBessonet, the force behind Arts For EveryBody, a national public health movement whose mission is to connect more people to the arts and create healthier communities.

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FDA's top vaccine official forced out, decries RFK Jr.'s "misinformation and lies"

A Department of Health and Human Services official delivered an ultimatum to Dr. Peter Marks: either resign or be fired.

Mar 28

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominee to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, testifies in front of the Senate Finance Committee in Washington, DC on January 29, 2025.

RFK Jr. to gut vaccine promotion and HIV prevention office, sources say

Much of the federal government's efforts to buoy lagging childhood vaccination rates have been run through the Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy.

Mar 28

Utah becomes first state to ban adding fluoride to public water systems

Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed a bill banning fluoride from public water supplies. The ban will take effect in May.

Mar 28

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Kansas reports measles outbreak with 23 cases

23 measles cases have been confirmed in Kansas, marking an outbreak for the state, according to local health officials. Ohio has reported 10 cases.

Mar 28

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Russia targets Ukrainian military hospital as Trump lashes out at Putin

President Trump offered his most critical comments at Russian President Vladimir Putin for comments he made about the leader of Ukraine.

2H ago

Prince Harry accused in bullying campaign against chair of his charity

Prince Harry and his co-founder, Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, abruptly resigned this week as patrons of Sentebale, the charity they established in honor of the late Princess Diana.

4H ago

Earthquake strikes near Pacific island of Tonga, days after Myanmar quake

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Sunday near Tonga, a nation of more than 170 islands in the South Pacific Ocean.

7H ago

Rocket carrying European orbital vehicle crashes after seconds after takeoff

The unmanned Spectrum rocket, an orbital rocket developed by German start-up Isar Aerospace, crashed and exploded 40 seconds after takeoff.

5H ago

Damage from Myanmar earthquake assessed as death toll rises to 1,662

Officials are continuing to survey the destruction left in two major Myanmar cities and the Thai capital Bangkok, after a powerful earthquake hit the region Friday.

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Elton John on Brandi Carlile: She gave me "a fresh start"

To young Brandi Carlile, a girl coming of age and struggling with her own sexuality, Elton John was a flicker of hope in a confusing world. Today, the two music superstars are friends and collaborators, recording an album together, "Who Believes in Angels?"

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Extended interview: Sir Elton John and Brandi Carlile

In this online exclusive, music superstars Sir Elton John and Brandi Carlile talk with correspondent Tracy Smith about the songwriting process and the challenge of collaborating on their first joint album, "Who Believes In Angels?" They also discuss their friendship, their families, and John's belief that "art has to be painful sometimes."

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Elton John, Brandi Carlile on their dream collaboration

Years ago, Elton John was a flicker of hope in a confusing world to young Brandi Carlile, a girl coming of age and struggling with her own sexuality. Today, the two music superstars are not only friends, but also collaborators, recording an album together, "Who Believes In Angels?" They talked with correspondent Tracy Smith about pushing each other artistically, and the 78-year-old John's emotional response to the album's closing track, "When This Old World Is Done With Me."

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Richard Chamberlain, star of "Shogun" and "The Thorn Birds," dies at 90

The actor died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.

8H ago

What is the future of the Kennedy Center?

President Trump named himself the storied Washington arts center's chairman and replaced board members with Trump allies. Since then, the center has been rocked with cancellations, resignations, and questions about its mission.

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Growing demand to power AI, cryptocurrency

As cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence advancements are made, U.S. demand for the energy needed to power massive mining and data centers grows. David Turk, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how much energy the U.S. needs and the potential environmental impacts.

Mar 27
03:47

President Trump Attends Ambassador Meeting In White House Cabinet Room

Waltz's Venmo showed his contacts — even after bombshell report on Signal chat

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles was among the contacts listed in Waltz's Venmo account.

Mar 28

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.

Mar 28, 2024
03:27

Lawsuit against OpenAI over newspaper copyright can proceed, judge rules

Several newspapers have sued OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking to end the practice of using their stories to train artificial intelligence chatbots.

Mar 26

What is Signal, the app used by Trump's team

The Senate Intelligence Committee heard testimony on Tuesday from key players involved in a group chat on the messaging app Signal, in which the U.S.'s highly sensitive plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen were discussed inadvertently with a journalist. President Trump said that his administration would investigate the government's use of Signal. CBS News contributor and former CIA official Andrew Boyd has more on what it is and how it's used.

Mar 25
05:08

Science

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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?

Mar 23

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.

Mar 23
06:55

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.

Mar 21

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.

Mar 20

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.

Mar 21

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Survivors speak up to help convict man of murder, sexual assault

David Pearce was convicted of first-degree murder for the deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales after a night of partying in Los Angeles. He was also found guilty of raping seven other women who came forward to testify at his trial.

16H ago

Utah law to protect child influencers

Utah is establishing legal protections for children who are social media influencers. This comes as cases of abuse emerge among parents with kids in the industry. Tiffany Li, a technology attorney, joins CBS News with more details.

Mar 28
02:13

Case of stepson allegedly held captive

A judge held a hearing in the case against a Connecticut woman accused of keeping her stepson captive for 20 years. This comes as the man's biological mother speaks out about the alleged abuse.

Mar 28
03:06

Second South Carolina inmate on death row chooses firing squad

Mikal Mahdi, who pleaded guilty to murder for killing a police officer in 2004, is scheduled to be executed April 11.

Mar 28

Lawyers say execution of morbidly obese inmate could be botched

Lawyers for convicted murderer Michael Tanzi say that his weight and health conditions could cause a lethal injection cocktail to fail.

Mar 28

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Rocket carrying European orbital vehicle crashes after seconds after takeoff

The unmanned Spectrum rocket, an orbital rocket developed by German start-up Isar Aerospace, crashed and exploded 40 seconds after takeoff.

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Mae Jemison on making history in space and inspiring change on Earth

Dr. Mae Jemison, the first woman of color in space, shares wisdom and encouragement with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King ahead of King's upcoming Blue Origin launch.

Mar 28

When, where to see the March partial solar eclipse

Astronomy fans figuring out where and what time to see the March 29, 2025, partial solar eclipse can check out a map from NASA.

Mar 28

William Shatner offers Gayle King advice before women-led space flight

William Shatner, who became the oldest person to travel to space at age 90, is offering encouragement and practical advice to Gayle King and the all-female crew launching April 14.

Mar 27

Democrats warn of cuts to space office

Democratic members of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee are warning that Department of Government Efficiency cuts to the Office of Space Commerce at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration could harm American interests. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.

Mar 27
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Notable Deaths in 2025

A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.

Mar 24
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Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed

A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.

Mar 28
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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.

Dec 18, 2024
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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.

Dec 3, 2024
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Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death

Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.

Dec 1, 2024
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CBS News poll: Americans want focus on prices, not tariffs

A CBS News poll released Sunday finds that Americans' approval of President Trump's handling of the economy has ticked down, and most say he's focusing too much on tariffs and not lowering prices. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the poll.

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Ex-Trump intelligence official on Signal chat

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Republican Rep. Jodey Arrington of Texas, the chairman of the House Budget Committee, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the budget measure with $880 billion in funding reductions, which could lead to potential cuts to Medicaid, is necessary because "if we don't make these cuts, these changes, this program and the federal budget in general is not sustainable."

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Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the Trump administration is enacting "a crazy foreign policy" as it eyes acquiring Greenland, turning "Canada into an enemy" and "suddenly wanting to buddy up with Putin in Russia or with Xi in China."

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Open: This is "Face the Nation," March 30, 2025

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