Buttigieg: "U.S. does not have a foreign policy" under Trump
South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg joins moderator Margaret Brennan for a wide-ranging interview about his 2020 campaign for president, foreign policy and more.
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Open: This is "Face the Nation"
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan talks to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Rep. Adam Schiff, Sen. Tom Cotton and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Mayor Pete Buttigieg.
Extended interview: Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg and husband Chasten
In this expanded version of an interview conducted for "Sunday Morning," John Dickerson, the co-host of "CBS This Morning," talked with Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, and his husband, Chasten Buttigieg, about what the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, is bringing that is different to the 2020 campaign.
Zuckerberg recommended aides to Buttigieg
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg confirmed Monday that he and his wife had been privately recommending new hires to the Pete Buttigieg campaign. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about how the story could impact the South Bend, Indiana, mayor's campaign.
5/26: Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," two of the veterans in Congress, Reps. Pat Ryan and Mike Waltz, join to discuss veteran suicide ahead of Memorial Day. Plus, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg discusses the latest on Memorial Day travel and the current issue of turbulence.
Buttigieg: Biden 2024 bid "maybe" hurt Dems
During an appearance in Iowa on Tuesday night, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg acknowledged that Democrats may have won in November if former President Joe Biden had not sought reelection. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has the details. Then, Politico White House reporters Sophia Cai and Jake Traylor join to unpack speculation about Democrats' 2028 presidential bids.
Buttigieg suggests Biden's 2024 run was "maybe" a mistake
Pete Buttigieg made the comments following a town hall in the Hawkeye state.
Pete Buttigieg on Biden's 2024 run
Pete Buttigieg, the former transportation secretary, is commenting on President Biden's 2024 campaign as speculation rises about the former Indiana mayor's possible 2028 presidential bid. Lynda Tran, a former senior advisor for Buttigieg, joins CBS News with more.
Democrats weigh future of party as 2028 nears
Pete Buttigieg is in Iowa for his first in-person event since President Trump's return to the White House. Plus, a Democratic National Committee panel is moving forward with a proposal that could oust David Hogg and Malcolm Kenyatta as vice chairs. Political strategists Chuck Rocha and Rina Shah join "America Decides" with analysis.
Pete Buttigieg appears podcast
Then-candidate Donald Trump appeared on the "Flagrant" podcast, which has usually been a home for conservatives. However, Pete Buttigieg recently made headlines for his appearance on the show. Peter Hamby, partner at Puck News, joins "America Decides" to discuss the significance.
Buttigieg: "We don't fully know" Baltimore bridge conditions
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg tells "Face the Nation" that as officials are assessing how to reconstruct the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, "right now we don't fully know everything we need to know about the condition of the portions of the bridge that did not collapse."
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This week on "Face the Nation," as cleanup is underway after Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, Ed O'Keefe speaks to Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. Plus, the Archbishop of Washington, Wilton Cardinal Gregory, and the Episcopal Bishop of Washington, the Ret. Reverend Mariann Budde, discuss faith in America on Easter Sunday.
Trump to speak on "law and order" at DOJ
President Trump is expected to deliver remarks Friday at the Department of Justice focused on "law and order." The visit comes amid mass layoffs and demotions at the department. David Weigel, political reporter for Semafor, and Deepa Shivaram, White House correspondent at NPR, join CBS News to discuss what to expect.
Pete Buttigieg says he won't run for Senate, leaving door open for possible White House bid
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced Thursday he won't seek an open Senate seat in Michigan next year, keeping the door open for a possible White House bid in 2028.
Buttigieg responds to Trump's insults
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is responding to President Trump's insults as he spoke out about the deadly collision above the Potomac River. Lynda Tran, a former adviser to Buttigieg, joins CBS News with her take on Mr. Trump's accusations.
Buttigieg taking "serious look" at Senate run
Pete Buttigieg, former transportation secretary, is seriously looking at running for Senate in Michigan, according to a source close to him. A seat opened up in the battleground state Tuesday after Democratic Sen. Gary Peters announced that he wouldn't seek reelection in 2026. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the details.
Feds sue Southwest Airlines, fine Frontier for chronically delayed flights
The lawsuit alleges Southwest illegally operated chronically delayed flights and disrupted passengers' travel plans.
Biden calls for more disaster relief funding
On Thursday, President Biden called on Congress to return to Washington, D.C., to pass more funding for disaster relief. He said FEMA has what it needs to respond to Hurricanes Milton and Helene, but a federal program to help small businesses impacted by disasters needs more funds. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Buttigieg playing Vance in Walz's debate prep
Vice presidential nominee and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is preparing to debate Ohio Sen. JD Vance on CBS News in less than two weeks. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is standing in for Vance during Walz's preparations, according to a Harris campaign official. Robby Mook, manager for Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Feds to probe top U.S. airlines' frequent flyer programs
Passengers complain that carriers often increase the points needed to get a free flight or limit the number of seats that can be earned.
Buttigieg lights into Trump and Vance in DNC address
He launched into criticisms of former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, who he characterized as "one of those guys who thinks if you don't live the life he has in mind for you, then you don't count."
Buttigieg bashes JD Vance in DNC speech
Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg slammed JD Vance and Donald Trump as he delivered remarks to the Democratic National Convention in support of Kamala Harris. See Buttigieg's full speech.
Sec. Pete Buttigieg on messaging about Harris
Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg joined CBS News during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention to discuss campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Barack Obama's upcoming DNC speech and comments from former President Donald Trump about crime in the U.S.
Democratic candidates at CBS News spin room
Six Democratic candidates for president join CBS News in the spin room to review their debate performance in Charleston, South Carolina.
CBS News Democratic debate in full
Seven Democratic candidates for president took the stage in Charleston, South Carolina, in a debate hosted by CBS News. Watch the debate in its entirety here.
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Trump says U.S. to blockade ships in Strait of Hormuz after failed peace talks
Vice President JD Vance told reporters that "we have not reached an agreement" following face-to-face talks with Iranian leaders and Pakistani negotiators.
CBS News poll finds few see U.S. goals being met in Iran yet
Gas prices put pressure on pocketbooks — and President Trump's ratings — as Iran war continues.
Hungarians vote in key election that could unseat MAGA darling Orbán
It is a key moment for populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who has traveled a long road from his early days as a liberal, anti-Soviet firebrand to a Russian-friendly nationalist admired today by the global far-right.
Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz, intercept ships that paid Iran
President Trump said the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz and intercept vessels that have paid tolls to Iran.
Pope Leo issues latest rebuke of Iran conflict: "Enough with war!"
Pope Leo XIV offered his strongest condemnation yet of the war in Iran on Saturday, appearing to take multiple veiled shots at President Trump.
First glimpse of 2028 Democratic field at National Action Network Convention
A horde of 2028 Democratic presidential hopefuls attended Al Sharpton's National Action Network conference, nearly two years before the first primary votes will be cast.
Dems call on Swalwell to drop out of gov race amid sexual assault allegations
The woman alleged the California gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her twice when she was too drunk to consent.
Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of violating Putin's Easter ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday declared a 32-hour ceasefire over the Orthodox Easter weekend.
Nationwide boom in AI data centers stirs resistance
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications, are fighting back.
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Nationwide boom in AI data centers stirs resistance
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications, are fighting back.
Fighting for health care claim approvals
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz, intercept ships that paid Iran
President Trump said the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz and intercept vessels that have paid tolls to Iran.
Chasing the American Dream
A growing number of young people see themselves as "forever renters" because they can't afford to buy a home, due to short supply, higher mortgage rates, and incomes that haven't kept up with rising home prices.
Remains of missing woman discovered in hidden grave decades later
Kimberly Langwell, a mom in Beaumont, Texas, had dinner plans with her teenage daughter and boyfriend on July 9, 1999 – but she never came home from work. It would take more than 20 years before one man's long-kept secret would expose her killer.
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Nationwide boom in AI data centers stirs resistance
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications, are fighting back.
Fighting for health care claim approvals
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
Chinese electric vehicles pull into the lead
China's long-term investments in innovation are paying off in electric vehicles. Last year, the Chinese car company BYD overtook Tesla as the world's top seller of EVs, despite the U.S. market being virtually closed to them.
Chasing the American Dream
A growing number of young people see themselves as "forever renters" because they can't afford to buy a home, due to short supply, higher mortgage rates, and incomes that haven't kept up with rising home prices.
Tesla wins Dutch approval to use self-driving features, a first for Europe
The Netherlands' decision now goes to the European Commission for full authorization.
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Full transcript: IMF's Kristalina Georgieva on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of IMF, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 12, 2026.
Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz, intercept ships that paid Iran
President Trump said the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz and intercept vessels that have paid tolls to Iran.
CBS News poll finds few see U.S. goals being met in Iran yet
Gas prices put pressure on pocketbooks — and President Trump's ratings — as Iran war continues.
Judge told to reconsider security implications of halting White House ballroom
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit said it did not have enough information to decide how much of the project can be suspended without jeopardizing the safety of the president.
First glimpse of 2028 Democratic field at National Action Network Convention
A horde of 2028 Democratic presidential hopefuls attended Al Sharpton's National Action Network conference, nearly two years before the first primary votes will be cast.
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Fighting for health care claim approvals
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
A teen athlete's headache wouldn't stop. It took a year to find a cure.
Jack Alston was used to migraines, but after two concussions in middle school, he was stuck with a headache that wouldn't go away.
Medicaid work rules will stress states' staffing capacity
Some states already don't have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees' phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result.
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2 more drug companies to officially launch on TrumpRx
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
Social media driving teens toward steroids, extreme body transformations
Behind some of the viral physiques lies a troubling trend: the use of a powerful drug never approved for humans.
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Full transcript: IMF's Kristalina Georgieva on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of IMF, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 12, 2026.
Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz, intercept ships that paid Iran
President Trump said the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz and intercept vessels that have paid tolls to Iran.
CBS News poll finds few see U.S. goals being met in Iran yet
Gas prices put pressure on pocketbooks — and President Trump's ratings — as Iran war continues.
Hungarians vote in key election that could unseat MAGA darling Viktor Orbán
It is a key moment for populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who has traveled a long road from his early days as a liberal, anti-Soviet firebrand to a Russian-friendly nationalist admired today by the global far-right.
Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of violating Putin's Easter ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday declared a 32-hour ceasefire over the Orthodox Easter weekend.
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American Girl: Celebrating girl power
Founded in 1986, American Girl has created dolls, books and accessories that tell the stories of young girls in every American era. On the toy's 40th anniversary, correspondent Faith Salie explores how making history come alive is also creating timeless bonds between generations that celebrate girlhood.
Scarlett Johansson on becoming a skin care mogul
The actress has played many roles in her career – and now, the Tony-winner and two-time Oscar-nominee has taken on another: launching her new line of products, called The Outset, designed for people with sensitive skin (like hers).
Extended interview: Scarlett Johansson
In this web exclusive, actress Scarlett Johansson talks about how dealing with her sensitive skin for years led to her founding a new line of skin care products, The Outset. She also discusses her life-changing roles, and the impact of artificial intelligence.
Scarlett Johansson on becoming a skin care mogul
Actress Scarlett Johansson has played many roles in her career – and now, the Tony-winner and two-time Oscar-nominee has taken on another: launching her new line of products, called The Outset, designed for people with sensitive skin (like hers). She talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her skin struggles, and how husband Colin Jost has been a "guinea pig" for her products.
Taking roller coasters to new heights
Correspondent Lee Cowan reports on how the ups-and-downs of today's amusement park industry are being ridden via new technologies in roller coaster design, including a hybrid wooden-and-steel roller coaster, the New Texas Giant, and the soon-to-open Tormenta Rampaging Run, a "giga dive" coaster, at Six Flags Over Texas.
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Nationwide boom in AI data centers stirs resistance
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications, are fighting back.
Nationwide boom in AI data centers stirs resistance
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications of such facilities in their backyards, are fighting back. "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa examines the drive to construct AI data centers, and the debate between opponents and AI advocates.
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.
Is your phone listening to you?
When ads pop up on your phone for products after you've happened to mention them, is it an indication that advertisers are eavesdropping on you? David Pogue checks out why highly-targeted advertising sometimes gets weirdly specific.
Is your phone listening to you?
When ads pop up on your phone for products after you've happened to mention them, is it an indication that advertisers are eavesdropping on you? Correspondent David Pogue checks out the facts about highly-targeted advertising, and why it sometimes gets weirdly specific.
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First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
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Remains of missing woman discovered in hidden grave decades later
Kimberly Langwell, a mom in Beaumont, Texas, had dinner plans with her teenage daughter and boyfriend on July 9, 1999 – but she never came home from work. It would take more than 20 years before one man's long-kept secret would expose her killer.
Authorities seize 5 tons of cocaine from banana, wine shipments
The drugs were seized at London Gateway, a deep-sea container port about 30 miles from London.
Latest on woman missing in the Bahamas
Lynette Hooker was reported missing in the Bahamas one week ago by her husband, Brian, who said she fell off their boat. Hooker was arrested on Thursday in connection to his wife's disappearance. "CBS Saturday Morning" speaks with people who knew the couple to learn more.
Malnourished boy found locked in utility van since 2024, police say
A 9-year-old boy was rescued this week after living locked in his father's utility van in eastern France since 2024, according to the local prosecutor.
DHS investigates killing of gas station clerk
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has been drawn into the case of a woman who was killed in a hammer attack last week at a gas station in Fort Myers, Florida, after a Haitian immigrant was taken into custody on homicide charges in connection with the attack. Nicole Valdes has the latest.
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Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
9 highlights from Artemis II's epic journey around the moon
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
Artemis II crew splashes down to end historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts returned to Earth with a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean after making a high-speed reentry through the atmosphere.
How an 8-year-old designed a zero-gravity indicator for Artemis II
The development of the mission mascot and viral sensation Rise began over a year before Artemis II blasted off.
As Artemis II heads back to Earth, crew stakes their lives on the heat shield
Despite problems during the unpiloted Artemis I reentry, the Artemis II crew is confident their heat shield will protect them during a fiery descent to Earth.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Rep. Mike Turner defends Trump on Iran
GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio defended the president's handling of the Iran war, saying he is focused on preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
CBS News poll: Few see Iran goals being met
Amid talks and a ceasefire, the Iran war looks like unfinished business to many Americans. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto has more.
Warner will "take a look" at Iran funding ask
Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia did not rule out voting for a supplemental funding request for the Iran war, saying "I'll take a look at anything," while adding that President Trump should have sought congressional authorization before the conflict.
Israeli ambassador: U.S., Israel in "lockstep"
Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter disputed a report about the run-up to the Iran war, saying the two countries have "been in lockstep from the beginning in the planning, in the implementation, and we're going to end this thing together as well."
U.S.-Iranian marathon talks end with no deal
Vice President JD Vance said that the U.S. and Iran did not make a deal after marathon negotiations in Islamabad with Iranian and Pakistani officials. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.