6/16: Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan speaks to Bill Gates as he moves ahead with a nuclear power plant in Wyoming. Plus, House Intelligence Committee chair Rep. Mike Turner joins to discuss new security threats.
As Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is moving ahead with a nuclear power plant in Wyoming, he tells "Face the Nation" that "support for nuclear power is very impressive in both parties" in Congress. "Of all the climate-related work I'm doing, I'd say the one that has the most bipartisan energy behind it is actually this nuclear work," Gates said.
The latest CBS News poll found that 72% of Americans say higher prices have been a hardship or more difficult, and 63% rate the economy as fairly bad or very bad. Mark Strassmann on how voters are feeling amid the signs that inflation is cooling — but not fast enough for many Americans.
CBS News contributor Sam Vinograd, an Obama administration Homeland Security official, tells "Face the Nation" that she is "less concerned" about the terrorism threat from people coming through the border than "bad actor who is unknown to us."
Neel Kashkari, the Minneapolis Federal Reserve president, tells "Face the Nation" that "it's certainly possible" unemployment will continue to tick up and there will be some economic "cooling" over the next few weeks. "We are looking at what I call a high-pressure economy in some dimensions, but there's also some evidence that it's cooling," he said.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore tells "Face the Nation" that the estimated cost of rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge could be between $1.7 and $1.9 billion. He said he's "incredibly encouraged" by conversations that he's had with members of Congress that they will approve funding the rebuilding.
House Intelligence Committee chair Rep. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio, tells "Face the Nation" that amid heightened terrorist alerts, the Biden administration needs to "declassify the information of the terrorist threats that they are seeing so that there can be a public discourse."
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan speaks to Bill Gates as he moves ahead with a nuclear power plant in Wyoming. Plus, House Intelligence Committee chair Rep. Mike Turner joins to discuss new security threats.
Watch the full version of Margaret Brennan's interview with Bill Gates that aired on June 16, 2024, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Rep. Mike Turner, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, said that he expects Speaker Mike Johnson to intervene if "improper" behavior occurs from new appointees Reps. Ronny Jackson and Scott Perry.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 16, 2024.
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, House Intelligence Committee chair Rep. MIke Turner and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates join Margaret Brennan.
Bill Gates said that he's "quite confident" that a next-generation nuclear power project will continue regardless of the balance of power in Washington next year.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Neel Kashkari, president of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 16, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with CBS News contributor Sam Vinograd, a former Homeland Security official, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 16, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with House Intelligence Committee chair Rep. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 16, 2024.
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Bill Gates on "Face the Nation" that aired in part on June 16, 2024.
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This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan speaks to Bill Gates as he moves ahead with a nuclear power plant in Wyoming. Plus, House Intelligence Committee chair Rep. Mike Turner joins to discuss new security threats.
This week on "Face the Nation," National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan joins Margaret Brennan to discuss the aftermath of the Israeli raid that rescued four hostages but the Hamas-run Palestinian Ministry of Health said killed 274. Plus, World Food Programme executive director Cindy McCain discusses the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan speaks to Robert Costa and Jan Crawford in the aftermath of the historic guilty verdict in New York for former President Donald Trump. Former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Preet Bharara will discuss the verdict, and vice presidential contender North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum also joins.
This week on "Face the Nation," two of the veterans in Congress, Reps. Pat Ryan and Mike Waltz, join to discuss veteran suicide ahead of Memorial Day. Plus, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg discusses the latest on Memorial Day travel and the current issue of turbulence.
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan speaks to former Defense Secretary Robert Gates about the war between Israel and Hamas, campus protests in the U.S. and the ongoing congressional debate on providing aid to Ukraine. Plus, Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova joins.
Rep. Mike Turner, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, said that he expects Speaker Mike Johnson to intervene if "improper" behavior occurs from new appointees Reps. Ronny Jackson and Scott Perry.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 16, 2024.
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, House Intelligence Committee chair Rep. MIke Turner and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates join Margaret Brennan.
Bill Gates said that he's "quite confident" that a next-generation nuclear power project will continue regardless of the balance of power in Washington next year.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Neel Kashkari, president of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 16, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with CBS News contributor Sam Vinograd, a former Homeland Security official, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 16, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with House Intelligence Committee chair Rep. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 16, 2024.
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Bill Gates on "Face the Nation" that aired in part on June 16, 2024.
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and World Food Programme executive director Cindy McCain join Margaret Brennan.
Sen. Lindsey Graham said his Republican colleague Sen. Tommy Tuberville is an "outlier" within the party when it comes to his stance on Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Chris Coons, Democrat of Delaware, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 9, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 9, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Cindy McCain, World Food Programme executive director, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 9, 2024.
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on "Face the Nation" that "now is the moment" for a cease-fire in the war in Gaza, urging Hamas to accept a deal with Israel.
The following is a transcript of an interview with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 9, 2024.
The Supreme Court struck down the Trump-era ban on bump stocks, a device that enables semi-automatic weapons to shoot at a very rapid pace.
A federal judge temporarily blocked an Iowa law allowing law enforcement to file charges against people with outstanding deportation orders or who'd been denied entry to the U.S.
House Freedom Caucus Chairman Bob Good is running for reelection, and both Trump and former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are backing his primary opponent.
President Biden was in Los Angeles for a glitzy fundraiser with former President Obama and a host of Hollywood stars.
Trump and Republicans think 3 Democratic states could swing his way in the fall election. Here's what Democrats from those states say.
The two Republican Party leaders are plotting a path to victory in the November elections.
The Internal Revenue Service plans to end another major tax loophole that could raise more than $50 billion in revenue over the next decade.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore mass pardoned more than 175,000 marijuana convictions Monday.
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled that state Rep. Carl Maughan violated professional standards while representing Bret Blevins in a crash that killed two men.
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Margaret Brennan is the moderator of CBS News' "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" and the network's chief foreign affairs correspondent based in Washington, D.C. Brennan began moderating "Face the Nation" in February 2018, becoming only the second woman in the show's six-decade history to hold the role.
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Singer Justin Timberlake was arrested early Tuesday on Long Island, Sag Harbor police said. He faces DUI-related charges.
The Supreme Court struck down the Trump-era ban on bump stocks, a device that enables semi-automatic weapons to shoot at a very rapid pace.
Melinda French Gates describes her departure from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation as a planned evolution. Confident in CEO Mark Suzman and the board, she now focuses on Pivotal Ventures to drive social change with the $12.5 billion she received after she left the foundation.
Forecasters issued the first tropical storm warning of this year's hurricane season, for coastal Texas and the northeastern coast of Mexico, on Tuesday morning.
Older Gen Xers are turning 59 ½ this month, when they can withdraw retirement assets without a penalty. But many don't have enough saved.
The country's biggest provider of pet insurance cites rising cost of veterinary care in pulling product in some states.
"You hear something, you believe something," said brewery owner of people's possible misperceptions about Milwaukee.
Despite customer flubs, fast-food giant says it still sees "tremendous opportunity" for using voice bots in drive-thru lanes.
The nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget projects how much the plan would add to the federal deficit.
The Supreme Court struck down the Trump-era ban on bump stocks, a device that enables semi-automatic weapons to shoot at a very rapid pace.
A federal judge temporarily blocked an Iowa law allowing law enforcement to file charges against people with outstanding deportation orders or who'd been denied entry to the U.S.
House Freedom Caucus Chairman Bob Good is running for reelection, and both Trump and former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are backing his primary opponent.
President Biden was in Los Angeles for a glitzy fundraiser with former President Obama and a host of Hollywood stars.
Trump and Republicans think 3 Democratic states could swing his way in the fall election. Here's what Democrats from those states say.
The surgeon general is calling for a health warning for social media, similar to the ones found on tobacco products. Dr. Vivek Murthy says teens and adolescents should be notified the platforms are associated with possible harm to mental health. Anna Werner reports.
The country's biggest provider of pet insurance cites rising cost of veterinary care in pulling product in some states.
Russian authorities said the toxic outbreak came from salads distributed by a popular online delivery service.
A unique collaboration between hunters and researchers is helping to track ticks and the diseases they spread.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
A number of the soldiers died as prisoners of war. Others were reported missing and their remains deemed unrecoverable until now.
The bill still needs the king's signature, but Thailand is very close to becoming the first country in Southeast Asia with marriage equality.
As the Philippines accuses China of ramming a ship, the White House warns something "much more violent" could happen in the South China Sea.
U.N. human rights chief says global conflict is causing "unconscionable death and suffering," with 72% more children killed in 2023 than the previous year.
As Russian President Vladimir Putin headed to North Korea for a two-day visit, South Korea's military said soldiers fired warning shots to repel North Korean troops who temporarily crossed the border.
Singer Justin Timberlake was arrested early Tuesday on Long Island, Sag Harbor police said. He faces DUI-related charges.
Ian McKellen, 85, was hospitalized Monday after toppling off a London stage during a fight scene in "Player Kings."
"Call Me by Your Name" actor Armie Hammer opened up about cannibalism accusations that led to his "career death" and why he's "grateful for every single bit of it."
Fresh from her historic Oscar nod, Lily Gladstone stars in the new movie "Fancy Dance," which she calls the "most important" story of her career.
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Tony Awards.
In a new op-ed, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is calling on Congress to take action and pass legislation that would put a warning label on social media apps. Murthy sits down to discuss.
Titanium dioxide, an ingredient usually found in some sunscreens, is turning up in foods consumed by many Americans, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. David Julian McClements, a food science professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, joins CBS News with more details.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Despite customer flubs, fast-food giant says it still sees "tremendous opportunity" for using voice bots in drive-thru lanes.
Adobe pushes customers toward annual subscriptions for products like Photoshop and hides the cancellation fees, federal lawsuit alleges.
About 52% of the earth's agricultural land is already in an infertile state, according to the Save Soil movement, citing data from the Intergovernmental Panel on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. If the current trend holds, 95% of the earth could be degraded by 2050. Martin Frick, director of the World Food Program's global office in Berlin, joins to discuss what's at stake.
A heat wave is forecast to bring dangerously hot temperatures to the Midwest and Northeast this week, with at least 265 million people expected to experience temperatures above 90 degrees across the country. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson has more.
Climate change means there's a growing risk of spreading tropical diseases like dengue, which has seen a massive rise in cases in recent years. To limit the spread of such illnesses, scientists are using technological advancements like drones and artificial intelligence.
The world recorded its hottest month on record in May, and now, meteorologists say a heat dome currently centered over Mexico and the Southwest will shift this weekend, repositioning over the East by next week. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains what a heat dome is, and how long this one is expected to last.
A new study from 17 international scientists found that active pharmaceutical ingredients -- the part of medications that help make them effective -- are having increasingly negative impacts on animals and ecosystems across the world. The authors are calling on drug makers to design more sustainable products with environmental impacts in mind. Karen Kidd, one of the study's authors, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
Singer Justin Timberlake was arrested early Tuesday on Long Island, Sag Harbor police said. He faces DUI-related charges.
President Biden was in Los Angeles for a glitzy fundraiser with former President Obama and a host of Hollywood stars.
Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard gave an update Monday on the Rochester Hills, Michigan, splash pad shooting investigation. Nine people were wounded Sunday, including two children, when a man opened fire at the Brooklands Plaza splash pad before taking his life. Bouchard said a child shot in the head is improving, and that no clear motive for the shooting has been uncovered.
A baby girl was left on a bridge at the start of a walking path in Texas. The newborn, wrapped in a towel, was quickly found and brought to a hospital.
Over the weekend, two people were killed at a Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock, Texas. Nine were wounded, including two children, at a Rochester Hills, Michigan, splash pad, and in Methuen, Massachusetts, seven people were shot at a pop-up party. CBS News' Charlie De Mar has more details after a violent weekend across the United States.
NASA's Perseverance rover discovered a mysterious boulder that stood out in a field of rocks while exploring a crater on Mars.
A dramatic cosmic explosion is expected this summer. NASA says the event will be visible to even the naked eye.
It was the final flight of Virgin's Unity spaceplane while the company transitions to a more capable spacecraft.
Astronaut Williams Anders died Friday, June 7, 2024, at the age of 90. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" story originally broadcast December 23, 2018, Anders and his fellow crewmates from Apollo 8, James Lovell and Frank Borman, talked with Lee Cowan about becoming the first humans to circle the moon, and of the photograph they brought back: the first image of the Earth above the lunar surface. Dubbed "Earthrise," it showed humanity the beauty and fragility of our home planet, and helped invigorate the environmental movement.
William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographer Ed Spinelli.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
A mother shares her struggles with her teens' social media habits, as the surgeon general proposes warning labels to combat associated mental health risks. Experts talk to Anna Werner, weighing in on the impact and potential solutions.
For the first time in 24 years, Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit North Korea. He's set to meet with Kim Jong Un on the two-day trip. Putin is also expected to meet with North Korea's ministers of foreign affairs, defense, transport and the head of the space agency.
Dr. Anthony Fauci spent over five decades in public service, including 38 years as the country's top infectious disease expert. His new memoir is "On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service." He joined "CBS Mornings" to discuss his life in public service and the pivotal role he played in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Albert Calibet, a former Los Angeles sheriff's deputy, disappeared a week ago while on a hike in Greece. He's one of several tourists who have vanished or died on Greek Islands during dangerous heat. Greece has been experiencing intense temperatures, reaching more than 104 degrees earlier this month.
Boeing's outgoing CEO Dave Calhoun is expected to testify on Capitol Hill before the Senate on Tuesday as a new whistleblower report alleges faulty parts may have been used on Boeing planes. It follows a series of safety and quality concerns, including a panel that blew off an Alaska Airlines plane mid-flight.