Republican stalemate over House speaker continues
Republican leader Kevin McCarthy made new concessions to try and win over party holdouts to vote for him for House speaker. But far-right members appeared unmoved. Nikole Killion has the latest.
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Rep. Don Bacon on McCarthy's bid for speaker
The House adjourned Wednesday afternoon without electing a speaker, after Kevin McCarthy failed again to garner enough votes. Nebraska GOP Congressman Don Bacon joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest and why he thinks the Republicans who aren't backing McCarthy "are hurting the team."
House speaker deadlock continues for 3rd day
Representative Kevin McCarthy is still stuck in a stalemate with 20 Republicans denying him the votes he needs to become the next House speaker. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has been following the drama on Capitol Hill.
House Republicans remain in disarray
House Republicans failed again to elect leader Kevin McCarthy speaker and adjourned until noon today after a sixth vote. President Biden says he intends to visit the U.S.-Mexico border when he travels next week to the North American Leaders' Summit in Mexico City. And first lady Jill Biden will undergo a procedure to remove a small lesion above her right eye.
House GOP again fails to elect speaker
The House adjourned for a few hours Wednesday afternoon after failing to elect a speaker after the sixth round of voting. It is reconvening Wednesday night, but so far there is no indication that any of the Republicans who split from Rep. Kevin McCarthy plan to change their stance. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins "CBS News Prime Time" with the latest.
Former congressmen react to speaker vote
House Republicans have failed to coalesce around a pick for speaker, with far-right members blocking GOP leader Kevin McCarthy. Former Republican congressman Will Hurd and former Democratic congressman Mondaire Jones joined CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Rep. Byron Donalds on the House speaker's race
Florida Republican Congressman Byron Donalds won 20 votes in the race for House speaker as Kevin McCarthy failed again to secure a majority. Donalds joined CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion to discuss the divisions within the party and when he thinks the dispute over leadership will be resolved.
Who is Byron Donalds, conservatives' nominee for House speaker?
The Florida congressman was nominated for speaker in the fourth, fifth and sixth rounds of voting.
GOP stirs chaos with speaker vote
GOP leader Kevin McCarthy failed to win a majority of votes in his bid for House speaker. It marks the first time in 100 years that the vote for House speaker went into multiple ballots. Former acting White House chief of staff in the Trump administration Mick Mulvaney and Democratic strategist Joel Payne join “CBS Mornings” to discuss the stalemate and what it means for Americans.
Rep. Kevin McCarthy fails to win speakership
Rep. Kevin McCarthy lost three elections for Speaker of the House on Tuesday, leaving the chamber at a standstill. McCarthy said late Tuesday he is willing to continue negotiations with the 20 holdout conservative members. Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill.
House fails to elect speaker amid GOP rift
Republicans have control of the House for the first time in four years, but all is not well in the GOP caucus. Republican leader Kevin McCarthy has failed in several rounds of voting to become the next speaker -- something that hasn't happened in a century. Nikole Killion has the latest.
McCarthy fails to gain votes for speakership
The House is set to resume voting for the next speaker on Wednesday after GOP leader Kevin McCarthy failed to gain sufficient votes. Leigh Ann Caldwell, anchor for Washington Post Live and co-author of the "Early 202" newsletter, joins Elaine Quijano to discuss the dynamics on Capitol Hill.
House adjourns after failing to elect speaker
The House adjourned Tuesday evening after failing to elect a speaker after three rounds of voting. Rep. Kevin McCarthy fell short after a number of Republican lawmakers refused to support him. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion explains what comes next for Congress and whether the GOP can bridge its divides.
McCarthy scrambles for House Speaker votes
Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy is vying for the speaker's gavel after four years as minority leader. It's unclear whether he has locked up the 218 votes needed to prevail Tuesday on the House floor. Scott MacFarlane reports.
McCarthy's fight for House Speaker role
Several Republican members say they will vote "no" for Rep. Kevin McCarthy's bid to become Speaker of the House in the new 118th Congress. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has details on who is against him and how long it could take to determine the new leadership.
Political analysts on McCarthy's leadership
With the new year comes a new Congress and new leadership in the House of Representatives. CBS News political analyst and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the upcoming vote for a new House Speaker and how the balance of power in Congress could impact the Biden agenda.
New U.S. Congress set to convene
Dozens of new members of Congress are set to be sworn in for the first time today, as the 118th Congress officially convenes. But who will be Speaker of the House with Republicans in the majority is still yet to be decided. CBS News political producer Rebecca Kaplan joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
House to vote on new speaker
GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy is still trying to secure the votes he needs to become House speaker. One vote he will need is from Rep.-elect George Santos who is facing scrutiny for lying about certain details of his life. Scott MacFarlane reports from Washington.
2022 in politics: Shocks, upsets and history made
2022 marked a year of political surprises, disappointments and landmark legislation. Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez, and Democratic strategist Joel Payne, spoke with CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge about the most significant political moments of the year, and how they could impact the country going into 2023.
House passes $1.7 trillion spending bill
The House followed the Senate in passing a $1.7 trillion spending bill to fund the government for most of next year. CBS News correspondent Debra Alfarone joins us from Capitol Hill to explain what's in the legislation and what happens next.
Congress one step closer to spending bill deal
Congressional negotiators said they have agreed on the framework of a government funding bill. Congress has until Friday to avoid a partial government shutdown, but lawmakers are expected to pass a one-week extension to give them more time to work on the final bill. In addition to billions in funding, the bill could also include a pathway to changing the electoral vote counting process. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane gave an update on the negotiations and discussed new remarks from Democratic Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar about why she and her colleagues are pushing for the electoral change.
Poll shows Trump favorability declining among GOP
A new USA TODAY/Suffolk University poll indicated that support for former President Donald Trump is waning among the Republican base. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joined "Red and Blue" to discuss possible reasons behind the drop, and other potential 2024 presidential candidates the GOP could be considering.
House passes Respect for Marriage Act
The U.S. House has passed legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriages. Scott MacFarlane, CBS News congressional correspondent, joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the bill and the latest on Capitol Hill.
Family of fallen officer won't shake hands with GOP leaders at ceremony
Deceased Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick's brother said of Republican leaders that "they have no idea what integrity is."
Fallen officer's family snubs GOP leaders
The family of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died a day after the January 6 attack, did not shake hands with Republican lawmakers Mitch McConnell or Kevin McCarthy at a ceremony honoring officers who responded to the riot. Sicknick's brother told CBS News that he snubbed them because they "can't stand up for what's right and wrong."
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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.
GOP conference chair says Miller is "our nominee right now" despite allegations
House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain said she is supporting Rep. Max Miller's reelection bid for a third term because "I will support anyone with an R behind their name."
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026
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9/11 changed the U.S.; can we change back?
Twenty-five years after the September 11 terrorist attacks, former Carter White House speechwriter James Fallows offers thoughts on the legacy of 9/11 and how American daily life and civic culture changed after the attack.
Remembering 9/11: Andrew Card on the moment everything changed
On the morning of September 11, 2001, President George W. Bush was visiting an elementary school in Sarasota, Fla., when his chief of staff, Andrew Card, informed him that America was under attack – a singular moment, captured in an iconic photograph.
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Are mortgage rates heading back above 7%? Here's what experts think.
Mortgage rates have climbed sharply this year amid mounting concerns about inflation and U.S. debt.
See the U.S. cities where worker pay is rising fastest
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Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
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August jobs report shows U.S. added 162,000 jobs, blowing past forecasts
Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.
Sturdy stock market mints a record number of 401(k) millionaires
The number of millionaire 401(k) accounts at Fidelity reached a record 769,000 in the second quarter.
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GOP conference chair says Miller is "our nominee right now" despite allegations
House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain said she is supporting Rep. Max Miller's reelection bid for a third term because "I will support anyone with an R behind their name."
Michigan Secretary of State says voters will "know the truth" about elections
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said she will ensure all eligible voters can submit ballots in the midterm elections, after a judge again blocked the Trump administration's mail-in voting order.
Rep. Crow says Congress hasn't been briefed on Hegseth leak investigation
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow said neither he nor his colleagues in Congress have received "any information" about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's sweeping leak investigation.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Rep. Jason Crow join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Energy Secretary Chris Wright on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Energy Secretary Chris Wright that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 6, 2026.
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What is postpartum psychosis?
Experts discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression), a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression) is a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with experts about the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis; and with a mother whose experience of hallucinations and distorted reality soon after giving birth threatened her and her family.
A woman was in pain for decades. A chance meeting helped her learn why.
Dawn Jemison started dealing with pelvic pain as a preteen. It took decades to learn why — and to find a solution.
Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
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Clancy trial highlights need to rethink postpartum care: "The duty is on the system"
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
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Former Cuban President Raúl Castro appears publicly after hospitalization
Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has reappeared in public at a military event celebrating an army branch's anniversary.
Transcript: Energy Secretary Chris Wright on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Energy Secretary Chris Wright that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 6, 2026.
Transcript: Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Democratic nominee for governor, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 6, 2026.
Transcript: Sunoco chairman Ray Washburne on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sunoco chairman Ray Washburne, Republican midterm election chair, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 6, 2026.
Transcript: Rep. Jason Crow on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jason Crow, Democrat of Colorado, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 6, 2026.
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Robert De Niro on helping revive Lower Manhattan after 9/11
As the dust settled on NYC following the 9/11 attacks, Robert De Niro and producer Jane Rosenthal founded the Tribeca Film Festival as a way to pull Lower Manhattan out of the ashes and help revitalize a shattered city.
Robert De Niro on helping revive Lower Manhattan after 9/11
As the dust settled on New York City following the 9/11 attacks, Robert De Niro and his longtime business partner, producer Jane Rosenthal, looked for ways to pull Lower Manhattan out of the ashes. The Tribeca Film Festival, which debuted in 2002, has not only successfully launched a new generation of filmmakers; it has also helped revitalize the city in what De Niro called "an act of defiance." Tracy Smith talks with De Niro and Rosenthal about their festival's mission: to use art as an antidote to what they see as traumatic times facing America.
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"Come From Away": Transforming tragedy into art, darkness into light
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Self-driving AI Uber put to the test
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FBI deputy director on using AI to fight crime
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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U.S. Open embraces artificial intelligence
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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
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NASA plans to launch new space telescope
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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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Detective says cruelty of woman's murder will "stay with me forever"
Lt. Dakota Black of the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office in Shawnee, Oklahoma, says the case of Makayla Meave, a missing teacher's aide, was one of the most heart-wrenching cases of her career.
A young mom was near death from lead poisoning. Who was trying to kill her?
Hannah Pettey, 22, a married mother of two from Alabama, suffered debilitating pain and lost more than 45 pounds as her health rapidly declined. Doctors suspected either her mother or her husband were trying to poison her.
Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy trial
A judge in Massachusetts declared a mistrial in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, who killed her three young children, after jurors said for a third time they could not agree on a verdict.
Luxury brands' labor practices under scrutiny
Italian authorities are turning their attention to the luxury brands at the top of the fashion food chain after allegations of cheap labor and exploitation.
FBI deputy director on using AI to fight crime
The FBI is using artificial intelligence to fight crime as it leans into targeting cartels and transnational criminal organizations. CBS News' Anna Schecter spoke with FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia about the new technology.
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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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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
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NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
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NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
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Face the Nation: McClain, Benson, Washburne
Missed the second half of the show? Rep. Lisa McClain, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Sunoco chairman and GOP midterm convention chair Ray Washburne.
McClain on Max Miller
Michigan Rep. Lisa McClain, who is the House GOP conference chair, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "I wish" the abuse allegations against Ohio Republican Rep. Max Miller "aren't true," but "he's our nominee right now." Miller is up for reelection this fall, but several prominent Republicans have declined to support him.
Sunoco board chair on gas prices
Ray Washburne, the board chairman of Sunoco and the chair of next week's Republican midterm convention, called gas prices "painful," but he noted that "the refineries are turning more" oil out for consumers. "People are filling their cars up and they're still driving," he said.
Crow on Hegseth leak investigation
Rep. Jason Crow, who sits on both the House Intelligence and the House Armed Services Committees, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Congress has not been briefed on a Pentagon leak investigation helmed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. He added that the investigation is "part of his effort to create fear and clamp down on information coming out of the Pentagon."
Chris Wright on nuclear agreement
As gas prices continue to rise in the U.S., Energy Secretary Chris Wright told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "we are always open" to a nuclear agreement, and that President Trump's goal has always been to "not use a military solution unless absolutely necessary."