Patel seeks $250 million from The Atlantic
FBI Director Kash Patel is suing The Atlantic magazine for a story alleging excessive drinking and absences. Patel is seeking $250 million in damages. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more.
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Army sergeant's wife detained by ICE
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, an active-duty Army sergeant says he doesn't understand why his wife was detained by ICE at an immigration appointment in El Paso, Texas. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
How will tariff refunds for businesses work?
The U.S. government could be on the hook for up to $175 billion in reimbursements after the Supreme Court ruled most of the Trump administration's sweeping tariffs were illegal. On Monday, the government is set to start processing tariff refunds for businesses that request them. Jo Ling Kent explains.
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Face the Nation: Hochstein, Adams, Holder
Missed the second half of the show? Chris Livesay reports from Pope Leo's trip to Africa, plus Biden administration senior energy adviser Amos Hochstein, former Surgeon General Jerome Adams and former Attorney General Eric Holder join.
Waltz on Iran peace talks
Mike Waltz, the U.S. ambassador to the U.N., told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the U.S. has put Iran "in chaos," but said the U.S. is "never going to take an approach of trust" in upcoming peace talks.
Pope Leo clarifies pointed comments
Pope Leo XIV clarified Saturday that "there's been a certain narrative that has not been accurate" about escalating tensions with the White House. Meanwhile, the American pontiff sought to refocus media attention on the intended purpose of his trip to Africa.
New Iran talks to start in Pakistan
The second round of U.S.-Iran peace talks will kick off in Pakistan as the fragile two-week ceasefire is set to expire this week. Imtiaz Tyab reports on the latest.
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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz joins as President Trump says negotiators are headed to Pakistan for a peace deal with Iran. Plus. Former White House adviser on energy security Amos Hochstein and former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder join.
How the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo escalated
President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.
Pope Leo pushes back on claims of Trump feud
Pope Leo pushed back on claims that he is feuding with President Trump. Chris Livesay has more details.
Americans see some relief at the pump
President Trump accused Iran of blackmailing the U.S. on Saturday, but there is some relief for Americans. Gas prices fell, averaging just over $4 a gallon nationwide. Olivia Rinaldi reports from the White House on the war's ripple effects.
Where things stand in the Strait of Hormuz
For seven weeks, Iran effectively weaponized the Strait of Hormuz. Imtiaz Tyab, who visited the contested waterway this week, reports on the status.
Watch: Trump signs latest executive order
President Trump signed an executive order Saturday that eases restrictions on the research of the psychedelics including the drug ibogaine, which is used in some countries to treat post-traumatic stress disorder.
Pope Leo urges Cameroon to reject violence
Pope Leo XIV stopped in Cameroon as part of his 11-day Africa trip. During a Mass attended by over 100,000 people, he urged the crowd to reject violence.
Appeals court allows all White House ballroom construction to resume
An order earlier this week blocked most above-ground construction on the project.
U.S. delegation visited Cuba last week as Trump heaped pressure on island
A delegation of senior State Department representatives traveled to Cuba via a U.S. government plane last week, officials said, a diplomatic opening amid intense pressure from the Trump administration.
Trump speaks at Turning Point USA event
President Trump headlined a rally for Turning Point USA with Erika Kirk in Phoenix on Friday. His goal is to fire up Republican voters ahead of the midterm elections. Caitlin Huey-Burns has more details.
Iran and Trump say Strait of Hormuz is open
Iran said it has opened the Strait of Hormuz and President Trump said the regime is very close to making a deal. He told CBS News' Weijia Jiang that Iran had agreed to virtually everything the U.S. pushed for when the war started. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab and Eleanor Watson report.
Spirit Airlines reached out to Trump administration for emergency bailout
Spirit executives and other low-cost carriers are expected to meet with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy next week.
ICE head Todd Lyons planning to leave agency this spring
Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring.
What Americans think about Iran, economy
CBS News' Lana Zak spoke with some Americans about their thoughts on the conflict with Iran and its impact on the economy.
Where Trump's goals in Iran stand now
President Trump has repeatedly claimed that the war with Iran is "almost over." He has also stated multiple times that the U.S. is close to accomplishing "all of its goals" in Iran. CBS News' Robert Costa reports and Michael Doran, director of the Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East at the Hudson Institute, have more.
Dr. Erica Schwartz nominated for CDC director
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
Trump tries to deflect from war to economy
President Trump went to Las Vegas on Thursday to try to change the subject from war to the economy, downplaying rising gas prices. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
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