Sullivan says Biden ready for talks with Iran over nuclear program
Sullivan also said the Biden administration has begun to communicate with the Iranians about American hostages.
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Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired February 21, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Jake Sullivan on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with national security adviser Jake Sullivan that aired Sunday, February 21, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Ex-Trump official Matt Pottinger faults China for virus cover-up
Pottinger said the head of China's CDC was unaware the coronavirus was spreading until late December 2019.
Open: This is "Face the Nation," February 21
Today on "Face the Nation," turmoil in Texas, and President Biden makes his international debut, digging in on the challenges affecting the U.S. around the world.
Transcript: Matt Pottinger on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former deputy national security adviser Matt Pottinger that aired February 21, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Overcoming COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
Community leaders and health care workers explore the roots of vaccine skepticism, and the challenges of getting them to the people who need it the most.
At first praised, Newsom and Cuomo now under fire over COVID response
Almost a year after the pandemic began, Newsom is staring at a possible recall and Cuomo may be rebuked by his own state party.
Former Deputy NSA Matt Pottinger calls lack of mask guidance under Trump a "grave misstep"
In an interview to air on "Face the Nation" Sunday, Pottinger says the approach to masking "cost us dearly"
Former Trump official details "grave misstep" in COVID response
"It was the one effective, widely available tool that we had in the arsenal to deal with this...It was a grave misstep," Pottinger told "Face the Nation."
COVID pandemic exacerbates mental health issues
The coronavirus pandemic has caused many people to experience mental health issues like depression and anxiety, and even suicidal tendencies. This has been exacerbated by the stressful loneliness of quarantine and isolation. Now, studies are finding these issues are hitting certain groups of people particularly hard. Dr. Roger McIntyre is a professor of psychiatry and pharmacology at the University of Toronto. He joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss how the global community can be more aware of these mental health issues.
Vaccinating America: Tracking the latest
Vaccinating America: CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss what’s happening with COVID-19 cases and efforts to vaccinate the country.
DeSantis faces criticism over vaccine access
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is facing a torrent of criticism for steering thousands of vaccine doses to communities developed by his political supporters. It comes weeks after DeSantis tapped a supermarket chain to be the sole distributor of vaccines in a handful of Florida counties following a $100,000 donation the company made to DeSantis' reelection PAC. Jim Axelrod has the story.
Sisters create, distribute bamboo toilet paper
It wasn't too long ago when toilet paper was the hottest commodity in the country. While big-name brands dominate store shelves, there was enough room for a small startup headed by two sisters to roll out their own line of toilet paper. Christina Ruffini has their story.
Storms slow COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Frigid weather has shipping companies like FedEx and UPS playing catchup as they try to move six million eagerly anticipated doses of the coronavirus vaccine to all 50 states. More than 42 million Americans have received at least one dose of the vaccine. Michael George has the details.
Biden visits Pfizer vaccine plant
Pfizer announced it expects to more than double the 5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses per week it's currently providing to the U.S. government. President Joe Biden visited a Pfizer vaccine plant and said that there would be enough COVID-19 vaccine doses available to all Americans by the end of July with those extra doses. Christina Ruffini reports.
Winter storms hamper delivery of 6 million vaccine doses
Winter weather shut down more than 2,000 vaccine distribution centers.
Women dressed as elderly caught trying to get vaccine, officials say
The women disguised themselves with bonnets, gloves and glasses.
Winter storms delay COVID-19 vaccine shipments
Winter storms have impacted deliveries of coronavirus vaccines in all 50 states. Several vaccination sites have had to close due to a lack of doses. This comes as a new study raises questions about how many doses of the Pfizer vaccine are actually needed. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health, joined CBSN with the latest on the nation's vaccination efforts.
Biden tells world leaders that "America is back"
President Biden detailed several foreign policy goals during a pair of major speeches on Friday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the president's goals.
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National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
Former surgeon general urges better COVID outreach to rural U.S.
In his first comments since leaving the post, Dr. Jerome Adams says that rural America has been hit "just as hard by the pandemic as urban ones- albeit in different ways."
Vaccine trials for pregnant women, children
Pfizer and BioNTech are launching the first clinical trial in the U.S. to look at how the coronavirus vaccine affects pregnant women, and also announced plans for a clinical trial of the vaccine in children. They also submitted new data to the FDA showing that the vaccine can safely be stored at more moderate temperatures. CBSN's Tanya Rivero spoke with Dr. Leo Nissola, a physician and immunotherapy scientist, about the latest developments.
Fauci on when kids can get COVID vaccines
At a briefing by the White House coronavirus response team, Dr. Anthony Fauci said it's "highly likely" we'll have data on the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines for high-school age kids by this fall, but data on younger children won't be available until early next year. Watch his remarks.
Analysis of Biden's foreign policy remarks
President Biden took the global stage Friday at the Munich Security Conference to discuss how his administration will approach foreign relations. The President touched on a range of issues including the coronavirus pandemic, Russia, and the Iran nuclear deal. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joined CBSN to break down how he's diverging from former President Trump's "America First" approach.
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DOJ investigating Walz, Frey over alleged conspiracy to impede immigration agents
Federal prosecutors are investigating Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly impeding immigration agents, sources told CBS News, an extraordinary escalation in the Trump administration's clash with Democratic leaders.
Judge rules federal agents can't arrest or use pepper spray on peaceful protesters in Minneapolis
A Minnesota judge put limits Friday on the tactics that federal law enforcement are permitted to use in their handling of protests over the Trump administration's surge of immigration resources to Minneapolis.
Venezuelan oil is coming to the U.S. What will it mean for gas prices?
The Trump administration says it has completed the first sale of Venezuelan oil to the U.S. Will it mean lower prices at the pump?
New study: Tylenol in pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
U.S. shouldn't invade Greenland, Pennsylvania Sens. Fetterman and McCormick say
Pennsylvania's two sitting senators, Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat John Fetterman, told CBS News they do not support a U.S. military takeover of Greenland.
Education Department delays wage garnishment plan for defaulted student loans
The Trump administration is delaying its plans to withhold pay from student loan borrowers who default on their payments, backing off a measure that threatened to deliver a financial blow to millions of Americans.
Renee Good sustained at least 3 gunshot wounds in ICE shooting, report reveals
The new details on Renee Good's death come after a week of protests in Minnesota that prompted President Trump to threaten to use the Insurrection Act.
Trump pardons Puerto Rico's former governor Wanda Vázquez
Puerto Rico's former governor Wanda Vázquez was previously indicted in a federal corruption case.
NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
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Minnesota safety officials ask protesters in the state to stay peaceful
Minnesota safety officials are asking that protesters participating in scheduled demonstrations this weekend stay orderly and peaceful.
Trump admin. calls on tech companies to pay energy bill for new AI power plants
The White House held an event with a bipartisan group of governors to push for reforms in the largest electric grid in the country.
Therapy dogs provide comfort to survivors of Nashville school shooting
Sgt. Bo, a therapy dog who has provided constant comfort to survivors of a 2023 Nashville school shooting, was the American Humane Society's 2025 Hero Dog Award winner.
Pittsburgh researchers developing lifesaving robot "dogs"
At Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, researchers are hard at work developing robot "dogs" designed to assist in situations too dangerous for humans to help.
New study: Tylenol in pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
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Education Department delays wage garnishment plan for defaulted student loans
The Trump administration is delaying its plans to withhold pay from student loan borrowers who default on their payments, backing off a measure that threatened to deliver a financial blow to millions of Americans.
Venezuelan oil is coming to the U.S. What will it mean for gas prices?
The Trump administration says it has completed the first sale of Venezuelan oil to the U.S. Will it mean lower prices at the pump?
OpenAI to start testing ads on ChatGPT in the coming weeks
The ads will appear at the bottom of the chat window on the free and low-subscription versions of ChatGPT, OpenAI said Friday in a blog post.
Weight loss drugs could save airlines money on fuel as Americans shed pounds
As obesity rates among Americans drop and weight loss drugs lead to a slimmer society, airlines could save on fuel costs, according to a recent analysis.
Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in break with the U.S.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney said China has become a more predictable partner to deal with than the U.S., the country's neighbor and longtime ally.
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Education Department delays wage garnishment plan for defaulted student loans
The Trump administration is delaying its plans to withhold pay from student loan borrowers who default on their payments, backing off a measure that threatened to deliver a financial blow to millions of Americans.
Tony Blair, Rubio, Kushner, Witkoff to help oversee Gaza reconstruction
The White House released the names of some of the leaders who will play a role in overseeing the next steps in Gaza after the Palestinian committee set to govern the territory under U.S. supervision met for the first time.
Judge rules federal agents can't arrest or use pepper spray on peaceful protesters in Minneapolis
A Minnesota judge put limits Friday on the tactics that federal law enforcement are permitted to use in their handling of protests over the Trump administration's surge of immigration resources to Minneapolis.
Trump admin. calls on tech companies to pay energy bill for new AI power plants
The White House held an event with a bipartisan group of governors to push for reforms in the largest electric grid in the country.
U.S. shouldn't invade Greenland, Pennsylvania Sens. Fetterman and McCormick say
Pennsylvania's two sitting senators, Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat John Fetterman, told CBS News they do not support a U.S. military takeover of Greenland.
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Study finds no link between Tylenol and autism
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
New study: Tylenol in pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
ACA enrollment ends today in most states, as tax credit fix stalls
Some Americans are dropping their Affordable Care Act health plans after tax subsidies lapsed and their premiums spiked.
Trump admin. reverses sudden cuts in mental health, addiction programs
The Trump administration reversed cuts to grants for mental health and addiction treatment programs that a CBS News source said were valued at around $1.9 billion.
Chicago mayor explains how he's tackling the city's life expectancy gap
In 2023, life expectancy in the Loop was 87.3 years, while in West Garfield Park, life expectancy was just 66.6 years, according to the city's Health Department.
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Tony Blair, Rubio, Kushner, Witkoff to help oversee Gaza reconstruction
The White House released the names of some of the leaders who will play a role in overseeing the next steps in Gaza after the Palestinian committee set to govern the territory under U.S. supervision met for the first time.
Mexico touts successful crackdown on cartels amid Trump threats
Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum has sought to placate President Trump and build a strong relationship between the U.S. and Mexico.
Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in break with the U.S.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney said China has become a more predictable partner to deal with than the U.S., the country's neighbor and longtime ally.
CIA director meets with Venezuela's interim president in Caracas
CIA director John Ratcliffe delivered a message that the U.S. "looks forward to an improved working relationship" with Venezuela, a U.S. official told CBS News.
U.S. lawmakers seek to reassure Denmark amid Trump's push for Greenland
A bipartisan congressional delegation met with Danish and Greenlandic officials Friday to show support for Greenland's territorial integrity despite President Trump's push to acquire the island.
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Alicia Keys on "Hell's Kitchen" success
In an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings," Alicia Keys reflects on "Hell's Kitchen's" Broadway run ending after nearly two years of sold-out performances. The musical is inspired by Keys' own experiences and will continue its national tour. She speaks about the decision for it to leave Broadway and how she has found a healthy relationship with success.
Behind Ron King's mission to protect donkeys
Oscar's Place, a donkey sanctuary in California, now has 210 donkeys and it has successfully resettled 189 others. Ron King, the co-founder and CEO of the sanctuary, helped to create the new docuseries "Donkey King," which follows the work he and volunteers do to rescue, rehabilitate and resettle the animals to protect them. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about his mission and why he says donkeys are misunderstood.
Actor Timothy Busfield held without bond in New Mexico child sex abuse case
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
Stars of "Sinners" talk about movie
"Sinners" stars Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton and Wunmi Mosaku talk to "CBS Mornings" about the movie's recent success at the Golden Globes, the atmosphere on set and what they learned through the process.
Ali Larter talks what's ahead in "Landman"
Actor Ali Larter plays Angela Harris, the ex-wife of an oilman played by Billy Bob Thornton in the Paramount+ series "Landman." She talks to "CBS Mornings" about the series, working with Thornton and how she landed her role.
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Palantir develops app to help ICE: 404 Media
A new investigative report by 404 Media says ICE agents have a new high-tech way to zero in on neighborhoods to raid. The report says it's an app called Elite, powered by Palantir. Joseph Cox, an investigative journalist at 404 Media, discusses his reporting on CBS News.
OpenAI to start testing ads on ChatGPT in the coming weeks
The ads will appear at the bottom of the chat window on the free and low-subscription versions of ChatGPT, OpenAI said Friday in a blog post.
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.
Mother of Musk child sues over deepfake images
Elon Musk is facing a lawsuit from Ashley St. Clair, with whom he shares a child, over deepfakes of her undressed made by his AI chatbot Grok. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Verizon offers customers $20 credit for widespread outage
Verizon says it's giving a $20 credit to customers affected an outage that disrupted service across the U.S.
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
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Couple probed for child abuse had more surrogate babies
This past July, police in California raided the home of Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang over allegations of possible child abuse. The couple's 21 children, mostly surrogate-born, were taken into state custody as an investigation began. In the months since their arrest and release, the couple has had at least five more surrogate-born babies. The couple is now fighting for custody of all of their children and is suing some of their surrogates in the process. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Robinson attorneys trying to disqualify prosecutor
Lawyers for the man accused of killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk are trying to disqualify one of the prosecutors on the case. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
ICE holding about 73,000 people, data shows
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is holding about 73,000 people facing deportation, a new record high, according to data. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
What we know about Renee Good shooting report
A Minneapolis Fire Department report obtained by CBS News details Renee Good's apparent injuries and other details about the shooting. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
Massive college basketball rigging accusation
A federal indictment alleges some college basketball players were bribed to play poorly in a point-shaving scheme. Citadel professor Sean Patrick Griffin joins CBS News with more details.
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NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
Countdown to new lunar mission
NASA says it could be just weeks away from launching astronauts on a flight around the moon for the first time in more than half a century. Final preparations are underway at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where the Artemis II moon rocket is expected to roll out to the launch pad on Saturday.
Astronauts return after mission cut short
A NASA crew splashed down off the coast of California on Thursday weeks earlier than scheduled due to an astronaut aboard the International Space Station dealing with a medical issue. Mark Strassmann reports on the unprecedented mission home.
Astronauts back on Earth after medical issue cut mission short
Four space station Crew 11 fliers splashed down off the Southern California coast at 3:41 a.m. ET, closing out a 167-day stay in space cut short by a medical issue.
Former NASA astronaut on ISS undocking
The members of SpaceX Crew-11 undocked from the International Space Station on Wednesday, beginning their journey back to Earth. The crew is leaving a month early after NASA announced that an unnamed team member experienced an undisclosed "medical concern." Clayton Anderson, a former NASA astronaut who spent time on the ISS, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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Pennsylvania Sens. Fetterman and McCormick
Pennsylvania Sens. John Fetterman and Dave McCormick join Tony Dokoupil on the "CBS Evening News" to discuss President Trump's plan for Greenland, the debate over health care and more.
Kids praise dogs that helped them after shooting
After a shooting at a school in Nashville, therapy dogs started visiting students to offer support. Steve Hartman has the story in "On the Road."
Robot "dogs" go places too dangerous for humans
At Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, researchers are hard at work developing robot "dogs" designed to assist in situations too dangerous for humans to help. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
Sens. Fetterman and McCormick on working together
In an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil, Sens. John Fetterman and Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania discuss working together despite their political differences, how they view President Trump's push to acquire Greenland, health care, and more.
Study: Tylenol use during pregnancy not linked to autism
Despite fears raised by public health officials in the Trump administration, a new study finds that taking Tylenol as recommended during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism, ADHD or any other intellectual disabilities in babies. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has more.