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Transcript: Alex Azar on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with HHS Secretary Alex Azar that aired Sunday, March 1, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
HHS watchdog to review agency's coronavirus response
The decision comes as the Trump administration's response to the virus is under scrutiny.
CDC says to prepare for the coronavirus. How?
"We should plan as if a big storm was coming," said CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus.
Court blocks Trump from allowing states to reject refugees
The ruling is a temporary blow to the White House's concerted efforts to dramatically overhaul the nation's refugee program, which enjoyed bipartisan support for decades.
New ICE initiative gathers data on sponsors of migrant children
ICE says the effort is designed to ensure the safety of migrant minors in U.S. custody, but advocates believe it is a move to deport undocumented immigrants who try to sponsor their children family members.
Google's "Project Nightingale" faces medical privacy inquiry
A federal agency wants more information about the "mass collection" of patients' medical data by the search giant
Government wants to bar doctors' statements in dispute over migrant kids
The declarations by 3 physicians accompanied dozens of testimonials from children who described "prison-like" conditions, according to their attorneys
Children separated from families could suffer long-term health issues
"As they become adults, we see continued anxiety, continued depression, real PTSD"
Empty holding facility for migrant children costs $720,000 a day
A federal official revealed that the government spends $600 per bed, per day, to support the empty facility in Homestead, Florida
Gov't report details psychological trauma among separated migrant kids
"The little ones don't know how to express what they are feeling, what has happened. Communication is limited and difficult. They need more attention"
All unaccompanied children removed from Florida migrant facility
Homestead was the nation's largest facility for unaccompanied migrant children
Ocasio-Cortez condemns "manufactured" cruelty at border
The House Oversight Committee is holding a hearing on treatment of migrants at the border
New report details "ongoing trauma" of Trump's family separation policy
As of May, some migrant children separated from their parents were still in U.S. custody. One had spent more than a year without his parents — including his ninth birthday
3 Democratic candidates call for overhaul of migrant children shelters
Joining forces, the three Democratic senators and 2020 presidential candidates said the wellbeing of children in U.S. custody should not be compromised
HHS head addresses conditions at Homestead detention center
The controversial center holds around 2,300 children who were detained at the border
100 migrant children returned to "inhumane" Texas facility
Independent monitors who visited the facility said the children inside did not have access to soap and toothbrushes — and most had not showered since they crossed the southern border
Potential measles exposure reported at New Jersey airport
International traveler who has been diagnosed with measles was at Newark Liberty International Airport on May 29
Gillibrand urges Congress to limit funds for migrant children shelters
Lawmakers are currently negotiating new funding for the agency which takes care of migrant children in U.S. custody
Blunt urges Congress to approve funds for migrant children shelters
Citing a lack of funds, the agency which cares for migrant children in U.S. custody recently moved to end legal, educational and recreational activities.
U.S. nixes educational, recreational activities for migrant children
The agency in charge of taking care of minors said it is running out of funds to continue housing migrant children detained by the U.S. near the southern border
More cases of rat lungworm disease confirmed in Hawaii
Five people have been diagnosed with rat lungworm disease in Hawaii so far in 2019
Lawmakers demand details on migrant girl's death
The September death of 10-year old Darlyn Valle in U.S. custody had not been publicly disclosed until Wednesday by CBS News
HHS proposes rollback of LGBTQ health care protections
The move would curtail access to critical care for many women, as well as gay and transgender patients including transition-related and reproductive care
Texas Rep. says migrant girl's death was "covered up"
"They covered up her death for eight months, even though we were actively asking the question about whether any child had died," Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro told CBS News
Hamas may be planning attack on Palestinian civilians, U.S. says
The terrorist group Hamas may be planning an attack on "Palestinian civilians" in the Gaza Strip, the U.S. State Department announced Saturday.
Crowds gather at anti-Trump "No Kings" rallies across the U.S., worldwide
Crowds hit the streets in cities and towns across the country to vent their anger over President Trump's policies in "No Kings" protests.
Ex-ICE director says immigration crackdown putting agents in "terrible position"
Federal agents deployed tear gas on a crowd in Chicago, prompting a judge to ask the agents to wear body cameras.
Hamas hands over remains of 2 more possible hostages, Israel says
Since the Gaza peace plan took effect early this week, Hamas has handed over 20 living hostages and the remains of at least eight confirmed hostages.
2 survivors of U.S. military strike on a boat in Caribbean will be repatriated
President Trump on Saturday said the survivors, from Ecuador and Colombia, will be returned to their countries of origin.
Trump commutes George Santos' prison sentence
In a post on Truth Social, the president said the ex-New York congressman has been "horribly mistreated" in prison.
Major SoCal freeway closes for military live-fire event attended by Vance
The 5 Freeway, a major artery in Southern California, had closed for a live-fire event at Camp Pendleton in northern San Diego County that was being attended by Vice President JD Vance.
U.S. Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago issues warning amid Venezuela tensions
Tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela are at an all-time high over deadly U.S. strikes in Caribbean waters targeting suspected drug traffickers.
California labor leader's felony charge over immigration protest is reduced
David Huerta was arrested in June outside a business where federal agents were investigating suspected immigration violations.