Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he opposed removal of Confederate monuments
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he had a "visceral reaction against" the destruction of monuments honoring southern leaders from the Civil War.
Election 2024
Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales barely wins GOP runoff against gun-rights activist
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas narrowly won his primary runoff against a gun-rights activist. Gonzales' backers had warned that a loss could open the door for Democrats to flip the district in November.
NATO allies brace for possible Trump 2024 victory
U.S. NATO allies are preparing for the changing political realities that a Trump presidency could bring.
DNC plans to nominate Biden and Harris virtually before convention
The Democratic National Committee wants to nominate President Biden and Vice President Harris virtually before the scheduled convention to ensure meeting Ohio's Aug. 7 ballot certification deadline.
Jan. 6 officers to campaign for Biden in battleground states
The Biden campaign says the men will meet with locals to "raise the alarm" about a second Trump term.
Texas' Tony Gonzales tries to fight off YouTube personality in runoff election
Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas faces YouTube personality Brandon Herrera, known as "The AK Guy," in runoff on Tuesday.
What happens if Trump is convicted in New York? No one can really say
Trump was tried in New York state court, where judges have broad authority to determine when sentences are handed down after convictions, says a former prosecutor.
After Haley said she'd vote for Trump, Biden campaign met with her supporters
After Nikki Haley announced she'd vote for Donald Trump, the Biden campaign met with her supporters that very evening.
Biden campaign ad slams Trump on guns 2 years after Uvalde school shooting
The Biden campaign released a new ad highlighting the Uvalde school shooting, as well as a Trump attack ad narrated by Robert De Niro.
Trump says he believes Nikki Haley is going to be "on our team in some form"
During her first event since suspending her presidential campaign, Nikki Haley said she would "be voting for Trump." Now he says he believes she's "on our team in some form."
Political consultant allegedly behind fake Biden robocall indicted
New Hampshire's attorney general announced Thursday that Steve Kramer was indicted on 26 charges in the state and the FCC said he had been fined $6 million.
Nikki Haley says she'll vote for Trump
The former presidential candidate said she will vote for former President Donald Trump in November.
FCC to consider rules for AI-generated political ads on TV, radio
The FCC is introducing a proposal to require political advertisers to disclose when they use Ai-generated content in broadcast TV and radio ads.
RFK Jr. says he opposes gender-affirming care, hormone therapy for minors
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says that trans issues will not be a central part of his presidential campaign.
Trump social media account shares video mentioning "unified reich"
A video posted to Donald Trump's social media account included references to a "unified reich" among hypothetical news headlines depicting an election win by him in November.
Capitol riot defendant predicts Trump will win election, shutter Jan. 6 cases
Jan. 6 defendant John Banuelos told the judge he had "nothing to worry about," since Trump would soon "be in office."
Michigan county refused to certify vote, prompting fears of growing election threat
The Delta County clerk who administered the election said there were no voting irregularities in the election, in which 4,550 voted.
Abortion access finds wide support, but inflation, immigration fears propel Trump
Is the issue of abortion offsetting the drag on President Biden stemming from inflation nationally and immigration in a state like Arizona?
Morehouse College prepares for Biden's commencement address
For weeks, some students and faculty have challenged leaders of the historically Black college to rescind Mr. Biden's invitation over his administration's response to the Israel-Hamas war.
Harris accepts CBS News' vice presidential debate invitation
President Biden and former President Donald Trump agreed Thursday to presidential debates on June 27 and Sept. 3.
Nearly 80 officials overseeing elections in 7 swing states doubt 2020 results
And these officials, a CBS News investigation finds, are charged with certifying election results for the presidential election and other races.
In Michael Cohen's testimony against Trump, a possible defense witness emerges
Michael Cohen testified that lawyer Robert Costello was a ""back channel of communications" for him who could relay messages to Donald Trump via his attorney Rudy Giuliani.
Angela Alsobrooks wins Maryland Democratic Senate primary, CBS News projects
Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks will face former Gov. Larry Hogan for the Senate seat left open by Democrat Ben Cardin's retirement.
3 GOP candidates for WVA governor try to outdo each other on anti-LGBTQ issues
At the same time, the three are accusing each other of being pro-transgender.
Biden campaign ramps up outreach to Black voters in Wisconsin
President Biden met with Black voters earlier this week in Wisconsin, where the race against former President Trump is close.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 21, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna join Margaret Brennan.
U.S. Coast Guard pursuing third oil tanker off Venezuela coast, source says
The pursuit of the tanker, off the coast of Venezuela, is the second such operation this weekend and the third in less than a week.
Khanna says DOJ Epstein files release was a "slap in the face" to survivors
Rep. Ro Khanna said the release of an initial tranche of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a "slap in the face of survivors," while Rep. Thomas Massie said the DOJ is "flouting the spirit and the letter of the law."
Transcript: Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 21, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with Reps. Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, and Ro Khanna, a California Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 21, 2025.
Transcript: UNICEF's Catherine Russell on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 21, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 21, 2025.
Transcript: Massie, Khanna on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 21, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with Paul S. Coakley, President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and Oklahoma City Archbishop, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 21, 2025.
Hassett says $2,000 tariff checks for Americans will depend on Congress
Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett said Sunday that President Trump's idea to give Americans $2,000 checks funded by tariff revenue will "depend on what happens with Congress."
Transcript: Kevin Hassett on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 21, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 21, 2025.
Americans weigh in on cost of living, Trump, expectations for 2026 in poll
More see Trump's policies responsible for economy today than Biden's; there are also concerns about AI impact on jobs.
At least 15 newly-released Epstein files have disappeared from DOJ's website, records show
The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
Trump endorses Bruce Blakeman in New York governor's race after Stefanik's exit
President Trump initially signaled he would not make an endorsement at this stage, but Rep. Elise Stefanik's exit cleared the way for him to show his support for Bruce Blakeman.
"Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" guests for Dec. 21, 2025
This week's guests include Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie, who led the push for Friday's release of the Epstein files.
U.S. seizes a second vessel off the coast of Venezuela
It's the second time in recent weeks that the United States has interdicted a tanker, and it comes amid a large U.S. military build-up in Latin America.
Stefanik drops out of New York governor's race after Trump stays neutral
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik's decision to drop out came after President Trump signaled he would not make an endorsement in the race at this stage.
Over 500 pages in initial Epstein files release were entirely blacked out, CBS finds
The Justice Department released thousands of new photos and records on Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, but at least 550 pages in the documents were fully redacted.
Justice Dept. appealing decision tossing out James Comey and Letitia James cases
A federal judge ruled that Lindsey Halligan, the prosecutor who secured the indictments against them, was unlawfully appointed to her role as interim U.S. attorney.
U.S. strikes ISIS targets in Syria, after killing of 2 soldiers and interpreter
The airstrikes on ISIS targets are being conducted in response to the killing of two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian contractor by a lone terrorist in Palmyra, Syria.
How to view the Epstein files, and initial takeaways from the first documents
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
Stefanik ends bid for New York governor, says she won't seek reelection
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik says she is suspending her campaign for governor of New York and will not seek reelection to Congress.
More than 60,000 pages of Epstein files already released so far this year
The latest deluge of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, released by the Justice Department, adds to a huge trove of documents and photos that have already been made public.