Dr. Oz says MMR is "not a lethal vaccine" despite Trump's comments
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine is "not a lethal vaccine," despite President Trump's claims in recent days.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine is "not a lethal vaccine," despite President Trump's claims in recent days.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said the tariff fight with Canada could extend U.S. inflation, should the tense trade dynamic between the historically allied countries continue.
This week's guests include Dr. Mehmet Oz, Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts and Republican Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida.
GOP Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska said Congress should conduct oversight following concerns about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which is being replaced after a nearly nine-month deployment.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he hasn't heard back from Sen. Mitch McConnell following formal requests for an update on his health last month amid a weekslong hospitalization.
This week's guests include Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky, Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska and state Rep. Christopher Rabb of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health, said "I trust the science" on vaccines as measles cases have risen to their highest levels in 35 years.
"If you're looking for a black or white decision here, you're not going to find it," GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy said about his decision to support Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.
Sen. Bernie Sanders highlighted the hundreds of millions of dollars spent by outside organizations during the 2026 midterm cycle.
The Pentagon fired the publisher, an editor and a reporter at the military newspaper Stars and Stripes after their comments for a CBS "Sunday Morning" piece.
CBS News has confirmed Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering leaving his post by the end of the year amid friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Earlier this year, Driscoll spoke to "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" about the importance of the drone battalion tasked with studying lessons from drone warfare, particularly in Ukraine, an effort he oversaw.
Rep. Seth Moulton, who is challenging Democratic incumbent Sen. Ed Markey in Massachusetts, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that generational change -- which he has been talking about in some form for 10 years -- is "very authentic to me."
As President Trump has outlined a new vaccine schedule, Rep. Byron Donalds, the Republican candidate for Florida governor, said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "spreading out that vaccination schedule, I think, does make sense."
Missed the second half of the show? Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb, Florida GOP gubernatorial candidate Rep. Byron Donalds and Rep. Seth Moulton join Margaret Brennan.
Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb, who now sits on the boards of Pfizer and United Healthcare, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that President Trump's pick to lead the FDA, Dr. Heidi Overton, "could be a strong candidate" due to her "deep policy background."
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Minneapolis Fed President and CEO Neel Kashkari joins to discuss the U.S. debt hitting a record $40 trillion amid persistent inflation and market uncertainty. Plus, Rep. Byron Donalds joins fresh off his primary victory, and Massachusetts Democrat Rep. Seth Moulton discusses his primary challenge to a longtime incumbent.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that amid projections from the Medicare Trustees Project that Medicare will be insolvent in seven years, "taking the fraud of Medicare" will help extend its solvency as well as savings from technology. "Fifty percent of doctors today use artificial intelligence," he added.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Minneapolis Fed President and CEO Neel Kashkari joins to discuss the U.S. debt hitting a record $40 trillion amid persistent inflation and market uncertainty. Plus, Rep. Byron Donalds joins fresh off his primary victory, and Massachusetts Democrat Rep. Seth Moulton discusses his primary challenge to a longtime incumbent.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," amid a number of socialist candidates in the Democratic Party, President Trump has found his rallying cry for the midterm elections. Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky and GOP Rep. Don Bacon join, plus a new poll from CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sen. Bill Cassidy joins to discuss his pivotal vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general. Plus, Sen. Bernie Sanders and National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya join.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly and Republican Rep. Mike Turner discuss Iran. Plus, the CEO of Hugging Face discusses an alarming incident in which OpenAI's technology went rogue and hacked into his company. And former Sen. Joe Manchin discusses his push to elect more independents.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sens. Bernie Sanders and John Kennedy join, along with U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz and former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb. Plus, CBS News' Anthony Salvanto has the latest poll results.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Byron Donalds and Seth Moulton join Margaret Brennan.
The following is the transcript of the interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, who is on the boards of Pfizer and UnitedHealthCare, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 23, 2026.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Neel Kashkari, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 23, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Byron Donalds, Republican of Florida and candidate for Florida governor, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 23, 2026.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Dr. Mehmet Oz, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administrator, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 23, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Seth Moulton, Democrat of Massachusetts and Senate primary candidate, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 23, 2026.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Rep. Don Bacon join Margaret Brennan.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. Don Bacon, Republican of Nebraska, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 16, 2026.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Pennsylvania state Rep. Chris Rabb, a Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 16, 2026.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 16, 2026.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sens. Bill Cassidy and Bernie Sanders join Margaret Brennan.
The following is the transcript of an interview with National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 9, 2026.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Bernie Sanders, Independent of Vermont, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 9, 2026.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Bill Cassidy, Republican of Louisiana, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 9, 2026.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly and Republican Rep. Mike Turner join Margaret Brennan.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
Lara Korte, a Stars and Stripes reporter who was dismissed last week, told CBS News on Monday that the paper's editorial independence remains paramount.
The Trump administration is trying to pull all economic levers at its disposal to cripple Tehran.
President Trump said tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports will rise to 50% on Jan. 1, 2027, in a social media post.
GOP Sen. Ted Cruz outlined the road ahead for Republicans as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces off against state Rep. James Talarico in the closely watched contest.
Since then, more than 200 people have been killed in U.S. strikes in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
The meeting came with Democrats expected to take control of the House in the November elections, which would put Jeffries in line to become the next House speaker.
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The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
Lillian Smart, 8, has died after being infected by an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba that is found in warm freshwater, her family said.
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
Millions of Generation X Americans expect to depend on Social Security as their main — or only — source of retirement income.
Federal regulators alleged that a $100 million deal between Redfin and Zillow stifled competition for apartment listings.
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
Millions of Generation X Americans expect to depend on Social Security as their main — or only — source of retirement income.
Federal regulators alleged that a $100 million deal between Redfin and Zillow stifled competition for apartment listings.
President Trump said tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports will rise to 50% on Jan. 1, 2027, in a social media post.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
Lara Korte, a Stars and Stripes reporter who was dismissed last week, told CBS News on Monday that the paper's editorial independence remains paramount.
The Trump administration is trying to pull all economic levers at its disposal to cripple Tehran.
President Trump said tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports will rise to 50% on Jan. 1, 2027, in a social media post.
Lillian Smart, 8, has died after being infected by an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba that is found in warm freshwater, her family said.
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
This year, emergency room visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. Correspondent David Pogue looks at how residents of Martha Vineyard are addressing an epidemic of Alpha-gal, and talks with experts about how best to avoid tick bites.
Hosted by Steve Hartman. Featured: The explosion of tick bites and Alpha-gal syndrome; singer Kenny Chesney; botanist and bestselling author Robin Wall Kimmerer; origami artist Robert Lang; one artist's very quirky home; an iconic photo of Harlem jazz legends; and a retirement home for musicians in Milan.
The attack happened the same month Iranian-linked hackers are believed to have targeted the water systems of a dozen U.S. states.
Researchers say residents of Slough, just outside London, are likely very literally feeling the heat from a massive cluster of data centers in their town.
The Trump administration is trying to pull all economic levers at its disposal to cripple Tehran.
A Chinese robotics developer tells CBS News humanoids won't turn against humans as they're just machines: "It all depends on who controls them."
Zolani Tete made history in 2017 when he took just 11 seconds to knock out his opponent with his first punch to retain his WBO bantamweight crown.
Levi Zhang and his parents share some recipes from their new cookbook and talk about how their viral videos started.
Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.
Botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer, a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, is author of the New York Times bestsellers "Braiding Sweetgrass" and "The Serviceberry" – books that advocate for living and working in collaboration with the Earth. She talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about the importance of respecting both Western scientific knowledge and Indigenous knowledge, planting trees, and sharing the gifts of nature.
In his recent memoir, "Heart Life Music," Kenny Chesney describes his life's journey, from Knoxville, Tenn., to No Shoes Nation and beyond. Chesney sits down with Lee Cowan in the Florida Keys, where the country superstar is just another laid-back local, to talk about family, touring, and how he recovered from a 2009 concert which he describes as "hitting a wall." [Originally broadcast Oct. 26, 2025.]
Opera great Giuseppe Verdi, one of history's most successful composers, used his fortune to create a retirement home for professional musicians "not favored by fortune." Residents of Casa Verdi in Milan not only share their lifetimes of artistry, they also provide master classes to young musicians. Chris Livesay reports.
While hiring for AI companies is booming, women are getting left behind, according to new research from LinkedIn. It found that female candidates accounted for 26% of hires for jobs requiring AI skills in the U.S., compared to 50% of women hired into non-AI positions. Sarah Steinberg, the head of global public policy partnerships at LinkedIn, joins CBS News to discuss.
Researchers say residents of Slough, just outside London, are likely very literally feeling the heat from a massive cluster of data centers in their town.
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.
A Chinese robotics developer tells CBS News humanoids won't turn against humans as they're just machines: "It all depends on who controls them."
Robots are competing in China, showcasing new skills that may beat records set by humans. CBS News' Anna Coren reports from Beijing.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Karen Solomon, a Massachusetts woman wanted for questioning in the death of her police officer husband, has been found dead, Worcester authorities announced on Monday. Law enforcement called the case a "tragic murder-suicide."
The judge presiding over the Lindsay Clancy murder case rejected the defense's push for a mistrial on Monday. Clancy has admitted to killing her children but has pleaded not guilty, arguing that postpartum psychosis caused her actions. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul and legal contributor Jessica Levinson have the latest.
The prosecution in the Lindsay Clancy trial continues to call rebuttal witnesses, mainly focusing on the psychological aspects of Clancy's state of mind when she killed her 3 children. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and legal contributor Jessica Levinson have more.
The trial for Lindsay Clancy is nearing its end with closing arguments expected this week. Mark Eiglarsh, trial lawyer and former prosecutor, joins CBS News to discuss.
There are a few more witnesses expected on the stand for rebuttals before the Lindsay Clancy murder trial moves on to jury instructions and closing arguments. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Caroline Polisi have more.
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.
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
While hiring for AI companies is booming, women are getting left behind, according to new research from LinkedIn. It found that female candidates accounted for 26% of hires for jobs requiring AI skills in the U.S., compared to 50% of women hired into non-AI positions. Sarah Steinberg, the head of global public policy partnerships at LinkedIn, joins CBS News to discuss.
The U.S. is imposing a 50% tariff on $20 billion in Canadian goods. Canada vowed to retaliate with tariffs of their own that would go into effect on Sept. 8. Rob Russo, a Canadian correspondent for The Economist, joins CBS News to discuss.
Karen Solomon, a Massachusetts woman wanted for questioning in the death of her police officer husband, has been found dead, Worcester authorities announced on Monday. Law enforcement called the case a "tragic murder-suicide."
The judge presiding over the Lindsay Clancy murder case rejected the defense's push for a mistrial on Monday. Clancy has admitted to killing her children but has pleaded not guilty, arguing that postpartum psychosis caused her actions. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul and legal contributor Jessica Levinson have the latest.
Firefighters are working to contain the Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada, after drought and high winds fueled the flames. CBS News' Jason Allen has more.