Transcript: Daniel Cameron on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron that aired Sunday, August 30, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
James Comey Fired
Comey "can't imagine" he's a target of internal DOJ probe
Comey said he is "not worried at all" about the investigation spearheaded by U.S. Attorney John Durham.
Transcript: James Comey on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FBI Director James Comey that aired Sunday, August 23, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Ex-FBI No. 2 Andrew McCabe wrote memo on Comey firing - AP source
The memo concerns a conversation McCabe had with Rod Rosenstein about Rosenstein's preparations for Comey's firing
Trump says firing Comey was "a great service"
President Trump told reporters he did "a great service to this country" by firing former FBI Director James Comey. He also repeated his call for the Justice Department to review the FBI investigation into the Trump campaign, which Mr. Trump refers to as "Spygate."
James Comey on Russia, Giuliani, new book
President Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani is calling former FBI Director James Comey, who used to work for Giuliani, a "disgraceful liar." Comey joined CBSN to respond to the Trump administration's claims and discuss his new memoir, "A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership."
James Comey on values, Giuliani's attacks
Former FBI Director James Comey's new book, "A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership," is now a New York Times bestseller. Comey joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his book and the recent attacks made by President Trump's attorney, Rudy Giuliani.
James Comey's memos released
CBS News has obtained former FBI director James Comey's memos documenting his meetings and conversations with President Trump. While a lot of what Comey writes in the memos has been public, CBS News producer Rebecca Kaplan discusses what we can learn from the memos.
Comey on Colbert
Former FBI director James Comey, who was fired by President Trump, appeared on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." He said "I'm out there living my best life, he wakes up in the morning and tweets at me."
James Comey: "I think he's morally unfit to be president"
When asked if President Trump has obstructed justice, the fired FBI director said "possibly" on ABC's "20/20"
Comey says assumption of a Clinton win factored into email probe announcement
Comey said "I would" still send the letter knowing that President Trump would win
Comey is "not afraid to punch back" in a "Trumpian way," reporter says
The AP reporter who has seen the tell-all book said Comey described president as "untethered to truth"
Title, cover of James Comey's new book revealed
According to publishers, the book will "explore what good, ethical leadership looks like and how it drives sound decisions"
Could Trump's "witch hunt" tweet come back to haunt him?
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein took over the Russia investigation -- but now Trump is lashing out at him
CNN sues Department of Justice for Comey memo copies
CNN is suing the Department of Justice for copies of fired FBI Director James Comey's records of his private meetings with President Trump
Sessions: "I'm not stonewalling"
"I am following historic policies of Department of Justice," Attorney General testified to the Senate Intelligence Committee
Sessions: I was never briefed on Russian election interference
Attorney General said he has "no knowledge beyond what has been publicly reported"
Sessions to testify in open session before Senate Intel Committee
Attorney general asked that his testimony to the committee be open to the public
Focus of Russia investigation shifts to attorney general
Jeff Sessions will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee and he may have to answer questions raised by last week's testimony from James Comey
Lankford: Trump took "light touch" with Comey, but was still "inappropriate"
"This looks more like an inappropriate conversation than obstruction," said Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma
Trump targets James Comey in latest series of tweets
"I believe the James Comey leaks will be far more prevalent than anyone ever thought possible. Totally illegal? Very 'cowardly!'" President Trump tweeted
Sessions to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee
Attorney general will appear before senators on Tuesday, less than a week after James Comey's testimony
In "he said, he said" with Trump, Comey has distinct advantage on Capitol Hill
Investigation pits lawman with reputation for integrity against president often ridiculed for falsehoods and conspiracy theories
How does Sessions fit into the Comey controversy?
The nation's top law enforcement officer, the attorney general, is supposed to be a firewall between the president and the FBI
Trump breaks his silence on explosive Comey testimony
President asserts that James Comey's testimony represents "total and complete vindication" in the Russia case
Politics
White House announces nearly $1 billion in military assistance to Ukraine
President-elect Donald Trump's election victory has cast doubt on the future of U.S. aid for Ukraine.
WWE sexual abuse lawsuit naming Linda McMahon is paused
Court documents said the case was stayed pending a ruling by the Supreme Court of Maryland on consolidated appeals on the constitutionality of the Maryland Child Victims Act of 2023.
Trump meets with Macron, Zelenskyy while attending Notre Dame festivities
President-elect Donald Trump, on his first international trip since he was elected to the White House, also met with Britain's Prince William.
A fact check of Trump's "border czar" claims about U.S. fentanyl deaths
Both President-elect Donald Trump and incoming "border czar" Tom Homan cite inflated figures, with Trump often makes a misleading connection between migrants illegally crossing the border and the flow of fentanyl.
Elon Musk spends $277 million to back Trump and Republican candidates
Elon Musk was the largest donor in the 2024 election cycle, spending at least $277 million to back President-elect Donald Trump and other Republican candidates.
Austin Tice, kidnapped in Syria, believed to be alive and well, family says
"We have from a significant source that has already been vetted all over our government, Austin Tice is alive, Austin Tice is treated well," his mother said.
Ocasio-Cortez launches bid to lead Democrats on powerful House committee
"The responsibility of leading Democrats on the House Oversight Committee during Donald Trump's second term in the White House is a profound and consequential one," Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wrote to colleagues.
Trump says support for Hegseth's nomination is "strong and deep"
Trump's pick for defense chief, Pete Hegseth, has been meeting with GOP senators, amid allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and mismanagement of two veterans' organizations he ran.
Appeals court upholds TikTok ban, declining to block law that would force sale
An appeals court judge wrote that the law that would force a sale or ban of TikTok "survive[s] constitutional scrutiny."
Judge upholds U.S. Naval Academy's race-conscious admissions program
The group Students for Fair Admissions challenged the U.S. Naval Academy's use of race in its admissions program.
Here's what to know about Trump's pick to lead the IRS, Billy Long
President-elect Donald Trump wants former lawmaker and auctioneer Billy Long to replace IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel.
Trump taps former Sen. David Perdue as next ambassador to China
Former Sen. David Perdue pushed President-elect Donald Trump's debunked lies about electoral fraud during his failed bid for Georgia governor in 2022.
Biden considering preemptive pardons for perceived enemies of Trump
President Biden is weighing giving preemptive pardons to perceived enemies of President-elect Donald Trump to shield them from possible "retribution."
Tim Walz says he isn't ruling out bid for 3rd term as MN governor
After losing his bid for vice president on the Democratic ticket this November, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he is not ruling out running for a third term in the state's top office.
Sanders says RFK Jr. "exactly correct" on food issues
The independent Vermont senator also called some of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s views "very wrong."
House Republicans block release of Matt Gaetz ethics report
The House Ethics Committee met earlier Thursday to discuss its investigation into the Florida Republican.
U.S. government to close Dublin women's prison after years of abuse
The federal Bureau of Prisons is permanently closing the notorious "rape club" women's prison in Dublin and will idle six facilities in a sweeping realignment after years of abuse, decay and mismanagement.
Judge rejects Boeing plea deal over fatal 737 Max plane crashes
Judge Reed O'Connor took issue with both a lack of judicial oversight and certain diversity requirements included in the deal's independent monitoring process.
Bitcoin price tops $100,000. Here's what's driving the gains
Bitcoin's milestone surge past $100,000 came after President-elect Donald Trump nominated Paul Atkins as SEC chair.
Secret Service chief, GOP lawmaker get in heated shouting match at hearing
"You wanted to be visible because you're auditioning for this job that you're not going to get," Rep. Pat Fallon told acting Secret Service Director Pat Fallon.
U.S.
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Tyler Perry Studios president dies when plane he was piloting crashes
The plane crash happened in Homosassa, about 60 miles north of Tampa.
WWE sexual abuse lawsuit naming Linda McMahon is paused
Court documents said the case was stayed pending a ruling by the Supreme Court of Maryland on consolidated appeals on the constitutionality of the Maryland Child Victims Act of 2023.
Judy Garland's slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" go for $28 million at auction
Heritage Auctions had estimated the ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" would fetch $3 million or more.
Elon Musk spends $277 million to back Trump and Republican candidates
Elon Musk was the largest donor in the 2024 election cycle, spending at least $277 million to back President-elect Donald Trump and other Republican candidates.
Social Security Fairness Act has bipartisan support, but time is running out
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is facing calls to schedule vote on bill for which he is cosponsor.
MoneyWatch
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Social Security Fairness Act has bipartisan support, but time is running out
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is facing calls to schedule vote on bill for which he is cosponsor.
UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting shines a light on corporate security
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson appeared to be unguarded when he was murdered. Some companies are rethinking their security practices.
UnitedHealthcare CEO death sparks wider outrage over health care system, insurance
The public's deep frustration with the health insurance industry is coming to the surface online after the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Stellantis recalls over 300,000 Ram trucks over potential brake failure
A faulty hydraulic control unit on the trucks could cause certain braking and tracking systems to fail.
Appeals court upholds TikTok ban, declining to block law that would force sale
An appeals court judge wrote that the law that would force a sale or ban of TikTok "survive[s] constitutional scrutiny."
Politics
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White House announces nearly $1 billion in military assistance to Ukraine
President-elect Donald Trump's election victory has cast doubt on the future of U.S. aid for Ukraine.
WWE sexual abuse lawsuit naming Linda McMahon is paused
Court documents said the case was stayed pending a ruling by the Supreme Court of Maryland on consolidated appeals on the constitutionality of the Maryland Child Victims Act of 2023.
Trump meets with Macron, Zelenskyy while attending Notre Dame festivities
President-elect Donald Trump, on his first international trip since he was elected to the White House, also met with Britain's Prince William.
A fact check of Trump's "border czar" claims about U.S. fentanyl deaths
Both President-elect Donald Trump and incoming "border czar" Tom Homan cite inflated figures, with Trump often makes a misleading connection between migrants illegally crossing the border and the flow of fentanyl.
Elon Musk spends $277 million to back Trump and Republican candidates
Elon Musk was the largest donor in the 2024 election cycle, spending at least $277 million to back President-elect Donald Trump and other Republican candidates.
HealthWatch
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A Navy vet thought she was having a heart attack, but was fighting something else
Mary Jo Burkhard, 71, went to the emergency room with worrying symptoms. It wasn't the heart attack she feared.
CEO killing surfaces anger at health insurance industry
While investigators haven't locked down a motive for the deadly shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the killing has triggered a wave of anger and criticism on social media. Much of it is aimed, not at the shooter, but at the health insurance industry. Kelly O'Grady explains.
USDA orders national milk testing to monitor bird flu in dairy herds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is issuing a new federal order requiring raw, unpasteurized milk samples nationwide to be collected and tested.
UnitedHealthcare CEO death sparks wider outrage over health care system, insurance
The public's deep frustration with the health insurance industry is coming to the surface online after the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
"Pharmacy deserts" on the rise amid U.S. drugstore closures
Across the U.S., at least 7,000 pharmacies have closed since 2019. Of those, roughly half were independent drugstores.
World
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South Korea's ex-defense minister detained over martial law declaration
The development came after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol avoided an opposition-led bid to impeach him in parliament
White House announces nearly $1 billion in military assistance to Ukraine
President-elect Donald Trump's election victory has cast doubt on the future of U.S. aid for Ukraine.
100-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor recalls chaos during Japanese bombing
Dec. 7 marks 83 years since the attack that catapulted the U.S. into World War II.
Pope Francis installs 21 new cardinals, many key figures in his reform agenda
Pope Francis will have created 110 of the 140 cardinals under 80, thus eligible to vote in a conclave.
Dominican Republic officials find 9.5 tons of cocaine in banana shipment
Authorities in the Dominican Republic say they have confiscated nearly 9.5 tons of cocaine, worth $250 million, from a ship.
Entertainment
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Tyler Perry Studios president dies when plane he was piloting crashes
The plane crash happened in Homosassa, about 60 miles north of Tampa.
David Shaw performs "Shaken"
Acclaimed singer-songwriter David Shaw might be best known as the frontman for "The Revivalists," but his 2021 self-titled solo album was a hit with fans and critics alike. This past year, he released his second solo effort "Take A Look Inside." The intensely personal relationship focuses on life, relationships and fatherhood. Now, from "Take A Look Inside," here is David Shaw with "Shaken."
David Shaw performs "Take A Look Inside"
Acclaimed singer-songwriter David Shaw might be best known as the frontman for "The Revivalists," but his 2021 self-titled solo album was a hit with fans and critics alike. This past year, he released his second solo effort "Take A Look Inside." The intensely personal relationship focuses on life, relationships and fatherhood. Now, from "Take A Look Inside," here is David Shaw with "Take A Look Inside."
David Shaw performs "When You Love Somebody"
Acclaimed singer-songwriter David Shaw might be best known as the frontman for "The Revivalists," but his 2021 self-titled solo album was a hit with fans and critics alike. This past year, he released his second solo effort "Take A Look Inside." The intensely personal relationship focuses on life, relationships and fatherhood. Now, from "Take A Look Inside," here is David Shaw with "When You Love Somebody."
Judy Garland's slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" go for $28 million at auction
Heritage Auctions had estimated the ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" would fetch $3 million or more.
Technology
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Technology
Appeals court upholds law that would ban TikTok in U.S.
A federal appeals court upheld a law that will ban TikTok in the U.S. in the coming months if its Chinese parent company doesn't sell its stake in the app. Scott MacFarlane has more.
Appeals court upholds potential TikTok ban
A federal appeals court upheld a law Friday that would ban TikTok in the U.S. if the app's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, does not sell it. TikTok and ByteDance could still appeal the case to the Supreme Court. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins to unpack the challenges of reaching a deal, with the law set to take effect on Jan. 19.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
At-home cameras face hacking concerns
At-home security systems are meant to add a layer of protection. But some people claim these devices are actually watching them. CNET cybersecurity and digital privacy writer Bree Fowler joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how to prevent at-home security hacking.
Data centers proliferate nationwide, encroaching on cities, suburbs
Abutting homes, schools an parks, the sprawling warehouses are a huge drain on local resources and major pollutant.
Science
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Science
Climate change could bring more snow in some areas
Experts predict climate change could actually make snow worse in some areas of the U.S. Meanwhile, nearly two-thirds of the U.S. is seeing less snowfall than in the 1970s. CBS News national climate correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how.
Wisdom, the world's oldest-known wild bird, lays an egg at 74
Wisdom the Laysan albatross was first tagged by researchers in 1956. Since then, she's believed to have raised as many as 30 chicks.
When should consumers buy electric cars?
President-elect Donald Trump indicated that once in office, he plans on ending the consumer tax credit for electric vehicle purchases. Business Insider autos senior reporter Nora Naughton joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the potential impact and when consumers should buy.
Starbucks plastic cup investigation
CBS News tracked plastic cups meant to be recycled by Starbucks and found that most of those did not end up at recycling facilities. CBS News' David Schechter breaks down the investigation's findings.
NASA shows off image of U.S. military's abandoned "city under the ice"
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
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New images of UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting person of interest released
NYPD divers searched the lake in Central Park on Saturday, looking for the weapon used in the deadly shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, sources say.
Search widens after CEO's killing
The manhunt to locate who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is widening after police say the person of interest in the shooting may have left New York City. Meanwhile, officers found what they believe is the suspected shooter's backpack in Central Park, where he fled after the killing in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday.
Manslaughter charge dropped against Daniel Penny
A judge dismissed the second-degree manslaughter charge in the Daniel Penny trial after the jury said twice Friday that they were unable to reach a unanimous vote on it. Penny is charged in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely aboard a New York City subway last year. Alice Gainer has more.
UnitedHealthcare CEO killing investigation widens
The manhunt is widening for the gunman in the killing of United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson. More than 48 hours after that brazen shooting in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, police now believe the man they are looking for has left New York City, sources say. Lilia Luciana has the latest developments.
Daniel Penny jury to reconvene after weekend
The judge in the New York City subway chokehold trial has dismissed the second-degree manslaughter charge against Daniel Penny. The jury will reconvene Monday to consider a lesser charge of criminally negligent homicide. CBS News New York anchor and reporter Alice Gainer has more from outside the New York City courthouse.
Space
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Why you shouldn't wait for the Geminid meteor shower peak this year
The Geminid meteor shower this year is set to peak at almost the same time as December's full moon, which could make for challenging viewing conditions.
NASA's Artemis moon mission delayed yet again
NASA's next two Artemis moon missions have been pushed back once again, with the first lunar landing in more than a half-century not scheduled to take place until at least mid-2027. NASA said the delay is partly so that it can address issues with the Orion spacecraft's heat shield.
NASA delays next 2 Artemis moon missions to address heat shield, other issues
Heat shield damage seen during the first Artemis test flight is now understood, NASA says, but more time is needed to implement fixes.
More on small asteroid near Earth
A small asteroid neared the Earth's atmosphere before exploding. Derrick Pitts, the Franklin Institute's chief astronomer and planetarium director, joins CBS News with more on the phenomenon.
Trump taps billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as next NASA chief
Jared Isaacman is an entrepreneur and veteran private astronaut with strong ties to Elon Musk and his rocket company SpaceX.
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The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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Here Comes the Sun: Ina Garten and more
Author and culinary television host Ina Garten sits down with Rita Braver to discuss her cookbooks, her marriage, and how she got to where she is today. Then, Seth Doane travels to England to meet designer Adrian Fisher, who has created hundreds of mazes around the world. “Here Comes the Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.”
12/7: Saturday Morning
Search widens for suspected gunman in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO; How cork — the same material used to seal wine bottles — could save the planet.
David Shaw performs "Shaken"
Acclaimed singer-songwriter David Shaw might be best known as the frontman for "The Revivalists," but his 2021 self-titled solo album was a hit with fans and critics alike. This past year, he released his second solo effort "Take A Look Inside." The intensely personal relationship focuses on life, relationships and fatherhood. Now, from "Take A Look Inside," here is David Shaw with "Shaken."
David Shaw performs "Take A Look Inside"
Acclaimed singer-songwriter David Shaw might be best known as the frontman for "The Revivalists," but his 2021 self-titled solo album was a hit with fans and critics alike. This past year, he released his second solo effort "Take A Look Inside." The intensely personal relationship focuses on life, relationships and fatherhood. Now, from "Take A Look Inside," here is David Shaw with "Take A Look Inside."
David Shaw performs "When You Love Somebody"
Acclaimed singer-songwriter David Shaw might be best known as the frontman for "The Revivalists," but his 2021 self-titled solo album was a hit with fans and critics alike. This past year, he released his second solo effort "Take A Look Inside." The intensely personal relationship focuses on life, relationships and fatherhood. Now, from "Take A Look Inside," here is David Shaw with "When You Love Somebody."