Former surgeon general's message to unvaccinated
Former Surgeon General Jerome Adams tells "Face the Nation" that Americans should get vaccinated because it will help Americans "enjoy the freedoms we want to return to."
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Open: This is "Face the Nation," July 25
Today on "Face the Nation," COVID's summer surge threatens America's recovery and brings fresh urgency to the country's vaccination push.
Olympics underway amid COVID-19 controversy
The Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan kicked off with an opening ceremony in a largely empty stadium Friday. The events are being held despite immense scrutiny from the Japanese public, who are dealing with a surge of coronavirus infections. Jamie Yuccas has more.
Surge in COVID-19 cases in some areas
The U.S. is seeing an outbreak of new coronavirus cases in areas where vaccination rates remain low. Infections are being driven by the highly contagious Delta variant, which is now the dominant strain in the U.S. It accounts for 83 percent of cases. CBS' Michael George reports on the latest on the pandemic. Then Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the importance of vaccines.
Biden orders more COVID vaccines
The Biden administration is buying an additional 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, ahead of the potential need for booster shots and a vaccine for children under the age of 12 later this year. The action comes as the highly contagious Delta variant is driving up coronavirus infections across the country. Michael George has the latest.
Tokyo Olympics open with scaled-back ceremony
The stands were mostly empty as athletes attended the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics. Some protesters are calling for a cancellation of the Games as COVID cases in Japan rise. Jamie Yuccas reports.
U.S. buys 200 million more doses of Pfizer vaccine
The Biden administration ordered 200 million more doses of the Pfizer vaccine as COVID cases rise and some cities are implementing safety measures to prevent another wave. Lilia Luciano has more.
Delta variant renews urgency of vaccine push
A new spike in coronavirus cases across the U.S. is renewing pushes to get people vaccinated against COVID. CBS News reporter Alexander Tin joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest on COVID-19.
Political divide over COVID vaccines
New analysis shows vaccination rates are more than 11% higher in counties President Biden won in 2020 compared to counties won by former President Trump. Jen Kates, the Kaiser Family Foundation's senior vice president and director of global health, spoke to CBSN's Elaine Quijano about her research into the growing gap.
Local leaders reconsider COVID restrictions
CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports from Las Vegas on why officials in Nevada are reaching out to the federal government for help, as coronavirus hotspots emerge around the country where vaccination rates are low. Then, Dr. Bob Lahita, director of St. Joseph Health's Institute for Autoimmune and Rheumatic Disease joined CBSN to discuss whether rising cases of the Delta variant warrant a change in federal guidance.
Panel meets on COVID vaccine side effects
A CDC expert panel met Thursday to discuss the small risk of rare side effects linked to some COVID-19 vaccines. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices reviewed cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder associated with the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. There have been 100 reported cases, including one death, among the more than 13 million J&J doses given in the U.S. Dr. David Agus explains why the committee says the benefits of the vaccines far outweigh any risks.
More than 90 COVID cases linked to Tokyo Olympics
At least 90 people connected to the Tokyo Olympics have tested positive for COVID-19. Several American athletes have been sidelined by positive tests. Jamie Yuccas has the latest.
Pro surfer on his journey to the Tokyo Olympics
Pro surfer Kolohe Andino discusses how his upbringing prepared him for the Tokyo Olympics. Carter Evans tags along as he rides the waves.
NFL says COVID outbreaks may force teams to forfeit
The NFL is warning teams that if there is a COVID outbreak and players aren't vaccinated, prepare to forfeit and suffer a financial loss. David Begnaud has the details.
Fauci on breakthrough COVID cases and new NFL rule
Norah O'Donnell interviewed Dr. Anthony Fauci, who explains whether breakthrough COVID cases mean the vaccines are failing. He also said the NFL is sending a "very strong signal" with its new COVID rule.
Ex-mayor criticizes DeSantis' COVID response
Earlier this year, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican, signed a law prohibiting companies from mandating vaccines as a prerequisite for service. In an op-ed for the Miami Herald, former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine said DeSantis was putting people and the cruise industry in jeopardy. Levine, the CEO of Royal Media Partners, joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Full FDA vaccine approval could come by fall
In a town hall event, President Biden shared his expectations for FDA-approved COVID vaccines and when children under the age of 12 might be cleared to get one. The CDC is also set to meet to discuss possible booster shots and the Johnson &. Johnson vaccine's efficacy. CBS News' Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM with more details.
New Jersey hospital system fires six for refusing COVID shots
RWJBarnabas Health in May gave supervisors and other senior-level employees until the end of June to get shots.
Biden marks 6 months in office with town hall in Cincinnati
President Biden marked six months in office by holding a town hall in Cincinnati on Wednesday night. Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason and Dana Peterson, chief economist for the Conference Board, joins CBSN's Lana Zak on "Red & Blue" with their analysis.
CDC predicts increase in COVID deaths
As CBS News' David Begnaud reports, the Centers for Disease Control is predicting coronavirus deaths will increase over the next month. The Delta variant has already begun fueling a surge in cases and in some places, hospitalizations. Dr. Brittani James, a family medicine physician and co-founder of the Institute for Antiracism in Medicine, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss more of the day's coronavirus headlines.
COVID-19 misinformation "urgent threat"
Los Angeles County leaders are reinstating an indoor mask mandate amid an uptick in COVID transmission as the U.S. surgeon general declares COVID-19 misinformation as a public health threat. The White House is now calling out social media companies for not doing more to stop the spread of false information. Lilia Luciano reports.
Top Republicans push for COVID vaccinations
Many states are facing another surge of COVID-19 cases. David Begnaud spoke with a COVID-19 patient in a Louisiana hospital who says he won't vaccinate because there are too many issues with the vaccine.
States announce $26 billion opioid settlement
A group of state attorneys general said it has reached a $26 billion settlement with Johnson & Johnson and three other U.S. companies that made and distributed opioid painkillers as addiction and overdose deaths skyrocketed.
Texas Democrats on COVID, voting rights
At least six members of the Texas state House Democratic caucus have tested positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated. Texas state representatives Rhetta Bowers and Trey Martinez Fischer joined CBSN'S Tanya Rivero with more on that and their efforts to fight proposed voting restrictions.
Doctor answers questions about J&J vaccine
The CDC says 83% of all new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. can be attributed to the Delta variant. CBS News' Skyler Henry has more on the sharp increase in cases across the country. Then Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at John's Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBSN to discuss the growing number of breakthrough cases nationwide.
JD Vance hosts "The Charlie Kirk Show" after Kirk's assassination
Vance has described his longtime friendship with Kirk, who was also a key ally in his political rise.
Trump announces second U.S. strike against alleged Venezuela drug boat
President Trump announced Monday the U.S. military has carried out a second strike on alleged Venezuelan "narcoterrorists."
Kash Patel's social media messaging draws critics during Kirk investigation
Kash Patel and his deputy Dan Bongino are challenging the FBI's fierce allegiance to message control.
Trump signs memo sending federal law enforcement to join Tennessee National Guard in Memphis
Memphis will become the third U.S. city to see National Guard troops in its streets during President Trump's second term — and he said Monday that Chicago is "probably next."
Trump wants to abolish quarterly earnings reports. Here's why.
President Trump says getting rid of a quarterly reporting requirement for public companies would lower costs and help businesses.
Immersive newsroom marks CBS News Atlanta launch
CBS News Atlanta makes its debut with immersive technology, a startup-style newsroom and a mission to serve the community from day one.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect under special watch as investigators seek motive
The suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk is under special watch in a Utah jail, days after he allegedly shot and killed the 31-year-old conservative activist.
Which form of energy is the cheapest? CBS News asked experts to find out.
CBS News looked at the cost of producing coal, gas, nuclear, wind and solar energy to determine which is the cheapest.
Workers fired, placed on leave for Charlie Kirk comments after assassination
A range of companies and other organizations are sanctioning — and sometimes firing — workers over their public comments about Charlie Kirk. They may have little recourse.