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New GOP nominee, joined by Ryan, unveils theme upon departing Florida
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Fact check: Mitt Romney's convention speech
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Poll: 1 in 5 say Eastwood was highlight of RNC
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Protests: Occupy Wall Street hits Tampa
Occupy Wall Street protesters spent the first day of the Republican National Convention on Monday storming the streets of Tampa.
At conventions, both parties tout Hispanic lineup
While Republicans have more statewide Hispanic elected officials, Democrats say they're better represented at the local level
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Social media services are geared up for real-time coverage of the Republican National Convention
Carney: House GOP embraced holding U.S. credit hostage
In response to Paul Ryan's RNC speech in which the GOP Vice Presidential Nominee stated said it was a lack of presidential leadership that led to the downgrade of U.S. debt, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney blamed House Republicans for "holding the full faith and credit of the United States government hostage to a political agenda."
Romney: Dem convention won't be as happy as ours
On college football kickoff day, the GOP nominee says Obama's record means it's time for a new coach
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In his unconventional convention speech, the actor took some liberties with the truth on issues like unemployment and the Afghanistan war
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Tea Party's post-convention "victory lap"
Even though the movement's firebrands were missing on the main stage, tea party leaders say their message permeated the GOP convention
Ann Romney: Eastwood did "a unique thing"
Mitt Romney's wife also said she is "glad" people saw a softer side of her husband at the Republican National Convention
Romney made his case - will people believe it?
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"2016": Anti-Obama film surprise box office hit
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Bachmann: Tea party doing "victory lap" after GOP convention
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Cain: GOP convention didn't need to "make a big deal" about tea party
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RNC introduces voters to Mitt Romney
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Romney friends describe his faith and compassion
His fellow Mormon churchgoers recounted examples of how Romney affected them
Ann Romney: Clint Eastwood is a "unique guy"
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Clint Eastwood makes surprising speech for Mitt Romney
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Dr. Oz says MMR is "not a lethal vaccine" despite Trump's comments
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Kashkari: Inflation could be extended as Canada fight goes on
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.
Trump kicks off Freedom 250 IndyCar race in the streets of Washington, D.C.
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Transcript: Neel Kashkari, Minneapolis Fed president and CEO, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 23, 2026
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Transcript: Rep. Byron Donalds on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 23, 2026
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Transcript: Rep. Seth Moulton on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 23, 2026
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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll considering stepping down, sources say
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, two people familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, former U.S. senator from Kansas, dies at 94
Former U.S. Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker of Kansas was the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate without following a spouse into office.
Canada says it will begin retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after Labor Day
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Men describe being deported by U.S. to dangerous African nation: "We cannot leave"
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Trump threatens defamation suit against left-leaning think tank
President Trump's legal team is threatening to sue left-leaning think tank Center for American Progress for defamation over a report it issued that found "no evidence that National Guard deployments have reduced violent crime."
Trump campaigns with Darline Graham in South Carolina ahead of runoff
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Reports of sexual assault in U.S. military declined for third straight year
The review included data from an anonymous survey conducted every other year that asks service members whether they've been the victim of unwanted sexual conduct or harassment.
Controversial pro-Trump attorney Ed Martin leaving administration
Ed Martin, the pro-Trump lawyer who has been at the center of several controversies, is departing the administration, the president announced.
Court says prosecutor who subpoenaed Letitia James was unlawfully appointed
A federal appeals court said the top federal prosecutor in the Northern District of New York was unlawfully serving when he subpoenaed state Attorney General Letitia James.
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Pentagon moves to fire publisher and editor of Stars and Stripes
The Pentagon has given separation notices to both the publisher and the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes, according to people familiar with the matter.
Supreme Court temporarily allows work on White House ballroom to continue
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stay that will remain in place until the Supreme Court takes further action.
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Bunny Levine, "Gilmore Girls" and "La La Land" actress, dies at 97
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Olympian Jenny Simpson shares rare diagnosis
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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.
Transcript: Rep. Byron Donalds on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," 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.
Transcript: Dr. Mehmet Oz on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 23, 2026
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The real no-shoes Kenny Chesney
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Milan's Casa Verdi, a rest home for musicians living in harmony
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AI-generated bills swamp congressional lawyers
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle child privacy lawsuit
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AI companies accused of hoarding and destroying millions of books
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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
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A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
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.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
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Uber driver gets roped into police car chase
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Judge denies Karmelo Anthony a new trial
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Child social media addiction trial underway
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Fighting wage theft in New York City
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
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New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
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Pentagon fires 3 from Stars & Stripes
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.
Driscoll considering leaving post
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.
Moulton on generational change
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."
Donalds on Florida vaccination schedule
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."
Face the Nation: Gottlieb, Donalds, Moulton
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