RFK Jr. campaign disavows its email calling Jan. 6 defendants "activists"
The campaign walked back an email that said those facing charges connected to the Capitol riot were "activists" who have been "stripped of their Constitutional liberties."
Election 2024
No Labels abandons plans for "unity" ticket in 2024 presidential race
The organization said it had not identified suitable candidates, so "the responsible course of action is for us to stand down."
Palestinian American doctor explains why he walked out of meeting with Biden
Dr. Thaer Ahmad, an emergency physician who traveled to Gaza earlier this year, walked out of a meeting with President Biden and other Muslim and Arab leaders and activists.
GOP dealt blow in bid to win potentially key extra Nebraska electoral vote
The Biden-Trump rematch, in at least one scenario, could come down to who wins a lone electoral vote in Nebraska. But the GOP has suffered a setback in efforts to make winning that vote more likely.
Special counsel pushes back at judge in Trump classified documents case
Judge Aileen Cannon asked the special counsel and Trump to file hypothetical jury instructions in the classified documents case by Tuesday.
Biden campaign releases ad attacking Trump over abortion
The Biden campaign launched the ad a day after the Florida Supreme Court cleared the way for the state's six-week ban to be implemented.
Trump barred from attacks on judge's daughter in New York case gag order
New York Judge Juan Merchan has barred former President Donald Trump from making public comments about the judge's family.
Trump allies hope to raise $40 million at Florida fundraiser
Wealthy GOP donors hope to raise more than $40 million at a fundraiser next week, a total that would eclipse the eye-popping $26 million President Biden raised in New York.
Cesar Chavez's family to endorse Biden over RFK Jr.
The endorsement of President Biden comes as independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is calling on his family's ties to the Latino community and the civil rights leader.
Black voters, organizers in battleground states anxious about Biden enthusiasm
Black voters in battleground states say they're anxious about President Biden's level of support heading into the general election.
A question both Republican job applicants and potential Trump jurors must answer
Prosecutors pursuing a Trump conviction and Republican leaders have little in common except this question, which both are using to sift through jurors and applicants.
Biden holds NYC fundraiser with Barack Obama and Bill Clinton
Thursday's event with former Presidents Obama and Clinton is expected to raise over $25 million, a new fundraising record for the president's reelection campaign.
Judge imposes gag order on Trump in New York "hush money" case
A judge imposed a gag order restricting what former President Donald Trump can say about those involved in his upcoming criminal trial in New York.
RFK Jr. announces Nicole Shanahan as running mate for independent presidential bid
Nicole Shanahan is a donor and California-based attorney and entrepreneur.
RFK Jr. threatens to sue Nevada over ballot access
CBS News reported earlier Monday that signatures gathered by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign for ballot access in Nevada could be invalid.
Appeals court scales back bond due in Trump fraud case and sets new deadline
Former President Donald Trump will not have to obtain a bond of $464 million to appeal the judgment against him in the civil fraud trial, a New York appeals court ruled Monday.
RFK Jr.'s ballot signatures could be invalid in Nevada without VP
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to name a vice presidential pick on Tuesday, but it will still have to resubmit its ballot signatures to qualify in Nevada.
Trump's campaign spends on legal fees in 2024, as Biden spends on ads, staffing
Trump's legal bills continue to mount, with his campaign and the super PACs supporting him spending over $10 million in 2024 alone on legal fees.
Kamala Harris set to make first trip to Puerto Rico as VP as Democrats reach out to Latino voters
Vice President Harris' visit aims to highlight the administration's efforts to bolster the island's recovery and the impact of Puerto Rican culture around the world.
Menendez to skip N.J. Democratic primary, may run as independent
Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey faces more than a dozen charges stemming from allegations he traded his political influence for money as part of a yearslong bribery scheme.
Biden and Trump vie for Latino support with very different pitches
President Biden campaigned in Arizona and Nevada this week, as he looks to shore up the key voter bloc.
North Carolina GOP nominee for governor has history of inflammatory remarks
The Republican nominee for governor in North Carolina, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinonson, has a history of inflammatory remarks that have widely circulated since the primary.
Why Trump is suing ABC and George Stephanopoulos for defamation
Former President Donald Trump is suing ABC, ABC News and George Stephanopoulos, claiming defamation over comments by the ABC host during an interview.
California special election for Kevin McCarthy's seat to go to runoff
Kevin McCarthy left Congress late last year after he became the first speaker in U.S. history to be ousted from his post.
Access to early voting has seen major expansion since 2000, report says
A new report found that just four states won't offer early voting options this year, as access to early voting has expanded in recent decades.
Politics
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.
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.
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.
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.