McCain: "What we need to do is go to Raqqa and kill" ISIS
From Kabul, Afghanistan, Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, tells "Face the Nation" host John Dickerson that it's time for American troops to crack down on ISIS' stronghold in Raqqa, Syria.
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CBS' "Face the Nation" brings you the latest on the terror attack in Bangladesh and the 2016 campaign trail, with Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, Rep. Adam Schiff, D-California, Mitt Romney, and others.
John McCain is backtracking Thursday after stating that President Obama was "directly responsible" for the Orlando attacks
John McCain is backtracking Thursday after stating that President Obama was "directly responsible" for the Orlando attacks. The Arizona senator made the controversial remarks while arguing to reporters that the President's ISIS policy has been ineffective.CBSN's Reena Ninan and Vladimir Duthiers have the details.
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At least four people have died and several others are missing after torrential rains flooded parts of Texas; Hunter the bald eagle is the world's first bird trained to take down drones that cause trouble in the sky.
Donald Trump told a crowd at the Lincoln Memorial he was going to take care of veterans, as thousands of bikers rolled into the nation's capitol to pay tribute to the military
Donald Trump told a crowd at the Lincoln Memorial he was going to take care of veterans, as thousands of bikers rolled into the nation's capitol to pay tribute to the military. Trump did not make any references to remarks he made last year, when he said John McCain wasn't a war hero. Julianna Goldman has more.
Just days after the president announced more troops will be sent to Syria in the fight against ISIS, Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona criticized the president for having a "reactive, slow, and insufficient" response in the Middle East
Just days after the president announced more troops will be sent to Syria in the fight against ISIS, Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona criticized the president for having a "reactive, slow, and insufficient" response in the Middle East.
Donald Trump was the target of major attacks at the most recent GOP debate in Detroit, Michigan
Donald Trump was the target of major attacks at the most recent GOP debate in Detroit, Michigan. He was also called out by former Republican nominees Mitt Romney and John McCain. CBS News correspondent Major Garrett has more on whether these attacks help or hurt Trump's campaign.
It wasn't just the GOP debate moderators Donald Trump had to defend himself against, as Mitt Romney and John McCain denounced the Republican frontrunner
It wasn't just the GOP debate moderators Donald Trump had to defend himself against, as Mitt Romney and John McCain denounced the Republican frontrunner. Rick Davis, political contributor for CBSN and John McCain’s presidential campaign manager in 2008, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the 2016 race.
CBS News political director and "Face the Nation" moderator John Dickerson joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss Thursday night's fiery Republican debate in Detroit and controversy over Trump University
CBS News political director and "Face the Nation" moderator John Dickerson joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss Thursday night's fiery Republican debate in Detroit and controversy over Trump University.
CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Major Garrett talks to Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, the 2012 GOP nominee, about his views on the Republican frontrunner
CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Major Garrett talks to Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, the 2012 GOP nominee, about his views on the Republican frontrunner
Donald Trump is still leading the polls ahead of both Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz in the Republican race
Donald Trump is still leading the polls ahead of both Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz in the Republican race. Major Garrett got Sen. John McCain's thoughts about the state of the party.
While Donald Trump takes aim at fellow Republican candidate Ted Cruz over his citizenship, other Republicans, like Sen. John McCain, are joining in
While Donald Trump takes aim at fellow Republican candidate Ted Cruz over his citizenship, other Republicans, like Sen. John McCain, are joining in. CBS News digital journalist Sopan Deb is following Trump's campaign trail and joins CBSN with more.
During a radio interview Wednesday, former GOP presidential nominee John McCain said he was not sure if 2016 Republican hopeful Ted Cruz was eligible to be elected since he was born on Canadian soil
During a radio interview Wednesday, former GOP presidential nominee John McCain said he was not sure if 2016 Republican hopeful Ted Cruz was eligible to be elected since he was born on Canadian soil. CBSN's Contessa Brewer has details.
Sens. John McCain, R-Arizona, and Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, join CBS' "Face the Nation" from Baghdad to discuss Obama's foreign policy and the war against ISIS
Sens. John McCain, R-Arizona, and Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, join CBS' "Face the Nation" from Baghdad to discuss Obama's foreign policy and the war against ISIS
Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, believes it’s time to recruit the United States’ Arab allies in the fight against ISIS
Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, believes it’s time to recruit the United States’ Arab allies in the fight against ISIS. The top Republican weighs in on the American strategy to defeat terrorism abroad, joined by presidential candidate Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.
The latest on the fight against ISIS and the 2016 presidential campaign trail, with former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, and others
The latest on the fight against ISIS and the 2016 presidential campaign trail, with former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, and others
On this day 125 years ago, Army hosted Navy in their very first football game at West Point and has since become the leading rivalry in the sport
On this day 125 years ago, Army hosted Navy in their very first football game at West Point and has since become the leading rivalry in the sport. Charles Osgood reports.
The former Alaska Governor and GOP vice presidential candidate is not among the many Republicans running for President
The former Alaska Governor and GOP vice presidential candidate is not among the many Republicans running for President. But she says she's keeping her long-range options open - and while she admits to mistakes, she makes no apologies about speaking out on the issues. Correspondent Tracy Smith visited with Palin at her home in Wasilla, Aka.
CBS News contributor Peggy Noonan, Jamelle Bouie of Slate Magazine, Jonathan Martin of the New York Times, and the Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg break down the latest GOP debate, Speaker Paul Ryan’s new role and John McCain’s 2012 “Phoenix-style” comeback
CBS News contributor Peggy Noonan, Jamelle Bouie of Slate Magazine, Jonathan Martin of the New York Times, and the Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg break down the latest GOP debate, Speaker Paul Ryan’s new role and John McCain’s 2012 “Phoenix-style” comeback
Sen. Lindsey Graham is one of Donald Trump's rivals for the Republican nomination and is a close friend of Sen. John McCain
Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of Donald Trump's rivals for the Republican nomination, is a close friend of Sen. John McCain. Graham was with McCain Monday at a town hall in New York where they discussed the Iran nuclear deal. Graham, who recently retired from the Air Force reserve, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss Trump's recent remarks about the former Vietnam prisoner of war and the Iran nuclear deal.
Republican Primary Candidate Donald Trump says he will not back down on criticisms of Senator John McCain's military service
Republican Primary Candidate Donald Trump says he will not back down on criticisms of Senator John McCain's military service. McCain's former national campaign manager Rick Davis spoke to CBSN's Jeff Glor about the controversy.
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As Republican presidential candidates denounce Donald Trump for comments he made about Sen. John McCain's military service, Trump is showing no signs of backing down; and Mick Fanning was competing in a televised surf competition in South Africa when suddenly a shark attacked him.
In an interview with CBS News' Charlie Rose, Donald Trump explained why he doesn't feel a need to apologize to Sen. John McCain for remarks he made about his military service
In an interview with CBS News' Charlie Rose, Donald Trump explained why he doesn't feel a need to apologize to Sen. John McCain for remarks he made about his military service.
As Republican presidential candidates denounce Donald Trump for comments he made about Sen. John McCain's military service, Trump is showing no signs of backing down
As Republican presidential candidates denounce Donald Trump for comments he made about Sen. John McCain's military service, Trump is showing no signs of backing down. CBS News correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
GOP candidates denounce Donald Trump after he made negative comments about Sen. John McCain
GOP candidates denounce Donald Trump after he made negative comments about Sen. John McCain. RealClearPolitics' Caitlin Huey-Burns talks to CBSN about Trump's comments.
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The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.
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The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
Patel defends lowering hiring standards related to prostitution, bestiality
Tuesday's hearing marked the first time that Patel has publicly addressed the new hiring standards related to prostitution, employment theft and bestiality.
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White House backs Hegseth as new details come out about Iran war's cost
The Iran war has cost the U.S. military at least $33.4 billion — most of it on munitions — and not including hundreds of millions more spent by other agencies, the Pentagon says.
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Ukrainian president tells CBS News Russia targeted his plane with drones
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia targeted his plane with drones as part of a campaign to intimidate him and other foreign leaders.
Board votes to close Kennedy Center immediately for renovations, source says
Earlier Tuesday, a federal judge again blocked the board from adding President Trump's name to the facade of the building.
DOJ accuses Russian intel agents of plotting to murder U.S.-based dissident
The Justice Department is accusing several members of Russia's intelligence services of running a "global assassination network" that targeted Kremlin critics.
Trump admin. will comply with mail ballot ruling by Supreme Court, Blanche says
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.
FBI investigation thwarts "mass casualty attack" from man accused of ISIS allegiance
Federal officials said Jonathan Kramer had armed himself to carry out a mass casualty attack against the American people.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
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The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
Ed Sheeran's supporting acts pull out of tour after Macklemore was dropped
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Trump admin. will comply with mail ballot ruling by Supreme Court, Blanche says
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.
House panel recommends holding Leon Black in contempt in Epstein probe
The billionaire investor defied subpoenas to testify to the committee and produce nondisclosure agreements.
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Own a car? You're getting socked by higher prices, and not only for gas
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OpenAI backs measure that would require independent audits of AI models
Top OpenAI executive endorses plan that would require AI companies to submit their technology to third-party reviews to assess their safety.
Americans' incomes hit a record high in 2025. Now for the bad news.
The typical U.S. household's annual earnings have risen only 2.5% since 2019, new data from the Census Bureau shows.
Fed rate hike expected on Wednesday. See what it means for your money.
The Federal Reserve is likely to raise borrowing costs on Wednesday, and more hikes could be in store, according to economists.
Your home heating oil bill is likely to jump this winter. Here's why.
Millions of homeowners will face higher heating costs this winter because of surging global oil prices, according to a new forecast.
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DOJ accuses Russian intel agents of plotting to murder U.S.-based dissident
The Justice Department is accusing several members of Russia's intelligence services of running a "global assassination network" that targeted Kremlin critics.
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The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
Trump admin. will comply with mail ballot ruling by Supreme Court, Blanche says
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.
Massie introduces impeachment articles against Hegseth over Iran war
Rep. Thomas Massie accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of defying Congress with the Iran war, suppressing free speech and other offenses.
House panel recommends holding Leon Black in contempt in Epstein probe
The billionaire investor defied subpoenas to testify to the committee and produce nondisclosure agreements.
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Outcome of employment lawsuit could promote use of skimpy health plans
A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.
Pennsylvania woman dies of measles complications, coroner reports
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Strange symptom and a "weird" referral led to surprise Stage 4 cancer diagnosis
Kate Ping thought she was just stressed out. A nurse practitioner's surprising recommendation led to a shocking diagnosis.
Trump admin. to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Record-setting cyclospora outbreak is over, U.S. health officials say
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.
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DOJ accuses Russian intel agents of plotting to murder U.S.-based dissident
The Justice Department is accusing several members of Russia's intelligence services of running a "global assassination network" that targeted Kremlin critics.
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New photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian attacks
The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.
Iran war could cost $2 billion per month, Congressional Budget Office estimates
The Congressional Budget Office estimated the war between Feb. 28 and Aug. 1 has directly cost the U.S. about $38 billion.
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Ukrainian president tells CBS News Russia targeted his plane with drones
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia targeted his plane with drones as part of a campaign to intimidate him and other foreign leaders.
7 women found dead in South Africa, sparking fears of serial killer
Authorities say the cases appear to be linked, although they did not confirm whether they are the work of the same killer.
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Ed Sheeran breaks silence amid controversy
The rapper Macklemore was bumped from Ed Sheeran's U.S. concert tour for pro-Palestinian comments that some say crossed a line into prejudice. Now, four additional supporting acts have quit in solidarity and the headliner has addressed the controversy. Carter Evans reports.
Ed Sheeran's supporting acts pull out of tour after Macklemore was dropped
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Food & Wine unveils list of "Best New Chefs"
Food & Wine reveals its list of "Best New Chefs" this week. One of those talents is Masako Morishita of Perry's Restaurant in Washington, D.C., who joins to discuss her career move from NFL cheerleader to D.C. food icon and share one of her favorite recipes.
Elin Hilderbrand and daughter on latest book
Elin Hilderbrand, who wrote hit summer reads like "The Perfect Couple" and "28 Summers," joins "CBS Mornings" with her daughter Shelby Cunningham to discuss the latest book in their co-written The Academy Series, titled "The Thoroughbreds."
Remembering Bob Mackie's most iconic looks
Bob Mackie, who bedazzled stars like Cher, Carol Burnett and Marilyn Monroe, died at 87. "CBS Mornings" looks back at some of his legendary looks.
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Lawmakers differ on AI legislation
The growing concerns over AI safety brought together two people from opposite sides of the political spectrum on Tuesday: Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Trump adviser Steve Bannon. Washington Post tech reporter Gerrit De Vynk joins CBS News to discuss where AI legislation stands.
Congress reacts to tech leaders' AI warnings
Congress is reacting to warnings from AI leaders that the technology poses existential dangers. Rep. Bill Foster joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Sanders, Bannon call for AI regulation
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon are both pushing the Trump administration to regulate artificial intelligence as industry leaders warn of risks to humanity. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
OpenAI backs measure that would require independent audits of AI models
Top OpenAI executive endorses plan that would require AI companies to submit their technology to third-party reviews to assess their safety.
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Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
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Man arrested for alleged ISIS plot
A 21-year-old Pennsylvania man has been arrested for allegedly plotting what could have been a "mass casualty attack" inspired by ISIS, federal officials say. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Investigators believe fireworks triggered wildfire
In Washington state, investigators said they believe illegal fireworks, shot from the back of a pickup truck, sparked a nearly 10,000-acre deadly wildfire earlier this summer. Jason Allen reports.
Stolen Tesla barrels down boardwalk
A man racing a stolen Tesla down a crowded boardwalk hit a woman, setting off a wild chase involving lots of witnesses, including one recording it all on a pair of smart glasses. Jonah Kaplan reports.
FBI foils ISIS-inspired plot in Pennsylvania
The FBI said it thwarted a "mass casualty attack," inspired by ISIS, allegedly by a 21-year-old man in Pennsylvania. Agents allegedly tracked the young man to a hotel where they arrested him. It's the second ISIS-related plot to surface since August. Nicole Sganga reports.
FBI: Pennsylvania man was planning ISIS attack
A 21-year-old Pennsylvania man planned to carry out an ISIS-inspired "mass casualty attack" before being thwarted by the FBI, federal law enforcement officials say. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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AG Blanche on SCOTUS mail ballot decision
Attorney General Todd Blanche told CBS News' Ed O'Keefe on Tuesday "of course" the White House will comply with a Supreme Court decision that keeps in place a lower court ruling that blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new regulations for mail voting.
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Trump slams Supreme Court for blocking Postal Service rules for mail ballots; Congress reacts to AI safety warnings.
Extended Interview: Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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Stocks dive ahead of expected Fed rate hike
Stocks stayed in the red on Tuesday ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision on Wednesday. CBS News contributor Javier David has a preview of the meeting.
Lawmakers differ on AI legislation
The growing concerns over AI safety brought together two people from opposite sides of the political spectrum on Tuesday: Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Trump adviser Steve Bannon. Washington Post tech reporter Gerrit De Vynk joins CBS News to discuss where AI legislation stands.