CIA director on secret trip in Russia
CIA Director John Ratcliffe is in Moscow, Russia, for a round of meetings, sources told CBS News on Tuesday. The nature of the trip is unclear.
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Doctor fact-checks Dr. Oz's comments
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder breaks down some of the claims made Sunday on "Face the Nation" by Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, about vaccines and drug prices.
U.S. announces "Operation Economic Outcast"
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday laid out the Trump administration's plan for a campaign to create "economic onslaught" against Iran and its partners. "Face the Nation" coordinating producer Richard Escobedo has more.
NYT: Kushner and Jeffries held private meeting
According to The New York Times, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries recently held a private meeting with President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. Political strategists Joel Payne and Todd Ricketts join with analysis.
Political strategists on data center backlash
Republican and Democratic voters are slamming data centers being built in their communities as they prepare to take their concerns to the polls. Political strategists Harrison Fields and Sam Newton join with their take.
Liberia receives first group of U.S. deportees
The western African nation of Liberia has received the first round of "third country" deportees from the United States. The plane with roughly 20 deportees landed on Thursday. U.S. officials tell CBS News some of the passengers refused to deboard upon landing. The Trump administration has brokered deals with at least 35 countries to deport people to places where they have no ties. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Iran reacts to U.S. tariff threat
Next week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to announce what he calls the "toughest sanctions in history" on Iran. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said of the threat, "We have seen this movie before. Same bull, different bullies." CBS News' Courtney Kealy reports.
CDC: Kindergarten vaccine exemptions hit 4.2%
The CDC says the number of children exempted from vaccine requirements was up to 4.2%, an estimated 155,000 kids across the country, during the 2025-2026 school year. Dr. Michael Bigham, chief quality officer for Akron Children's Hospital, joins CBS News to discuss.
Trump front-and-center in South Carolina runoff
President Trump is stumping for Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina on Friday night as GOP voters prepare for the Senate runoff election just days away. NOTUS senior congressional editor Deirdre Walsh and Wall Street Journal national politics reporter Ken Thomas join to discuss.
Supreme Court stay in Trump ballroom case
The Supreme Court has issued a temporary stay in the case over President Trump's White House ballroom, allowing construction to continue as the legal challenge plays out. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more.
Is Cohen pushing for pardon in Trump reunion?
President Trump and his former fixer Michael Cohen held a radio reunion Thursday, seemingly ending a years-long feud that stemmed from Cohen's testimony against the president both in court and before Congress. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more.
Inside Disney and ABC's First Amendment rights
Disney and ABC is suing the government over claims that it restricted its First Amendment rights by requesting early license renewals in response to content critical of the Trump administration. CBS News' legal contributor Jessica Levinson gives her analysis.
Democratic socialist looking to unseat Gomez
The House Ethics Committee confirmed this week that it is investigating sexual misconduct allegations against Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez of California, who denies the claims. Angela Gonzales-Torres, a democratic socialist who is running against Gomez in California's Los Angeles-based 34th district, joins to discuss.
Former Obama campaign adviser on 2026 midterms
Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross, a former communications adviser on the Obama-Biden 2012 campaign, joins CBS News to discuss the divide between centrists in the Democratic Party and democratic socialists and the party's strategy going into the 2026 midterms.
New emails reveal ICE-Iran coordination
U.S. immigration officials and Iran quietly worked together to deport Iranians to Iran in late 2025 and early 2026, newly released emails show. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Eric Swalwell's devices seized by FBI
Former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell had his electronic devices seized by the FBI over the weekend as part of a criminal probe into sexual misconduct allegations, two sources familiar with the matter told CBS News. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Sources: Stars and Stripes publisher may be fired
Pentagon officials have discussed firing Max Lederer, the 19-year publisher of Stars and Stripes, before his scheduled retirement at the end of September, U.S. officials tell CBS News. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
Sources: U.S. operation to move oil through Hormuz
The U.S. is conducting stealth operations to transport oil through the Strait of Hormuz, sources tell CBS News. The development was first reported by Axios. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more.
North Korea launches ballistic missiles
North Korea fired a number of short-range ballistic missiles, Seoul's military said Thursday, after President Trump said he would meet again with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un later this year. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.
Political strategists on DSA candidates
Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon, a democratic socialist candidate, pulled off an upset victory Tuesday over a more moderate opponent to win the Democratic nomination in her Florida Senate race. Democratic strategist Matt Bennett and Republican strategist Mike Hahn join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Pennsylvania's Stacy Garrity on data centers
Pennsylvania Republican gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity joins "The Takeout" to discuss why she wants a pause on data center construction, even as President Trump calls for more to be built.
What to make of Trump's latest Iran comments
President Trump on Wednesday said the U.S. could return to negotiations with Iran "at some point," but expressed general satisfaction with the state of the war. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Aaron MacLean have more.
Factors that led to Angie Nixon's primary win
Angie Nixon pulled off an upset Tuesday night against Alex Vindman in Florida's Democratic Senate primary, but how surprising was it? Major Garrett shares his thoughts.
8/19: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Angie Nixon pulls off upset win in Florida primary; Trump says peace talks with Iran will resume "maybe at some point."
Early details on potential Trump-Kim meeting
President Trump said Wednesday that he expects to meet again with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this year. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Some Israeli settlers use sheep to push Palestinians from West Bank homes
Terminal in Riyadh airport hit again, a day after deadly strike killed 12
Trump announces Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire" after criticizing Zelenskyy
Drone swarms are a problem Secret Service says they have not solved yet
Steve Bannon on the GOP and the midterms: "We can't afford to lose"
Trump administration ordered to cancel taxpayer-funded TV ads
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