Transcript: Robert O'Brien on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with national security adviser Robert O'Brien that aired Sunday, May 24, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Donald Trump
Trump campaign flying "Keep America Great" aerial banners
With campaign aerials taking to the skies beginning Saturday, beach-goers in eight U.S. cities will be able to spot the airborne advertising this holiday.
Trump will travel to Florida to attend historic SpaceX launch
This week's trip will be the president's first that is not related to federal coronavirus response.
Biden walks back comments about black voters who support Trump
Joe Biden is expressing regret after saying black voters who are considering supporting President Trump "ain't black." Ed O'Keefe reports.
Biden says black voters considering Trump over him "ain't black"
Later Friday in a phone call with members of the U.S. Black Chambers, a business organization, Biden sought to clarify and explain — but did not explicitly apologize — for the comments.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Biden expresses regret for saying black voters "ain't black" if they're considering Trump
"If you have a problem figuring out if you're for me or Trump, then you ain't black," Biden told Charlamagne Tha God on "The Breakfast Club."
Trump says houses of worship will be deemed "essential services"
The president said he would "override" governors who did not agree to reopen houses of worship.
Sanders tells delegates not to attack Biden
As Senator Bernie Sanders switches gears from running his own campaign to supporting former Vice President Joe Biden, he's directing delegates to follow his lead. CBS News political contributor Lynda Tran joins CBSN to explain the latest strategies from inside the Biden campaign.
FBI director orders internal review of Michael Flynn investigation
President Trump continues to praise his one-time national security adviser who pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI.
Dr. Birx on risks of hydroxycholoquine
White House coronavirus coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx was asked Friday about results of a new study showing COVID-19 patients got no benefit and suffered some serious side effects from the malaria drug President Trump has pushed as a possible treatment. She noted that many of those patients had other health issues. Watch her remarks.
Florida beaches open for holiday weekend
Florida has announced the full rollout of its economic reopening plan ahead of Memorial Day weekend. But Governor Ron DeSantis has been questioned over the state's response to the coronavirus, including damaged tests. Politico reporter Marc Caputo joined CBSN to discuss the latest in Florida and how the DeSantis administration is responding.
Trump orders flags to half-staff for coronavirus victims
The flags will be lowered "in memory of the Americans we have lost to the CoronaVirus," the president tweeted.
Trump surprises Ford officials by not wearing mask for full visit
Ford sources contradicted the president's stance on mask-wearing during a trip to the Michigan plant.
Russia welcomes delivery of ventilators from U.S. agency it banned
Delivery of 50 ventilators comes in exchange of "sincere humanitarian gestures," but it also highlights ongoing tension between Washington and Moscow.
Trump says churches to reopen "very soon"
While touring a Ford plant in Michigan Thursday, President Trump said the CDC would soon be releasing guidelines on reopening churches. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and Axios White House reporter Alayna Treene join CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the president's comments and the rest of the day's political headlines.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Klobuchar being vetted by Biden as veep
The request for information from potential running mates like Klobuchar "is underway," a senior Biden campaign aide tells CBS News.
Michigan governor: Trump's funding threat amid two crises is "scary"
Whitmer said she had no plans to meet with the president during his Ford visit, but said he should not focus on what she called "petty political stuff that he had going with the secretary of state."
States face legal challenges over lockdowns
President Trump says governors are responsible for how and when to lift their coronavirus lockdowns. But according to CBS News legal analyst Kim Wehle, the federal government has the authority to do a national quarantine -- and not only is one constitutional, but is necessary for public health. She joins CBSN's Reena Ninan with her analysis.
Trump returns to battleground Michigan amid pandemic
Although his visit violates an executive order requiring manufacturing facilities to "suspend all non-essential in-person visits, including tours," Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has no plans to stop the trip.
Trump to pull out of "Open Skies" arms control accord
The accord, negotiated 30 years ago, permits unarmed surveillance flights over the 35 countries in the treaty.
Trump wants to hold the G7 at the White House
So far, G7 members are noncommittal as they await more details from the Trump administration.
Trump says he'll stop taking controversial drug in "a day or two"
The president said he will be finished with the preventative course by then.
Political ads expected to surge
Despite the toll the coronavirus pandemic is taking on the economy, political advertising is on a record-breaking pace. Politico reports the increase is due to candidates pouring cash into advertising since they can't campaign face-to-face. Politico campaign reporter and Morning Score author Zach Montellaro joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Trump threatens states' mail-in voting plans
President Trump criticized the governors of Nevada and Michigan Wednesday over their plans to increase mail-in voting options in their states. Politico White House correspondent Anita Kumar joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the controversy and the rest of the day's top political headlines.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Trump to visit Michigan Thursday
Trump is touring a Ford plant in Ypsilanti that has been manufacturing ventilators.
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