Transcript: Rep. Veronica Escobar on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Rep. Veronica Escobar of Texas that aired on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
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Kevin McCarthy wins speaker race after 4 days and 15 rounds of voting
He won after a surprising loss in the 14th round of voting.
Illinois House approves assault weapons ban, bill heads to state Senate
It comes in the wake of the July 4 Highland Park parade shooting which left seven people dead and dozens more wounded.
Hillary Clinton joins Columbia University faculty
The former secretary of state and Democratic presidential candidate will be joining the Columbia School of International and Public Affairs as a "professor of practice" next month.
Biden grants Presidential Citizens Medals 2 years after Capitol attack
It's the first time President Biden has awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 8, 2023
Rep. Nancy Mace, Rep. Veronica Escobar, Sen. Angus King and more will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Latest U.S. military package to Ukraine inclues Bradley armored vehicles
The Biden administration announced Friday a $2.85 billion drawdown package of current Defense Department military equipment, the largest of its kind sent to Ukraine to date.
Florida puts forward new bill to curtail Disney's powers
Lawmakers say they will put forward legislation to increase state control of Walt Disney World's private government.
Partner of Brian Sicknick, officer who died after Jan. 6 attack, sues Trump, 2 others
The lawsuit claims Sicknick's death was a "foreseeable consequence" of Trump's alleged incitement of mob attack.
Jan. 6 Capitol riot survivor recalls the "hardest part" about the attack
A congressional staffer who feared for her life started a support group to help people like herself who are still coping.
Meta is considering letting Trump back on Facebook
He could be back on the social media platform in a few weeks, if approved.
Biden signs bill to lower cost of prison phone calls
Right now, Kentucky has highest cost for 15-minute call, at $5.70, and $9.99 for cellphone call
Jan. 6 timeline: Key moments from the attack on the Capitol
It's been two years since the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol. On that day, it would be days and weeks before the scale and severity of the attack on the Capitol was known.
A clerk is leading the House while race for speaker drags on
The House clerk, who served under the previous speaker, is leading the chamber through this tumultuous time — and keeping members in line.
Biden officials field Democratic frustration over border crackdown
The Biden administration on Thursday announced a new border strategy that pairs increased expulsions with expanded opportunities for migrants to enter the U.S. legally.
Tennessee's attempt to execute Christa Pike using lethal injection fails
Co-pilot stabs pilot, tries to crash passenger jet en route to Israel, Netanyahu says
Hegseth says he's cutting generals and admirals by 20%, ousting "woke"
Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members
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Iran says it's considering ceasefire counterproposal
Trump unveils South Korean investment in Alaska gas pipeline
Netanyahu says it's too early to determine motive in cockpit stabbing
Trump deflects on audio of Paxton calling GOP convention a drag on polls
