Rep. Jim Himes accuses Trump of "flat-out lying" about negotiating with Iran
Democratic Rep. Jim Himes accused President Trump of lying about U.S. negotiations with Iran on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
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Himes: Trump "flat-out lying" on Iran talks
Rep. Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he believes President Trump was "flat-out lying" last week about negotiations with Iran, accusing the president of having "made up" having talks after facing "financial cataclysm on Monday."
Reps. Jim Himes & Bryan Steil on "The Takeout"
Members of the House Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth, chairman and Connecticut Democrat Rep. Jim Himes and Wisconsin Republican Rep. Bryan Steil, join Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss the state of the U.S. economy, soaring energy prices and what options the current administration has in curbing rising costs.
Face the Nation: Himes, Gottlieb
Missed the second half of the show? Rep. Jim Himes and former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb join.
Himes on strikes on alleged drug boat
Democratic Rep. Jim Himes, who is one of the lawmakers briefed on the U.S. strikes on a boat allegedly carrying drugs, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that it is "really important" the video of the strikes be released to the public. He added that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has "zero credibility" about the issue.
Democrat on boat strikes classified briefing
Rep. Jim Himes, a Democrat from Connecticut, is reacting to the classified briefing surrounding the controversial Sept. 2 strikes against an alleged drug boat near the coast of Venezuela. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Rep. Jim Himes Sept. 2 boat strikes briefing
Connecticut Democratic Rep. Jim Himes says what he saw during the classified briefing on the Sept. 2 boat strikes targeting an alleged drug-carrying vessel near Venezuela was one of "the most troubling things" he's seen in his time in public service. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Rep. Himes on Gabbard's 2016 election post
Democratic Rep. Jim Himes told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's claim about the 2016 election is a "dangerous lie." Gabbard's office released a statement Friday stating it had evidence that former President Barack Obama's administration attempted to undermine President Trump's 2016 election win over Hillary Clinton, despite a bipartisan Senate Intelligence Committee investigation finding that the U.S. intelligence community assessment of Russian interference in the 2016 election was correct.
6/30: Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," days after President Biden's disastrous debate performance, Democrats Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut join "Face the Nation," along with potential Republican vice-presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio.
Face the Nation: Himes, Russell, Brennan
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Democratic Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut tells "Face the Nation" that while President Biden "did not perform the way we would have liked to have seen him perform," Himes said he is "not so cynical as to believe that the American people are going to choose a president based on a 90-minute debate rather than a four-year record" and French citizens are voting Sunday after centrist President Emmanuel Macron called for a snap election after his party was trounced by the far right in recent European elections — signaling once again the uncertainty about the change ahead.
Some key leaders left out of attack plans
President Trump said Iran's key nuclear sites were obliterated in U.S. attacks on Saturday. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more on the officials involved in the plan.
Open: This is "Face the Nation"
Today on "Face the Nation," the impeachment probe takes a pause after two weeks of witness testimony. What's next for the inquiry into President Trump?
Himes: Nunes pushed "fantastical conspiracy theories" at hearings
Congressman Jim Himes, a Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, says Republican Ranking Member Devin Nunes pushed debunked conspiracy theories on Ukraine and Russia during the impeachment inquiry hearings.
"No question" Dems have votes to authorize impeachment probe
Representative Jim Himes, a Connecticut Democrat who sits on the Intelligence Committee, discusses the latest developments on the House impeachment inquiry.
Open: This is "Face the Nation"
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan talks to Representatives Eliot Engel and Jim Himes, and Senator Roy Blunt. Plus, a closer look at impeachment with Bob Woodward and Peter Baker.
Himes says impeachment probe can go forward without Giuliani testimony
Congressman Jim Himes, a Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, says lawmakers need to know who exactly gave the order to withhold military aide to Ukraine.
Himes: Increased SALT cap will be "good" for state
Democratic Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut, who voted against President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" that passed the GOP-controlled House, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the increase of the cap for the state and local tax deduction is the "one little portion" of President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" is "going to be good for my constituents."
10/6: Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan talks to Representatives Eliot Engel and Jim Himes, and Senator Roy Blunt. Plus, a closer look at impeachment with Bob Woodward and Peter Baker.
Transcript: Reps. Mike Turner and Jim Himes "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 5, 2025
The following is a transcript of an interview with Reps. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio, and Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Jan. 5, 2025.
Rep. Jim Himes on Biden decision to drop out
Rep. Jim Himes, the ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, called for President Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential race following Biden's NATO press conference. He joined CBS News to discuss Biden's Sunday decision to end his reelection bid.
Face The Nation: Turner, Himes, McKenzie
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Speaker Mike Johnson said that the House plans to vote next week on a standalone bill on aid to Israel, Intelligence Committee chair Rep. Mike Turner tells "Face the Nation" that the House has to "make certain" that there's a path for aid to Ukraine. "Ukrainians are getting to the point that it's critical that the funding come through," Turner said in a joint appearance with Democratic Rep. Jim Himes, and Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie, the Commander of U.S. Central Command, tells "Face the Nation" that the U.S. needs to have an "understanding" of what it wants as an "end state" after strikes in the Middle East.
Jim Himes on Pentagon documents leak
CBS News's Catherine Herridge spoke with Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut — a ranking member on the House Intelligence Committee — about the leaked Pentagon documents.
Rep. Jim Himes on Syria airstrikes and more
The U.S. launched airstrikes Thursday night targeting Iran-backed militias in Syria along the Iraq border. Congressman Jim Himes, a Democrat from Connecticut, joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments in Syria, as well as U.S. relations with Saudi Arabia and negotiations on the COVID relief bill and minimum wage on Capitol Hill.
Lawmaker decries "massive" US government hack
U.S. officials are raising alarm over a massive cyberattack that affected some government agencies. The country's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has called the hack a "grave risk" to the federal government and private organizations. Representative Jim Himes, a Connecticut Democrat, joins CBSN to discuss the significance of the security breach of the nation's sensitive data.
Rep. Jim Himes confident in Biden national security team
On "Intelligence Matters," Mike Morell also talks with Congressman Jim Himes about national security threat posed by COVID-19, rebuilding trust in intelligence community.
6 states hold primaries today, including key races in California, Iowa
Los Angeles residents will be voting in the mayoral contest, with reality TV star Spencer Pratt hoping to unseat incumbent Mayor Karen Bass.
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Senior Iranian officer says return to war with U.S. seems "inevitable"
Prospects for a U.S.-Iran deal seem to dim as the war between Israel and Hezbollah grinds on despite Trump saying they agreed to stop fighting.
Pilot of fighter jet downed over Iran previously shot down in Kuwaiti incident
About a month after ejecting during the friendly-fire incident, the pilot was on a mission over Iran when his jet was hit by a surface-to-air missile, prompting a daring rescue operation.
Blanche says DOJ "not moving forward" with "anti-weaponization" fund
"We are not moving forward with the fund. Period," Blanche told House lawmakers.
Trump names controversial housing official Bill Pulte as acting intel chief
President Trump on Tuesday announced he's tapping housing official Bill Pulte to serve as the acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard.
Gas prices likely to remain high for months, energy experts say
"It will be a very long, multi-month to multi-year process for things to fully normalize," GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan said.
Frontier flight diverted when passenger tries to open door mid-flight
A Frontier Airlines flight from Puerto Rico to Chicago O'Hare International Airport Sunday was diverted to Miami when a passenger tried to open the door mid-flight.
What are Freedom 250 and America250? Behind the 2 groups planning celebrations
A musical concert series has become a point of political contention, with performers dropping out of the series.
Russian missile, drone attack on Ukraine kills at least 22, officials say
Russian missile, drone strikes kill at least 22 people across Ukraine, authorities say, after President Zelenskyy warned Moscow was planning a "massive new strike."
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Gas prices likely to remain high for months, energy experts say
"It will be a very long, multi-month to multi-year process for things to fully normalize," GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan said.
Pilot of fighter jet downed over Iran previously shot down in Kuwaiti incident
About a month after ejecting during the friendly-fire incident, the pilot was on a mission over Iran when his jet was hit by a surface-to-air missile, prompting a daring rescue operation.
Amazon faces lawsuit over Ring facial recognition software
A Virginia man is suing Amazon over Ring's "Familiar Faces" feature, alleging the technology violates people's privacy.
The main reason some young college grads are struggling to find work
Economists at the New York Federal Reserve say they've identified the main reason some recent college grads are having trouble landing a job.
Flesh-eating screwworm detected 25 miles from U.S. border, USDA says
A flesh-eating New World screwworm was recently detected in Mexico just 25 miles from the United States border, according to the USDA.
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Gas prices likely to remain high for months, energy experts say
"It will be a very long, multi-month to multi-year process for things to fully normalize," GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan said.
Amazon faces lawsuit over Ring facial recognition software
A Virginia man is suing Amazon over Ring's "Familiar Faces" feature, alleging the technology violates people's privacy.
The main reason some young college grads are struggling to find work
Economists at the New York Federal Reserve say they've identified the main reason some recent college grads are having trouble landing a job.
What travelers should know about Europe's new Entry/Exit System
Travel experts say to be prepared for potential disruptions as countries implement the new Entry/Exit System now in place across the EU and other countries.
Northlake police warn of gas pump screw scam
The Northlake Police Department issued a warning about a new scam at gas stations that is low tech, but effective.
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GOP Rep. Kean returning to in-person work in "matter of weeks" after absence
The New Jersey congressman last voted on March 5.
Blanche says DOJ "not moving forward" with "anti-weaponization" fund
"We are not moving forward with the fund. Period," Blanche told House lawmakers.
Pilot of fighter jet downed over Iran previously shot down in Kuwaiti incident
About a month after ejecting during the friendly-fire incident, the pilot was on a mission over Iran when his jet was hit by a surface-to-air missile, prompting a daring rescue operation.
Trump names controversial housing official Bill Pulte as acting intel chief
President Trump on Tuesday announced he's tapping housing official Bill Pulte to serve as the acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard.
White House Correspondents' Dinner rescheduled for July 24
Prosecutors have accused Cole Allen of attempting to assassinate the president when he allegedly attacked the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25.
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Flesh-eating screwworm detected 25 miles from U.S. border, USDA says
A flesh-eating New World screwworm was recently detected in Mexico just 25 miles from the United States border, according to the USDA.
WHO massively scales back number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo
While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.
Details on promising pancreatic cancer drug
A new drug was shown in trials to keep pancreatic cancer patients alive for twice as long as chemotherapy alone. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
A nurse stole fentanyl and AI missed it, state records say
Sentri7, drug diversion software powered by artificial intelligence and used at hundreds of U.S. hospitals, did not catch a monthslong string of fentanyl thefts in Tennessee in 2025, according to a state document.
New drug nearly doubles survival rates in some pancreatic cancer patients, study says
New research shows a medication called daraxonrasib is helping people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer.
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Legendary wine unveiled after decades hidden under castle floor
The collection once belonged to the noble Beaufort-Spontin family, who were suspected of having collaborated with the Nazis.
WHO massively scales back number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo
While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.
American soldier and British soldier die in training accident in Iraq
The U.S. and British militaries say one American soldier and one British soldier died during a training exercise in Iraq.
Bear goes on rampage in Japan, injuring 4 people
A record 13 people were killed by bears in Japan last year, and there has been a jump in sightings as the animals emerge hungry from hibernation.
Ancient coin, mysterious markings found under Notre Dame cathedral
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
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YouTubers have big box office weekend
Two indie horror films made by YouTubers, "Backrooms" and "Obsession," beat out Disney's latest "Star Wars" movie in the box office this weekend. Steven Zeitchik, senior editor for the Hollywood Reporter, joins CBS News to discuss.
P!nk talks hosting Tony Awards
Grammy Award winner P!nk is preparing to host the Tony Awards on Sunday on CBS. The singer speaks with "CBS Mornings" about what to expect and why she asked her daughter for permission before agreeing to host.
Marilyn Monroe's friends honor the icon (1962)
Monday marks 100 years since the birth of the iconic Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe. On Aug. 10, 1962, six days after her death at the age of 36, CBS News aired a retrospective special about the legend's life, featuring interviews with friends, mentors and colleagues.
Vanilla Ice says he'd perform for anybody, including Putin and Iran
"It's not anything to do with politics. I don't know why they're turning it into politics," Vanilla Ice said of the Freedom 250 concerts planned in Washington, D.C.
Vanilla Ice on Freedom 250 concert series
A number of artists have recently said they will not perform at the upcoming multi-day Great American State Fair at Washington, D.C.'s National Mall. It's being put on by the group Freedom 250, which the BBC says was launched by the Trump administration, with the president appointing its CEO. Rapper Vanilla Ice joins to discuss why he believes the show must go on.
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Some companies question cost of AI over humans
Developments in artificial intelligence are happening very quickly, and so are mass layoffs as corporations rapidly embrace the technology. But now some companies like Uber and Microsoft are starting to second-guess aggressive AI adoption. Reyhan Harmanci, director of features at Wired magazine, joins to discuss the state of AI in corporate America.
Amazon faces lawsuit over Ring facial recognition software
A Virginia man is suing Amazon over Ring's "Familiar Faces" feature, alleging the technology violates people's privacy.
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.
Florida sues OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman
Florida has filed a civil suit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, accusing them of deceiving users. Jo Ling Kent explains.
Early details on Anthropic's IPO filing
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind the chatbot Claude, has filed to go public, setting up one of the biggest initial public offerings in history. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
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Ancient coin, mysterious markings found under Notre Dame cathedral
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
New species of blue octopus discovered 5,900 feet underwater
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
What we know about new UFO file release
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
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Charges filed in connection with drug tunnel
Federal authorities have arrested and charged four people with drug trafficking after a months-long investigation uncovered what federal officials called a massive, 2,000-foot-long underground tunnel connecting Mexico to the U.S. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the details.
Video shows massive drug-smuggling tunnel connecting U.S. and Mexico
Four people were arrested and charged with trafficking more than $45 million in cocaine through the 2,000-foot-long tunnel complete with reinforced walls, ventilation and a rail system.
Latest on viral North Carolina arrest video
Some of the charges against the North Carolina woman whose violent arrest video went viral were dropped, court records show. In the video, former Shelby police officer Karson Hyder can be seen repeatedly punching Cherrie Moore. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Latest on DOJ "anti-weaponization" fund
The Justice Department's plans for an "anti-weaponization" fund continue to face lawmaker backlash and legal battles. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Fugitive who stole identity of college grad 40 years ago pleads guilty to fraud
A fugitive who lived for more than 40 years under the stolen identity of a University of Arkansas graduate has pleaded guilty to fraud, among other charges.
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Blue Origin vows to resume New Glenn launches despite explosion
Damage to Blue Origin's lone launch pad in the wake of last week's spectacular explosion was not as severe as initially feared, the company said.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
Blue Origin assesses impact of New Glenn explosion
Blue Origin assess the impact of Thursday's New Glenn explosion, prompting concern about NASA moon program delays.
Blue micromoon makes rare appearance this weekend
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NASA's moon base plans include landers, buggies and drones for 2028 mission
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Pilot downed over Iran was previously shot down
Sources tell CBS News that the pilot of a U.S. fighter jet downed over Iran in April was also flying one of the jets shot down at the start of the war by Kuwaiti friendly fire. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
California votes could take days to tabulate
California voters are at the polls Tuesday for the state's gubernatorial race, the Los Angeles mayoral contest and more. CBS News' Julie Watts and Anthony Salvanto join with the latest.
Why Iowa's elections are nationally significant
If you want to understand the vast changes in American politics since 2008, changes that led to the Trump era, you must study Iowa, CBS News' Major Garrett argues. Amanda Rooker, chief political reporter for CBS Des Moines affiliate KCCI, joins to unpack the dynamics of Tuesday's primaries in the Hawkeye State.
Blanche: DOJ "not moving forward" with Trump fund
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers Tuesday that the Justice Department will not move forward with a controversial "anti-weaponization" fund. Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Tom Dupree joins with analysis.
Some companies question cost of AI over humans
Developments in artificial intelligence are happening very quickly, and so are mass layoffs as corporations rapidly embrace the technology. But now some companies like Uber and Microsoft are starting to second-guess aggressive AI adoption. Reyhan Harmanci, director of features at Wired magazine, joins to discuss the state of AI in corporate America.