Sen. Rand Paul on immigration raids

Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky talks with "CBS Mornings" about the brief El Paso airspace closure and immigration crackdowns in U.S. cities, adding "I think there's a loss of public trust" in ICE" following the deadly shootings in Minneapolis. On Thursday, top officials from three federal immigration agencies will testify before a Senate committee. (Update: The FAA lifted the closure at El Paso Airport hours after it said it was halting all flights in and out of the airport for 10 days)

• Feb 11
• 05:47

2/1/2026: Minneapolis; The Far Side of the Moon; Boom Chicago

First, calls grow for an independent probe into Minneapolis shootings. Then, NASA's journey to the far side of the moon. And, the Amsterdam improv club behind comedy legends.

• Feb 1
• 43:38

Push for independent probe into MN shootings

Lawmakers are calling for an independent investigation into immigration enforcement tactics in Minnesota as members of the Trump administration face scrutiny over claims they've made.

• Feb 1
• 13:20

Sen. Paul says DHS, ICE must "restore trust" after Minneapolis shootings

Lawmakers are calling for an independent investigation into immigration enforcement tactics in Minnesota as members of the Trump administration face scrutiny over claims they've made.

• Feb 1

"Who Can You Kill?" | Sunday on 60 Minutes

"Who can you kill?" and "When can you kill them?" Those are questions Republican Senator Rand Paul is asking after the death of two people in Minneapolis at the hands of federal immigration officers. He's calling for an independent investigation. Scott Pelley reports, tonight.

• Feb 1
• 00:29

Rand Paul criticizes Maduro capture

During Wednesday's Senate hearing, GOP Sen. Rand Paul pressed Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the U.S. military's operation to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Paul said the operation could be considered an act of war and thinks the Trump administration "is in violation of both the spirit and the law of the Constitution."

• Jan 28
• 06:47

Sen. Rand Paul on Venezuela operation

Sen. Rand Paul, a Kentucky Republican, spoke to CBS Mornings about Congress' role following the U.S. operation in Venezuela. He also addressed the Trump administration's comments on Greenland. When asked about the U.S. possibly using military force, he said, "it won't happen under my watch. I will do everything to stop any kind of military takeover of Greenland."

• Jan 7
• 06:19

Face the Nation: Salvanto, Paul, Stefanishyna

Missed the second half of the show? Anthony Salvanto, CBS News director of elections and surveys, Sen. Rand Paul and Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Olga Stefanishyna.

• Nov 23, 2025
• 22:26

Paul: Been "zero" briefings on Venezuela

Sen. Rand Paul, who serves on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he has been "given zero, not one briefing" about the Trump administration's plan in Venezuela, which he said is because he is "skeptical of what they're doing."

• Nov 23, 2025
• 08:45

Rand Paul weighs in on troops in Portland

Republican Sen. Rand Paul, the chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that while he would "prefer not to have troops" in Portland, Oregon, he believes "there is a role if the states will not step up." He said he had not yet been briefed on the Trump administration's plans in Portland.

• Sep 28, 2025
• 07:49

Paul, Vance clash over alleged drug boat strike

Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky had some harsh words for Vice President JD Vance over the Trump administration's airstrike last week on an alleged drug vessel leaving Venezuela. Bloomberg Washington correspondent Tyler Kendall and NOTUS reporter Riley Rogerson join "The Takeout" with analysis.

• Sep 8, 2025
• 06:36

Before Butler, Secret Service denied requests to bolster Trump's security, report says

"This report reveals a disturbing pattern of communication failures and negligence that culminated in a preventable tragedy," Sen. Rand Paul wrote in the report.

• Jul 13, 2025

Trump extends picnic invited to Rand Paul

President Trump posted on social media to invite Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul to the Congressional Picnic. The post came after Sen. Paul claimed the White House revoked his invitation following disputes over the Republican budget bill. CBS News' Nikole Killion has updates from Capitol Hill.

• Jun 12, 2025
• 05:20

Rand Paul

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, says the House Republicans' healthcare bill will not pass through the Senate. "If we get what we got from Ryan - Obamacare light - he will not get the votes."

• Mar 12, 2017
• 07:22

Rand Paul on health care

Senator Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, shares why he opposes the new version of the Senate health care bill with Face the Nation Moderator John Dickerson.

• Jul 16, 2017
• 06:00

Face the Nation, July 16

This week on "Face the Nation," host John Dickerson interviews Senator Mark Warner, Senator Rand Paul, and Jay Sekulow to discuss the latest on the Russia investigations and the new version of the Senate health care bill.

• Jul 16, 2017
• 02:59

Sen. Paul: FBI should stay out of politics

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, joins moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss the Russia probes and the upcoming hearing to confirm Mike Pompeo as the secretary of state.

• Mar 18, 2018
• 08:30

Open: This is Face the Nation, March 18th

This week on "Face the Nation," moderator Margaret Brennan interviews Sen. Rand Paul, Sen. Bob Corker, Sen. Angus King, and White House Legislative Director Marc Short. Plus, we'll hear from the South Korean Foreign Minister about the potential talks with North Korea.

• Mar 18, 2018
• 01:29

Rand Paul on Khashoggi murder

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, discusses how the murder of Jamal Khashoggi will affect the US relationship with Saudi Arabia with moderator Margaret Brennan.

• Nov 18, 2018
• 07:34

Open: This is "Face the Nation"

This week on “Face the Nation,” moderator Margaret Brennan interviews California Governor Jerry Brown, Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. Elijah Cummings and Sen. Joni Ernst. Plus, a panel of incoming members of Congress discuss the issues they want to tackle.

• Nov 18, 2018
• 02:10

Open: This is "Face the Nation," December 23rd

This week on "Face the Nation," moderator Margaret Brennan interviews Sen. Rand Paul, Sen. Chris Coons, and Rep. Liz Cheney. Plus, we'll take a look back at all the news 2018 brought in our annual CBS News correspondents' panel.

• Dec 23, 2018
• 02:06

Rand Paul defends troop withdrawal in Syria, Afghanistan: "Can the people who live there not do anything?"

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, joins Margaret Brennan to discuss General James Mattis' resignation and President Trump's decision to withdraw from Syria.

• Dec 23, 2018
• 10:07

Budget bill would increase inequality, Nobel-winning economists say

Six Nobel laureate economists say GOP-backed "big beautiful bill" will hurt millions of Americans and weaken the U.S. economy.

• Jun 3, 2025

Trump blasts Rand Paul over budget bill

President Trump slammed Kentucky Senator Rand Paul on social media over Paul's criticisms of Mr. Trump's budget bill, currently under review in the Senate. Several Republicans are hesitant about the current budget plan that recently passed in the House. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has updates.

• Jun 3, 2025
• 04:45

How Senate GOP could change Trump budget bill

Senate Republicans will begin rewriting the House budget bill, which contains President Trump's economic agenda, this week. Former GOP Rep. Kevin Brady of Texas joins "The Takeout" to describe what it was like when that happened to him in 2017.

• Jun 2, 2025
• 07:57

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