Romney & Ryan: The first interview
One day after choosing Congressman Paul Ryan as his running mate, presidential candidate Mitt Romney and Rep. Ryan sit down for an interview with CBS News' Bob Schieffer
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Vice Presidential Nominee Paul Ryan's full speech at the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida
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CBS News political director John Dickerson spoke with Jeff Glor on the effect Paul Ryan has had on the Romney Campaign one week into his position.
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Romney cautious about Medicare stance in Fla.
Romney stays on economy as he figures out the best way to discuss how his plan will differ from running mate Paul Ryan's
Obama takes on Romney-Ryan in Iowa
On day one of his three-day bus tour of Iowa, President Obama's primary focus was defining Mitt Romney's new running mate, Paul Ryan -- still unknown to many undecided voters. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.
Romney, Ryan in swing state push
While presumptive GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney campaigned in Fla., his running mate, Paul Ryan was heckled at the Iowa State Fair. CBS News' Jan Crawford reports.
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Paul Ryan's political past
Paul Ryan is a rising star in the Republican party and is well-liked on both sides of the aisle. Chip Reid takes a closer look at the new vice presidential nominee's political past.
Ryan's nomination brings Medicare to center stage
Congressman Paul Ryan's nomination to the GOP ticket has reset the Presidential race and made Medicare one of the major issues in the campaign. Jan Crawford reports.
Ryan adds new vision to Romney campaign
Mitt Romney has tried to make his campaign a referendum on President Obama's failure to improve the economy. In picking Wis. Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate, the campaign also picks up a referendum on Ryan's controversial ideas about reforming Medicare, reports Bob Schieffer after his interview with the two men.
Mitt Romney campaigns with Paul Ryan
Romney and his new running mate embark on a 4-day bus trip that will take the White House hopefuls to 4 key swing states
Ryan hecklers removed by police
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Obama blames Ryan for blocking farm bill
In remarks in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on Monday, President Obama singled out vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan as a leader in Congress blocking the farm bill from becoming law.
Talking Paul Ryan pros and cons
CBS News political director John Dickerson talks to Anthony Mason and Rebecca Jarvis about how Paul Ryan could help and hurt the GOP ticket.
Axelrod: Ryan is a "certifiable right-wing ideologue"
David Axelrod, senior advisor to President Obama's reelection campaign, talks to Anthony Mason about Paul Ryan, presumptive GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney's choice for a vice presidential running mate.
Who is Paul Ryan?
As Mitt Romney's running mate Rep. Paul Ryan heads out on his first solo campaign swing, Chip Reid takes a look back on Ryan's life and career leading up to Romney's vice presidential selection.
Romney and Ryan on "saving Medicare"
Chief Washington correspondent Bob Schieffer talks to presumptive GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney and his newly-announced running mate, Paul Ryan about Medicare.
Romney energizes GOP base with Ryan choice
Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wisc.) and presumptive GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney have been drawing large crowds at campaign events. CBS News Jan Crawford reports.
An emotional homecoming for Ryan in Wisconsin
At first rally home after being picked to run with Romney, Ryan jokes that the crowd of thousands is made of relatives
Mitt Romney shows new energy after Paul Ryan pick
Out on the trail, Romney is greeted by the largest crowds of his campaign after picking Paul Ryan to run on his ticket
Romney hoping Ryan helps bring home Wisconsin
Obama won Wisconsin in 2008, but Paul Ryan could prove popular enough there to make it challenging
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Weijia Jiang on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with White House Correspondents' Association President and senior CBS News correspondent Weijia Jiang that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Transcript: Chevron CEO Mike Wirth on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Chevron CEO Mike Wirth that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Rep. Jim Clyburn on protecting democracy: "I don't think the American people are doing enough"
In recent decades, South Carolina has become the Democratic Party's make-or-break proving ground for White House hopefuls - and Jim Clyburn, the state's sole Black Democrat in the House, is one of the party's most important voices.
Blanche: Authorities believe suspect was targeting Trump administration officials
Law enforcement apprehended 31-year-old Cole Allen after he charged a security checkpoint outside the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.
Blanche says Trump's public appearances won't change because of this "lone man"
"If one of his goals was to get us to be scared, he failed," Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday.
Transcript: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
How the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting and response unfolded
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night following a shooting outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
What we know about the suspect in shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
Trump says "it's a dangerous profession" after shots fired at dinner
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
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New details emerge in shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
Mexico says 2 CIA agents killed in crash weren't authorized to participate in local raid
The role of the two CIA agents, who were returning from destroying a clandestine drug lab in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua, remains unclear.
Arizona sues to block proposed ICE detention facility near site with chemicals
DHS has faced opposition from cities and states where the federal government plans to open mass detention facilities.
Trump attends White House Correspondents' Dinner, his first as president
The Republican president did not attend during his first term or the first year of his second.
Trump says he canceled Kushner, Witkoff trip for Iran talks: "We have all the cards"
President Trump cited wasted time and confusion over leadership, adding, "we have all the cards."
Book excerpt: "The First Eight" by Jim Clyburn
The South Carolina Democrat, the ninth Black man to represent his state in the House of Representatives, writes of his predecessors who helped direct the course of America during and after Reconstruction.
U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in eastern Pacific, military says
U.S. Southern Command shared a video showing a boat floating in the water before an explosion left it in flames.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
Trump extends Jones Act waiver for another 90 days
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White House mulls using Defense Production Act in Spirit Airlines takeover
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Blanche: Authorities believe suspect was targeting Trump administration officials
Law enforcement apprehended 31-year-old Cole Allen after he charged a security checkpoint outside the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.
Blanche says Trump's public appearances won't change because of this "lone man"
"If one of his goals was to get us to be scared, he failed," Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday.
How the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting and response unfolded
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night following a shooting outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
What we know about the suspect in shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
DNA found on a smoothie straw links suspect to teen's 1984 killing
After more than 40 years and three wrongful convictions, authorities says they have the man responsible for the 1984 Long Island killing of 16-year-old Theresa Fusco, who vanished after leaving her job at a local roller rink.
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Naval escorts will likely be needed when Strait of Hormuz reopens, Chevron CEO says
Commercial vessels face risks from mines and threats from land, Chevron's chief executive Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan.
The Iran war's economic hit could linger through 2026, economists say
Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.
Trump extends Jones Act waiver for another 90 days
The waiver lets international ships carry goods between U.S. ports and is aimed at lowering energy prices.
Trader Joe's customers sue over coffee's caffeine levels
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Weijia Jiang on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with White House Correspondents' Association President and senior CBS News correspondent Weijia Jiang that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Transcript: Chevron CEO Mike Wirth on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Chevron CEO Mike Wirth that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Rep. Jim Clyburn on protecting democracy: "I don't think the American people are doing enough"
In recent decades, South Carolina has become the Democratic Party's make-or-break proving ground for White House hopefuls - and Jim Clyburn, the state's sole Black Democrat in the House, is one of the party's most important voices.
Blanche: Authorities believe suspect was targeting Trump administration officials
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Blanche says Trump's public appearances won't change because of this "lone man"
"If one of his goals was to get us to be scared, he failed," Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday.
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A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.
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Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
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Johnson & Johnson to launch on TrumpRx with 4 of its prescription drugs
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Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
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Weijia Jiang on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with White House Correspondents' Association President and senior CBS News correspondent Weijia Jiang that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Transcript: Chevron CEO Mike Wirth on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Chevron CEO Mike Wirth that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
The long history of America's conflict with Cuba
The small island nation, 90 miles from Florida, has played an outsized role in American foreign policy for nearly 70 years. As President Trump talks of "taking Cuba," tensions between Washington and Havana have outlived even the late dictator Fidel Castro.
Transcript: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 26, 2026.
Northern Ireland homes evacuated after reports of car bomb explosion
Police in Northern Ireland declared a security alert in the town of Dunmurry, on the outskirts of Belfast, after reports that a car bomb exploded near a police station.
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Kacey Musgraves on writing lyrics: "There is no greater drug"
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Extended interview: Kacey Musgraves
In this web exclusive, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves talks with correspondent Anthony Mason about her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere," a record inspired by loneliness following a breakup, and how she grew to feel empowered by the concept of liminal space.
Kacey Musgraves on "Middle of Nowhere"
A couple of years ago, Grammy-winner Kacey Musgraves went home to east Texas to heal from a breakup. She tells Anthony Mason that in writing her latest album, "Middle of Nowhere," she learned how to embrace being alone. She also talks about the influence of her mentor, singer-songwriter John Prine, and how the emotions of her latest songs poured out of loneliness.
Passage: In memoriam
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Artist Jenny Saville on the body as landscape
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How the AI-driven data center boom is leading to skyrocketing energy bills
A CBS News analysis found that Georgia Power, the largest energy provider in the state, imposed six rate hikes in the last three years.
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Sam Altman apologizes for not flagging authorities to mass shooter's ChatGPT account
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Saving the Venus fly trap
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From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
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60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show
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Mysterious "golden orb" found in deep sea in 2023 is finally identified
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Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
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Podcast helps Louisiana police arrest 4 suspects in girl's 1982 murder
Police credited the podcast with generating crucial tips from the public and prompting new witnesses to approach investigators.
Suspect sent "manifesto" to family before dinner, source tells CBS News
Cole Allen, 31, sent some of his writings to members of his family before the attempted attack on Saturday.
What we know about the suspect in shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
Trump speaks on WHCA shooting | Special Report
President Trump took questions Saturday night after a shooting broke out at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. A 31-year-old suspect is in custody. CBS News' Carissa Lawson and Tony Dokoupil anchored this special report.
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Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
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Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
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Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview with Chevron CEO Mike Wirth, a portion of which aired Sunday, April 26, 2026 on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Suspect targeted Trump officials, sources say
Multiple sources confirmed to CBS News that the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting was targeting Trump administration officials and his brother alerted authorities to alleged alarming writings that he shared with authorities. Nicole Sganga reports.
Trump evacuated after WHCD gunfire
President Trump attended the White House Correspondents' Dinner for the first time as president. But the dinner was postponed after gunshots rang outside the ballroom and the president and his Cabinet were evacuated. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Nature: Carnivorous plants in Texas
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Rep. Jim Clyburn on protecting democracy
In recent decades, South Carolina has become the Democratic Party's make-or-break proving ground for White House hopefuls - and Congressman Jim Clyburn, the state's sole Black Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives, is one of the party's most important voices. The civil rights veteran talks with "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa about his decision to seek re-election for an 18th term; fighting efforts to roll back voter protections established by the 1965 Voting Rights Act; and how President Trump might react if Democrats win back the majority in Congress.