Rep. Mike Lawler on debt limit, George Santos
New York Republican Congressman Mike Lawler joins "Red & Blue" to discuss a range of topics including debt limit negotiations, immigration reform, and the furor over his fellow Rep. George Santos.
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Rep. George Santos addresses "drag queen" photo controversy
The embattled Republican congressman was also heckled as he arrived at New York's LaGuardia Airport.
GoFundMe blocked George Santos after alleged theft of money raised for dying service dog
The veteran who owned the dog says Santos pocketed $3,000 from a GoFundMe page that was set up to help pay for surgery.
Former roommate of George Santos speaks out
The former roommate of embattled New York Rep. George Santos spoke with CBS News about the congressman, who he says wanted to run for office to receive pension and healthcare benefits. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Santos accused of stealing from fund for dying dog
Republican Rep. George Santos is facing new accusations of dishonesty, including allegations that he stole from a disabled veteran who was raising money for his dying dog's cancer treatment. Santos also claimed on his campaign website that his mother was in the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, but a source told CBS News that her immigration documents show she was in Brazil at the time. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Santos accused of scamming veteran
A veteran alleges Republican Rep. George Santos of New York helped raise money for his dying dog, but then kept the money to himself. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns discusses the latest allegations against the embattled freshman lawmaker.
George Santos accused of stealing funds for veteran's dying dog
The Republican is facing growing calls to resign as stories about his past continue to surface.
Looming debt ceiling crisis awaits Congress
A looming debt ceiling crisis threatens to upend the U.S. economy. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned the U.S. will reach its debt limit Thursday and the Treasury Department will begin implementing extraordinary measures to delay a possible default on the nation's debt until June if Congress doesn't take action. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to discuss that and the growing controversy surrounding some House Republicans' committee assignments.
George Santos assigned to 2 House committees
Embattled Republican Congressman George Santos has been assigned to two House despite growing calls for his resignation amid questions about his finances and background. The University of Texas at Dallas has joined a growing list of post-secondary schools in that state blocking access to TikTok on campus WiFi. And the world's oldest known person has died at 118. French nun Sister André-- passed away peacefully at her retirement home.
Congress faces looming federal deb limit
As the U.S. nears its debt limit, House Republicans are calling for negotiations and federal spending caps. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined "Red and Blue" to discuss lawmakers' economic options, as well as the latest on the investigations into New York Rep. George Santos.
1/15: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," we examine the scandals roiling Washington, including the discovery of documents marked classified at President Biden's residence and former office and the controversy swirling around newly elected GOP Rep. George Santos, and hear from Reps. Daniel Goldman and Chris Stewart.
Classified records are "so obvious"
Rep. Chris Stewart, a Republican from Utah who sits on the House Intelligence Committee, said President Biden had to know he had classified documents, and discussed controversial new GOP Rep. George Santos of New York.
This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 15
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," we examine the scandals roiling Washington, including the discovery of documents marked classified at President Biden's residence and former office and the controversy swirling around newly elected GOP Rep. George Santos, and hear from Reps. Daniel Goldman and Chris Stewart.
What we know about the campaign finance issues surrounding Santos
Here's what we know about the campaign finance issues surrounding freshman GOP Rep. George Santos.
George Santos rejects growing calls to resign
Embattled Rep. George Santos of New York is rejecting calls to resign, even as more Republicans say he should step down. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane discusses the latest on the controversy.
Rep. Santos resisting pressure to resign
There are growing calls from members of his own party for newly elected Republican Congressman George Santos to resign over the false claims he made about his background. His campaign funding is also under scrutiny. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak with more on the reaction.
Rep. George Santos remains defiant
Several Republicans are calling on Rep. George Santos of New York to resign after he admitted to fabricating parts of his resume while running for office. Santos is facing a criminal investigation and multiple ethics complaints but has refused to resign. Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Santos refuses to resign from House seat
Members of GOP Representative George Santos' own party are calling for him to step down after he admitted to lying about his background and campaign finances. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey Burns joins CBS News Mornings to discuss her latest findings.
Santos refuses to resign amid GOP criticism
Republican Congressman George Santos says he will not heed the growing calls from both sides of the aisle to resign. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest reactions from lawmakers, including a growing number of Republicans.
Rep. George Santos rebuffs calls for resignation by N.Y. Republicans
Republicans in Nassau County, New York, held a press conference Wednesday calling on the congressman to step down.
House passes GOP rules package under McCarthy
The House passed a new rules package in the first key test for Speaker Kevin McCarthy. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss.
George Santos faces ethics complaint
Two House Democrats delivered an ethics complaint to New York Rep. George Santos on Tuesday, adding to the Republican's growing list of problems. The Democrats are asking the House Ethics Committee to investigate whether Santos broke the law by failing to file "timely, accurate and complete financial disclosure reports."
Latest on Biden documents, Rep. Santos scrutiny
CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins us from Capitol Hill to discuss the reaction to the discovery of documents marked as classified at President Biden's former office. He also has the latest on New York Democrats filing a complaint against Rep. George Santos with the House Ethics Committee.
New York Democrats file Ethics Committee complaint against George Santos
Santos said he has "done nothing unethical."
GOP Rep. George Santos faces FEC complaint
Newly sworn-in Republican Congressman George Santos started his first week in office by facing a formal ethics complaint filed with the Federal Election Commission. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
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Live updates as 3 million Epstein files released by DOJ
The Justice Department released more new documents today from the Jeffrey Epstein files, more than a month after DOJ's original deadline to do so.
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Senate begins votes on funding package with shutdown deadline hours away
Dozens of federal agencies are set to see their funding lapse at midnight as senators work to finalize a deal on a package of spending bills.
Catherine O'Hara, "Beetlejuice" and "Home Alone" star, dies at 71
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Journalist Don Lemon arrested after protest at Minnesota church
Don Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents in Los Angeles, where had been covering the Grammy Awards, his attorney said.
FBI now leading investigation into fatal shooting of Alex Pretti
The FBI is now leading the investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minnesota.
3 key questions for investors about Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh
Kevin Warsh, a former Fed governor, is in line to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell in May. Here's what Wall Street wants to know.
President Trump dominates red carpet chatter at "Melania" premiere
For those wondered if President Trump would give up the spotlight and let the first lady field all reporter questions at the premiere of her film "Melania" Thursday night, the answer was no.
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Husband in au pair affair recounts killings of wife, man: "Hoping to de-escalate"
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"Dances With Wolves" actor Nathan Chasing Horse convicted of sexual assault
A Nevada jury convicted "Dances With Wolves" actor Nathan Chasing Horse of multiple charges of sexually assaulting a minor.
Greg Biffle wasn't flying plane before crash that killed him and 6 others, NTSB says
Federal safety officials have concluded that retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was not flying his jet when it crashed last month in North Carolina, killing him and six others.
3 key questions for investors about Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh
Kevin Warsh, a former Fed governor, is in line to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell in May. Here's what Wall Street wants to know.
Patients are being hit with this surprise fee just for seeing their doc
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3 key questions for investors about Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh
Kevin Warsh, a former Fed governor, is in line to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell in May. Here's what Wall Street wants to know.
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A new $45 fee for travelers without Real IDs goes into effect Feb. 1
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Saks to shutter most Saks Off 5th stores as bankrupt retailer cuts costs
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What Kevin Warsh as new Federal Reserve chair could mean for the economy
The president is turning to a former Fed official as his nominee to replace outgoing Chair Jerome Powell.
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Live updates as 3 million Epstein files released by DOJ
The Justice Department released more new documents today from the Jeffrey Epstein files, more than a month after DOJ's original deadline to do so.
President Trump dominates red carpet chatter at "Melania" premiere
For those wondered if President Trump would give up the spotlight and let the first lady field all reporter questions at the premiere of her film "Melania" Thursday night, the answer was no.
Justice Department will probe Alex Pretti's killing in civil rights investigation
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Department of Justice is participating in a civil rights investigation into the death of Alex Pretti, who was shot and killed by two Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis amid a federal immigration crackdown.
DOJ releasing more than 3 million pages of Jeffrey Epstein records
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is releasing millions more records related to its probe into Jeffrey Epstein.
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Patients are being hit with this surprise fee just for seeing their doc
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Life expectancy in U.S. hit record high of 79 years in 2024, CDC says
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
Gerber recalls some arrowroot biscuits over potential plastic, paper pieces
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South Carolina measles outbreak now larger than Texas' in 2025, new data shows
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Iranians are anxious, but some hope Trump will "fulfill his promise"
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Son of Norway crown princess to stand trial for allegedly raping 4 women
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Shark kills 13-year-old boy at popular beach in Brazil
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Quieter night in Ukraine as Trump says Putin agreed to pause strikes
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Remains, jacket found over 2 years after woman vanished in wilderness
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Senate Democrats struck a deal with the White House late Thursday on a funding deal ahead of the government shutdown deadline, but the upper chamber has yet to hold a vote to pass the package. CBS News' Nikole Killion has the latest.
Breaking down latest Epstein files release
The Justice Department on Friday began releasing more than 3 million records related to the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more.
Trump names Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair pick
President Trump on Friday announced former Fed Gov. Kevin Warsh as his pick to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chair. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down Warsh's experience.
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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado discusses her political future in an interview with Margaret Brennan, saying she "will be president when the time comes," while stressing that the country's leader must be decided through free and fair elections. Watch more of their conversation Sunday on "Face the Nation."
Graham to lift hold on spending package
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina stalled legislation to avert a partial government shutdown on Friday, but backed off after securing guarantees from Senate Majority Leader John Thune. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the details.