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Today on "Face the Nation, with a week before the holiday break, Congress is ready to push ahead with impeaching the president and attempt to fund the federal government.
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Broward County Real Time Crime Center aims to prevent potential shootings
In Florida, officials responded to a local shooting by addressing their response time to a shooting and with a new law aimed at stopping a potential shooting before the gunman can act. Jeff Pegues reports.
Death total raised to 15 in volcano eruption
New Zealand police officially identified the first victim in the White Island volcano eruption - a 21-year-old Australian woman. Meanwhile, the death toll has risen to 15. Danya Bacchus reports.
Winter storms bring in dangerous travel conditions from coast to coast
Millions of Americans are in the paths of two winter storms, bringing dangerous weather conditions from coast to coast. Heavy rain hammered parts of the Northeast while out West, snow is making for treacherous travel conditions in Colorado's high country. Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli reports.
Trump attends Army-Navy game
The historic House vote on articles of impeachment against President Trump — a vote that would make Mr. Trump only the third president to be impeached — is just days away. On Saturday, the president took in another battle — the 120th edition of the Army-Navy game. If the House votes as expected, the president would face a Senate trial in the new year. Paula Reid reports.
Graham says House Dems "weaponizing" impeachment
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham dismissed the impeachment probe against President Trump, calling it “a crock."
13-year-old boy arrested in student’s murder
New York City police have arrested a 13-year-old boy and are questioning a second teenager in the brutal murder of a college student. Detectives say the 13-year-old confessed to playing a role in the killing of Barnard College freshman Tessa Majors in a park near the school’s campus. Errol Barnett reports.
The Dish: Stacy Adimando
Award-winning writer and cookbook author Stacy Adimando was born in Connecticut to an Italian-American family. She served as editor-in-chief of Saveur magazine and has authored best-selling cookbooks. A few years ago, she rediscovered her family's roots and their recipes on a life-changing trip to the old country, leading to her latest release: "Piatti: Plates and Platters for Sharing, Inspired by Italy." Adimando joins “CBS This Morning Saturday” on The Dish.
Collection of iconic TV props up for auction
In the 1980s, a man named John Azarian began collecting memorabilia from the television shows he'd grown up with. From "Batman" to "Star Trek" to "Wonder Woman," he snapped up props, costumes and other items, eventually forming a treasure trove of collectibles with few rivals. Now, Profiles in History is putting up part of that collection for sale in California on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Michelle Miller reports.
The future of the Raiders fan base
The NFL is known for its legion of dedicated fan bases, like Cleveland's Dawg Pound, the Bills Mafia in Buffalo and the Terrible Towel-waving fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers. But one group takes it to another level. We're talking about the infamous silver-and-black clad fans of Raider Nation. With the team playing its last game in Oakland on Sunday before moving to Las Vegas, Dana Jacobson met up with some of the Raiders' most hardcore fans to see what their future with the team might be.
First black dancer to play "Nutcracker" lead
The holiday classic "The Nutcracker" has been performed by the New York City Ballet for more than 50 years. But this year, the timeless production actually features something new. Charlotte Nebres, 11, is the first black dancer to win the coveted role of Marie, the young heroine of the story. And her story is just one example of the changing face of the world of classical dance. Elaine Quijano reports.
Actor Danny Aiello dies at 86
With a hulking frame, burly voice and New York accent, Danny Aiello seemed destined to play tough guys on the stage and screen. Aiello, who died Thursday at the age of 86, didn't turn to acting until later in life, but left behind some memorable characters. Jeff Glor reports on Aiello’s life.
Living in a former asylum
Between the mid-1800s and early 20th century, there were more than 250 mental institutions built across America. A small number of the asylums are still around today, and some are now being repurposed as apartments, hotels and even the new headquarters for the Department of Homeland Security. One of the most significant transformations is near the shore of Lake Michigan, where Kenneth Craig got an inside look.
Plastic “nurdles” are polluting our waterways
One of the biggest challenges facing the modern world is one most people don't know about and often can't even see. It's the problem presented by nurdles, trillions of small plastic pellets produced by petrochemical giants. Leftover pellets have been escaping into waterways and oceans for decades, but only lately has serious action been taken to figure out what can be done. That includes a monumental settlement in Texas, where Jeff Glor traveled to ground zero for this issue.
Former KY governor under fire for 660 pardons
Lawmakers are demanding federal and state prosecutors investigate former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin. His decision to issue hundreds of pardons on his way out of office caught many, including some in his own party, by surprise. Bevin posted a series of tweets Friday defending his actions. He said America is a nation of second chances and that he would welcome any of those he pardoned as a neighbor. Ed O'Keefe reports.
What’s next in the impeachment process?
As the House of Representatives prepares to vote on whether or not to impeach President Trump, the White House is firing back at Democrats. Also, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the Senate will coordinate its defense with the White House. Washington Post national correspondent Philip Bump joins “CBS This Morning Saturday” to discuss the next steps in the impeachment process, how impeachment will impact the 2020 campaigns and more political news.
Impeachment articles advance to full House
For the just the third time in U.S. history, the House of Representatives will vote on whether to impeach a president. Next week's decision follows Friday's fiercely divided, party-line vote by the House Judiciary Committee, approving two articles of impeachment against President Trump. The president fired back at Democrats, insisting he has done nothing wrong. He called the hearings a "hoax" and a "sham," and claimed the tool of impeachment is being misused. Paula Reid reports from the White House.
Former Kentucky governor pardons killers
In his final days in office, former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin issued more than 600 pardons and commutations. Many were to people convicted off heinous crimes. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Articles of impeachment head to full House
Two articles of impeachment against President Trump are heading for a vote in the full House. The Judiciary Committee cleared the way with a vote after a marathon debate. Nancy Cordes reports.
Couple donates restored musical instruments to students
Charlie and Dorothy Hale started restoring musical instruments a few years ago. Even though the Hales are in their 80's, they have given away hundreds of restored instruments to students in Rochester. Steve Hartman has their story on the road.
U.K. election landslide for Conservatives
A gamble by Britain's Boris Johnson paid off. He called for early elections and his Conservative party won big in a race that drew parallels to the presidential campaign in the U.S. Mark Phillips reports.
Person questioned in death of student
A 13-year-old boy is being charged in the death of college student Tessa Majors in New York City. Now, another person is being questioned. Errol Barnett reports.
Supreme Court to rule on Trump's financial record
The Supreme Court justices have agreed to decide whether President Trump can keep his financial records, including his tax returns, private. A decision could come in June. Jan Crawford reports.
Trump slams impeachment
While meeting in the Oval Office with the leader of Paraguay, President Trump unloaded on House Democrats. He said a likely Senate impeachment trial will be done his way. Paula Reid reports.
Buttigieg on earning the trust of black voters
Thursday is the final day for Democratic presidential candidates to qualify for the next debate, which is one week from today in Los Angeles. So far only seven candidates have done so, including Mayor Pete Buttigieg, who is surging in recent polling. In Iowa, he's in a tight race with the top candidates, and a poll in New Hampshire has him leading. Buttigieg joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the impeachment hearings, what his record shows in helping minority communities, and how he plans to tackle the student debt crisis. Editor's note: We have updated this video to replace an incorrect graphic in the original.
Senate rejects funding bills again as government shutdown continues into second week
The government shutdown stretched into its sixth day on Monday with no signs of an imminent resolution.
Israeli who was captured on Oct. 7 pleads for return of other hostages
Former Israeli hostage Ohad Ben Ami tells CBS News that two years after Hamas' rampage, in his mind, he's still underground with the remaining captives.
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Illegal crossings at U.S.-Mexico border plummet to lowest annual level since 1970
Unlawful crossings on the southern border have hit a 55-year low, according to figures obtained by CBS News — as President Trump cracks down on illegal immigration.
Air traffic controllers told to keep working during government shutdown
National Air Traffic Controllers Association tells its members that failing to report to work could cost them their job.
Illinois, Chicago sue to block Trump deployment of National Guard
The state of Illinois and city of Chicago are suing the Trump administration over their plans to deploy the National Guard.
FBI analyzed some Republican lawmakers' phone records as part of Trump Jan. 6 probe
The FBI in 2023 analyzed phone records of more than a half dozen Republican lawmakers as part of an investigation into efforts by President Trump to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, GOP senators say.
U.S. to take ownership stake in Trilogy Metals, which has Alaskan mining claims
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the "ownership in that company will benefit the American people."
Helicopter crashes on Sacramento freeway; 3 critically injured, officials say
Officials are investigating after a medical helicopter crashed on a Sacramento freeway Monday evening.
Bill Nye warns U.S. could "cede leadership to other countries" if NASA budget is cut
Bill Nye the Science Guy on Monday protested against a federal budget proposal that would see NASA's funding reduced from $24 billion to $18.8 billion.