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
President Trump warns he could order new strikes if Iran's leaders "don't behave," two days before the expected signing of a deal that remains vaguely defined.
The Senate canceled Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing on Wednesday after President Trump's move to delay the installation of the new intelligence chief.
Ukraine intelligence indicates the country's stepped up drone strikes are forcing Russia to burn through interceptor missiles, possibly faster than it can build new ones.
As standard practice, the military makes public identifications 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.
U.S. inflation is expected to remain elevated through the end of the year, Fed officials say in their latest forecast.
Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, formed Wednesday off the Gulf Coast of Texas.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the 2023 Trump civil fraud trial.
The agreement, as read by senior U.S. officials, allows Iran to immediately begin exporting oil and petroleum products.
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings.
U.S. inflation is expected to remain elevated through the end of the year, Fed officials say in their latest forecast.
After more than a decade since it was announced, the Obama Presidential Center and Library officially opens to the public in Chicago's Jackson Park on June 19, 2026.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appointed Alessandra Serano to serve as the Justice Department's national coordinator on human trafficking and child exploitation cases.
As standard practice, the military makes public identifications 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.
Social Security checks could see a 22% cut in 2032 unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program. Here are 5 ideas for fixing it.
U.S. inflation is expected to remain elevated through the end of the year, Fed officials say in their latest forecast.
Social Security checks could see a 22% cut in 2032 unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program. Here are 5 ideas for fixing it.
AI is slashing the cost of starting and running a business. "Everything has decreased in cost and increased in speed," one entrepreneur said.
New Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is stepping in at a critical juncture for the U.S. economy, with inflation at its highest level in more than three years.
The sale will split ownership of the pizza chain between a U.S.-based private equity firm and a Chinese restaurant company.
The agreement, as read by senior U.S. officials, allows Iran to immediately begin exporting oil and petroleum products.
After more than a decade since it was announced, the Obama Presidential Center and Library officially opens to the public in Chicago's Jackson Park on June 19, 2026.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appointed Alessandra Serano to serve as the Justice Department's national coordinator on human trafficking and child exploitation cases.
Georgia House leadership say they are holding off on redrawing Georgia's legislative maps during the special legislative session.
The Senate canceled Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing on Wednesday after President Trump's move to delay the installation of the new intelligence chief.
A WHO official tells CBS News Ebola is still spreading in Congo after a month, as experts race to contain the outbreak in Central Africa.
Dr. Peter Stafford, his wife, Rebekah Stafford, and their four children all arrived safely on Monday, according to Serge, a Pennsylvania-based Christian missions organization.
After congressional Republicans let expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans expire at the end of last year, some families have decided the price is too great of a financial burden and canceled their coverage.
The affected formula was sold at Target and at Nara.com, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The lack of obesity in Japan; Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance; former child star Bill Mumy; the past and future of the Houston Astrodome; a time capsule for America's 500th birthday; and soccer art made with gum wrappers.
The agreement, as read by senior U.S. officials, allows Iran to immediately begin exporting oil and petroleum products.
Ukraine intelligence indicates the country's stepped up drone strikes are forcing Russia to burn through interceptor missiles, possibly faster than it can build new ones.
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
President Trump warns he could order new strikes if Iran's leaders "don't behave," two days before the expected signing of a deal that remains vaguely defined.
Critics have questioned the overall legality of the boat strikes as well as their effectiveness since the U.S. military began them in September 2025.
Durand Bernarr talks about collaborations in his music, why his new album's title is a tribute to his father and his music journey since his viral Grammy speech earlier this year.
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
Chris Stapleton and The Smashing Pumpkins are set to headline America250's "America's Block Party Concert," with Queen Latifah set to host. Rosie Rios, the chair of America250, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
Harlan Coben talks about casting for the Netflix adaptation of his 2023 bestselling novel "I Will Find You." The series stars Sam Worthington, who describes how fatherhood impacted him in his role and how he sees his character.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
AI is slashing the cost of starting and running a business. "Everything has decreased in cost and increased in speed," one entrepreneur said.
The deal comes just days after SpaceX went public in the largest IPO in history, raising $75 billion to help fund its expansion.
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.
Anthropic's senior staff is planning to meet with White House officials amid a recent dispute over the company's safety measures. Maria Curi, a tech reporter for Axios, has more.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to have a ban on kids using social media that is "designed to be addictive" enacted by early next year.
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without parole Wednesday after pleading guilty to a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings. Heuermann spoke at the hearing where the sentence was handed down. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Rex Huermann, the man who pleaded guilty to a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
The FBI says it foiled a plot to attack Sunday's UFC event at the White House. Court records detail an alleged plot to use drones carrying explosives and snipers to target certain event attendees. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Rex Heuermann, the man who pleaded guilty in April to the Gilgo Beach murders, is set to be sentenced on Wednesday. Tom Hanson reports on how the case unfolded.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers will argue that he was suffering from an extreme emotional disturbance when he allegedly killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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.
President Trump told CBS News' Nancy Cordes that he would bomb "the hell" out of Iran if they don't adhere to the latest agreement, despite the text not including much about developing nuclear weapons.
More details are emerging on the suspects in the alleged plot to attack the UFC event at the White House on Sunday. 19 people were involved in the alleged scheme, the FBI said. CBS News' Sarah Lynch has the latest.
The Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday postponed Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence after President Trump said in a social media post he wouldn't appear. In the announcement, Mr. Trump made multiple demands to Congress. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.
The Federal Reserve board voted Wednesday to leave interest rates unchanged in its first decision since Kevin Warsh took over as chair. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has more.
President Trump met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 summit, and emphasized that the two had a "very good" conversation despite past tensions between the two nations. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more context.