Ex-Trump surgeon general blasts RFK Jr.'s halt to mRNA vaccine research
Adams, who served as surgeon general during the first Trump administration, said Kennedy's assertions about the efficacy of mRNA vaccines are "simply not true."
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Adams, who served as surgeon general during the first Trump administration, said Kennedy's assertions about the efficacy of mRNA vaccines are "simply not true."
"These tariff rates are pretty much set," Jamieson Greer said in an interview Friday with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz said the applications for a rural hospitals fund will go out in "early September" in the wake of Medicaid cuts.
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said"we're prepared to stick around and do the work needed" after leaving Washington without a trade deal in recent days.
Project 2025 lays out an overhaul of the Fed, saying "Congress should limit its mandate to the sole objective of stable money."
Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen said rescissions—the bills to cut funding Congress already approved—are "just a Washington name for double cross."
Senate Democrats told the secretary of state they have "grave concerns" about the U.S. role in financing GHF, the main group distributing aid in Gaza.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick expressed confidence Sunday that the Trump administration will cut trade deals with key U.S. trading partners in the coming weeks — before steep tariffs kick in for dozens of countries.
Immigration agents will arrest anyone they find in the country illegally, even if they lack a criminal record, acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said in an exclusive CBS News interview.
Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview with World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 31, 2026.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan that his country is bracing for "big attacks" from Russia on Friday or Saturday night. "Our people have to be very, very careful, cautious, and children, and they have to use bomb shelters...nobody knows 100%, but there is a high percent," Zelenskyy said in an interview airing Sunday.
Dr. Deborah Birx, who helped coordinate the international response to the 2014 Ebola outbreak, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "there's a deep bench" at the CDC, FDA to facilitate an Ebola response despite that neither agency has a confirmed agency head.
As the Dow Jones hit an all-time high this week, consumer sentiment hit an all-time low, Kevin Hassett, the director of the White House National Economic Council, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he believes "we should stop calling it consumer sentiment and start calling it political sentiment, because it's really a political variable."
Reps. Mike Lawler and Josh Gottheimer, who are on the House Problem Solvers Caucus, have both been working to tide the rise of antisemitism in the U.S. Lawler, who recently was subjected to an antisemitic comment by Sen. Rand Paul's son, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "the idea that people feel it's okay to engage in that type of conduct is shameful."
Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he hopes that there is an appetite within the Republican conference to "get rid of this political slush fund," referring to the Justice Department's anti-weaponization fund. "This is really corrupt from the start," he added.
On Memorial Day weekend, as America plans to celebrate its 250th birthday, Margaret Brennan sat down with two Medal of Honor recipients, retired Army Lt. Col. William Swenson and retired Army Command Sergeant Major Matthew Williams, both of whom were awarded their medals for valor in battle during their service in Afghanistan.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that "significant progress" had been made in peace talks with Iran, but not "final progress" after President Trump's call with leaders of several Arab and Muslim countries. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest from Tel Aviv.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Republican Rep. French Hill and Democratic Rep. Jim Himes join as we take a look at some of President-elect Donald Trump's controversial picks for his Cabinet and other senior staff positions. Plus, an interview with Dr. Deborah Birx, who served as White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator in the first Trump administration.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," a look at what's next for America after former President Trump's decisive victory. Republican Sen. Bill Hagerty of Tennessee and Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California join to discuss what's next for their parties. Plus, Britain's ambassador to the U.S., Karen Pierce, discusses the international reaction to the election.
As the 2024 presidential campaign enters the last few days, Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida and Democratic Sen. Catherine Coretz Masto of Nevada join "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." Plus, CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins with the latest CBS News Battleground Tracker.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance discusses Russian disinformation campaigns and the Trump-Vance ticket's "women problem." Plus, former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney joins.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Margaret Brennan speaks to Paul Whelan in his first interview being freed from a Russian prison. Plus, battleground state Secretaries of State Brad Raffensperger of Georgia and Jocelyn Benson of Michigan join as early voting begins.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sens. Chris Coons, Democrat of Delaware, and James Lankford, Republican of Oklahoma, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 14, 2025.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sens. Mark Warner and Tammy Duckworth join Margaret Brennan.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Roger Marshall, Republican of Kansas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 7, 2025.
The following is the transcript of an interview with White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 7, 2025.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 7, 2025.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Democrat of Illinois, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 7, 2025.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker join Ed O'Keefe.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News medical contributor and KFF editor-at-large for public health, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 31, 2025.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Cindy McCain, World Food Programme executive director, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 31, 2025.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 31, 2025.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, a Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 31, 2025.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and UNICEF executive director Catherine Russell join Margaret Brennan.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. Mike Lawler, Republican of New York, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 24, 2025.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, Democrat of New Hampshire, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 24, 2025.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Mohamed El-Erian, chief economic advisor at Allianz, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 24, 2025.
The three news organizations, which were banned from White House grounds by President Trump, are arguing that the ban is unconstitutional.
As President Trump touts a looming decision on his next move in the war, Tehran says any "new aggression" would be met with different weapons in new places.
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana urged the president to be "radically honest" when he's speaking about vaccines, as the U.S. this year has recorded the most measles cases in more than three decades.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, ahead of the planned summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump have met at least twice since Mamdani was elected last year.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Ro Khanna and Maria Elvira Salazar join Margaret Brennan.
GOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida warned in a campaign ad last week that President Trump's immigration enforcement policy has "gone too far."
The following is the transcript of the interview with IBM vice chair Gary Cohn, who served as an economic adviser in President Trump's first term, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 20, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 20, 2026.
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As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
The lawyer for the man identified him as a 28-year-old Venezuelan national, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez. Officials said he was shot at least once in the torso and was in serious but stable condition.
Eighteen suspects who were arrested in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were awaiting extradition to the U.S. on Sunday.
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana urged the president to be "radically honest" when he's speaking about vaccines, as the U.S. this year has recorded the most measles cases in more than three decades.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, ahead of the planned summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week.
Predictions that AI could destroy humanity in a few years are irresponsible and not based on science, Nvidia's co-founder told CBS News.
The CEO of the world's largest chipmaker told CBS News that tech companies should proceed with artificial intelligence development despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back.
"It seems like we're trying to climb out of a hole somebody else is digging," said one frustrated house hunter as homeownership costs rise.
Employment fell last year in U.S. cities where ICE arrests surged, according to the Brookings Institution.
Cybersecurity researchers said they were able to use Anthropic's Claude AI platfom to penetrate ChatGPT in "less than 72 hours."
The three news organizations, which were banned from White House grounds by President Trump, are arguing that the ban is unconstitutional.
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GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana urged the president to be "radically honest" when he's speaking about vaccines, as the U.S. this year has recorded the most measles cases in more than three decades.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, ahead of the planned summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump have met at least twice since Mamdani was elected last year.
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an organization he once led that has promoted doubts about vaccines.
The twins were born in Ethiopia with a rare condition that left them joined at the head. Doctors spent a year planning a separation surgery.
Porsha Williams revealed to "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King that she had to undergo an emergency partial hysterectomy this year after doctors discovered 21 uterine fibroids
An investigation is underway to establish the definitive cause of the deaths inside the area where wildlife including lions, elephants and black rhinos live.
As President Trump touts a looming decision on his next move in the war, Tehran says any "new aggression" would be met with different weapons in new places.
Eighteen suspects who were arrested in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were awaiting extradition to the U.S. on Sunday.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledged that the result was a "disaster" but said he would still move ahead with his government's reform agenda.
The following is the transcript of the interview with IBM vice chair Gary Cohn, who served as an economic adviser in President Trump's first term, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 20, 2026.
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
This month marks 60 years since the first episode of Star Trek aired on TV, and Dave Malkoff shows how all these years later, the future is now.
This weekend, British pop star Ed Sheeran resumed his concert tour in Philadelphia, with no openers, amid a world of controversy. Jared Ochacher reports from outside Lincoln Financial Field.
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In this web exclusive, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang talks with CBS News' Jo Ling Kent about the exponential growth of AI, industry warnings about its power, and why he disagrees with recent calls to slow down development.
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Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
Eighteen suspects who were arrested in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were awaiting extradition to the U.S. on Sunday.
In an exclusive interview airing Sunday on 60 Minutes, Patrick Clancy shares his side of the story, just weeks after his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict. Ross Douthat sat down with Patrick Clancy to discuss life after trauma and what lies ahead.
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The holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy's triple murder case has released a statement. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Brazilian police said they will reopen dozens of cases linked to a self-confessed serial killer who was arrested as he attempted to escape dressed as a woman and carrying a baby.
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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