U.S. stocks up as investors focus on economy ahead of retail data
Walmart and Home Depot kick off a host of retail earnings reports on Tuesday, followed by Lowe's and Target.
China
China cuts interest rate to shore up slowing economy
"The momentum of economic recovery has slowed," a government spokesperson said.
More U.S. lawmakers visiting Taiwan 12 days after Pelosi trip
A delegation of American lawmakers is visiting Taiwan just 12 days after a visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that angered China.
Mark Esper on Trump, China, Iran
Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper spoke exclusively with CBS News' Catherine Herridge after it was announced that the warrant to search Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home would be unsealed. Esper discussed the former president's handling of classified information, and U.S. relations with China and Iran.
Woman's appeal rejected in landmark #MeToo case in China
Zhou Xiaoxuan had accused CCTV host Zhu Jun of groping and forcibly kissing her in 2014.
New animal-derived Langya virus infects 35 in Eastern China
Though the virus has not yet caused any fatalities, it comes from the same family as other deadly viruses.
Hal Brands on potential of future conflict with China
Host Michael Morell talks with Johns Hopkins China scholar Hal Brands about China and the risk of conflict between the U.S. and China in the coming years.
Taiwanese military conducts defensive drills
China is increasing its military presence near Taiwan after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit. Taiwan has begun defensive military drills in preparation for a potential attack on the island. CBS foreign correspondent Lucy Craft joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain the strategies China seems to be employing and Taiwan's response.
What to know as Taiwan accuses China of practicing for an invasion
Taiwan says China's ongoing war games reveal Beijing's broader intentions to control the region.
Former Ambassador Max Baucus on China tensions
Tensions are high between China and Taiwan following House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan last week. Beijing says it will continue conducting large-scale military drills in the air and water surrounding the island. Former U.S. Ambassador to China Max Baucus joins CBS News to discuss the situation.
China to continue military drills near Taiwan
The Chinese military has said it will continue military drills near Taiwan, after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island last week. The Taiwanese government is accusing Beijing of practicing for a possible invasion. Isaac Stone Fish, CEO of Strategy Risks, joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain the tactics at play and possible global impact.
H.R. McMaster on China-Taiwan tensions
China says it will continue to conduct military drills near Taiwan following House Speak Nancy Pelosi's controversial visit to the island. Former national security adviser H.R. McMaster joins CBS News to discuss the tension between the two governments and the U.S. role. He also shares insights about the dynamics of working in the Trump administration and responds to a new book excerpt calling him part of the "axis of adults."
Tension soars as China prolongs military drills around Taiwan
Beijing says its "appropriate" response to America's provocation will continue with anti-submarine exercises around the self-governing island.
Taiwan's representative to U.S.: Risk of escalation "posed by Beijing"
Bi-khim Hsiao, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., says Taiwan is "working on making our society stronger and more resilient, fortifying our defenses, so that we have means of managing risks. The risks are not posed by Taiwan, nor are they posed by the United States. The risks are posed by Beijing."
Full interview: Taiwanese Rep. to the U.S. Bi-khim Hsiao
Watch the full version of “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan’s interview with Bi-khim Hsiao, Taiwan's representative to the U.S.
As tensions rise, Taiwan says China military drills appear to simulate attack
Taiwan says China's military drills appear to simulate an attack on the self-ruled island after Chinese warships and aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait following U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taipei.
Taiwan representative on rising tensions with China
Margaret Brennan spoke with Taiwanese Representative to the U.S. Bi-khim Hsiao about China's military drills in the region in response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit and how it's affecting her country.
U.S. faces international crises with Russia, China
Tensions between the U.S. and both Russia and China ratcheted up this week with the imprisonment of WNBA star Brittney Griner dragging on and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's defiant visit to Taiwan. Steven Portnoy reports.
U.S. tensions with China rise over Taiwan
Tensions are high between the United States and China after the Chinese military conducted drills near Taiwan. CBS News' Lana Zak and Debra Alfarone speak with the New York Times' Amy Qin on where the relationship between the U.S. and China is headed.
China halts military, climate talks with U.S. after Pelosi's Taiwan visit
China is livid that the U.S. House speaker stopped on the island nation China claims as its own. It also conducted more military drills and sanctioned her.
Stocks dip after strong jobs report offers mixed news for investors
New data on hot U.S. jobs market suggests Fed won't be reining in its aggressive rate hikes anytime soon.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," August 7, 2022
Sen. Rick Scott, Rep. Gregory Meeks, Dr. Scott Gottlieb and more will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Taiwan condemns Chinese military actions
Taiwan's foreign minister is defending House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island, saying Taiwan would continue to welcome democratic politicians from around the world. In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Joseph Wu condemned China's large-scale military exercises around the island and warned that Beijing's territorial ambitions go far beyond Taiwan.
China continue military drills over Taiwan
China has conducted missile strikes in waters off Taiwan's coasts, as part of military exercises that have raised tensions in the region to their highest level in decades following an inflammatory visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
China conducts military exercises near Taiwan
Tensions are high after China conducted precision missile strikes and other military exercises in the waters off Taiwan. This comes after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made a trip to the island nation earlier this week, telling reporters "America stands with Taiwan." China considers the island its own territory, and has vowed to take the island by force if necessary. Shelley Rigger, a political science professor at Davidson College, discusses what these military exercises could mean.
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Watch Live: FBI's Patel testifies at hearing in aftermath of Kirk assassination
FBI Director Kash Patel is appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday for an annual hearing on oversight of the FBI.
Robert Redford, charismatic star and Oscar-winning director, dies at age 89
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
Charlie Kirk murder suspect appeared to confess to killing on Discord, company says
"It was me," a Discord account belonging to accused shooter Tyler Robinson appeared to state, according to a company spokesperson.
Israel's military says Gaza City ground offensive is underway
Israel's military says troops have "begun pushing into the heart of Gaza City," renewing its call for thousands of war-weary civilians to evacuate.
Trump sues New York Times for $15 billion for alleged "defamation and libel"
President Trump is suing The New York Times for $15 billion for what he says is a yearslong pattern of defamation and libel by the paper against him.
Appeals court says Lisa Cook can remain Fed governor, rejecting Trump's bid to fire her
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit declined to grant the Trump administration emergency relief and clear the way for Mr. Trump to remove Cook from her position.
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Oracle could play key role in TikTok deal between U.S. and China, sources say
Technology company Oracle is among a consortium of firms that would enable TikTok to continue operations in the U.S. if a framework deal is finalized, sources say.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announces run for third term
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday announced his plans to seek reelection, launching a historic bid for a third consecutive term.
Smoke-dried remains found in Asia may be world's oldest mummies
Some ancient societies in Asia appear to have smoke-dried their dead, effectively mummifying them thousands of years earlier than their Egyptian counterparts, new research has found.