Transcript: Sen. Lindsey Graham on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of the interview with Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina that aired Sunday, April 28, 2019, on "Face the Nation"
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Trump's call with Libyan warlord had "unnerving effect," Graham says
Graham said the president's phone call to Khalifa Haftar, a U.S. citizen, could be perceived as the U.S. government "picking sides"
How liberal or conservative is your state?
What percentage of each state identifies as conservative or liberal? The answers aren't always obvious
Graham introduces bill which would ban abortions after 20 weeks
The South Carolina senator has introduced the bill every year since 2013
Graham sees "common ground" on gun laws
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham spoke during a hearing on "red flag" laws that would restrict gun access for people considered dangerous or at risk from mental health issues.
Sen. Graham calls for new probe into FBI, DOJ
Senator Lindsey Graham says he wants someone similar to Robert Mueller to look into the role the FBI and Justice Department played in the 2016 election following the release of Mueller's final report on Russian interference. After Graham's remarks, CBS News' Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN with more on the latest developments on Capitol Hill.
Trump makes no mention of Mueller report in GOP dinner remarks
A few hours after the Mueller report was submitted, President Trump gave a brief introduction for keynote speaker Lindsey Graham
Mike Pence stumps for Trump ally Lindsey Graham
In a release, Graham praised Pence as "a strong ally and close friend"
Trump policies met with scrutiny and confusion on world stage
The Munich security conference was a backdrop to growing tensions between the U.S. and its Western allies
Graham vows to hold hearing on McCabe's "stunning" 25th Amendment comments
"I'm going to do everything I can to get to the bottom of the Department of Justice FBI behavior toward President Trump and his campaign"
Transcript: Sen. Lindsey Graham on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of the interview with Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham that aired Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, on "Face the Nation"
Lindsey Graham says Trump has to "do it on his own" to build the wall
President Trump declared a national emergency to build the border wall on Friday
Lawmakers react to McCabe interview
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe told "60 Minutes" Justice Department officials discussed using the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump from office. Senator Lindsey Graham said McCabe must come before his committee. CBS News's Nancy Cordes and Politico's Nancy Cook join CBSN with more on the reaction.
Senate committee delays vote on Trump's attorney general pick
Democratic lawmakers worry William Barr may limit the scope of special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation
Graham in Turkey after criticizing Trump's Syria withdrawal plans
Senior GOP senator has said Trump's move to pull out will embolden ISIS, as ex-U.S. envoy warns it's already happening
AG nominee William Barr: "I won't be bullied"
The president's nominee for attorney general stood his ground Tuesday, asserting he won't be "bulled" by anyone. Zeke Miller, a CBSN political contributor and a White House reporter for The Associated Press, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with Tuesday's political recap.
William Barr's grandson Liam steals the show at hearing
"Dear Grandpa, I love you so much," he wrote during the hours of grilling by lawmakers
Graham says he sees no "pathway forward" in shutdown dispute
"I have never been more depressed about moving forward than I am right now," the White House ally said
Graham says Barr committed to letting Mueller probe continue
Lindsey Graham says he bellieves Barr will not interfere in Mueller probe. The two are friends, Graham said, and Barr has a "high opinion of Mueller"
Graham: Goal of shutdown talks "is not to open up the government"
"The goal is to repair a damaged, broken immigration system. It's to implement policies Democrats have voted for in the past," Graham said
Transcript: Sen. Lindsey Graham on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of the interview with Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina that aired Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, on "Face the Nation"
Graham says Romney’s opposition to Trump is “going to hurt him and Utah”
GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham warned incoming Sen. Mitt Romney Wednesday that publicly opposing President Trump would "hurt him and Utah"
Graham floats trading immigrant protections for wall funding to end shutdown
The GOP senator said he asked the president to consider compromising with Democrats on immigration to reopen the government
Some in GOP criticize Trump on Syria
CBS News national security correspondent David Martin discusses the reaction to President Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria, including harsh criticism from Republican Senator Lindsay Graham.
Backlash mounts over Trump's withdrawal from Syria
Trump ally Lindsey Graham declared it an "Obama-like mistake," and one senior administration official called the situation a "catastrophic disaster"
Zelenskyy says he will meet Trump on Sunday for Ukraine-Russia talks
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he and President Trump have agreed to meet in Florida on Sunday, signaling progress in talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Maps show winter storm forecast for ice and snow from Great Lakes to Northeast
Millions of Americans live in areas under winter storm alerts stretching from northern Minnesota to the Eastern Seaboard.
U.S. launches strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria, Trump says
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Veterans Affairs Department reimposing near total abortion ban
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Israel police say 2 killed in car-ramming and stabbing attack by Palestinian
The attack began Friday afternoon in the northern city of Beit Shean, where the Palestinian man crashed his vehicle into people, killing one man and injuring a teenage boy.
Perry Bamonte, guitarist for The Cure, dies after "short illness" at 65
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
Iran seizes oil tanker smuggling fuel on Strait of Hormuz, Tehran says
Iran seized a foreign oil tanker as it traveled the strategic Strait of Hormuz carrying some 25,000 barrels of smuggled fuel, state media said.
Here's what is open on the day after Christmas, from retailers to banks
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
15 hurt in stabbing, chemical liquid attack in Japan tire factory
More than a dozen people were injured in a stabbing attack in a factory in central Japan in which a liquid believed to be bleach was also sprayed, authorities said.
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Two police officers injured, suspect killed during child custody exchange
Police were called to a shopping center late Friday morning. Two officers were shot and are in critical condition.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Dec. 28)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
U.S. stocks hover at record highs after the Christmas holiday
Stocks are mostly flat in quiet morning trading on Friday as investors return from the Christmas holiday.
Veterans Affairs Department reimposing near total abortion ban
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Maps show winter storm forecast for ice and snow from Great Lakes to Northeast
Millions of Americans live in areas under winter storm alerts stretching from northern Minnesota to the Eastern Seaboard.
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U.S. stocks hover at record highs after the Christmas holiday
Stocks are mostly flat in quiet morning trading on Friday as investors return from the Christmas holiday.
Here's what is open on the day after Christmas, from retailers to banks
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
5 money moves to make in 2026, according to financial experts
As many Americans head into 2026 with mounting money worries, reviewing your finances now could help put you on firmer footing next year.
Is anything open on Christmas Day 2025? See which businesses are operating.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
NHTSA investigating Tesla Model 3 emergency door handles
Traffic safety regulators are reviewing a motorist's complaints that the manual door handles on some Model 3 cars are hard to find, a potential hazard in a crash.
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Veterans Affairs Department reimposing near total abortion ban
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
U.S. launches strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria, Trump says
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Kimmel skewers Trump, tells U.K. viewers that "tyranny is booming" in U.S.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump's name added
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
Trump promises to guard against "bad Santa" in Christmas Eve calls with kids
President Trump spent part of Christmas Eve bantering with kids, updating families on NORAD's Santa tracker and reminding one child that the big guy has a "serious appetite."
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Baby defies all odds after growing outside his mom's womb
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
Finding hope through cancer clinical trials
#LillyPartner Cancer clinical trials can offer patients access to investigational treatments that can be explored as early as the time of diagnosis. Ovarian cancer survivor Alicia Dellario and Dr. Arjun Balar, senior vice president of global clinical development at Eli Lilly and Company, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the potential benefits of cancer clinical trials -- and clarify common misconceptions. Visit cancerclinicaltrials.lilly.com for more information. (Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company)
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Israel police say 2 killed in car-ramming and stabbing attack by Palestinian
The attack began Friday afternoon in the northern city of Beit Shean, where the Palestinian man crashed his vehicle into people, killing one man and injuring a teenage boy.
8 killed, 18 wounded in mosque bombing in Syria
Images shared by Syria's state-run news agency showed blood on carpets, holes in the walls, shattered windows and fire damage.
Endangered wild cat seen in Thailand for the first time in 30 years
Flat-headed cats are among the world's most threatened wild felines.
Iran seizes oil tanker smuggling fuel on Strait of Hormuz, Tehran says
Iran seized a foreign oil tanker as it traveled the strategic Strait of Hormuz carrying some 25,000 barrels of smuggled fuel, state media said.
15 hurt in stabbing, chemical liquid attack in Japan tire factory
More than a dozen people were injured in a stabbing attack in a factory in central Japan in which a liquid believed to be bleach was also sprayed, authorities said.
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Perry Bamonte, guitarist for The Cure, dies after "short illness" at 65
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
Broadway actress Imani Smith stabbed to death in New Jersey, police say
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Former "Big Brother" houseguest Mickey Lee died on Christmas, family says
Mickey Lee, a former "Big Brother" houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay, has died, her family announced in a social media post shared Friday.
Kimmel skewers Trump, tells U.K. viewers that "tyranny is booming" in U.S.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
King Charles and royal family, minus Andrew, gather for Christmas
King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.
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Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Tech companies push for data centers
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
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.
Top tech gadgets of 2025
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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What's next on the Epstein files release?
Lawmakers may take action against the Department of Justice for the delayed release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson weighs in.
Two police officers injured, suspect killed during child custody exchange
Police were called to a shopping center late Friday morning. Two officers were shot and are in critical condition.
Broadway actress Imani Smith stabbed to death in New Jersey, police say
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
15 hurt in stabbing, chemical liquid attack in Japan tire factory
More than a dozen people were injured in a stabbing attack in a factory in central Japan in which a liquid believed to be bleach was also sprayed, authorities said.
Terry Rozier seeks to have charges thrown out in NBA gambling case
His lawyers argued that Rozier's alleged involvement in the wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies is limited.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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Details on strikes targeting ISIS in Nigeria
U.S. forces launched strikes targeting ISIS forces in Nigeria on Christmas Day. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has the latest.
What's next on the Epstein files release?
Lawmakers may take action against the Department of Justice for the delayed release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson weighs in.
Christmas return season begins
Americans have entered the 2025 gift returns era after the Christmas holidays. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
Catastrophic flooding in California
Catastrophic flooding and mudslides in California have turned deadly. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports.
Trump announces strikes in Nigeria
President Trump announced strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria. Also, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that a potential meeting with Mr. Trump is in the works. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.