Sen. Coons on Trump's foreign policy approach
As tensions rise between the U.S. and some European leaders, Democratic Sen. Chris Coons weighs in on the impact of Trump's foreign policy approach.
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Sen. Coons on Biden's "selfless" withdrawal from race
After the president bowed out from his re-election bid, passing the baton to Vice President Kamala Harris, his closest allies, who supported him as the party's nominee, were emotional about his decision.
Sen. Coons on Biden's "selfless" withdrawal from race
After President Joe Biden bowed out from the race for re-election, passing the baton to Vice President Kamala Harris, his closest allies, who supported him as the party's nominee, were emotional about his decision. CBS News chief election & campaign correspondent Robert Costa talks with Delaware Senator Chris Coons about his thoughts on Biden dropping out.
Coons gets emotional speaking about Biden
Sen. Chris Coons, who serves President Biden's home state of Delaware, got choked up while speaking about the president's connection to the state. Coons called Biden, "The greatest Delawarian in our history."
Sen. Chris Coons on Biden's legacy
Sen. Chris Coons, from President Biden's home state of Delaware, joined CBS News to react to President Biden's historic decision to end his reelection campaign.
Face the Nation: Graham, Coons, McCain
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Sen. Lindsey Graham tells "Face the Nation" that amid the delay in Congress about sending aid to Ukraine, "we did lose momentum" on training forces in Ukraine on using U.S.-made weapons, Democratic Sen. Chris Coons, who is a co-chair on President Biden's reelection campaign, accused former President Donald Trump of "making a political issue" of immigration after Trump's influence helped kill a Senate plan, and World Food Programme executive director Cindy McCain tells "Face the Nation" that amid the continuing war in Gaza, south of Gaza is on the brink of famine.
Sen. Coons open to conditions on Israel aid
President Biden and Democrats are facing real political pressure on Israel's war with Hamas. Delaware Sen. Chris Coons, a close Biden ally, signaled Thursday he'd be open to placing conditions on aid to Israel. Margaret Talev, senior Axios contributor, and Molly Ball, senior political correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, join "America Decides" to discuss.
Coons: Netanyahu has been a "difficult partner"
Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware, who is on the Senate Foreign Relations committee, tells "Face the Nation" that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been an "exceptionally difficult partner" to work with.
Face The Nation: Coons, Goolsbee, Markarova
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware tells "Face the Nation" that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been an "exceptionally difficult partner" to work with, Austan Goolsbee, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, tells "Face the Nation" that it's "too early to declare victory" in avoiding a recession, and Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova tells "Face the Nation" that "all eyes are on" Congress right now as a deal to provide aid to her country has been tied up with a potential border security plan.
Sens. Chris Coons and Marco Rubio debate
The fourth installment of The Senate Project debate series --which brings together senators from different ends of the political spectrum for civil, substantive discussion and debate aimed at finding potential areas of bipartisan compromise and common ground-- featured Sens. Chris Coons, a Democrat from Delaware, and Marco Rubio, a Republican from Florida. The debate was moderated by CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe.
Senators Coons and Rubio face off in Senate Project debate
The Senate Project debate series brings together senators from different ends of the political spectrum for civil, substantive discussion and debate aimed at finding common ground.
Transcript: Kara Swisher, "Pivot" co-host, on "Face the Nation," July 16, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Kara Swisher, "Pivot" co-host, that aired on "Face the Nation" on July 16, 2023.
Transcript: Rep. Michael McCaul on "Face the Nation," July 16, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Michael McCaul, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, that aired on "Face the Nation" on July 16, 2023.
Transcript: Barry Diller, IAC chairman and senior executive, on "Face the Nation," July 16, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Barry Diller, IAC chairman and senior executive, that aired on "Face the Nation" on July 16, 2023.
Transcript: Mesa, Arizona Mayor John Giles on "Face the Nation," July 16, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Mesa, Arizona Mayor John Giles that aired on "Face the Nation" on July 16, 2023.
Transcript: National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on "Face the Nation," July 16, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan that aired on "Face the Nation" on July 16, 2023.
How will Ukraine impact the 2024 election?
President Biden hasn't been shy about his long-term commitment to Ukraine in its war with Russia, but former President Donald Trump and other Republicans have expressed reservations about the current U.S. foreign policy. Delaware Sen. Chris Coons, Foreign Relations Committee member and close Biden ally joins "America Decides" to discuss how the war in Ukraine could impact the 2024 election.
Transcript: Sen. Chris Coons on "Face the Nation," July 9, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Chris Coons, Democrat of Delaware, that aired on "Face the Nation" on July 9, 2023.
Coons says "we can't admit Ukraine to NATO right now"
As President Biden prepares to head to Europe for the NATO summit in Lithuania later this week, Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware tells "Face the Nation" that although Ukraine has applied to join NATO "we can't admit Ukraine to NATO right now" amid the war with Russia.
Coons on Sudan evacuation
U.S. special forces on Saturday evacuated government personnel in Sudan, amid ongoing violence. Sen. Chris Coons, who is on the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, tells "Face the Nation" that it's a "temporary suspension" of the American embassy in Khartoum.
Ukraine pleads for aid to defend Mariupol
The strategic port city of Mariupol could soon fall, making it nearly impossible for Ukraine to defend its eatern territory. The U.S. is sending hundreds of millions of dollars more in aid. Christina Ruffini has more.
Coons: Global COVID relief "critical" to national security
Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware says funding global COVID relief efforts is "a great chance for us, in addition to helping our own people, to show the rest of the world that we can be the charitable and caring nation we've long been."
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 17
This holiday week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," we talk to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba after Russia responded to the loss of a key battleship with a powerful barrage of missiles. Plus, a conversation with Sen. Chris Coons about his fight to get more global COVID aid included in a relief bill that's stalled in Congress.
Senator Coons hopes for Supreme Court confirmation by Easter
Though some Republican lawmakers described Ketanji Brown Jackson as nomination as a victory for "radical" elements of the Democratic Party, Democratic Senator Chris Coons said he would "certainly hope" for some bipartisan support.
Senator Coons on Ukraine, Supreme Court
Senator Chris Coons, a Democrat from Delaware, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest on Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the United States' response. He also discussed President Biden's nominee to replace Justice Stephen Breyer on the Supreme Court.
Trump heads to the Hill to rally Republicans for his budget bill
A House committee is holding a late-night meeting, which marks the last hurdle to get President Trump's budget bill to the floor.
Maintenance worker arrested in New Orleans jail escape
Ten inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail late last week, sparking a manhunt for the group.
Netanyahu says even his allies can't take "images of mass famine" in Gaza
Israel lets limited aid into Gaza, easing its blockade as Netanyahu says his allies can't tolerate "images of mass famine" in the war-torn Palestinian territory.
Retired 4-star Navy admiral convicted in bribery scheme
Robert Burke, once the U.S. Navy's second-highest-ranking officer, was found guilty of steering contracts to a company in exchange for a lucrative job.
Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis raises questions about screening
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an advanced stage of prostate cancer that has metastasized, or spread, to his bones.
Children among 7 killed in Mexico shooting; cartel messages left behind
The violent crime in Guanajuato is linked to conflict between the Santa Rosa de Lima gang and the Jalisco New Generation cartel, one of the most powerful in Mexico.
Supreme Court will let Trump administration end protections for Venezuelans
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem moved to revoke the Temporary Protected Status program, or TPS, for Venezuelans in February.
Trump won't force Medicaid to cover GLP-1s for obesity. A few states are.
Late last year, South Carolina Medicaid approved GLP-1s to treat obesity, placing it among the few state programs covering the drugs. But access remains limited.
Hundreds of rural hospitals are at risk of closing, threatening critical care
Hospital officials told CBS News the closure was driven by the same factors that have closed other rural hospitals: low reimbursement rates.
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Maintenance worker arrested in New Orleans jail escape
Ten inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail late last week, sparking a manhunt for the group.
11-year-old accidentally shot by sibling dies in Wisconsin
Police say an 11-year-old boy died in Racine, Wisconsin, after being shot accidentally by his sibling on Friday.
Home Depot says it's keeping prices steady after Trump berates Walmart
Home Depot is eschewing price hikes related to tariffs as President Trump warns companies against raising consumer prices.
Trump heads to the Hill to rally Republicans for his budget bill
A House committee is holding a late-night meeting, which marks the last hurdle to get President Trump's budget bill to the floor.
Indiana man put to death for murder of police officer in 2000
An Indiana man convicted in the 2000 fatal shooting of a police officer is set to receive a lethal injection this week in the state's second execution in 15 years.
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Home Depot says it's keeping prices steady after Trump berates Walmart
Home Depot is eschewing price hikes related to tariffs as President Trump warns companies against raising consumer prices.
Trump won't force Medicaid to cover GLP-1s for obesity. A few states are.
Late last year, South Carolina Medicaid approved GLP-1s to treat obesity, placing it among the few state programs covering the drugs. But access remains limited.
Mortgage rates climb above 7% after Moody's U.S. debt downgrade
Mortgage rates jumped higher on Monday following Moody's downgrade of U.S. debt, adding to the headwinds facing homebuyers.
GOP bill could add trillions to the U.S. deficit, some experts say
Republican tax bill could cost $3.8 trillion over 10 years as its tax cuts surpass spending reductions, according to one analysis.
Newark airport experiences another air traffic control outage
Monday's radio outage at Newark Liberty International Airport is the fourth such incident at the facility since April 28.
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Trump heads to the Hill to rally Republicans for his budget bill
A House committee is holding a late-night meeting, which marks the last hurdle to get President Trump's budget bill to the floor.
Trump won't force Medicaid to cover GLP-1s for obesity. A few states are.
Late last year, South Carolina Medicaid approved GLP-1s to treat obesity, placing it among the few state programs covering the drugs. But access remains limited.
Mahdawi graduates from Columbia after ICE detention, tells CBS he feels "victorious"
Mohsen Mahdawi said he has "conflicted feelings" about his return to Columbia University, after he was detained at what he believed to be a U.S. citizenship interview.
GOP bill could add trillions to the U.S. deficit, some experts say
Republican tax bill could cost $3.8 trillion over 10 years as its tax cuts surpass spending reductions, according to one analysis.
Senate advances crypto bill after Democratic opposition
The Senate took a key procedural vote Monday evening on a first-of-its-kind crypto regulation bill after Democrats tanked it earlier this month.
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Extreme heat puts pregnant women at risk
Dr. Celine Gounder joins to explain how extreme heat, intensified by climate change, poses growing dangers for pregnant women especially as temperatures soar earlier in the season.
Why bonding is the heart of infant care
In "The Baby Bonding Book," Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie helps overwhelmed new parents focus on what truly matters in the early stages of parenting building a connection with their child.
Trump won't force Medicaid to cover GLP-1s for obesity. A few states are.
Late last year, South Carolina Medicaid approved GLP-1s to treat obesity, placing it among the few state programs covering the drugs. But access remains limited.
Hundreds of rural hospitals are at risk of closing, threatening critical care
Hospital officials told CBS News the closure was driven by the same factors that have closed other rural hospitals: low reimbursement rates.
Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis raises questions about screening
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an advanced stage of prostate cancer that has metastasized, or spread, to his bones.
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Netanyahu says even his allies can't take "images of mass famine" in Gaza
Israel lets limited aid into Gaza, easing its blockade as Netanyahu says his allies can't tolerate "images of mass famine" in the war-torn Palestinian territory.
Children among 7 killed in Mexico shooting; cartel messages left behind
The violent crime in Guanajuato is linked to conflict between the Santa Rosa de Lima gang and the Jalisco New Generation cartel, one of the most powerful in Mexico.
Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen forced into draw against "the world"
"Magnus Carlsen vs. The World" online chess game ends in a draw, with the grandmaster lauding his 143,000 opponents' "very, very sound chess."
Train kills elephant in Sri Lanka's latest wildlife-railway accident
A Sri Lankan express train has fatally struck an elephant despite new safety measures introduced after the same train killed 7 elephants in a previous crash.
Hawaii's once-vivid coral reefs are "all bleached white"
Coral reefs in Honolulu and other coastal areas are undergoing what experts say is the world's worst coral bleaching event.
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Greg Tarzan Davis on "Mission: Impossible"
In his second Mission: Impossible film, Greg Tarzan Davis plays Degas—an agent who once pursued Ethan Hunt but now fights alongside him to stop a rogue AI known as "The Entity."
Angela Bassett talks "Mission: Impossible"
Angela Bassett reprises her role as Erika Sloane—now President of the United States in "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" and explains why she chooses to back Ethan Hunt in the fight against an all-powerful AI.
Sesame Street signs deal with Netflix
Sesame Street revealed it will air new episodes and 90 hours worth of old ones on Netflix starting later this year. It comes nearly 56 years after Sesame Street first appeared on PBS, where new episodes will air as well, Netflix says, the same day they become available to stream.
Henry Czerny closes the loop with "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning"
Henry Czerny, who first appeared as CIA director Eugene Kittridge in 1996, returns to "Mission: Impossible" and says revisiting the character has been "brilliant."
Hayley Atwell reflects on 5 years of "Mission: Impossible"
After five years on "Mission: Impossible," Hayley Atwell says Tom Cruise's kindness stood out as much as his defying stunts.
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Trump signs "Take it Down Act," revenge porn bill backed by Melania Trump
The law requires platforms to remove images and videos, including deepfakes generated by artificial intelligence, within 48 hours after a victim's request.
Chatbot encourages movie theater phone use
Using your phone has always been a no-no in movie theaters. But movie theatergoers could soon be encouraged to use them to interact with chatbots. New York Times reporter Brooks Barnes wrote an article about Meta's "movie mate" chatbot. He joins "The Daily Report" with more.
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.
Web exclusive: AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton
"Godfather of AI" Geoffrey Hinton shows Brook Silva-Braga how he uses current AI models, asks ChatGPT some questions and more in this special "CBS Saturday Morning" web extra.
How to clean up your digital footprint
Old accounts and forgotten photos can make you a target. CBS News Confirmed's Alex Clark shares how to delete your data and stay safe as internet scams reach a record $16.6 billion in losses.
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Custom gene therapy saves infant
Baby KJ Muldoon was born with a rare genetic condition that is often fatal, but doctors used custom CRISPR gene therapy to target the exact mutation in his DNA. His family shares their emotional journey in their first TV interview with CBS News.
Richard Garwin, a designer of the first hydrogen bomb, dies at 97
Garwin advised several presidents published more than 500 papers and was granted 47 U.S. patents.
Universe will die "much sooner than expected," researchers say
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
Some U.S. cities are sinking, study finds
A new study shows the land under some of the largest cities in the U.S. is sinking. "Land subsidence" is the gradual setting or sudden sinking of the Earth's surface, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Manoochehr Shirzaei, a co-author of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Rare New Zealand snail filmed laying egg from its neck
The strange reproductive habits of a large, carnivorous New Zealand snail were once shrouded in mystery. Now, footage of the snail laying an egg from its neck has been captured for the first time.
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Maintenance worker arrested in New Orleans jail escape
Ten inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail late last week, sparking a manhunt for the group.
Inmate recaptured, manhunt for 6 others
Four of the ten escaped inmates from a New Orleans jailbreak have been recaptured. Officials are still looking for six others. CBS News' Kati Weis has more from Louisiana.
Children among 7 killed in Mexico shooting; cartel messages left behind
The violent crime in Guanajuato is linked to conflict between the Santa Rosa de Lima gang and the Jalisco New Generation cartel, one of the most powerful in Mexico.
Retired 4-star Navy admiral convicted in bribery scheme
Robert Burke, once the U.S. Navy's second-highest-ranking officer, was found guilty of steering contracts to a company in exchange for a lucrative job.
Man kidnaps family for 6 months, claiming cartel was targeting them
He allegedly told police he lied to the family about needing to protect them from a nonexistent "cartel," according to the police affidavit.
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Webb telescope captures images of Jupiter's auroras in stunning detail
Jupiter's stunning auroras are hundreds of times brighter than those seen on Earth, as pictured in new images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.
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Soviet-era spacecraft plunges back to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit
Kosmos 482 was launched by the then-Soviet Union in 1972 as part of a series of missions bound for Venus. But this one never made it out of orbit around Earth, stranded there by a rocket malfunction.
Soviet spacecraft plunging back to Earth
A Soviet-era spacecraft that was meant to land on Venus in 1972 is plunging back to Earth. Marlon Sorge, an executive director at The Aerospace Corporation, joins CBS News with what to expect.
Soviet spacecraft is plunging back to Earth 53 years after launch
A Soviet-era spacecraft meant to land on Venus a half century ago is expected to plunge uncontrolled back to Earth within days.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
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Extreme heat puts pregnant women at risk
Dr. Celine Gounder joins to explain how extreme heat, intensified by climate change, poses growing dangers for pregnant women especially as temperatures soar earlier in the season.
Why bonding is the heart of infant care
In "The Baby Bonding Book," Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie helps overwhelmed new parents focus on what truly matters in the early stages of parenting building a connection with their child.
Greg Tarzan Davis on "Mission: Impossible"
In his second Mission: Impossible film, Greg Tarzan Davis plays Degas—an agent who once pursued Ethan Hunt but now fights alongside him to stop a rogue AI known as "The Entity."
Benito Skinner on "Overcompensating"
After building a massive online following during the pandemic, Benito Skinner created, wrote, and stars in "Overcompensating," a series that blends comedy with coming-of-age vulnerability.
Rep. McIver charged in ICE facility incident
The DOJ says Rep. LaMonica McIver, a Democrat from New Jersey, assaulted a federal agent outside an ICE facility. McIver is disputing the charges, calling the investigation "purely political." She and her colleagues were there for a planned oversight inspection of the facility when ICE agents arrested the Newark mayor, which sparked the incident.