Transcript: Val Demings on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Florida Congresswoman Val Demings, that aired Sunday, April 11, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Florida
Murder-for-hire mistrial
Jurors could not agree on a verdict for Dalia Dippolito, a Florida woman on trial for allegedly trying to hire a hit man to kill her husband. Former defense attorney Emily Compagno joins CBSN to discuss the retrial.
Alleged healthcare scam
We are learning new details about the scope of an alleged fraud scheme that cost tax payers billions of dollars. The Justice Department says former NFL player Monty Grow made roughly $20 million in kickbacks from a compounding pharmacy in Florida. The payment was allegedly part of a scam against a health insurance program that covered members of the military. Jim Axelrod reports.
Remember "Success Kid"?
Remember the "Success Kid" meme? The British magazine New Statesman tracked him down years later in Jacksonville, Florida. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has the latest on "Success Kid's" life after stardom.
Southern twisters
Some 25 tornadoes hit parts of Alabama and Tennessee Tuesday night, killing at least five people. Severe weather also slammed Florida, Louisiana and areas near Atlanta. Mark Strassmann reports.
Cuba mourns Castro
On Monday, Cuba will begin a week-long, choreographed farewell to its long-time leader Fidel Castro. Cubans are grieving as the death of Fidel Castro is beginning to set in. Before his death at 90, Castro was viewed as one of the most divisive leaders abroad, but in his home country, he was loved by many. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Little Havana celebrates
Residents of Little Havana in Miami, Florida took to the streets to cheer on the death of former Cuban President Fidel Castro. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud joins CBSN from Little Havana with a live look of the celebration in the streets.
Celebration in Little Havana
News of Fidel Castro's death prompted celebrations in the streets of Miami's Cuban-American neighborhood, Little Havana. Within 30 minutes of the announcement, Cuban-Americans took to the streets banging pots, pans and drums. David Begnaud has more.
Trump's potential picks
President-elect Donald Trump is in Palm Beach, Florida, sorting through his options for Cabinet appointments. Roll Call Columnist Jon Allen spoke to CBSN about the potential picks.
Castro's death celebrated in Miami
In Miami, hundreds of Cubans who fled the Castro regime came out into the streets to celebrate his death. David Begnaud spoke to one woman who said she was "happy that the devil finally went home."
Crowds celebrate Castro's death
Reaction was fast following former Cuban President Fidel Castro's death, mainly in the Little Havana section of Miami where hundreds of Cubans settled when Castro came to power. For them, Castro's death is a cause for celebration. David Begnaud reports from Miami's Little Havana.
Life-saving catch
A Florida woman is counting her blessings after video captured what could have been her worst nightmare. The mother's baby rolled off the changing table while she had her back turned for a moment. Luckily, her 9-year-old son was able to catch his sibling before the baby hit the ground. CBSN's Reena Ninan and Vladimir Duthiers have more on this possible tragedy turned triumph.
11:14: Evening News
While campaigning for president, Donald Trump was crystal clear that he would repeal Obamacare and deport every single undocumented immigrant in the U.S., among other issues; Award-winning political reporter Gwen Ifill died Monday after a bout with cancer.
Watch the supermoon
The moon is closer than it has been since 1948 -- about 200,000 miles. That has caused higher than normal tides and minor coastal flooding in South Florida.
Tombstone cleaner honors vets
In Florida, correspondent Anna Werner found a man who sees honoring our fallen heroes as a life-long commitment. Andrew Lumish takes brushes to veterans' headstones blackened by age and the elements.
Battleground states
With votes still coming in, CBS news takes a look at key battleground states where it is still a toss-up in many of them.
Florida's Latino surge
CBS News' Mark Strassmann discusses the high turnout of Hispanic voters in Florida, which may hurt Donald Trump's chances in a very tight race in the state.
Early voters in Florida
In the key battleground state of Florida, a record-high number people of have already cast their ballots during early voting. It looks like Hispanics in the Sunshine State have come out in force this year. Almost one million Hispanics voted early in Florida this year, nearly double what it was in 2012. Mark Strassmann reports from Doral, Florida.
FL minority votes
Florida, with its 29 electoral votes, is the largest prize of the presidential toss-up states. Minority voters make up a sizeable share of the electorate there. Both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are making one last push for their votes. Mark Strassmann reports.
Trump in Fla.
Donald Trump started his last day of campaigning before Election Day in Sarasota, Florida. He told his supporters that Hillary Clinton is being protected by a rigged system as the crowd chanted "Lock her up!" Watch his full remarks.
Playbook on CBSN
Politico Playbook co-author Anna Palmer discusses how Latino voters in Florida could decide this presidential election.
Florida early voters
As Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump spend their last day before Election Day campaigning in battleground states, Mark Strassmann reports from Doral, Florida, where the CBS News Battleground Tracker shows the race is dead-even.
Older voters talk 2016
More than 100,000 older voters live in The Villages, Florida, a sprawling community north of Orlando. Mark Strassmann reports from the usually tranquil town, where the election has caused a sharp divide.
Final election push
Donald Trump is literally telling himself to stay on message during campaign events in Florida and Virginia, key battleground states in the race for the White House. Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton is making her final arguments in mainly red states like Arizona. CBSN contributors Lis Smith and Hogan Gidley discuss with Josh Elliott.
Trump's fight for Florida
Donald Trump held three rallies in Florida yesterday during the final countdown until Election Day. The Republican nominee's campaign admits he needs the Sunshine State to have a chance at winning the White House. Trump's senior communications adviser Jason Miller joins CBSN to discuss the final push.
Everything we know about Minnesota's massive fraud schemes
A viral social media video has put Minnesota's long-running fraud scandal at the center of the national conversation. Here's what to know.
Alleged drug smugglers jumped overboard in recent boat strikes, U.S. military says
Three people were killed Tuesday when the first boat was hit, while individuals in two other boats jumped overboard, according to U.S. Southern Command.
Videos released in Epstein files raise fresh questions about jail footage
A recently released cache of security videos is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.
New Year's celebrations welcome 2026 around the world. See the photos.
New Zealand and Australia were among the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.
Judge voids decision to end legal status of 60,000 immigrants
A U.S. District Court judge issued a summary judgment on Wednesday, finding that the effort to revoke the legal status of tens of thousands of Hondurans, Nepalis and Nicaraguans was unlawful
Transcript, video of Jack Smith's testimony on Trump cases released
Former special counsel Jack Smith testified for more than eight hours about the investigations and prosecutions of President Trump.
Trump says National Guard is leaving Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland
"We are removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland," President Trump announced.
Body found in Texas identified as missing teen Camila Mendoza Olmos
The Bexar County medical examiner's office determined Camila Mendoza Olmos died by suicide.
These national and regional retailers went out of business in 2025
More than 8,000 stores closed across the U.S. this year, according to retail industry data, including these well-known brands.