Transcript: Secretary of State Antony Blinken on "Face the Nation," Oct. 22, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Secretary of State Antony Blinken that aired on Oct. 22, 2023.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Secretary of State Antony Blinken that aired on Oct. 22, 2023.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell that aired on Oct. 22, 2023.
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.
Eight Republicans joined Democrats to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker on Tuesday. Axios Capitol Hill reporter Juliegrace Brufke and political advisers Jonathan Kott and Maura Gillespie join "America Decides" to discuss where the GOP goes from here.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the longest-serving woman in the Senate, has died. She was 90. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell both paid tribute to Feinstein, who they both called a friend, from the Senate floor.
The House advanced four spending bills that have no chance of passing in the Senate, as Speaker Kevin McCarthy seeks to appease conservatives.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday defended his decision to open an impeachment inquiry against President Biden, despite criticism from the White House, congressional Democrats and indifferent shrugs from most Senate Republicans. CBS News' Catherine Herridge and Scott MacFarlane have more.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday said she is running for reelection in 2024. Jonathan Martin, senior columnist and politics bureau chief at Politico, joins CBS News to discuss the impact of Pelosi's decision.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday said he plans to finish his Senate term, dismissing concerns about his health after two recent incidents in which he froze up. Nikole Killion has more.
CBS News has obtained a secret "vulnerability report" that sounded alarms about Rep. George Santos long before his election. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell declined to give more details about his health during the weekly GOP news conference.
Senate Republicans are holding their first policy lunch since Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's second public freeze in front of reporters. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on how Republicans are reacting to McConnell's health, as well as the possible government shutdown.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell returned to Congress on Tuesday, a week after experiencing a second freezing episode while answering questions from reporters in Kentucky. That episode came about a month after the 81-year-old stopped talking mid-sentence during a news conference at the Capitol. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Senator Mitch McConnell returned to work Tuesday after appearing to freeze up twice in front of reporters over the summer. A letter from the Capitol's attending physician said there was "no evidence" McConnell suffered a stroke, a seizure disorder or has Parkinson's.
The Senate returned to session on Tuesday after the August recess, and lawmakers are facing a looming deadline to avoid a government shutdown. CBS News' Christina Ruffini and Scott MacFarlane have the latest.
"There is no evidence that you have a seizure disorder or that you experienced a stroke, TIA or movement disorder such as Parkinson's disease," the attending physician of Congress said.
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy continued his push in the key state of New Hampshire on Monday. He made several stops on the campaign trail during the holiday weekend, but other GOP contenders seemed to take the weekend off. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro has the latest.
Former U.N. ambassador and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley tells "Face the Nation" that is "completely for term limits" for elected officials. The comment comes after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze up for the second time this summer.
After Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze in the middle of a press conference for the second time in less than two months, aging lawmakers and their health have become a focal point amid the 2024 race for the White House. Political advisers Ashley Etienne and Kevin Sheridan join CBS News to discuss.
Mitch McConnell, the top-ranking Republican in the Senate, was cleared to return to work after appearing to freeze up during a press conference for the second time in several weeks Wednesday. Scott MacFarlane reports.
The Capitol attending physician said Thursday Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is "medically clear to continue with his schedule." The statement came a day after McConnell appeared to freeze during an exchange with reporters in Kentucky. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Capitol's physician clears Sen. McConnell to work; Uncovering ethics issues in SCOTUS financial forms
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze for roughly 30 seconds while answering questions from reporters in Kentucky.
There are new questions surrounding the health of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell after the top Republican appeared to freeze on Wednesday while speaking with reporters in Kentucky -- the second such incident in recent months. CBS News political director Fin Gomez reports on the latest concerns.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell froze again during an exchange with reporters at an event in his home state of Kentucky on Wednesday. A spokesperson for McConnell said he felt "momentarily lightheaded." The incident comes about a month after the 81-year-old paused while answering questions at the Capitol, leading to growing concerns over his health. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Hallie Biden, the widow of Beau Biden, was romantically involved with Hunter Biden and testified that she discarded the gun at the heart of the case.
Trump ally Steve Bannon appeared in a Washington, D.C. federal courtroom on Thursday as a judge weighed whether to clear the way for Bannon to serve out a four-month prison sentence.
In France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Allied forces' pivotal D-Day landings in Normandy, President Biden honors WWII troops who freed Europe from tyranny.
Building on lessons learned during three previous test flights, SpaceX set its sights on more lofty goals for a fourth launch of the giant rocket.
Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is now charged with killing two more women on Long Island.
Sen. Tim Scott is one of several Black Republican lawmakers who are looking to shift minority voters away from Democrats.
A new observational study, meaning it does not prove causation, found xylitol, a common sugar substitute, may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Planet-warming greenhouse gases are "building up, much like trash in a landfill," one researcher said.
The FDA said "additional review" and court cases led it to roll back the ban.
Now that they're getting older, children raised on social media have some hard-earned wisdom to share on the perils of addictive tech.
One person died and another was treated for smoke inhalation in one of seven fires caused by product overheating.
A new book celebrates role models who came into their own at a stage in life when society would have had them packing it in.
The FDA said "additional review" and court cases led it to roll back the ban.
Willie Mays hasn't played in a Major League Baseball game in more than 50 years – but he just earned new stats.
Now that they're getting older, children raised on social media have some hard-earned wisdom to share on the perils of addictive tech.
One person died and another was treated for smoke inhalation in one of seven fires caused by product overheating.
The FDA said "additional review" and court cases led it to roll back the ban.
With the deal, the trading platform will become a competitor to larger crypto trading firms like Binance and Coinbase.
Large SUVs offer a sense of security, but some models are safer than others, says the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Sen. Tim Scott is one of several Black Republican lawmakers who are looking to shift minority voters away from Democrats.
If UFOs turn out to be "cutting-edge secret weapons or spying drones in disguise, they can pose a significant threat," one lawmaker said.
The president warned that the "dark forces" that were present 80 years ago "never fade," tying the lessons of history to the continued threats posed today during a commemoration of D-Day.
There's been an increased focus on four potential vice presidential candidates, although Trump's shortlist is not yet complete.
Trump ally Steve Bannon appeared in a Washington, D.C. federal courtroom on Thursday as a judge weighed whether to clear the way for Bannon to serve out a four-month prison sentence.
Now that they're getting older, children raised on social media have some hard-earned wisdom to share on the perils of addictive tech.
One person died and another was treated for smoke inhalation in one of seven fires caused by product overheating.
A new observational study, meaning it does not prove causation, found xylitol, a common sugar substitute, may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.
The FDA said "additional review" and court cases led it to roll back the ban.
Faulty lead test kits made by Magellan Diagnostics may have been used as late as 2021 to test children for exposure to the toxic metal. The company agreed to pay $42 million to settle criminal charges that it concealed malfunctions.
Researchers were tagging marine when the tiger shark they caught vomited a dead echidna — a spiny creature similar to a hedgehog.
The U.S. has sanctioned Los Lobos, an Ecuadorian crime gang that officials say is behind much of the violence shaking the country.
Hamas says it can't accept an Israeli cease-fire proposal, accusing the U.S. and Israel of creating "confusion and controversy" about it.
Planet-warming greenhouse gases are "building up, much like trash in a landfill," one researcher said.
If UFOs turn out to be "cutting-edge secret weapons or spying drones in disguise, they can pose a significant threat," one lawmaker said.
"I was her imaginary bodyguard," Costner said about his friend, Whitney Houston, who died in 2012.
The Tribeca Festival returns to New York City with more than 110 feature films, along with shorts, games, virtual reality, concerts, and an 80th birthday celebration of co-founder Robert De Niro.
The play "Stereophonic" broke records by receiving 13 Tony nominations, the most in history for a non-musical production.
Halsey said she's "lucky to be alive" in an Instagram post featuring "The End," the first track off her next album.
Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Baldwin shared a first look on Tuesday at their new reality series, tentatively titled "The Baldwins," about their marriage and seven kids.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping American life, including changing the investment landscape as AI-related stocks are booming. CBS News' John Dickerson examines some of the best performers to explain which industries make up the AI revolution.
The law requires car manufacturers to install rear seat reminder alerts in new passenger cars by 2025. The government is weighing whether to go beyond that mandate to require occupant detection technology.
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.
Many newer vehicles have built-in technology that is meant to remind drivers that a child is in the back seat of a car, which can be deadly on a hot day. But a Louisiana family warns the technology isn't good enough to prevent a tragedy. National consumer correspondent Ash-har Qurairshi reports.
Last week, Ticketmaster confirmed it was hacked. The group claiming to be behind the breach said it stole the data of some 560 million customers and offered to sell those details for half a million dollars on the dark web. CBS News reporter Zak Hudak has more.
Building on lessons learned during three previous test flights, SpaceX set its sights on more lofty goals for a fourth launch of the giant rocket.
Devastating flooding in Brazil has forced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes for good. Scientists say human-caused climate change will make extreme flooding more likely, and that there will be more climate refugees in the future. Lauren Risi, director of the Environmental Change and Security Program at the Wilson Center, joins CBS News to discuss.
European scientists say May was the 12th consecutive month the world saw record-high temperatures. According to the ICF Climate Center, many U.S. cities in the South and Midwest are expected to see more days with higher temperatures if current emissions rates continue. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga explains how Phoenix, Arizona, is preparing.
A heat wave is bringing high temperatures earlier in the summer to some parts of the Southwest, creating dangerous conditions for thousands of Americans. CBS News' Ben Tracy has more.
China hails its lunar probe mission as a success after unfurling a Chinese flag on the far side of the moon and collecting rock and soil samples.
Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is now charged with killing two more women, Sandra Costilla and Jessica Taylor, 10 years apart on Long Island.
The charges against Hunter Biden stem from paperwork he filled out when he bought a handgun nearly six years ago, when prosecutors say he was addicted to crack cocaine.
Toni Gurule and 42-year-old Suzzette Salyer were arrested by a SWAT team after a standoff, officials said.
The discovery comes just a month after a beachgoer found about $1 million worth of cocaine washed up along the Florida Keys.
Hallie Biden, the widow of Beau Biden, was romantically involved with Hunter Biden and testified that she discarded the gun at the heart of the case.
Boeing's Starliner capsule finally took off Wednesday after years of delays, with two NASA astronauts on their way to the International Space Station. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood explains why the launch took so long, and how significant it is.
Boeing's Starliner space capsule launched Wednesday with a crew of two on a mission to the International Space Station. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann breaks down how it finally happened after repeated delays.
The third time was the charm for Boeing's Starliner mission on Wednesday as the capsule's first crewed mission successfully lifted out of the Earth's atmosphere on its way to the International Space Station. See CBS News' coverage of the launch.
Boeing Starliner's crew flight test is preparing for its third launch after technical issues scrubbed previous attempts.
A NASA Atlas V rocket is once again prepped to launch Boeing's Starliner capsule into orbit Wednesday as part of its first human-crewed mission. The trip to the International Space Station has been plagued by delays, the most recent being a last-minute launch scrub over the weekend. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
England's Prince William and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are two of the many world leaders and dignitaries participating in ceremonies to commemorate 80 years since D-Day, a major turning point in World War II. Alan Allport, professor of history at Syracuse University, joined CBS News to discuss the significance of the day.
It's been 75 years since the North Atlantic Treaty Organization was formed after World War II. NATO has grown to include 32 countries, with Finland and Sweden being the newest members. Max Bergmann, from the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joined CBS News to discuss NATO and what another Trump presidency could mean for the alliance.
President Biden's new immigration policy was met with confusion and criticism, especially among migrants, as it went into effect Wednesday. The new order authorizes immigration officials at the southern border to deport large numbers of migrants without processing their asylum claims. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.
A school in Gaza sheltering displaced Palestinians was hit by an Israeli strike early Thursday, killing more than 30 people, including 23 women and children, according to local health officials in the Hamas-run Palestinian territory. Hugo Bachega, Middle East correspondent for BBC News, joined CBS News to talk about the situation.
Donald Trump and his allies have been calling for retaliatory actions against Democrats in the wake of his felony conviction. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.