Transcript: Michael Avenatti on "Face the Nation"
Stormy Daniels' attorney Michael Avenatti appeared on "Face the Nation" on Sunday, May 6, 2018
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North Korea criticizes U.S. claims about upcoming summit
New comments come with just weeks to go before Trump, Kim Jong Un are expected to hold first-ever summit
Trump books himself on Fox News
A White House official confirmed that "Fox and Friends" co-host Steve Doocy invited the president to appear on his show over the phone and Mr. Trump accepted. Mr. Trump then directed the press office to coordinate the logistics of the interview. CBS News White House reporter Jacqueline Alemany joins CBSN to discuss.
Stormy Daniels appears on "Saturday Night Live"
When Alec Baldwin's President Trump asked her "what do you need for this to all go away," Daniels answered "a resignation"
Rudy Giuliani speaks his mind on Iran deal, hostages in North Korea at Iran freedom conference
The former New York City mayor's appearance comes after he drove the news cycle with remarks about Michael Cohen's $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels
Rudy Giuliani at Iran Freedom Convention
Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor who is the newest addition to President Trump's personal legal team, had lots to say at the Iran Freedom Convention. He touched on the potential release of hostages in North Korea and shared his thoughts on the Iran nuclear deal.
At his ranch, John McCain urges Joe Biden not to walk away from politics
At home battling brain cancer, Sen. John McCain is sharing his thoughts with longtime friends
Trump touts tax law in Cleveland
President Trump is pushing the benefits of the GOP tax overhaul in Cleveland, as Republicans attempt to use the law to catapult their way to victory in the midterms this fall
Report: Two key FBI officials who worked with Comey leave the bureau
The New York Times reports the departures were unrelated
Son of American detained in North Korea speaks out
"Part of me really thought he did not do anything wrong, he won't be held very long," says Sol Kim
Trump booked himself for his first TV interview in months
White House official confirms the president personally accepted offer to go on "Fox and Friends" last week
Federal judge asks skeptical questions in Paul Manafort case
Manafort's lawyers argued Friday that the charges are far afield from Mueller's mandate to investigate Russian meddling in the 2016 election and whether any collusion occurred
Trump applauds NRA leaders, Kanye West in speech
"Your Second Amendment rights are under siege. But they will never, ever be under siege as long as I am president"
Top Democrat calls for investigation into Stormy Daniels payment
Rep. Elijah Cummings says he has some questions he wants answered
Trump talks to NRA about school shootings
President Trump touted the importance of arming teachers and dealing with mental health issues in a speech before the National Rifle Association's leadership forum in Dallas.
Tom Steyer's impeachment effort
Hedge fund billionaire Tom Steyer is a man on a mission to impeach President Donald Trump. But who is he and what is he doing? CBSN spoke with Bloomberg Businessweek's Max Abelson about his reporting on Steyer.
Giuliani's new statement on Trump payment
In a new statement Friday, Trump legal adviser Rudy Giuliani said he wanted to clarify his remarks from the last few days about the payment to porn star Stormy Daniels and the president's firing of FBI Director James Comey.
Giuliani releases new statement "to clarify" his recent remarks
Former New York City mayor now says payment to Stormy Daniels "would have been done in any event"
Trump says Rudy Giuliani will "get his facts straight"
President Trump also said he would "love" to sit down with special counsel Robert Mueller
James Comey on Russia, Giuliani, new book
President Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani is calling former FBI Director James Comey, who used to work for Giuliani, a "disgraceful liar." Comey joined CBSN to respond to the Trump administration's claims and discuss his new memoir, "A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership."
Trump says U.S. has a date, location for North Korea meeting
President Trump said those details will be announced "soon"
Trump speaks on Guiliani, North Korea
President Trump stopped to speak to reporters before departing for the NRA convention in Dallas. The president talked about the comments his attorney Rudy Giuliani made about payments to Stormy Daniels and about U.S. communication with North Korea.
A year after failed Obamacare repeal vote, Democrats see election cudgel
They're trying to use the vote as campaign weapon, hammering Republicans for voting to replace a popular statute with a bill Congress' own budget experts said would have driven up premiums and the ranks of the uninsured
Injuries as Gaza clashes resume, risky culmination looms
Hundreds of Palestinians gather at border, some drawing live fire as they try to approach Israel's fence
Trump wants China to cut trade deficit by $200 billion by 2020
The demand was presented to China ahead of two days of trade talks with a delegation of top Trump officials
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Trump pardon recipients face congressional probe over "pay-to-play" questions
Democrats are investigating clemency recipients who may have obtained favorable treatment from Trump or his advisers.
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Trump says war to end quickly as Iran claims control of Strait of Hormuz
As President Trump again voices optimism that Iran will "make a deal" to end the war, Tehran declares itself the regulator of Strait of Hormuz shipping.
A blocked camera, a 13-minute gap: Details emerge on WHCD attack
A CBS News visual investigation is revealing new details of an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
5 states monitoring passengers who departed ship stricken by hantavirus
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
Blanche: Immigrants who committed fraud to become U.S. citizens should worry
The acting attorney general is touting the administration's stepped-up denaturalization efforts.
14 tornadoes reported in Mississippi as storms ravage homes, knock out power
The storms collapsed hundreds of homes, downed trees and knocked out power lines in multiple counties, officials said.
Rubio and Pope Leo meet at the Vatican after weeks of tension
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pope Leo XIV met Thursday at the Vatican to discuss the situation in the Middle East and other matters.
Trump promised cheaper drugs. Some prices dropped. Many others shot up.
Since his second term started, President Trump has introduced a flurry of initiatives aimed at taming the excesses of the pharmaceutical industry.
Snack mixes recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
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Texas mom says "no one is safe" after she spent 6 weeks in ICE custody
Meenu Batra exclusively spoke to CBS News about being detained by ICE, saying she was living and working legally in the U.S. when she was arrested.
A blocked camera, a 13-minute gap: Details emerge on WHCD attack
A CBS News visual investigation is revealing new details of an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Karoline Leavitt announces birth of her baby girl
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the birth of her baby girl, Viviana, or "Vivi" for short.
Snack mixes recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
14 tornadoes reported in Mississippi as storms ravage homes, knock out power
The storms collapsed hundreds of homes, downed trees and knocked out power lines in multiple counties, officials said.
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Snack mixes recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
That discount at the pharmacy counter may pack hidden costs
The new TrumpRx program relies partly on connecting consumers with discount coupons offered by drugmakers. For insured patients, though, using a coupon can prove dicey.
Hottest U.S. gas prices in years leave drivers feeling burned
Americans on tight budgets are getting hit especially hard by surging fuel costs, forcing some to make hard choices.
Trump promised cheaper drugs. Some prices dropped. Many others shot up.
Since his second term started, President Trump has introduced a flurry of initiatives aimed at taming the excesses of the pharmaceutical industry.
iPhone owners could get up to $95 from a new Apple settlement
A proposed $250 million settlement would compensate millions of consumers who bought the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
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A blocked camera, a 13-minute gap: Details emerge on WHCD attack
A CBS News visual investigation is revealing new details of an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Karoline Leavitt announces birth of her baby girl
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the birth of her baby girl, Viviana, or "Vivi" for short.
Rubio and Pope Leo meet at the Vatican after weeks of tension
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pope Leo XIV met Thursday at the Vatican to discuss the situation in the Middle East and other matters.
Blanche: Immigrants who committed fraud to become U.S. citizens should worry
The acting attorney general is touting the administration's stepped-up denaturalization efforts.
Trump promised cheaper drugs. Some prices dropped. Many others shot up.
Since his second term started, President Trump has introduced a flurry of initiatives aimed at taming the excesses of the pharmaceutical industry.
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What we know about hantavirus cases tied to deadly cruise ship outbreak
Health officials have identified at least eight confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus tied to an outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
5 states monitoring passengers who departed ship stricken by hantavirus
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
That discount at the pharmacy counter may pack hidden costs
The new TrumpRx program relies partly on connecting consumers with discount coupons offered by drugmakers. For insured patients, though, using a coupon can prove dicey.
Trump promised cheaper drugs. Some prices dropped. Many others shot up.
Since his second term started, President Trump has introduced a flurry of initiatives aimed at taming the excesses of the pharmaceutical industry.
What's the hantavirus risk to the public?
A deadly strain of hantavirus broke out aboard a cruise ship for the first time, with more than 150 people on board. With three deaths among eight confirmed cases so far, Dr. Céline Gounder discusses the wider risks.
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What we know about hantavirus cases tied to deadly cruise ship outbreak
Health officials have identified at least eight confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus tied to an outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
Is the Iranian regime really in a "state of collapse" as Trump claims?
As Trump pushes for a deal with an Iranian regime he portrays as deeply fractured, analysts say power in Tehran may be shifting, but that doesn't mean disarray.
5 states monitoring passengers who departed ship stricken by hantavirus
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
Dozens of cocaine packages seized in Pacific, 11 rescued from shipwreck
The Mexican navy helped rescue shipwrecked sailors and retrieve bales of illicit drugs that had been dumped into the ocean.
Rubio and Pope Leo meet at the Vatican after weeks of tension
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pope Leo XIV met Thursday at the Vatican to discuss the situation in the Middle East and other matters.
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Surprising "Survivor" tribal council ceremony
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) "CBS Mornings" reveals details of the latest "Survivor 50" episode and elimination ceremony, which had another surprise for the castaways.
Exclusive preview of "I Will Find You"
"CBS Mornings" has an exclusive preview of the new Netflix series "I Will Find You," which is based on Harlan Coben's 2023 novel. Coben, who is also an executive producer on the series, talks about what inspired the story and how closely he worked on the Netflix adaptation.
Documentary explores maternal healthcare
Christy Turlington Burns, the founder and president of the nonprofit "Every Mother Counts," speaks about her new documentary, which explores the state of maternal healthcare following the end of Roe v. Wade. She discusses the different risks for women and why this is personal for her.
How Ted Turner transformed media
Ted Turner, who died on Wednesday at age 87, was a global media titan. Amol Sharma, a financial editor for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more insight.
How Ted Turner changed TV
Media mogul and CNN founder Ted Turner has died at 87, according to a statement from Turner Enterprises. Michael Schneider, Variety's executive editor of TV, joins with more.
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What to know about Apple settlement
If you bought an iPhone recently you may be able to get some of your money back. Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement in a lawsuit over false advertising. Kelly O'Grady explains who is eligible.
Autonomous cars to be ticketed in California
Autonomous cars in California will no longer be immune to traffic tickets once a new law takes effect in July. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein joins CBS News to discuss this and other top technology stories of the day.
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.
iPhone owners could get up to $95 from a new Apple settlement
A proposed $250 million settlement would compensate millions of consumers who bought the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Employers are demanding AI skills. What's the best way to learn them?
Career experts say workers and job seekers should take charge of their own AI education. Here's how to get started.
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Bill Nye on the Artemis II moon mission
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
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Correspondents' dinner shooting analysis
A CBS News team analyzed the security footage of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting. Nicole Sganga breaks down what we learned.
Investigation of correspondents' dinner attack
A CBS News visual investigation reveals new details in an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Dozens of cocaine packages seized in Pacific, 11 rescued from shipwreck
The Mexican navy helped rescue shipwrecked sailors and retrieve bales of illicit drugs that had been dumped into the ocean.
Blanche on U.S. citizenships being revoked
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche spoke to CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez about the fears among naturalized U.S. citizens and the accusations of retribution by the Justice Department on behalf of President Trump.
Mother of 4 released by ICE speaks out
Meenu Batra, a certified court interpreter for more than 20 years, is speaking out after spending more than six weeks in ICE custody. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
Artemis II astronauts talk mission toilet troubles: "We made do"
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
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Artemis crew tells kids moon flight was "the best roller coaster ride"
The Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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Media mogul Ted Turner | 60 Minutes Archive
In 2008, 60 Minutes correspondent Morley Safer traveled to Ted Turner's ranch in Montana, a small part of the billionaire's vast U.S. land holdings, to profile the pioneering media mogul. Turner, who died Wednesday at age 87, created CNN and launched the format of 24/7 cable news.
Correspondents' dinner shooting analysis
A CBS News team analyzed the security footage of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting. Nicole Sganga breaks down what we learned.
Why is Trump claiming the U.S. won Iran war?
President Trump said Wednesday that he thinks the U.S. won the war with Iran. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Investigation of correspondents' dinner attack
A CBS News visual investigation reveals new details in an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Probe on some Trump pardon recipients
Senate and House Democrats launched a probe into the process for some of President Trump's pardons and commutations. CBS News' Gabe Kaminsky reports.