This week on "Face the Nation," October 31, 2021
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and more appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
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Iowa workers fired for refusing vaccine eligible for unemployment benefits
The legislation protects employees who do not get vaccinated against COVID-19.
COVID vaccine for kids expected soon
The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are expected to authorize a reduced-dose Pfizer vaccine for kids aged 5 to 11 in the next week. CBS News reporter Max Bayer joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero for an update.
Doctor on vaccine mandates, COVID-19 cases
COVID-19 vaccine mandates continue to spark controversy across the country, with some New York City public workers protesting the requirements, while lawmakers in states like Florida and Texas take a stand against federal rules. Dr. Sujan Gogu, a family, sports and pain medicine physician, joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the pandemic and vaccine mandates.
New York City workers protest vaccine mandate
New York City is bracing for a shortage of police officers and firefighters ahead of a deadline for city workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Mola Lenghi has more.
Doctor on new boosters and vaccinating kids
A fourth COVID-19 vaccine shot will soon be available for some immunocompromised adults across the country. Meanwhile, the Food and Drug Administration could authorize Pfizer's vaccine for emergency use in children ages 5-11 in the coming days. Dr. Hilary Fairbrother, an emergency medicine physician, joined CBSN to discuss.
Judge denies NYPD union's bid to halt COVID vaccine mandate
The COVID-19 vaccine mandate is set to take effect on November 1.
NYC firefighters protest vaccine mandate
New York City firefighters held a rally against the mayor’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for city workers. CBS New York’s John Dias reports.
COVID vaccine for kids is one step closer
An FDA advisory panel is endorsing a reduced-dose version of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged 5 to 11. If the FDA and CDC sign off, shots for kids could be available by late next week. CBS News' Debra Alfarone reports, and then Dr. Stanley Perlman, a member of the FDA panel, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss to vaccine and what it means for children and parents.
CDC suggests 4th shot for immunocompromised
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its guidance for people with compromised immune systems, saying they can now get a fourth Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 shot.
Helping students struggling because of COVID
Teachers across the country offered insight into how some children are struggling in the wake of COVID-19, including with meltdowns, separation anxiety and more. Jessica Grose, parenting columnist for the New York Times, joins CBSN to discuss how the pandemic is affecting students and how to help them.
COVID patient "fought like an animal" to make it home after 299 days
While the number of COVID cases is trending downward, some survivors are having a hard time recovering from the disease.
United says unvaccinated workers cost it millions of dollars
Hundreds of employees at the carrier who have refused to get their shots remain on paid leave.
FDA panel recommends Pfizer vaccine for kids
An FDA advisory panel gave a thumbs up to Pfizer's mini-dose COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 5, and if it clears the final hurdles, the first shots could be delivered next week. Janet Shamlian reports.
FDA panel endorses Pfizer COVID vaccine for kids
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children is one step closer to being approved after an FDA advisory committee voted unanimously to recommend lower doses of the shot for kids aged 5 to 11. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian reports on the panel's decision. Then, Dr. Ben Weston, an associate professor in the department of emergency medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest.
FDA panel considers Pfizer vaccine for kids
An FDA advisory panel is meeting today to consider if millions of younger children, ages 5 to 11, should be eligible for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. CBS News' Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM with the latest.
Pediatrician on COVID vaccine for young kids
FDA advisers are meeting to consider recommending the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged 5 to 11. Meanwhile, Moderna says its data shows a strong immune response in young children from its shot. Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics, joined CBSN to discuss these latest developments.
Vaccine deadline looms for L.A. school district student athletes
High school schools in the district will pull unvaccinated teens from their favorite sport or after-school activity if they are not vaccinated.
Moderna says COVID vaccine is effective in kids
Millions of children under the age of 12 could be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine in just a matter of weeks. Moderna says a low dosage of its coronavirus vaccine is safe and appears effective in kids age 6 to 11. Meanwhile, an FDA committee will meet Tuesday to discuss whether to approve Pfizer's vaccine for children. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver has the latest. Then, Dr. Shikha Jain, assistant professor of medicine at the University of Illinois Chicago, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Race for New Jersey governor heats up
The New Jersey gubernatorial election is next week and the race is tightening as Democratic Governor Phil Murphy runs or a second term in office against Republican businessman and former state legislator Jack Ciattarelli. Both candidates sat down with with our New York station to talk about the race and the issues they're fighting for. CBS New York anchor Kristine Johnson joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the upcoming election.
FDA expected to approve COVID vaccine for kids
Dr. Anthony Fauci said COVID-19 vaccines for children between ages 5 and 11 will likely be available in the first half of November. Mark Strassmann reports.
COVID cases surge in Eastern Europe
Several European nations go back into lockdown as new COVID-19 infections surge in the region. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
More details on leaked Facebook documents
CBS News, along with other news outlets, has reviewed thousands of pages of leaked internal documents from Facebook. They suggest the social network was aware its platforms, which include Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, can fuel hate, polarization, conspiracy theories and misinformation, but at times did little to stop it. 60 Minutes+ correspondent Laurie Segall joined CBSN to discuss the Facebook papers.
COVID-19 viral loads and infectiousness
The amount of coronavirus particles someone has can be an indicator of how likely they to spread the disease, but it's not a perfect measurement. Philip Kiefer, staff writer at Popular Science magazine, spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what a patient's viral load can show, and how the Provincetown, Massachusetts, outbreak this summer changed our understanding of the virus' ability to spread among people who are vaccinated.
What a pediatrician says about the COVID vaccine for kids
Former acting CDC Director Dr. Richard Besser, pediatrician and president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, weighs in on vaccines for children age 5 to 11.
Patrick Clancy opens up about grief, his children and moving forward
In a first interview since his ex-wife's murder trial, Patrick Clancy describes what happened at home before his children were killed and how he handled his grief in the aftermath.
Investigation
Sports betting apps entice fans as gambling exacts a growing financial toll
Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.
Trump says proposed arch will also be a "top grade Military Complex"
President Trump said that he has agreed to convert plans for a massive triumphal arch into a "top grade Military Complex," equipped with snipers and drone storage.
Data center developers want to make it hard to track them: elected official
Data center construction is booming, with many more planned for rural America. But there's also growing tension between economic development and community pushback.
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U.S. embassies across Middle East issue security alerts for Americans
The alerts did not cite a specific threat, but called for Americans to "exercise heightened vigilance."
Salazar tells Trump on Hispanic voters: "Preserve that fortune"
GOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida warned in a campaign ad last week that President Trump's immigration enforcement policy has "gone too far."
Germany's Merz remains defiant after historic state elections defeat
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledged that the result was a "disaster" but said he would still move ahead with his government's reform agenda.
ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas
Officials said the man was shot at least once in the torso and was in serious but stable condition.
Cassidy: Trump needs to be "radically honest" on vaccines
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana urged the president to be "radically honest" when he's speaking about vaccines, as the U.S. this year has recorded the most measles cases in more than three decades.
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ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas
The lawyer for the man identified him as a 28-year-old Venezuelan national, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez. Officials said he was shot at least once in the torso and was in serious but stable condition.
18 suspects in killing of Haiti's president being extradited to Florida for trial
Eighteen suspects who were arrested in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were awaiting extradition to the U.S. on Sunday.
Cassidy: Trump needs to be "radically honest" on vaccines amid measles outbreak
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana urged the president to be "radically honest" when he's speaking about vaccines, as the U.S. this year has recorded the most measles cases in more than three decades.
Bessent meets with Chinese counterpart ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, ahead of the planned summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week.
Trump to meet Mamdani tomorrow in New York City
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump have met at least twice since Mamdani was elected last year.
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Nvidia's Jensen Huang rejects AI extinction fear as "doomsday narratives"
Predictions that AI could destroy humanity in a few years are irresponsible and not based on science, Nvidia's co-founder told CBS News.
Nvidia CEO calls for AI to be developed "as fast as we can"
The CEO of the world's largest chipmaker told CBS News that tech companies should proceed with artificial intelligence development despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back.
Mortgage rates are nearing 7%. One house hunter says he's "despondent."
"It seems like we're trying to climb out of a hole somebody else is digging," said one frustrated house hunter as homeownership costs rise.
Increased ICE enforcement in 2025 hurt local employment, analysis finds
Employment fell last year in U.S. cities where ICE arrests surged, according to the Brookings Institution.
AI security experts say they used Claude to hack ChatGPT
Cybersecurity researchers said they were able to use Anthropic's Claude AI platfom to penetrate ChatGPT in "less than 72 hours."
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Cassidy: Trump needs to be "radically honest" on vaccines amid measles outbreak
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana urged the president to be "radically honest" when he's speaking about vaccines, as the U.S. this year has recorded the most measles cases in more than three decades.
Bessent meets with Chinese counterpart ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, ahead of the planned summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week.
Trump to meet Mamdani tomorrow in New York City
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump have met at least twice since Mamdani was elected last year.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 20, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Ro Khanna and Maria Elvira Salazar join Margaret Brennan.
Salazar tells Trump on Hispanic voters: "Preserve that fortune"
GOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida warned in a campaign ad last week that President Trump's immigration enforcement policy has "gone too far."
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Her postpartum symptoms wouldn't go away. A brain tumor was to blame.
Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.
RFK Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists they have a "friend in the White House"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an organization he once led that has promoted doubts about vaccines.
Twins conjoined at the head are separated in 25-hour surgery
The twins were born in Ethiopia with a rare condition that left them joined at the head. Doctors spent a year planning a separation surgery.
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Porsha Williams reveals health emergency: "It all happened so fast"
Porsha Williams revealed to "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King that she had to undergo an emergency partial hysterectomy this year after doctors discovered 21 uterine fibroids
Conjoined twins separated in Ethiopia
Two-year-old conjoined twin sisters saw each other face-to-face for the first time after a successful 24-hour surgery to separate them. Ian Lee reports from the children's hospital in St. Louis, where it happened.
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18 suspects in killing of Haiti's president being extradited to Florida for trial
Eighteen suspects who were arrested in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were awaiting extradition to the U.S. on Sunday.
Germany's Merz remains defiant after historic state elections defeat
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledged that the result was a "disaster" but said he would still move ahead with his government's reform agenda.
Transcript: IBM vice chairman Gary Cohn on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 20, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with IBM vice chair Gary Cohn, who served as an economic adviser in President Trump's first term, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 20, 2026.
Transcript: Rep. Ro Khanna on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 20, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 20, 2026.
Transcript: Sen. Bill Cassidy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 20, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Bill Cassidy, Republican of Louisiana, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 20, 2026.
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Ed Sheeran resumes concert tour
This weekend, British pop star Ed Sheeran resumed his concert tour in Philadelphia, with no openers, amid a world of controversy. Jared Ochacher reports from outside Lincoln Financial Field.
9/20: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: Battling sports gambling addiction; Charles Spencer on his sister, Princess Diana; Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on AI; Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear; Hollywood superagent Ari Emanuel; The Smithsonian's Lonnie Bunch; and a spectacle of buffalo puppetry.
Passage: Peter Max and Bob Mackie
"Sunday Morning" looks back on the life of Peter Max, whose psychedelic pop art became synonymous with the 1960s; and remembers costume designer Bob Mackie, who dressed the likes of Cher, Carol Burnett and Diana Ross.
Superagent Ari Emanuel: Born to fight
The Hollywood dealmaker is telling his life story in a raw, raunchy and rollicking new memoir, "Roll the Calls." He talks about growing up a bullied, dyslexic kid in the suburbs of Chicago, and explains why he is never afraid of confrontation.
Superagent Ari Emanuel: Born to fight
Hollywood dealmaker Ari Emanuel is telling his life story in a raw, raunchy and rollicking new memoir, "Roll the Calls." He talks with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about his rise from the agency mail room to becoming executive chairman of WME Group and executive chair and CEO of TKO. He also talks about growing up a bullied, dyslexic kid in the suburbs of Chicago; becoming the inspiration for Ari Gold in the HBO series "Entourage"; and explains why he is never afraid of confrontation.
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9/20: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: Battling sports gambling addiction; Charles Spencer on his sister, Princess Diana; Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on AI; Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear; Hollywood superagent Ari Emanuel; The Smithsonian's Lonnie Bunch; and a spectacle of buffalo puppetry.
Nvidia's Jensen Huang rejects AI extinction fear as "doomsday narratives"
Predictions that AI could destroy humanity in a few years are irresponsible and not based on science, Nvidia's co-founder told CBS News.
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.
Extended interview: Nvidia's Jensen Huang
In this web exclusive, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang talks with CBS News' Jo Ling Kent about the exponential growth of AI, industry warnings about its power, and why he disagrees with recent calls to slow down development.
Nvidia's Jensen Huang on artificial intelligence
The Atlantic recently called Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang "the most powerful man in AI." He talks with correspondent Jo Ling Kent at Nvidia headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif., about the latest developments in artificial intelligence and the ongoing debate over safety and regulations.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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18 suspects in killing of Haiti's president being extradited to Florida for trial
Eighteen suspects who were arrested in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were awaiting extradition to the U.S. on Sunday.
Patrick Clancy on life after trauma
In an exclusive interview airing Sunday on 60 Minutes, Patrick Clancy shares his side of the story, just weeks after his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict. Ross Douthat sat down with Patrick Clancy to discuss life after trauma and what lies ahead.
Patrick Clancy: "I think I did the best I could"
Asked whether he feels like he failed in some way, Patrick Clancy told 60 Minutes he believes he did the best he could with the information he had at the time. Watch more of the interview on 60 Minutes on Sunday.
Holdout juror in Clancy case speaks
The holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy's triple murder case has released a statement. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Police capture suspected serial killer disguised as woman, carrying baby
Brazilian police said they will reopen dozens of cases linked to a self-confessed serial killer who was arrested as he attempted to escape dressed as a woman and carrying a baby.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
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.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
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 music highlights of 2026
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.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Ed Sheeran resumes concert tour
This weekend, British pop star Ed Sheeran resumed his concert tour in Philadelphia, with no openers, amid a world of controversy. Jared Ochacher reports from outside Lincoln Financial Field.
High prices squeezing American farmers
America's farmers face a tough harvest this year with trade wars, tariffs and inflation all taking a toll. The cost of diesel hit a new record, averaging $6.50 a gallon, nearly a dollar higher than last month. Lana Zak reports from North Liberty, Iowa.
Trump faces pressure as midterms inch closer
President Trump triggered a showdown over the First Amendment after several journalists had their White House access revoked this weekend. The ban followed a week of bad economic news for the president. Aaron Navarro reports.
Data center plans boom despite heavy backlash
As tech companies race to develop artificial intelligence, developers are forging ahead with data centers. But the boom is facing backlash from communities.
Ariel Levy on the attachment to cellphones
New 60 Minutes contributor Ariel Levy doesn't like the attachment people have to their cellphones in public. "What I miss the most is the concentration we used to bring to daily life," she says.