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Connecticut's Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal was one of the first lawmakers to raise concerns over the conditions aboard the USS Lincoln. He joins "The Takeout" to discuss the latest developments over the ship.
The Senate on Friday overwhelmingly voted for new sanctions on Russia amid its war with Ukraine, which the late Sen. Lindsey Graham had fought for before his death in July.
Connecticut Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal pushed Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to meet with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse during Blanche's Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Connecticut Democrat, focused his line of questioning on the cost of the Iran war. Blumenthal said he believes the $25 billion cost of the war was less than the actual total.
President Trump's ouster of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem might not be enough for some Democrats, with Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal pushing for a perjury investigation and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries calling for the removal of Attorney General Pam Bondi. Political strategists Erin Maguire and John McCarthy join with analysis.
A whistleblower complaint accuses ICE of telling its agents they do not need a judicial warrant to enter homes in some cases. Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.
Two companies dominate U.S. dialysis services, and a CBS News review of federal data found one-third of dialysis clinics failed to meet federal standards this year.
The Senate Judiciary Committee held a tense hearing on Tuesday with Attorney General Pam Bondi facing questions on the Jeffrey Epstein files, the James Comey indictment and more. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has the latest.
Missed the second half of the show? Sens. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina give a rare, joint bipartisan interview and Sen. Alex Padilla also joins.
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut and Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham join "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" for a rare bipartisan interview after they cosponsored legislation to put secondary sanctions on Russia. Blumenthal said he is calling on President Trump to "show leadership" and call on the Senate to take up the legislation.
This week on "Face the Nation," moderator Margaret Brennan interviews national security adviser John Bolton, Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Sen. Pat Toomey. Plus, former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Roberta Jacobson discusses the importance of today's general election in Mexico.
On "Face the Nation," Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, says an upcoming meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin is "deeply alarming."
A writing workshop at a maximum security women's prison in Connecticut leads to a critically-acclaimed anthology and a prestigious award. But, as Steve Kroft reports, that was just the beginning of the story.
Kiersten Connolly says her son died in 2015 while sleeping in a Fisher-Price product. It wasn't recalled until four years later.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA's handling of the Boar's Head plant, calling it an "abject failure."
This week on "Face the Nation," moderator Margaret Brennan interviews national security adviser John Bolton, Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Sen. Pat Toomey. Plus, former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Roberta Jacobson discusses the importance of today's general election in Mexico.
Senators have reintroduced the Kids Online Safety Act that gives parents and minors new controls. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Marsha Blackburn say the bill would also require social media companies to provide options for minors to protect their information and disable addictive features. Congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut tells "Face the Nation" that he is trying to uncover what happened behind the scenes in the PGA-LIV merger. "We are ready and willing to seek information by whatever legal means we have to obtain it," Blumenthal said.
A Senate subcommittee heard from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other industry executives and experts Tuesday as lawmakers consider how to regulate the technology. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane discusses whether lawmakers are equipped to handle potential regulations and what those rules could look like.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal kicked off a Senate hearing on artificial intelligence with introductory remarks generated by AI. He said the words used in the recording were created by ChatGPT and the audio came from an AI voice-cloning software. Tuesday's hearing by the Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law aims to examine potential rules for the use of artificial intelligence.
The UConn Huskies defeated the San Diego State Huskies on Monday to win its fifth NCAA men's basketball title.
Senators Ed Markey and Richard Blumenthal have introduced legislation calling for an airline passenger bill of rights. It follows the meltdown with Southwest Airlines that impacted thousands of flights. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Members of Congress are calling for a government investigation into claims from Hertz rental car customers who say they were falsely arrested after the company reported the cars they rented were stolen. CBS News consumer investigative national correspondent Anna Werner explains why lawmakers responding to these claims is significant.
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal are calling for investigations into the false arrest allegations and consolidation in the rental car industry.
"There should be no expiration date for consumer protection," the lawmakers wrote.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the new measures will be the "greatest financial offensive" ever.
Historically rare, immigration arrests of military spouses and parents have become more common under the second Trump administration.
The meeting came with Democrats expected to take control of the House in the November elections, which would put Jeffries in line to become the next House speaker.
The fire apparently began Saturday and grew significantly throughout the day, fueled by strong, gusty winds, low humidity and dry vegetation.
Grayson, 32, was found guilty last October of second-degree murder for the shooting of Sonya Massey and was serving a 20-year sentence.
A quintuple murder suspect was found dead inside a vehicle in Enumclaw, Washington a day after the bodies of five people were discovered outside Portland, Oregon, authorities said.
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
Two Phoenix police officers were fired and arrested after an unreported traffic stop in which they assaulted a man and woman and shocked them with a Taser, the city's police chief said.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine is "not a lethal vaccine," despite President Trump's claims in recent days.
Two Phoenix police officers were fired and arrested after an unreported traffic stop in which they assaulted a man and woman and shocked them with a Taser, the city's police chief said.
A quintuple murder suspect was found dead inside a vehicle in Enumclaw, Washington a day after the bodies of five people were discovered outside Portland, Oregon, authorities said.
Historically rare, immigration arrests of military spouses and parents have become more common under the second Trump administration.
Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine is "not a lethal vaccine," despite President Trump's claims in recent days.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.
Cash drop social media accounts have people racing to find money hidden across the country. Here's what's behind the viral videos.
Consumer advocates are urging the FTC to examine whether AI developers are hurting competition and reducing public access to source material.
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
The meeting came with Democrats expected to take control of the House in the November elections, which would put Jeffries in line to become the next House speaker.
Historically rare, immigration arrests of military spouses and parents have become more common under the second Trump administration.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine is "not a lethal vaccine," despite President Trump's claims in recent days.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Byron Donalds and Seth Moulton join Margaret Brennan.
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
This year, emergency room visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. Correspondent David Pogue looks at how residents of Martha Vineyard are addressing an epidemic of Alpha-gal, and talks with experts about how best to avoid tick bites.
Hosted by Steve Hartman. Featured: The explosion of tick bites and Alpha-gal syndrome; singer Kenny Chesney; botanist and bestselling author Robin Wall Kimmerer; origami artist Robert Lang; one artist's very quirky home; an iconic photo of Harlem jazz legends; and a retirement home for musicians in Milan.
Retired Olympic runner Jenny Simpson earned a slew of accolades for her performances in three Olympic Games — but two months ago, she nearly died after suffering a cardiac event. Simpson spoke with Errol Barnett about her diagnosis of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, the rare ailment she'd unknowingly carried for four decades.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said new sanctions being imposed on Iran would amount to the "greatest financial offensive" ever.
The following is the transcript of the interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, who is on the boards of Pfizer and UnitedHealthCare, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 23, 2026.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Neel Kashkari, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 23, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Byron Donalds, Republican of Florida and candidate for Florida governor, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 23, 2026.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Dr. Mehmet Oz, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administrator, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 23, 2026.
Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.
Botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer, a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, is author of the New York Times bestsellers "Braiding Sweetgrass" and "The Serviceberry" – books that advocate for living and working in collaboration with the Earth. She talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about the importance of respecting both Western scientific knowledge and Indigenous knowledge, planting trees, and sharing the gifts of nature.
In his recent memoir, "Heart Life Music," Kenny Chesney describes his life's journey, from Knoxville, Tenn., to No Shoes Nation and beyond. Chesney sits down with Lee Cowan in the Florida Keys, where the country superstar is just another laid-back local, to talk about family, touring, and how he recovered from a 2009 concert which he describes as "hitting a wall." [Originally broadcast Oct. 26, 2025.]
Opera great Giuseppe Verdi, one of history's most successful composers, used his fortune to create a retirement home for professional musicians "not favored by fortune." Residents of Casa Verdi in Milan not only share their lifetimes of artistry, they also provide master classes to young musicians. Chris Livesay reports.
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including actress Hayden Panettiere, star of "Nashville" and "Heroes."
Lawmakers and lobbyists are now using artificial intelligence to draft bills, but it turns out AI is currently terrible at the technicalities of federal law and regulations. Politico Congress tech reporter Owen Dahlkamp joins to discuss his recent article on the topic.
Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.
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.
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.
Consumer advocates are urging the FTC to examine whether AI developers are hurting competition and reducing public access to source material.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Two Phoenix police officers were fired and arrested after an unreported traffic stop in which they assaulted a man and woman and shocked them with a Taser, the city's police chief said.
A quintuple murder suspect was found dead inside a vehicle in Enumclaw, Washington a day after the bodies of five people were discovered outside Portland, Oregon, authorities said.
A trail of clues — including an oil leak, security video and data from a truck's onboard computer — lead S.C. investigators to a jealous man suspected of running down a romantic rival.
A Houston Uber driver found himself involved in police activity after two officers jumped into his vehicle in pursuit of a suspect. Lana Zak has the story.
Karmelo Anthony's murder conviction and 35-year prison sentence are staying in place after a Texas judge denied his request for a new trial.
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
For generations of drivers, getting behind the wheel meant you had to be able to use a stick shift. Now, new data shows that manual-transmission cars have all but disappeared. But some are keeping the driving skill alive. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn goes on a ride.
A new generation isn't just picking up a needle and thread; they're stitching an entirely new way of life. Itay Hod has the story from California.
The last of more than 2,000 beagles from a Wisconsin facility that bred them for medical research have been rescued. Adam Yamaguchi accompanied them on their journey to freedom.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia plans to draft 300,000 more troops into the fight as the invasion drags on. On Sunday, waves of Ukrainian drones targeted Russia's economy, hitting a massive retail warehouse outside of Moscow. Holly Williams reports.
The escalating trade war with Canada has ruptured a once-close and durable alliance. It will soon have people on both sides of the border paying up. Jarred Hill has more details from New York.