Transcript: Sen. Angus King on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of the interview with independent Sen. Angus King of Maine that aired Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
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House passes $1.7 trillion spending bill in sprint to avert government shutdown
The bill provides an additional $45 billion in emergency assistance for Ukraine in its continued fight against Russia.
Congress wraps up spending bill, Jan. 6 report
The Senate has passed the omnibus bill ahead of Friday's government funding deadline. Meanwhile, the House Jan. 6 committee is expected to release its full report. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe join "Red and Blue" to talk about the latest developments.
Senate passes $1.7 trillion spending bill
The Senate passed a $1.7 trillion annual spending bill Thursday, just one day before the deadline to avoid a government shutdown. The legislation now heads to the House of Representatives. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins anchors Lana Zak and Dana Jacobson to discuss the bill's passage and why it came later than expected.
Congress to vote on $1.7 trillion spending bill
Congress has unveiled a $1.7 trillion spending package that would fund federal agencies through September of next year. CBS News congressional reporter Zak Hudak joined Errol Barnett and Aziza Shuler to discuss what was left out of the package.
Biden signs short-term funding bill, averting government shutdown
The short-term funding bill will fund the government through Dec. 23, giving Congress additional time to finish crafting a massive longer-term spending package.
Ben Sasse's exit from Senate prompts GOP unease over his replacement
Outgoing Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts is expected to be appointed to the state's U.S. Senate seat being vacated by fellow Republican Ben Sasse.
Senate passes annual defense spending bill
The measure now goes to President Biden's desk for his signature.
Congress tries to avoid government shutdown
CBS News congressional correspondent joins Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the negotiations in Congress to avert a government shutdown, the final public meeting of the Jan. 6 committee and testimony from the trial of the man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi.
Short-term government funding bill passes House
The measure extends funding for federal agencies for one week, and gives Congress additional time to finish crafting and clear a mammoth, longer-term spending package.
Gallego says some Democratic senators are encouraging him to run against Sinema
If Sinema runs as an independent in 2024, Arizona could see a three-way Senate race, pitting a Republican, Democrat and independent incumbent against each other.
Georgia secretary of state wants to end general election runoffs
Georgia's top elections official is urging lawmakers to end general election runoffs, but isn't offering any specific proposals.
Schumer reelected Senate leader after Democrats expand majority
Sen. Chuck Schumer has been elected for another term as Democratic leader in the Senate.
Legislative priorities after Georgia runoff
After the projected win of Senator Raphael Warnock, lawmakers in Congress are now focusing on a number of priorities, including passing a bill to fund the government and the annual defense authorization bill. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and CBS News Capitol Hill producer Rebecca Kaplan join "Red and Blue" to discuss the impact of Warnock's win.
Senate Dems celebrate Warnock's projected win
Incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock's projected win in Georgia's runoff election will give Senate Democrats a 51-49 majority next year. Meanwhile, the chairman of the January 6 committee said the panel will make criminal referrals to the Justice Department. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Impact of Warnock's win in Georgia runoff
Georgia Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock was back in Washington on Wednesday after winning reelection in his state's runoff election against Republican Herschel Walker. Sabrina Rodriguez, national politics reporter at The Washington Post, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the impact of the win.
Republicans weigh in on Trump following Georgia Senate runoff
Some Republican Senators are speaking out about former President Trump and his ongoing impact on the party following the loss of GOP candidate Herschel Walker in Georgia's Senate runoff election. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns joins "Red and Blue" to discuss Trump's seemingly waning influence.
The difference a 51-49 Senate majority makes to Democrats
Sen. Raphael Warnock's victory means that Democrats will have a clear majority, instead of the 50-50 split of the last two years.
High-stakes Georgia runoff to decide Senate seat
The Senate runoff in Georgia between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker is coming down to the wire. Nikole Killion has the latest.
Congress poised to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for troops
The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress.
Polls close in Georgia Senate runoff
Polls are now closed in Georgia, where Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock is defending his Senate seat against Republican challenger Herschel Walker in a runoff election. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" from Atlanta to discuss the latest.
Candidates fight for every Georgia runoff vote
The U.S. Senate runoff between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and GOP challenger Herschel Walker is being held Tuesday in Georgia. Nearly 2 million voters have already cast their ballots amid the frantic fight to the finish. Nikole Killion reports.
Biden signs bill avoiding a rail strike during holidays
The legislation passed the Senate and the House this week.
Senate passes legislation to avert rail strike
The Senate passed legislation Thursday to avert a rail strike. The bill passed with bipartisan support, 80 to 15. Senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the details of the rail deal.
Bill that could avert rail strike in Senate
A bill that could avert a national rail strike is now in the hands of the U.S. Senate. The House passed legislation on Wednesday to ratify an agreement that the Biden administration helped broker in September, but some unions rejected that deal over paid sick leave. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explained what's at stake.
Russia's alleged hybrid warfare targeting seafloor cables vital to modern life
A web of undersea cables connects our lives and our global economy. As U.S. adversaries are accused of sabotage, they're proving to be targets of choice.
Trump accuses 6 Democratic lawmakers of "seditious behavior"
President Trump posted on social media that Democratic lawmakers who urged members of the military to disobey illegal orders should be arrested and face trial for "seditious behavior."
CDC website changes to include false claim about autism and vaccines
Multiple CDC officials familiar with the situation said the change was made by political appointees without input from relevant agency staffers.
Judge rules Trump's National Guard deployment to D.C. is illegal
A federal judge ruled Thursday that President Trump's months-long deployment of thousands of National Guard forces to the streets of Washington, D.C., violates federal law.
Graham blocks House-passed bill to repeal provision allowing $500K lawsuits
Sen. Lindsey Graham blocked a Democrat-led effort to approve a House-passed measure to repeal a controversial provision that allows senators to sue for $500,000 if federal investigators search their phone records without their knowledge.
Trump admin. announces plan for new oil drilling off California, Florida
The Trump administration is proposing new oil drilling off the California and Florida coasts for the first time in decades, as President Trump seeks to expand U.S. oil production.
TSA may start charging a fee for passengers without a Real ID
The TSA plans to charge a fee for air passengers who lack a Real ID or other accepted form of identification.
Judge says Trump official's testimony on removing Abrego Garcia is "a zero"
The Trump administration is pushing to remove Kilmar Abrego Garcia from the U.S. ahead of his criminal trial on human smuggling charges next year.
Frida Kahlo self-portrait sells for $54.7 million, shattering record for female artists
A 1940 self-portrait by Frida Kahlo has sold for $54.7 million and made auction history at Sotheby's in New York.