Zeldin: "Absolutely" no adverse health effects to regulatory cuts

As the Trump administration announced 31 environmental deregulatory measures in March alone, EPA administrator Lee Zeldin tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that these "absolutely" won't have adverse health effects, and Americans "want us to make sure that we are applying common sense." The decisions are the start of what's expected to be a yearslong effort to repeal or revise dozens of environmental rules, much to the dismay of climate experts and advocates.

• Apr 20
• 07:58

Van Hollen: El Salvador didn't want him to see Abrego Garcia

Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland joins "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" days after he returned from El Salvador, where he embarked on a trip to see Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who the Trump administration said in court documents was deported to a notorious prison due to an "administrative error."

• Apr 20
• 07:12

Congressional town halls becoming rowdy

Town halls for both Republican and Democratic members of Congress have become rowdy that the national GOP has advised holding virtual ones instead. Mark Strassmann reports.

• Apr 20
• 02:26

Supreme Court blocks new deportations under Alien Enemies Act

The Supreme Court issued a late-night decision over the weekend blocking any new deportations from Texas under the Alien Enemies Act. Camilo Montoya-Galvez discusses what's next.

• Apr 20
• 04:21

Open: This is "Face the Nation," April 20, 2025

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sen. Chris Van Hollen joins, days after returning from El Salvador, where he visited with wrongly deported Maryland man Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Plus, EPA administrator Lee Zeldin joins.

• Apr 20
• 01:46

Anti-Trump rallies held across the U.S. to protest administration's policies

Some of the protests, dubbed "50501 movement," "No Kings" and "Hands Off!," are drawing on themes from the American Revolutionary War.

• Apr 19

Supreme Court blocks a Trump deportation effort

The U.S. Supreme Court made a rare overnight ruling temporarily blocking the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan men held by immigration officials in North Texas. Willie James Inman has the latest.

• Apr 19
• 02:17

SCOTUS rules on deportation case

The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting alleged Venezuelan and Salvadoran gang members held in a Texas detention center after an emergency appeal from the ACLU. The order comes amid a fight over Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported due to an administrative error.

• Apr 19
• 03:29

Ukraine-Russia peace talks

The Trump administration has warned it is prepared to abandon peace talks with Russia and Ukraine if there's no progress soon.

• Apr 19
• 02:05

Judge blocks Trump admin. from making changes to passport gender markers

In its lawsuit, the ACLU described how one woman had her passport returned with a male designation while others are too scared to submit their passports because they fear their applications might be suspended and their passports held by the State Department.

• Apr 18

Student has visa revoked just days after getting new job, work permit

After graduating in Boston, an international student was hired as a quantitative analyst and even received his work permit days ago. Then, an email changed everything.

• Apr 18

Emergency hearing on Alien Enemies Act

Judge James Boasberg ordered an emergency hearing Friday night to hear arguments from the ACLU about a temporary restraining order that could potentially slow the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act. CBS News Justice Department reporter Jake Rosen has the details.

• Apr 18
• 04:56

Putin wants the war to continue, expert says

Russia struck Ukraine's second-largest city of Kharkiv on Friday. The attack came the same day Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. was prepared to move on if there was no progress on ceasefire talks. Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst joins "The Daily Report" with analysis.

• Apr 18
• 04:36

Hunter Biden whistleblower out as IRS commissioner after 2 days

Gary Shapley — who became famous after speaking out about alleged political influence in the Hunter Biden tax probe — is out as IRS director after just two days, following an internal struggle involving Elon Musk.

• Apr 18

Government site now pushes lab-leak theory

The U.S. government website that was once a resource for COVID pandemic information and free test kits underwent major changes under the Trump administration. The site now reads "Lab Leak: The true origins of COVID-19." CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder breaks down the lab-leak theory and the website change.

• Apr 18
• 05:11

Trump administration aims to reclassify some career civil servants

The Office of Personnel Management estimates about 50,000 positions will ultimately be shifted to a new "at-will" status.

• Apr 18

Trump administration replaces COVID websites

The Trump administration has moved to replace websites that previously offered health information and access to COVID tests and treatment.

• Apr 18

Trump backs Rubio on Russia-Ukraine comments

President Trump took questions from reporters Friday during the swearing-in ceremony for Dr. Mehmet Oz as the new administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. When asked about the Russia-Ukraine war, Mr. Trump said he believes his administration will get a peace deal done, but echoed Secretary of State Marco Rubio's frustrations over the talks. CBS News' Natalie Brand breaks it down.

• Apr 18
• 17:05

ICE partnerships with local law enforcement triple under Trump

To carry out President Trump's mass deportation effort, ICE has partnered with a record number of local agencies to assist in immigration enforcement.

• Apr 18

Rubio signal frustration with Ukraine talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio signaled his frustration with the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, saying the Trump administration may "move on" from negotiating a deal if progress isn't made soon. BBC News' James Waterhouse and CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi have more.

• Apr 18
• 05:23

Maryland senator's meeting with Abrego Garcia

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen said he met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador on Thursday. Van Hollen pushed for the meeting after speculation about the mistakenly deported man's well-being. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has the latest.

• Apr 18
• 03:34

Rubio on Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Trump administration is ready to "move on" in a matter of days if progress isn't made in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Rubio was in Paris on Thursday for talks on the war. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.

• Apr 18
• 03:10

Will Trump tariffs boost U.S. manufacturing?

President Trump's sweeping tariff policy is intended to bolster production in the U.S., giving a boost to American manufacturing. However, some critics say this likely won't happen, especially for tech manufacturing. Jay Timmons, president and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers, joins "CBS Morning News" breaks it down.

• Apr 18
• 05:12

What happens if judge holds Trump admin in contempt over deportations

A federal judge said he could recommend criminal prosecutions against the Trump administration, setting up an unprecedented showdown.

• Apr 18

California AG on state suing Trump admin.

California has become the first state to sue the Trump administration over its sweeping tariffs. The lawsuit contends that President Trump lacks the authority to unilaterally impose the new levies. California Attorney General Rob Bonta joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

• Apr 17
• 05:49

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