Transcript: Rep. Tom Suozzi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 6, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. Tom Suozzi, Democrat of New York, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 6, 2025.
Politics
Ken Burns: Attacks on PBS seem "foolhardy" and "misguided"
Filmmaker Ken Burns said it's "shortsighted" to eliminate funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, as public media has become a target of the White House.
Alleged mastermind in shooting of Colombian senator arrested: Officials
A man alleged to be the mastermind of a plot to shoot Colombian senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay was taken into custody Saturday, law enforcement said.
U.S. deports men from Asia and Latin America to South Sudan after legal saga
Assistant Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said the deportation flight carrying the deportees landed in South Sudan just before midnight EST on Friday.
Transcript: Ken Burns on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 6, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson that will air on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 6, 2025.
Netanyahu to send negotiating team to Qatar for ceasefire talks
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it would send its negotiating team to Qatar, this after Hamas said it had issued a "positive response" to a U.S.-mediated ceasefire proposal.
Does the "big, beautiful bill" eliminate taxes on Social Security?
President Trump pushed to eliminate taxes on Social Security. Does his "one big, beautiful bill" deliver?
Trump says he didn't know term he used in speech is considered antisemitic
President Donald Trump says he didn't know the term "shylock" is considered antisemitic when he used it in a speech to describe unscrupulous moneylenders.
El Salvador president denies Kilmar Abrego Garcia's claims of abuse in prison
President Nayib Bukele, in a post on the social media platform X, wrote that Kilmar Abrego Garcia "wasn't tortured, nor did he lose weight," during his stint at a notorious El Salvador prison.
Trump signs "big, beautiful bill" in July Fourth ceremony at White House
President Trump hosted a celebratory event at the White House to sign his "one big, beautiful bill."
Many Missouri laws restricting abortion blocked again by state judge
A Missouri judge blocked many of its abortion restrictions, reimposing a preliminary injunction against them just a little over a month after the state's highest court had lifted a previous hold.
Trump says he'll host a UFC fight on White House grounds next year
President Trump plugged a "championship" UFC fight on the White House grounds next year.
Trump signs executive order calling for foreign tourists to pay higher national park fees
In its 2026 fiscal year budget proposal released in May, the Interior Department estimated that such a surcharge would generate more than $90 million annually.
Staffing cuts to national parks could pose safety concerns for summer visitors
At the Assateague Island National Seashore in Maryland, visitors this summer are seeing shuttered lifeguard towers and signs warning that no lifeguards are on duty.
CBS News poll on why Americans fly the flag
More than half of Americans say they will fly the flag this July 4.
Dispute emerges over back pay for furloughed workers
The government shutdown entered its eighth day Wednesday as both sides remained locked in their positions with no signs of relenting.
Herschel Walker confirmed as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed former football star and Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker to serve as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas.
Bondi faces questions on DOJ probes, Epstein files at Senate hearing
Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee for her first hearing since her confirmation.
Exclusive
DNI Tulsi Gabbard orders U.S. intel agency leaders to stem leaks
DNI Tulsi Gabbard issued a directive to review polygraph policies and curb press leaks, echoing actions taken by the Bush and Obama administrations.
Texas National Guard arrives in Illinois, could begin assignments Wednesday
Members of the Texas National Guard will be assigned to the protection of federal facilities and federal law enforcement personnel in the Chicago area.
Flights delayed at some airports amid air traffic controller shortage
Airports in several U.S. states are seeing flight delays as the government shutdown enters a second week.
Kentucky attorney general sues Roblox alleging a "playground for predators"
Violent games, including a simulation of the graphic shooting of activist Charlie Kirk, are seen by young children on the social gaming platform, the lawsuit alleges.
Supreme Court hears arguments involving Colorado "conversion therapy" ban
The Supreme Court is hearing a challenge to a Colorado law banning "conversion therapy" for minors that was brought by a licensed counselor in the state.
Tropical Storm Jerry forms over central Atlantic Ocean
Tropical Storm Jerry formed Tuesday over tropical waters in the central Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said.