Nancy Mace says she supports Jim Jordan for House speaker
"I am going to be supporting Jim Jordan for speaker," Rep. Nancy Mace said after voting to oust former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from the role.
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This week on "Face the Nation," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Israeli ambassador to the U.S. Michael Herzog join with the latest as Israel declares war after Hamas launched an attack in Gaza; plus U.S. Rep. Mace on her vote to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
The scramble for House speaker
House Republicans are in disarray after ousting Kevin McCarthy as Majority Speaker earlier this week, a move that has been criticized by some presidential candidates. Christina Ruffini has more.
Kevin McCarthy denies reports that he's resigning from Congress
The former House speaker said he will run for reelection in 2024.
Trump endorses Jim Jordan for House speaker
Reps. Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise have announced their bids for House speaker.
Gaetz discusses leading McCarthy's ouster
Florida Republican Matt Gaetz is standing firm in his decision to file the motion to vacate Kevin McCarthy as House speaker. Gaetz spoke out on the historic vote in an interview with CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim DeFede.
Trump addresses House speaker race
Former President Donald Trump says he'll do "whatever is necessary" to help select a new House speaker -- and some members of Congress say he's considering traveling to Capitol Hill next week. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest on the speaker race.
Can a non-member of Congress be House speaker?
Republican Reps. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan have said they will run for House speaker and are expected to pitch themselves to their conference next week. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains what it could take to get elected.
Can a non-member of Congress be speaker of the House?
Here's what to know after Kevin McCarthy's ouster about Rule 26 and what would happen if former President Donald Trump sought the gavel.
Who will get enough support to be speaker?
Republican House Reps. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan have both announced their intention to run for the vacant speaker seat after Kevin McCarthy's ousting Tuesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on who is endorsing who and what's next on the road to fill the congressional leadership role.
Republicans look at killing motion-to-vacate rule that sank McCarthy
To secure the speakership, Kevin McCarthy made a deal with the far-right Republicans who ultimately led to his downfall.
GOP lawmaker on endorsing Jordan for speaker
Republican Congressman Darrell Issa of California voted to keep Kevin McCarthy as speaker and has endorsed Congressman Jim Jordan as his replacement. Issa joined CBS News to discuss the situation on Capitol Hill.
Shutdown looms amid House speaker search
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana and Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio have announced runs for the speakership following the historic ouster of Kevin McCarthy. Whoever gets the job will immediately be under pressure to pass a spending bill with a government shutdown looming once again. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Margaret Brennan on McCarthy interview fallout
At a caucus meeting Tuesday morning, California Rep. Pete Aguilar played a clip from Kevin McCarthy's interview Sunday with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan, in which he blamed Democrats for nearly shutting down the government. Brennan and Politico columnist Jonathan Martin examine the role the interview played in McCarthy's ouster as House speaker.
Jordan, Scalise running for House speaker
A day after the historic ousting of Rep. Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House, Republican lawmakers Rep. Jim Jordan and Rep. Steve Scalise have signaled they intend to run for the position. The GOP is expected to vote next week on a replacement. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
Can the House GOP organize behind a new leader?
Republican Reps. Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise announced Wednesday they will run to succeed Rep. Kevin McCarthy as House speaker following his historic ouster. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest from Capitol Hill.
Biden to give "major speech" on Ukraine aid
President Biden told reporters on Wednesday that he plans to give a "major speech" on U.S. aid to Ukraine following the ouster of Rep. Kevin McCarthy as House speaker. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Republican defends ousting McCarthy
Rep. Matt Rosendale, a Republican from Montana, voted to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House. He defended the move to CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane, saying critics of his vote would "probably be sorry that they made those statements."
Biden comments on McCarthy, student loan debt
A day after Kevin McCarthy was removed as House speaker, President Biden discussed the turmoil in Congress as well as further actions the White House is taking on student debt relief.
Jim Jordan announces plan to run for speaker
Rep. Jim Jordan announced Wednesday his plan to run for the vacant House speaker position. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest on who could succeed Kevin McCarthy as the leader of the GOP-controlled lower chamber.
GOP lawmaker criticizes McCarthy ouster
Rep. Garret Graves, a Republican from Louisiana, voted against removing Kevin McCarthy as speaker. Graves told CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion that McCarthy's ouster threw the House into chaos and claimed it was all a campaign fundraising move.
Who voted to oust McCarthy as speaker? See the final tally
Eight House Republicans and 208 House Democrats voted to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Here's what the roll call looked like.
Steve Scalise, Jim Jordan to run for House speaker
Following the historic vote to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Reps. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan announced bids to replace him. Scalise is the House majority leader, while Jordan chairs the powerful House Judiciary Committee. Scott MacFarlane has more.
House frozen until members pick next speaker
The House stands in recess to allow the Republican conference and Democratic caucus to "meet and discuss the path forward" after Rep. Kevin McCarthy's historic ouster, interim Speaker Patrick McHenry announced Tuesday night. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest on what happens next.
McCarthy out as House speaker -- now what?
The House on Tuesday voted 216 to 210 to remove California Republican Kevin McCarthy from his position as House speaker, a historic move that comes days after he reached an 11th-hour deal to avert a government shutdown with the help of House Democrats. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
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Trump exalts progress in Iran war after warning country will be "hit very hard"
President Trump warned Iran that it would be "hit very hard," after calling for the country's "unconditional surrender."
Trump arrives at dignified transfer for soldiers killed in Iran
All six service members died during an unmanned aircraft system attack in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait.
Bodycam video contradicts ICE claims in fatal shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez
Video of last year's fatal shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez obtained by CBS News appears to contradict claims that Martinez was shot by an ICE agent because he "accelerated" and "intentionally ran over" another agent.
Hegseth says anyone helping Iran's war efforts will be "confronted strongly"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. will confront "anything that shouldn't be happening, whether it's in public or back-channeled."
Trump meets with Latin American leaders in Miami amid war on Iran
The White House called the gathering of Latin American leaders the "Shield of the Americas" summit.
Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving — again
In July, Prasad was briefly forced from his job, but was reinstated less than two weeks later.
At least 6 dead after tornado rips through Michigan and storms hit central U.S.
Severe storms were sweeping across the central U.S., and forecasters warned tornadoes could turn dangerous across several states.
Venezuela's new gold rush moves at "Trump speed," but ignores a $25M question
Venezuela's new administration is cutting deals, but there's a big reward available for a key figure.
American Oksana Masters wins 20th Paralympic medal
Oksana Masters has competed at every Paralympics since 2012 and is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian.
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Trump arrives at dignified transfer for soldiers killed in Iran
All six service members died during an unmanned aircraft system attack in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait.
Pope Leo names veteran Vatican diplomat as new ambassador to the U.S.
Italian Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, 68, is currently the Holy See's ambassador to the United Nations in New York.
Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving — again
In July, Prasad was briefly forced from his job, but was reinstated less than two weeks later.
GOP Rep. Darrell Issa says he will retire, months after declaring he's "not quitting"
Rep. Darrell Issa's abrupt reversal injects more uncertainty in the race for the newly redrawn Southern California congressional district.
DOJ asks appeals court to restore Trump's executive orders targeting law firms
The Justice Department on Friday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a lower court ruling that invalidated President Trump's executive orders targeting four major law firms.
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Venezuela's new gold rush moves at "Trump speed," but ignores a $25 million question
Venezuela's new administration is cutting deals, but there's a big reward available for a key figure.
House hunting? Here's what to know as the spring buying season arrives.
Although home prices remain elevated, conditions are shaping up to be more favorable for buyers this year, experts said.
United CEO said U.S. airfares could rise as Iran war drives up oil prices
Jet fuel costs have shot up more than 50% since the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran sparked a jump in global prices.
These 10 jobs are most exposed to AI, Anthropic finds
The maker of the Claude chatbot says its research could help identify economic disruptions by measuring how AI is currently reshaping work.
Stocks sink as oil prices sizzle and U.S. hiring fizzles
Stocks fell after new government data showed U.S. employers shed 92,000 jobs in February and as investors fret over oil prices.
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Trump meets with Latin American leaders in Miami amid war on Iran
The White House called the gathering of Latin American leaders the "Shield of the Americas" summit.
Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving — again
In July, Prasad was briefly forced from his job, but was reinstated less than two weeks later.
GOP Rep. Darrell Issa says he will retire, months after declaring he's "not quitting"
Rep. Darrell Issa's abrupt reversal injects more uncertainty in the race for the newly redrawn Southern California congressional district.
DOJ asks appeals court to restore Trump's executive orders targeting law firms
The Justice Department on Friday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a lower court ruling that invalidated President Trump's executive orders targeting four major law firms.
Man convicted in plot to assassinate Trump that was tied to Iran's paramilitary
A Pakistani business owner accused of trying to hire hit men to kill a U.S. politician has been convicted in a trial that showcased allegations of Iran-backed plotting on American soil.
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A Pilates teacher thought she had the flu. Doctors found aggressive cancer
Debi Weiss thought her fatigue and weakness was a seasonal illness, but her condition quickly worsened.
Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving — again
In July, Prasad was briefly forced from his job, but was reinstated less than two weeks later.
RFK Jr. challenges Dunkin' and Starbucks over sugary drinks
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
States face pushback on their rural health transformation plans
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
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Trump arrives at dignified transfer for soldiers killed in Iran
All six service members died during an unmanned aircraft system attack in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait.
American Oksana Masters wins 20th Paralympic medal
Oksana Masters has competed at every Paralympics since 2012 and is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian.
Bombing at nightclub in Peru injures 33, including minors, authorities say
At least five people are in serious condition, an official said. Three minors - a 16-year-old and two 17-year-olds - are among the wounded.
U.K. killer Ian Huntley dies after prison attack
Ian Huntley, 52, had been on life support after being hit repeatedly over the head with a metal bar in a U.K. prison on Feb. 26.
China's Xi Jinping calls for political loyalty amid military purge
"There must be no one in the military who harbors disloyalty to the (ruling Communist) Party," Xi said.
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Paul McCartney's overlooked work
"CBS Saturday Morning" sits down with Morgan Neville, the director of "Man on the Run," a documentary about the life of Paul McCartney after the Beatles broke up.
Cory Wong performs "Roses Fade"
Grammy-nominated artist Cory Wong is known for his funky sounds and genre-defying collaborations. His latest album, "Lost in the Wonder," featuring star-studded performances, is out now. Here's Cory Wong performing "Roses Fade" with Devon Gilfillian.
Cory Wong performs "Blame It On the Moon"
Grammy-nominated artist Cory Wong is known for his funky sounds and genre-defying collaborations. His latest album, "Lost in the Wonder," featuring star-studded performances, is out now. Here's Cory Wong performing "Blame It On the Moon" with Devon Gilfillian.
Cory Wong performs "All Night, Alright"
Grammy-nominated artist Cory Wong is known for his funky sounds and genre-defying collaborations. His latest album, "Lost in the Wonder," featuring star-studded performances, is out now. Here's Cory Wong performing "All Night, Alright" with Taylor Hanson.
Book excerpt: "Judge Stone" by Viola Davis & James Patterson
The Academy Award-winning actress and the bestselling writer team up for a courtroom thriller that touches on the lightning-rod issue of abortion.
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Study: AI overuse can lead to "brain fry"
Artificial intelligence promised to lighten the workload while increasing productivity. But as more people are using AI for work, a new study published in Harvard Business Review finds AI overuse could cause "brain fry." CBS News correspondent Lana Zak spoke with the study's lead author to unpack the findings.
Affordable ways to protect your aging parents
The most recent government data shows nearly 28% of Americans live alone. The number has risen for decades, especially for older generations. Ash-har Quraishi shows simple tools that can provide extra security and protection for your aging loved ones.
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.
Anthropic CEO apologizes for leaked memo
The CEO of Anthropic is apologizing for a leaked internal memo amid a feud with the Pentagon over its AI model. The memo criticized the Trump administration and OpenAI. It comes after the Defense Department declared Anthropic a supply chain risk or a possible security risk.
Pentagon designates Anthropic a supply chain risk
The Pentagon formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic as a supply chain risk on Thursday amid their feud over AI guardrails. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins CBS News with more.
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Bombing at nightclub in Peru injures 33, including minors, authorities say
At least five people are in serious condition, an official said. Three minors - a 16-year-old and two 17-year-olds - are among the wounded.
U.K. killer Ian Huntley dies after prison attack
Ian Huntley, 52, had been on life support after being hit repeatedly over the head with a metal bar in a U.K. prison on Feb. 26.
Latest on Utah triple murder suspect
A manhunt for a triple murder suspect in Utah ended Thursday when Ivan Miller, 22, was arrested in Colorado. Here's what to know about the investigation.
Austin gunman assaulted woman at Tesla facility in December, lawsuit alleges
The gunman who carried out the mass shooting last weekend in Austin, Texas, assaulted a woman three months earlier at a Tesla facility, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday in Texas.
Kouri Richins' friends take stand at trial
Becky Lloyd, a neighbor and friend of Kouri Richins, who is accused of fatally poisoning her husband in 2022, testified at her trial on Thursday about conversations they had about Richins' marriage. Lloyd said Richins' told her, "In many ways it would be better if he [Richins' husband], if he were dead" in a serious tone. Richins denies killing her husband and has pleaded not guilty to charges.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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Targeting Americans I Sunday on 60 Minutes
After nine years of reporting, 60 Minutes has uncovered new information about a device that may be linked to Havana Syndrome, mysterious brain injuries reported by U.S. government and military officials. 60 Minutes has new details about what sources say is a weapon built by a foreign adversary. Sunday.
From the archives: "Voices of the Civil Rights Movement"
Civil rights activist Bernard Lafayette, who helped organize the Selma Voting Rights Movement in the 1960s, died March 5, 2026, at age 85. In this 1980 "Sunday Morning" report by Ted Holmes, Lafayette, along with Bernice Reagon, E.D. Nixon and Ibisoto Ajamu, attended "Voices of the Civil Rights Movement," a reunion of civil rights organizers, song leaders and photographers held by the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, where the remembrances and songs of the movement were celebrated.
Iran's president apologizes to neighbors
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian released a video apology to Iran's neighbors for the retaliatory strikes against Israel and U.S. bases in the Middle East, saying they will stop striking other Persian Gulf states unless attacked first. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab has more from Doha.
U.S. and Israel hit Iran with more attacks
The U.S. and Israel's war against Iran entered its eighth day, with ongoing strikes on Tehran. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman has the latest from Tel Aviv.
Hegseth on Russian involvement in Iran
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told CBS News' Major Garrett that "no one's putting us in danger" over reports of Russia sharing intelligence with Iran in a 60 Minutes interview airing Sunday, March 8. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has more.