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5/22: America Decides
What unsealed records say about the classified documents investigation of former President Donald Trump, and how a bill approved by the Louisiana House could impact reproductive rights in that state.
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5/21: America Decides
Donald Trump and Rudy Giuliani appear in court for separate cases; 4 states holding primary elections
5/20: America Decides
Judge clears courtroom to admonish Trump witness in "hush money" trial; Nearly 80 officials who are election “deniers” overseeing voting in swing states
5/16: America Decides
Michael Cohen cross-examined in Trump “hush money” trial; Elected officials share personal mental health struggles
5/15: America Decides
Biden and Trump agree to two presidential debates; Could Larry Hogan flip Maryland's Senate seat red?
5/14: America Decides
Michael Cohen faces cross-examination in Trump "hush money" trial; RFK Jr. claims to qualify for Texas ballot
5/13: America Decides
Michael Cohen takes the stand in Trump “hush money” trial; Therapy dogs bring joy to government workers in Washington, D.C.
5/9: America Decides
Trump lawyers take on Stormy Daniels' Lake Tahoe claim; What Arizona is doing for election security in November
5/7: America Decides
Former President Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial; President Biden condemns antisemitism during Holocaust remembrance ceremony; Florida becomes first U.S. state to ban lab-grown meat.
5/6: America Decides
News of the Day: Trump in contempt, cease-fire talk; How Biden, Harris team are campaigning in Michigan
5/2: America Decides
Biden says violent protest is not protected; U.S. Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks discusses Maryland race
5/8: America Decides
Biden campaigns in Pennsylvania as IDF encroaches on Rafah; Marjorie Taylor Greene calls up motion to oust Speaker Johnson.
5/1: America Decides
Florida’s six-week abortion ban takes effect; former first lady Michelle Obama surprises students for college signing day.
4/30: America Decides
Columbia University students occupy campus building as tensions rise; President Biden, former President Donald Trump in tight race in three swing states.
4/29: America Decides
Biden, Netanyahu discuss possible cease-fire; Why some Black male voters in Georgia say they're backing Republicans.
Politics
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 5, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Johnson, Schumer accuse each other of not being serious in shutdown negotiations
Congressional leaders traded blame for the government shutdown on Sunday as the stalemate over how to reopen the government stretched into another week without progress on negotiations.
Transcript: Sen. Chuck Schumer on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 5, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Chuck Schumer that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 5, 2025.
Transcript: House Speaker Mike Johnson on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 5, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with House Speaker Mike Johnson that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 5, 2025.
Transcript: Retired Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 5, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with retired Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 5, 2025.
Rubio says release of hostages from Gaza is "most emergent and immediate phase" of Trump peace plan
"Let's discuss through the mediators the logistics and the mechanics behind how that happens, and that has to happen very quickly. That cannot drag on," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
Transcript: Sen. Tammy Duckworth on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 5, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Tammy Duckworth that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 5, 2025.
Transcript: Secretary of State Marco Rubio on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 5, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with Secretary of State Marco Rubio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 5, 2025.
CBS News poll finds few feel shutdown is worth it
Americans are concerned about effect of shutdown on economy, amid unease about jobs and inflation.
As justices confront harassment, death threats, Barrett says "I'm not afraid"
In an interview with CBS News, Justice Amy Coney Barrett said of the Supreme Court's emergency orders in the Trump cases, "This isn't the final decision."
Virginia AG candidate faces backlash over violent, inflammatory text messages
In text messages from 2022, former Virginia House Delegate Jay Jones mused about hypothetically shooting then-Republican Speaker of the House of Delegates Todd Gilbert.
FBI weighing a perp walk for Comey — and suspended an agent for refusing to
The FBI is considering carrying out a "showy" arrest and perp walk of the agency's now-indicted ex-director James Comey, sources tell CBS News.
Exclusive
Netanyahu ordered drone attacks on Gaza-bound humanitarian boats, sources say
No one was hurt when two vessels that were part of a flotilla bound for Gaza mysteriously caught fire last month.
CBS News poll finds Americans say political violence unacceptable
Most believe people do get along, but politics drives them apart.
Appeals court upholds decision against Trump's view on birthright citizenship
A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court's injunction that says the Trump administration's effort to end birthright citizenship is likely unconstitutional.
U.S. to offer migrant teens $2,500 if they voluntarily leave the country
The U.S. government is planning to give migrant teenagers a $2,500 stipend if they choose to return to their home countries voluntarily.
8-year sentence for plot to kill Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh
Sophie Roske, who was charged under a male name, pleaded guilty in April to attempting to kill or kidnap a Supreme Court justice.
Supreme Court lets Trump end deportation protections for 300,000 Venezuelans
The Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to end temporary legal protections for more than 300,000 Venezuelan migrants.
Netanyahu hopes to announce release of Gaza hostages "in the coming days"
The plan called for Hamas to return all Israeli hostages and for the Israeli military to begin withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip in phases.
Who gets back pay and who doesn't after a government shutdown?
Furloughed federal workers are entitled to back pay by law, but contractors are not. Here's who gets paid and who doesn't.