12/29: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," with all of Washington on holiday break, we take a look back on the year that was with some perspective from the White House, Capitol Hill and our own CBS News correspondents.
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This week on "Face the Nation," with all of Washington on holiday break, we take a look back on the year that was with some perspective from the White House, Capitol Hill and our own CBS News correspondents.
GOP Rep. Peter Meijer, who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump and lost his primary race last week, says Democrats' decision to run ads to boost his Trump-backed opponent is "cynical" and a "risky strategy."
Rep. Peter Meijer of Michigan has become the second Republican who had voted in favor of impeaching former President Donald Trump to lose a re-election bid. Meijer was narrowly defeated by Trump-backed opponent John Gibbs in Tuesday's Republican primary. CBS News' Robert Costa spoke with Jonathan Oosting, state government and politics reporter for Bridge Michigan, on why Republican voters rejected Meijer.
President Trump denied allegations he pressured Ukraine's president into investigating former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter, as House Democrats opened an impeachment inquiry. Yahoo News chief investigative correspondent Michael Isikoff joined CBSN to discuss the coming showdown and what we can learn from past impeachment proceedings.
The second impeachment trial of former President Trump is set to begin Tuesday as the future direction of the party remains unclear. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez, and USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about where the GOP goes next.
As House Democrats push forward with the impeachment inquiry against President Trump, many of their colleagues are on recess in their home districts. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue" to discuss her interview with Representative Josh Gottheimer as the moderate Democrat from New Jersey navigates impeachment.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced a formal impeachment inquiry into President Trump Tuesday. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, CBSN legal contributor Keir Dougall and CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper join "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Michael Hayden as a long record of service to the U.S. as a four-star general in the Air Force and head of the National Security Agency and CIA under both Republican and Democratic presidents. General Hayden joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss how he views last week's attack on the Capitol and his concerns for the future of the country.
Republicans are continuing to back President Trump even after the Democrats' impeachment inquiry — while simultaneously condemning his foreign policy shift on Syria. Peter Wehner, New York Times contributing opinion writer and author of "The Death of Politics," explains why on CBSN's "Red & Blue."
Votes continue to be counted in Georgia's two Senate runoff elections. For the first time in decades, Democrats have become competitive in the Peach State, which flipped to President-elect Joe Biden in the general election. South Carolina Representative Jim Clyburn joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue" to discuss his party's future in Georgia and across the country -- and possible criminal charges for President Trump when he leaves office.
The first day of the Senate impeachment trial against former President Donald Trump ended with a vote to affirm the constitutionality of the process. Six Republicans joined Democrats to approve continuing. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, Washington Post White House reporter Sean Sullivan and Los Angeles Times White House reporter Eli Stokols joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the first day of the proceedings and what comes next.
The Senate voted to table a measure introduced by Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul that sought to dismiss President Trump's impeachment trial as unconstitutional. Senator Tammy Duckworth, a Democrat from Illinois, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with her reaction to the vote, plus the controversy over the Senate filibuster and her thoughts on President Biden's Cabinet nominees.
The Democrats' takeover of the House of Representatives is raising new questions about potential investigations into President Trump as well as impeachment. Tom Steyer, the founder of "Need to Impeach," joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss why he wants the president to be impeached and his potential 2020 presidential bid.
The White House says it has ordered former counsel Don McGahn to refuse a subpoena from the House Judiciary Committee. Bloomberg News chief Washington correspondent Kevin Cirilli joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest oversight battles between the White House and Capitol Hill.
Nancy Cook, White House reporter for Politico, and CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper join "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest push for impeachment, as well as gun control legislation updates, the EPA rolling back Obama-era environmental regulations, and the Justice Department rejecting Andrew McCabe's appeal to avoid prosecution.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced plans to resign, effective in 14 days, following allegations of sexual harassment and an impeachment investigation. Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul will replace him, becoming the state's first female governor. Alyssa Katz, deputy editor of The City, and Anna Gronewald, co-author of Politico's New York Playbook, join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the fallout.
The New York State Assembly met Monday to discuss the impeachment investigation into Governor Andrew Cuomo. It comes as the Democrat's top aide resigned following the state attorney general's report saying that he sexually harassed at least 11 women. Clifford Michel, a reporter for The City, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Congressman Andy Kim, a Democrat from New Jersey, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss President Biden's executive memorandum condemning racism and xenophobia against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. He also shared his own experience with racism stemming from the pandemic.
Robert Costa interviewed Vice President Kamala Harris over what the Biden administration will do before the election to try to codify abortion rights, and asking whether some Supreme Court justices should be impeached.
A vote was pending on whether Jason Ravnsborg should be barred from holding future office.
The House Judiciary Committee questioned four legal scholars Wednesday over whether President Trump's actions could be considered an impeachable offense. CBSN legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joins CBSN to provide a legal analysis of the hearing.
House Judiciary Committee holds first impeachment hearing; potential risks of sharing photos of your kids online
Congressman Jamie Raskin, who served as lead impeachment manager of former President Trump's second impeachment trial and is on the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new book "Unthinkable." The book covers the impeachment and the death of Raskin's son, who died just days before the Capitol siege.
Trump awards huge G-7 contract to himself, then reverses decision; GM workers on strike set to vote on new labor deal.
5 killed by storms as severe weather moves east; Plant parents boarding their orchids with an expert
Less than 48 hours after President Trump said Iran has "agreed to everything," he threatened the whole country would get "blown up" without a deal soon.
Iran balked at President Trump's demands for a peace deal amid a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, as fear the war could reignite hits oil and energy markets.
The wife of a sergeant first class was detained by ICE at an immigration appointment in Texas. He says he doesn't understand why, and "ICE is out of control right now."
She is taking a role in the private sector, according to the White House.
The gunman, who is also dead, shot 10 people in total, according to police. All eight who died were children from 3 to 11 years old, police said.
FBI Director Kash Patel filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic, saying a recent story about his alleged frequent drinking and absences included "false and obviously fabricated" claims.
The subpoenas went out shortly after the Justice Department appointed conservative Trump ally Joe DiGenova to formally take over the criminal investigation into John Brennan.
D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, is charged with first-degree murder with special circumstances, lewd and lascivious acts with an individual under 14, and mutilating a body.
Some U.S. importers reported problems filing tariff refund claims after Customs and Border Patrol launched its dedicated portal on Monday.
Air traffic control told the pilots of a flight aborting a landing to turn right, which put them on a potential collision course with another 737 that had been cleared for takeoff from a parallel runway.
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in August and become executive chairman of Apple's board.
Senators are likely to press Warsh, President Trump's nominee to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair, on his views about inflation and interest rates.
Less than 48 hours after President Trump said Iran has "agreed to everything," he threatened the whole country would get "blown up" without a deal soon.
Some U.S. importers reported problems filing tariff refund claims after Customs and Border Patrol launched its dedicated portal on Monday.
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in August and become executive chairman of Apple's board.
Senators are likely to press Warsh, President Trump's nominee to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair, on his views about inflation and interest rates.
Some U.S. importers reported problems filing tariff refund claims after Customs and Border Patrol launched its dedicated portal on Monday.
Airlines could hike ticket prices and fees if United and American were to join forces, lawmakers warn.
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
Lori Chavez-DeRemer is taking a role in the private sector, according to the White House.
Senators are likely to press Warsh, President Trump's nominee to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair, on his views about inflation and interest rates.
Less than 48 hours after President Trump said Iran has "agreed to everything," he threatened the whole country would get "blown up" without a deal soon.
Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia announced on Monday that his daughter Madison has died following a lengthy battle with juvenile diabetes and other health issues.
The subpoenas went out shortly after the Justice Department appointed conservative Trump ally Joe DiGenova to formally take over the criminal investigation into John Brennan.
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
Mexico's security officials said a gunman opened fired at the popular tourist spot, killing a Canadian woman and injuring at least 13 people, including six Americans.
Less than 48 hours after President Trump said Iran has "agreed to everything," he threatened the whole country would get "blown up" without a deal soon.
Jewish Iranians tell CBS News the war with Israel has brought conflicting emotions, and they wish leaders in both countries would "let us live in peace."
Some robots ran the Beijing half-marathon autonomously, while others were controlled remotely, all competing on a parallel course to avoid collisions with human athletes.
Authorities initially said the accident happened while the officers were returning from the drug raids, but the Chihuahua state prosecutor later said the Americans weren't involved in those operations.
Singer D4vd appeared in court Monday, hours after prosecutors announced he would be charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Matt Gutman reports.
Los Angeles prosecutors on Monday charged singer d4vd in the murder of a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered body was found in his car last year. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman has the details.
"Matlock" stars Skye P. Marshall and Jason Ritter join CBS News with more clues ahead of the show's season finale.
Emily Saliers, one-half of the Atlanta folk duo The Indigo Girls, has revealed that she has been diagnosed with two incurable movement disorders that will forever change the way that she sings.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office is expected on Monday to charge singer-songwriter d4vd with murder, seven months after 14-year-old Celeste Rivas' body was found in a car that he owned. The 21-year-old musician was arrested last week. Matt Gutman reports.
After 15 years, Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple's CEO. Starting in September, Cook will be the executive chairman of Apple's board of directors. New York Times technology correspondent Mike Isaac joins CBS News to discuss.
A new book called "Screen People" argues that's what society has become: a people defined by screens, what we do with those screens and how we present ourselves on those screens. Author Megan Garber joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
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.
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in August and become executive chairman of Apple's board.
Some robots ran the Beijing half-marathon autonomously, while others were controlled remotely, all competing on a parallel course to avoid collisions with human athletes.
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy. Correspondent David Pogue examines what Panthalassa's alternative to land-based data centers may mean.
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Singer D4vd appeared in court Monday, hours after prosecutors announced he would be charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Matt Gutman reports.
Louisiana police say a gunman was targeting his own family when he opened fire over the weekend, killing eight children. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen reports.
Mexico's security officials said a gunman opened fired at the popular tourist spot, killing a Canadian woman and injuring at least 13 people, including six Americans.
Los Angeles prosecutors on Monday charged singer d4vd in the murder of a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered body was found in his car last year. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman has the details.
Police in North Carolina say two teenagers were killed and several others were injured after a shooting on Monday morning near a middle school. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Future of Iran ceasefire unclear as deadline approaches; Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns.
Tony Dokoupil shares his thoughts on the charms of Las Vegas hidden in its inauthenticity.
Singer D4vd appeared in court Monday, hours after prosecutors announced he would be charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Matt Gutman reports.
Beginning on Monday, businesses were able to apply for refunds for President Trump's tariffs that were later declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. Jo Ling Kent reports on some of the issues they're running into.
A wildfire in Florida has brought train traffic to a standstill, stranding more than 200 people aboard an Amtrak train for nearly 24 hours. Cristian Benavides spoke with some of the passengers.