Transcript: Robert Gates, former Defense Secretary, on "Face the Nation," May 21, 2023
The following is the transcript of an interview with former Defense Secretary Robert Gates that aired on "Face the Nation" on May 21, 2023.
World
Temporary ceasefire reached in Sudan fighting, U.S. says
The seven-day ceasefire, which was brokered by the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, will take effect Monday, officials said.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy arrives in Hiroshima for G7 summit
Volodymyr Zelenskyy's trip to Japan comes just hours after the U.S. agreed to allow Ukrainian troops to train on American-made fighter jets.
Martin Amis, acclaimed British author, dies at 73
Among his best-known works were "Money," a satire about consumerism in London, "The Information," and "London Fields," along with his 2000 memoir, "Experience."
Pakistani transgender activists will appeal Shariah court ruling
The Federal Shariat Court on Friday struck down several provisions of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, terming them "un-Islamic."
How women in Honduras use secret networks to circumvent abortion ban
Honduras has one of the world's strictest abortion bans, with a constitutional prohibition on terminating pregnancy in all cases.
Retired astronaut, an adventurer, 2 Saudi astronauts set for launch to space station
It is the second "private astronaut mission," or PAM, to the International Space Station chartered by Axiom and sanctioned by NASA, which is trying to encourage private-sector development of low-Earth orbit.
Andy Rourke, bass guitarist of The Smiths, dies at 59
After The Smiths, Andy Rourke played alongside The Pretenders and Sinead O'Connor, as well as with the supergroup Freebass.
Humans have been "romantic kissing" for 4,500 years, new study says
Danish professors found kissing in relation to sex, family and friendship in ancient Mesopotamia was an ordinary part of everyday life.
Biden endorses plan to train Ukrainians on F-16 fighter jets
The president has told allies he approved plans to train Ukrainian pilots on U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets, a senior administration official said.
Judge rules suspected Pentagon leaker will remain jailed before trial
Attorneys for defendant Jack Teixeira have asked the court to release him on bond.
College waterski champ Micky Gellar dies at 18
An obituary said Michael Arthur "Micky" Gellar would be remembered for his "empathy, passion, strength, fearlessness, drive, discipline and limitless potential."
Zelenskyy at G7 summit as leaders discuss ways to "starve" Russian "war machine"
"We urge Russia to stop its ongoing aggression and immediately, completely and unconditionally withdraw" from Ukraine, G7 leaders say.
Ukrainian prisoners of war return to the battlefield: "Now it's personal"
"We ate food with no caloric value," one soldier said. He lost 65 pounds while imprisoned.
U.S. deported 11,000 migrants in the week after Title 42 ended
Officials have said the increase in formal deportations has contributed to a sharp drop in the number of migrants crossing into the U.S. unlawfully.
American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia, Trump confirms
Investigation
Armed federal agents knock on doors looking for noncitizen voters
Musk chose to restrict Ukraine's access to SpaceX network, sources say
Investigation
We tested an experimental weight loss drug. The results were "terrifying."
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Iran says indirect talks with U.S. on ceasefire proposal continue
Ohio race takes ugly turn with Ramaswamy ad featuring Acton's mom
Witkoff says he hopes Ukraine included in U.S., Russia talks
Polymarket removes bets on outcome of Cornell sexual assault case
