Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired April 18, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
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President Obama confirmed what many thought was inevitable Thursday afternoon when he endorsed Hillary Clinton for president; Piper has become a social media sensation, sporting goggles and a uniform
Investigators are calling out the FDA on cases where recalls were not handled quickly and effectively
Government investigators focused on two recalls from 2014 where they said "consumers remained at risk of illness or death for several weeks after FDA knew of potentially hazardous food." Investigators found it took 165 days from when the product was identified, to the date of the firm's voluntary recall. Anna Werner has more.
A government watchdog is warning the FDA its food recall process is not adequate, and sometimes dangerous.
A government watchdog is warning the FDA its food recall process is not adequate, and sometimes dangerous. An inspector general is issuing the rare alert, saying the FDA's lack of effective recall procedures left some consumers "at risk of illness or death." Only on "CBS This Morning" Anna Werner spoke with the investigator working on the audit.
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News contributor Dr. Holly Phillips join "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss growing fears over Zika in the U.S., and the FDA's assault on sodium
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News contributor Dr. Holly Phillips join "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss growing fears over Zika in the U.S., and the FDA's assault on sodium.
Americans currently take in nearly 50 percent more than the recommended daily limit of sodium
The Food and Drug Administration is calling on food companies to lower sodium levels in packaged and restaurant meals. The move is aimed at preventing thousands of deaths every year from heart disease and stroke. Americans currently take in nearly 50 percent more than the recommended daily limit of sodium. CBS News medical contributor and cardiologist Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the proposed guidelines.
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In response to court documents critical of Trump University, Hillary Clinton is calling Donald Trump a fraud; the FDA is suggesting food companies and restaurants gradually reduce sodium levels in food by a third over the next decade
The FDA is suggesting food companies and restaurants gradually reduce sodium levels in food by a third over the next decade
The FDA is suggesting food companies and restaurants gradually reduce sodium levels in food by a third over the next decade. The administration is hoping this recommendation reduces heart attacks and strokes. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
The FDA's latest nutrition facts are bigger and bolder, and will highlight calorie counts, added sugar and portion sizes
Revamped nutrition labels are coming to hundreds of thousands of food products. The FDA's latest nutrition facts are bigger and bolder, and will highlight calorie counts, added sugar and portion sizes. Dr. Tara Narula, cardiologist at Northwell Health, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the impact of the first major label updates in more than two decades.
The FDA granted a new brain cancer treatment that uses the polio virus with "breakthrough status"
The FDA granted a new brain cancer treatment that uses the polio virus with "breakthrough status." This means clinical trials can move more quickly than usual. Scott Pelley and "60 Minutes" have been following the trials at Duke University for two years, tracking several of the study's participants. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" from Los Angeles to discuss what's next for the cancer breakthrough.
KIND CEO Daniel Lubetzky explains how he convinced the FDA to revise its stance on what can be labeled a "healthy" food
KIND CEO Daniel Lubetzky explains how he convinced the FDA to revise its stance on what can be labeled a "healthy" food.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the May 9, 2016 edition
Violent storms are racing through the Southern Plains, with at least one tornado tearing through the Oklahoma countryside Monday evening; Dr. David Kessler, former head of the FDA from 1990 to1997, called the rise of America's opioid crisis "one of the great mistakes of modern medicine."
Each day in America, 78 people die from overdosing on painkillers
Each day in America, 78 people die from overdosing on painkillers. Doctor David Kessler, former head of the FDA from 1990 to1997, called the rise of America's opioid crisis "one of the great mistakes of modern medicine." Jim Axelrod has more.
Tesla speeds vehicle production schedule to meet surging demand; FDA to start monitoring electronic cigarette makers; and the Powerball jackpot hits $415 million
Tesla speeds vehicle production schedule to meet surging demand; FDA to start monitoring electronic cigarette makers; and the Powerball jackpot hits $415 million. These headlines and more from MoneyWatch.
CDC extends Johnson & Johnson vaccine review
An emergency meeting of a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory committee was held to discuss the extremely rare blood clots possibly associated with the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. The meeting ended without a decision on when the shots can be given again. CBS News' Laura Podesta joined "CBSN AM" with the latest.
Doctor discusses pause on use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration say to stop administering Johnson & Johnson vaccines amid reports of six women who suffered from a rare blood clot days after receiving the company's vaccine. Dr. Dyan Hes, the founder of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, joins CBSN to discuss the latest on COVID-19.
Johnson and Johnson vaccine on hold
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are preparing to hold an emergency meeting Tuesday to discuss the pause on the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, due to six cases of rare but severe blood clots. All 50 states have temporarily stopped use of these shots. CBS News' Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM with the latest.
There are new concerns about the safety of the only female libido drug approved by the FDA
There are new concerns about the safety of the only female libido drug approved by the FDA. Flibanserin, sold under the brand name Addyi, was approved last summer. Supporters called it a victory for women suffering from lower sexual desire, but a review in a medical journal questions the quality of the drug. Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the findings.
A CBS News investigation found FDA records revealing horrible conditions at Pennsylvania cheese company Castle Cheese
A CBS News investigation found FDA records revealing horrible conditions at Pennsylvania cheese company Castle Cheese. Not only was cheese kept in un-refrigerated rooms, but Listeria was found in the production area 10 times. As Jim Axelrod and producer Emily Rand report, that didn't stop the company from making and selling its products.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine paused nationwide
More than 7.2 million Americans have received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine and at least six of them developed serious blood clots. The CDC and FDA say the condition appears to be "extremely rare," but asked for the vaccine pause "out of an abundance of caution." Nancy Cordes reports.
U.S. recommends "pause" for Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The cases being investigated occurred in women between the ages of 18 and 48.
States halting use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
All 50 states are halting use of Johnson and Johnson's coronavirus vaccine after at least six women developed blood clots. As CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports, the FDA and the CDC recommended a temporary pause to investigate these cases out of an "abundance of caution." Dr. Taison Bell, a critical care and infectious disease physician and the medical ICU director at the University of Virginia, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest.
FDA to propose limits on arsenic and lead in baby food
The Food and Drug Administration plans to propose limits on arsenic, lead and mercury in baby food, with the agency taking action two months after a congressional report found products from several of the country's largest manufacturers "tainted" with toxic heavy metals.
FDA to propose limits on arsenic and lead in baby food
Agency's plan comes two months after congressional report found toxic heavy metals in products for infants.
How big of a concern is the J&J clotting issue?
The Biden administration says that pausing the distribution of Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine should not hamper the nation's ongoing vaccine efforts. As CBS News' Skyler Henry reports, the announcement comes as the U.S. calls to pause the distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after receiving reports that at least six women had suffered a rare blood-clotting disorder after getting their shot. Dr. Julie Morita, a former member of the Biden administration transition advisory board and the executive vice president of the Rober Wood Johnson Foundation, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the impact the pause could have on the nation's vaccine efforts.
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U.S. vows to "swiftly punish" Iran as at least 3 troops killed
At least 3 U.S. service members were killed over the weekend in Iraq and Jordan, where back-to-back Iranian attacks on a U.S. base seem to have evaded defenses.
Taylor Farms lettuce sample was false positive for cyclospora, FDA says
The FDA said that as of Sunday, it had not found any "confirmed positive sample results for product testing for Cyclospora."
Pentagon ID's 2 soldiers killed in Iran strike in Jordan; 1 still missing
U.S. forces launched a new round of airstrikes against Iran at the direction of President Trump following the deaths of two U.S. soldiers in an Iranian strike in Jordan.
Andy Burnham takes the reins as U.K.'s 7th prime minister in a decade
Having been asked by King Charles III to form a new government, former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has become Britain's 7th prime minister in a decade.
Homan says "I think body cameras are the way to go" after ICE shootings
White House border czar Tom Homan said "I think body cameras are the way to go" after fatal shootings by federal immigration officers in Texas and Maine earlier this month.
FBI shifts immigration agent cases to arm of ICE after recent fatal shootings, sources say
HSI is an arm of ICE, meaning the immigration enforcement agency would effectively be investigating incidents involving its own agents.
Severely ill prisoners granted early release are left stuck behind bars
Prisoners with severe medical conditions can be granted compassionate release, but without a long-term care facility willing to accept them, many continue to wait in prison as their conditions worsen.
Student loan defaults surging in wake of COVID-tied payments pause expiration
Defaults on student loans have surged across the United States, reaching record levels as borrowers struggle to keep up with payments.
Vice President JD Vance and wife Usha welcome their 4th child
This is the first time in more than 150 years that a vice president's family had a child while in office.
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Fire captain, wife, 3 sons found dead after flash flood in Utah
The victims were a captain in the Provo, Utah, fire department, his wife and their sons, according to fire officials.
Severely ill prisoners granted early release are left stuck behind bars
Prisoners with severe medical conditions can be granted compassionate release, but without a long-term care facility willing to accept them, many continue to wait in prison as their conditions worsen.
Taylor Farms lettuce sample was false positive for cyclospora, FDA says
The FDA said that as of Sunday, it had not found any "confirmed positive sample results for product testing for Cyclospora."
FBI shifts immigration agent cases to HSI after recent fatal shootings, sources say
HSI is an arm of ICE, meaning the immigration enforcement agency would effectively be investigating incidents involving its own agents.
Vice President JD Vance and wife Usha welcome their 4th child
This is the first time in more than 150 years that a vice president's family had a child while in office.
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Student loan defaults surging in wake of COVID-tied payments pause expiration
Defaults on student loans have surged across the United States, reaching record levels as borrowers struggle to keep up with payments.
Target recalls over 200,000 children's sandals due to choking risk
Target said it received 23 reports of the sandal's pearls falling off the shoe.
DOJ says it's no longer illegal to download TikTok on federal devices
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Boomer wealth transfer will mostly benefit the already rich, report finds
Trillions of wealth passed down by the baby boomers will likely go to younger Americans who are already rich. Here's how much they'll get.
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FBI shifts immigration agent cases to HSI after recent fatal shootings, sources say
HSI is an arm of ICE, meaning the immigration enforcement agency would effectively be investigating incidents involving its own agents.
Vice President JD Vance and wife Usha welcome their 4th child
This is the first time in more than 150 years that a vice president's family had a child while in office.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 19, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Mark Warner and border czar Tom Homan join Margaret Brennan.
Mark Warner says he'll vote against Trump pick Jay Clayton as DNI
Sen. Mark Warner said he'll vote against Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, citing disappointment in his testimony at a confirmation hearing last week despite his previous optimism about the nominee.
Transcript: Chris Krebs and David Becker on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 19, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with CBS News contributors Chris Krebs and David Becker that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 19, 2026.
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Severely ill prisoners granted early release are left stuck behind bars
Prisoners with severe medical conditions can be granted compassionate release, but without a long-term care facility willing to accept them, many continue to wait in prison as their conditions worsen.
Taylor Farms lettuce sample was false positive for cyclospora, FDA says
The FDA said that as of Sunday, it had not found any "confirmed positive sample results for product testing for Cyclospora."
Judge Ronald Gould on persevering despite his MS
Ronald Gould is a federal judge on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Seattle, one rung below the U.S. Supreme Court. At 79, he shoulders a full caseload despite living with progressive multiple sclerosis. He talks with CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook about working with MS, a condition he faces with grit and a healthy dose of humor. LaPook also talks with one of Gould's former law clerks, Karla Gilbride, an attorney who has been blind since birth.
Ted Danson with 4 tips on aging creatively
Studies show that having a positive outlook about aging, and having good social networks, can have positive health benefits, from preventing memory loss to a longer life expectancy. Actor Ted Danson presents "Sunday Morning" viewers with advice on how to embrace aging.
Healthcare costs associated with aging out of reach for many Americans
One New York couple depleted their retirement and savings accounts, paying out-of-pocket for healthcare, before they were able to access Medicaid funds.
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Cat pulled from Venezuela quake rubble as death toll tops 5,200
A weakened cat was pulled from under the rubble of a collapsed residential complex in what a rescuer described as a "ray of hope."
Andy Burnham takes the reins as U.K.'s 7th prime minister in a decade
Having been asked by King Charles III to form a new government, former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has become Britain's 7th prime minister in a decade.
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U.S. vows to "swiftly punish" Iran as at least 3 troops killed
At least 3 U.S. service members were killed over the weekend in Iraq and Jordan, where back-to-back Iranian attacks on a U.S. base seem to have evaded defenses.
Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup with grueling 1-0 victory over Argentina
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
Transcript: Chris Krebs and David Becker on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 19, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with CBS News contributors Chris Krebs and David Becker that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 19, 2026.
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Sam Smith and the "gentle revolution" of "My Guy"
Rolling Stone writer Barry Walters, author of the music history "Mighty Real," says the latest ballad by British singer Sam Smith is a step forward from LGBTQ love songs being marginalized.
Sam Smith and the "gentle revolution" of "My Guy"
Rolling Stone writer Barry Walters, author of the music history "Mighty Real," says the latest ballad by British singer Sam Smith is a step forward from LGBTQ love songs being marginalized.
"Stuart Fails to Save the Universe": Comedy that breaks the rules (and the multiverse)
A new HBO Max comedy series – a spin-off from "The Big Bang Theory" – features comic book store owner Stuart Bloom (Kevin Sussman) as an unlikely action hero trying to restore order to a disintegrating universe. Luke Burbank talks with Sussman, co-star Lauren Lapkus, and series creators Chuck Lorre, Bill Prady and Zak Penn, about taking "The Big Bang Theory" characters into uncharted worlds.
Shania Twain on her "very long road" to getting it right
Throughout family hardships, divorce, and losing her voice to Lyme disease, Shania Twain became the top-selling female country artist of all time. She talks about her biographical new album, "Little Miss Twain," in which she reflects on her life with a smile.
Extended interview: Shania Twain
In this web exclusive, singer-songwriter Shania Twain, then performing at Wembley Stadium in London, talked with correspondent Seth Doane about the cathartic experience of creating her autobiographical new album, "Little Miss Twain."
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Exclusive discounts from CBS Mornings Deals
On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that will help improve your everyday lifestyle. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
Can you spot an AI image? Quiz shows how difficult it has become.
An AI expert said the telltale signs people once relied on, such as distorted fingers, unnatural eyes, or other obvious visual flaws, have largely disappeared as technology has improved.
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.
Erin Brockovich on data center regulation
New York is now the first state to temporarily ban data center construction, paving the way for others to follow suit. Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Mayor to homeowner losing sleep over data center plant: "Consider selling"
Noise from a Mississippi plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area is causing migraines, ringing ears and sleepless nights, residents say.
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Latest details on arrests of Tate brothers
U.S. Marshals arrested social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate in Miami on Saturday due to recent developments in the U.K. Authorities there, who already had a case against the duo, say four more alleged victims of the brothers came forward with accusations including rape, sex trafficking, assault and child pornography. Cristian Benavides reports.
Nine people injured in Arizona shooting; suspect shot by police
Nine people were shot and injured in a shooting in Tucson, Arizona, early Sunday morning, police said. A suspected gunman was shot and wounded by police.
Boxer Hannah Rapp struck and killed in Texas; driver arrested
Deputies in Brazos County have arrested Charles Medina, 31, charging him with manslaughter.
Searching for Maya Millete
A young mother disappears. Investigators say her husband contacted spellcasters to put a hex on his wife so she wouldn't leave him. "48 Hours" contributor Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Where's Maya Millete? Family, friends continue search for missing California mom
A California mother disappears without a trace – did her husband try to have a hex put on her so she wouldn't leave him?
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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The Hello Girls: America's first women soldiers
Hundreds of women served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War I, connecting calls for the Army in France. The women were called the "Hello Girls" and they were among America's first women soldiers. But it took decades for them to be recognized as veterans. Noel Brennan reports.
What to know about Andy Burnham
Britain gets a new prime minister Monday and it's likely to be Andy Burnham, a self-declared socialist. Leigh Kiniry reports.
The "Super Scooper" planes battling wildfires
This past week, Los Angeles County renewed a $41 million contract to keep two aerial water bombers available for fighting wildfires. The so-called "Super Scoopers," of which there are only about 160 in operation, are world-renowned for their decades of fire-fighting. Ian Lee reports.
Latest details on arrests of Tate brothers
U.S. Marshals arrested social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate in Miami on Saturday due to recent developments in the U.K. Authorities there, who already had a case against the duo, say four more alleged victims of the brothers came forward with accusations including rape, sex trafficking, assault and child pornography. Cristian Benavides reports.
Gas prices on the rise again
Gas prices are on their way up again as the U.S. and Iran continue to launch strikes at each other and ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz dries up. Lindsey Reiser has more.