Trump-backed Bernie Moreno will win Ohio GOP Senate primary, CBS News projects
Businessman Bernie Moreno will face incumbent Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown in November.
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Trump's comments on Jews who vote for Democrats draw outrage
Donald Trump said Jews who vote for Democrats "hate Israel" and "their religion," igniting a firestorm of criticism from the White House and Jewish leaders.
Trump's lawyers say it's "a practical impossibility" to secure bond in time
Former President Donald Trump has until March 25 to obtain a bond to secure $464 million judgment against him as he appeals his New York civil fraud case.
Despite taking jabs at Trump at D.C. roast, Biden also warns of threat to democracy
President Biden took aim at the former president in remarks at a Washington dinner Saturday. But he also warned of threats to freedom and democracy at home and abroad.
In Ohio rally, Trump says there will be a "bloodbath" if he loses election
Trump delivered a profanity-filled version of his usual rally speech that again painted an apocalyptic picture of the country if President Biden wins a second term.
Pence says he won't endorse Trump in 2024
Former Vice President Mike Pence said he "cannot in good conscience" endorse Trump for president in 2024.
RFK Jr. teases VP speculation amid push to be on more states' ballots
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign told CBS News that he is considering NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers and former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura as potential running mates.
What happens if Fani Willis is disqualified from Georgia elections case?
The judge overseeing the sprawling case against former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants is expected to announce any day now whether he's disqualified Fani Willis.
Biden and Trump clinch 2024 presidential nominations, teeing up rematch
President Biden and former President Donald Trump have amassed enough delegates to secure their party nominations, CBS News estimates.
Trump leads Biden narrowly in Georgia, as general election comes into focus
Trump's policies are seen as more likely than Biden's to improve voters' finances.
Trump says he'll free Jan. 6 defendants as one of "first acts" if elected
Former President Donald Trump makes retribution for Jan. 6 a key priority if he's elected again.
Trump, Biden likely to clinch nomination in today's primaries
President Biden clinched the 2024 Democratic nomination, and former President Donald Trump may clinch the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
Biden releases 2025 budget proposal, laying out vision for second term
President Biden has issued a budget proposal for a second term aimed at getting voters' attention with tax breaks for families, lower health care costs, smaller deficits and higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
Biden and Trump trade barbs over Laken Riley death during Georgia rallies
As Trump is set to clinch the GOP nomination for president, both campaigns prep for a general election re-match.
Biden's new ad takes on his age: "I'm not a young guy"
"Look I'm not a young guy. That's no secret," President Biden says in a new ad.
Biden plans $30 million ad blitz, battleground state visits
President Biden's campaign announced a 6-week advertising campaign with a buy that exceeds its total spending in 2023.
RNC installs Trump's handpicked leaders
GOP officials have voted to install Donald Trump's handpicked chair of the Republican National Committee.
Who is Katie Britt, the senator who delivered the GOP State of the Union response?
Alabama Sen. Katie Britt offered a dark vision of America under Biden's presidency and sought to portray him as old and out of touch with the needs of everyday Americans.
Fani Willis faces primary challenge in reelection bid in fall
Fani Willis now faces two challengers in her reelection bid to be Fulton County district attorney.
Most Americans see state of the union as divided
A third of Americans want to hear more from President Biden. They'll get that chance today.
American Samoa splits delegates in Democratic caucuses between Biden, Jason Palmer
The largely unknown candidate won 51 of the ballots cast and President Biden won 40, according to the American Samoa Democratic Party.
What happens to a candidate's delegates when they drop out of the primaries?
Nikki Haley was the last candidate challenging Trump for the 2024 Republican nomination. Here's what happens to the delegates she's won.
Who's running for president in 2024? Meet the candidates
With the Republican and Democratic nominating conventions over, the 2024 race for president is officially set.
Why Dean Phillips' primary challenge against Biden failed
Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota ended presidential bid against President Biden that called for generational change.
Nikki Haley drops out of GOP presidential race and says Trump has to "earn" support
Former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley's decision leaves Donald Trump as the last remaining major candidate for the 2024 Republican nomination.
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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
If caught and seized, it would be the third Venezuelan tanker taken by the U.S. this month.
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.