Sticker shock hits Christmas shoppers
A new poll finds roughly half of Americans say they're finding it harder than usual to afford holiday gifts this year and 40% are having to dip into their savings. Ali Bauman reports.
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Trump pays respects to shooting victims
President Trump spoke Sunday about the horrific attacks at Brown University and in Australia. Willie James Inman has more on what the president had to say and what's ahead this week on Capitol Hill.
Trump's remarks at holiday celebration
President Trump delivered remarks at a White House holiday reception on Sunday, where he also paid his respects to victims of the Brown University shooting and Bondi Beach attack targeting a Jewish gathering.
Machado on Venezuelan opposition's readiness
In María Corina Machado's first U.S. interview since winning the Nobel Peace Prize, the Venezuelan opposition leader told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "we know what we have to do in the first 100 hours and the first 100 days."
Hassett on Trump's voice on Fed decisions
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, who is on the shortlist of President Trump's picks to take over as Fed chair, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Mr. Trump's voice "would have no weight" in interest rate decisions if he is chosen.
Machado on Trump's Venezuela strategy
In Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado's first U.S. interview since winning the honor, she says "I absolutely support President Trump's strategy" in her home country of Venezuela as his administration has increased its pressure campaign to remove President Nicolas Maduro.
Open: "Face the Nation," Dec. 14, 2025
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado gives her first U.S. interview since being honored. Plus, Sens. Bill Cassidy and Mark Warner also join.
3 Americans ambushed and killed in Syria
Two U.S. Army soldiers and an American civilian serving as an interpreter are dead after a lone gunman in Syria ambushed their patrol near Palmyra. No group has claimed responsibility, but President Trump is blaming ISIS. Willie James Inman reports.
Democrats release photos from Epstein estate
House Democrats released more photos from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that include prominent figures like billionaire Bill Gates and former President Bill Clinton.
Fighting rages on Thai-Cambodian border despite Trump's ceasefire claim
Fighting is raging along the Thailand-Cambodia border despite U.S. President Donald Trump's claim of a ceasefire agreement.
U.S. removes Brazilian Supreme Court judge from its sanctions list
The move represents a thawing of sorts in the frosty relationship between the Trump administration and the Brazilian government.
Extended interview: Sens. Padilla and Sheehy
In this extended interview, Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California and Republican Sen. Tim Sheehy of Montana sit down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to discuss their bipartisan effort to improve wildfire disaster aid, how they view the Senate's health care stalemate and more.
Trump, Clinton seen in new batch of Epstein photos
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released a batch of photos obtained from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including images of President Trump and former President Bill Clinton. Scott MacFarlane has details.
Where tensions stand between U.S., Venezuela
Thursday, the U.S. sanctioned six Venezuelan ships accused of carrying oil from the country. Hours before, the White House announced the U.S. had intercepted a ship that the American government accuses of being part of an oil smuggling operation. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd discusses rising tensions.
What's next after Trump's AI rule order?
President Trump signed an executive order restricting states from creating their own regulations for artificial intelligence. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
White House on Epstein photo release
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a new batch of photos from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Some of the images include prominent public figures, including President Trump, former President Bill Clinton and others. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia speaks out
Months after being mistakenly deported to El Salvador, returned to the U.S., then arrested and held in ICE custody, Kilmar Abrego Garcia is now home with his family in Maryland. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez is following the story.
Trump steps up sanctions on Maduro regime
President Trump has imposed new sanctions on Venezuelan leaders. He has also said that land operations could start "pretty soon." CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports, and Ryan Berg, director of the CSIS Americas Program, has analysis.
Health care blame game after Senate votes fail
The blame game has begun after the Senate failed to pass health care legislation. Political strategists Adam Green and Rina Shah join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Machado discusses U.S.-Venezuela tensions
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has reemerged in Norway after more than 11 months in hiding. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan spoke exclusively with Machado and joins "The Takeout" to unpack the interview.
Padilla and Sheehy on health care stalemate
As it stands now, Congress will head into the new year without extending Affordable Care Act subsidies. Republican Sen. Tim Sheehy of Montana and Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California join "The Takeout" to discuss finding a health care solution, as well as their bipartisan proposal on wildfire recovery.
Judge blocks Abrego Garcia detainment for now
A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia again. The 30-year-old Salvadoran national returned to his Maryland home Thursday night after being held for months at an immigration detention facility in Pennsylvania. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
Trump targets state regulations for AI
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday that aims to prevent states from enforcing their own regulations on artificial intelligence. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Photos show Jeffrey Epstein's powerful circle
House Oversight Committee Democrats released photos Friday from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Trump signs order to block state AI rules
Stocks dipped lower on Friday as tech and AI companies came under pressure from President Trump. He signed an executive order on Thursday to stop state regulation of artificial intelligence, arguing that a patchwork set of rules could hold the U.S. back from dominating the competition. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
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