Florida Republicans oust party chairman Christian Ziegler, who is accused of rape
The Republican Party of Florida ousted Chairman Christian Ziegler in a special vote on Monday as police investigate a rape accusation against him
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Florida Sen. Scott looks at Idalia's impact
Now-Tropical Storm Idalia is causing serious flooding and damage across the Southeast. Florida Sen. Rick Scott joins "America Decides" to assess the storm's impact in his state.
Florida Sen. Rick Scott on debt limit bill
Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott told CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion he could not support the debt limit bill heading for a House vote Wednesday night.
Rick Scott wants to use $80 billion from IRS for armed guards at schools
Also, in response to the Uvalde shooting, a bill is pending in Texas that would let schools offer stipends of up to $25,000 to staffers who also become armed campus "sentinels."
Rick Scott amends plan to make exceptions for Social Security, Medicare
Democrats repeatedly seized on Scott's plan to accuse Republicans of looking to cut Medicare and Social Security.
Meta to reinstate Trump's Facebook account
Social media giant Meta says it will reinstate former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts. And Florida Republican Senator Rick Scott announces that he will seek reelection, forgoing a 2024 presidential bid. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joins Anne-Marie Green and Vlad Duthiers to discuss.
Big-name Republicans appear at Vegas meeting
Several high-profile members of the GOP addressed the Republican Jewish Coalition at its annual leadership conference in Las Vegas over the weekend. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers spoke with Isaac Arnsdorf, a national political reporter for the Washington Post, about why this meeting is crucial for the Republican Party's future.
In Las Vegas, some potential GOP 2024 rivals warn Trump is "a loser"
Republican presidential prospects are courting anxious donors and activists in Las Vegas, as the GOP's early 2024 class warns it's time for the party to move on from Trump.
McConnell reelected as Senate minority leader
Senator Mitch McConnell has won reelection for Senate minority leader over challenger Rick Scott. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins "Red and Blue" to discuss what McConnell is saying about the midterm elections and more.
Republicans weigh future leadership
Former President Donald Trump announced he's running again in 2024, and Senate Republicans reelected Mitch McConnell as leader over Sen/ Rick Scott. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns breaks in all down.
Republicans close in on House majority
Republicans are looking to solidify the party's leadership for the next session in Congress as the midterm results continue to trickle in. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins us from Capitol Hill with the latest.
McCarthy wins GOP nomination for House speaker
House Republicans have nominated House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy for speaker. He passed the first round of votes 188 to 31 during a closed door conference meeting. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins CBS News to discuss.
Republican congressional leadership shakeup
House Republicans nominated Representative Kevin McCarthy to be the next House Speaker should their party win control. In the Senate, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is facing a challenge from Florida Senator Rick Scott. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins "Red and Blue" to break it all down.
What's next following midterms elections?
The GOP House leadership is preparing for next steps after the midterm elections, including Kevin McCarthy's run for speaker, but there are grumblings about leadership among Senate Republicans. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa join "Red and Blue" to discuss this and more.
Sen. Rick Scott says GOP will retake Senate
Senator Rick Scott, the chairman of the Republican Senatorial Committee, tells CBS News that he predicts the GOP will retake the Senate. He also said he did not expect a runoff in the tight Georgia Senate race. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest.
What "woke" means and why it generates such passionate emotions
Republican leaders across the nation are condemning the "woke left." But what does "woke" mean, and why does it generate such passionate emotions?
GOP sticks with Herschel Walker
GOP senators Tom Cotton of Arkansas and Rick Scott of Florida campaign with Republican Georgia Senate nominee Herschel Walker as new details emerge from an allegation that the pro-life candidate paid a former girlfriend to have an abortion and urged her to have a second. Nikole Killion reports.
GOP senators hold Georgia rally for Herschel Walker
Two Republican senators held a rally with Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker Tuesday, a week after a woman claiming to be the mother of one of his children alleged that he paid for her to have an abortion. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion attended the rally and spoke to John Dickson.
GOP Senators campaign for Walker in Georgia
GOP Senators Rick Scott and Tom Cotton joined the campaign trail in Georgia, throwing their support behind Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker. Walker will face his opponent, Senator Raphael Warnock, in a televised debate Friday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion is in Carrollton, Georgia, following the race.
Sen. Rick Scott on Trump's "death wish" post
Republican Senator Rick Scott said he condemns calls for violence, but stopped short of criticizing former President Trump for his inflammatory online message that attacked Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Many are interpreting the post as a potential threat. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBS News to discuss both the feud between Trump and McConnell and Scott's statements. She also previews the upcoming "Red & Blue" show.
Full interview: Sen. Rick Scott on "Face the Nation"
Watch the full version of an interview with Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida that aired on October 2, 2022, on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.”
Scott says he's open to individual bills on disaster relief aid
Sen. Rick Scott of Florida said on "Face the Nation" on Sunday that he was open to supporting individual bills on disaster relief after Hurricane Ian devastated his state.
10/2: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sen. Rick Scott of Florida, FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell and Fort Myers, Florida, Mayor Kevin Anderson talk about Hurricane Ian's impact. Plus, Margaret Brennan pays tribute to legendary CBS News White House correspondent Bill Plante.
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 2
Open to this: This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sen. Rick Scott of Florida, FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell and Fort Myers, Florida, Mayor Kevin Anderson talk about Hurricane Ian's impact. Plus, the latest on Ukraine after Russian forces retreat from the strategic city Lyman.
U.S., EU accuse Russia of sabotaging pipelines
Western leaders are accusing Russia of deliberately sabotaging Europe's Nord Stream pipelines. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent, and "Face the Nation" moderator, Margaret Brennan, discusses the situation.
Protests over Israel-Hamas war lead to hundreds of arrests on campuses
Hundreds of people have been arrested in California, New York, Massachusetts, Texas, Georgia and other states during the tense protests on college campuses.
Trump trial hears new details about alleged "catch and kill" scheme
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
Bears draft USC's Caleb Williams No. 1 overall in NFL Draft
It's a decision that has been widely projected as a virtual lock for this NFL Draft, especially after the Bears traded away Justin Fields to the Steelers.
In Trump immunity case, Supreme Court seems open to some protection
The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned by New York court
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
McConnell says university presidents need to "get control of the situation" amid protests
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appears on "Face the Nation" as pro-Palestinian protests roil American politics.
Attorneys for American imprisoned by Taliban file urgent petitions with U.N.
The petitions are the latest in the effort for Ryan Corbett's release.
American arrested in Turks and Caicos after ammo found in luggage out on bail
Ryan Watson, who faces a possible 12-year prison sentence after ammo was allegedly found in his carry-on, said he feels " incredibly blessed that people have been responding in such a powerful way."
Maryland educator framed principal for racist rant using AI-generated voice, police say
A former high school athletic director was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly using artificial intelligence to impersonate the school principal in a recording that included racist and antisemitic comments.
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Residents still have concerns about Flint's water
It's been a decade since the Flint water crisis began. Residents told CBS News the scandal still weighs heavily on the city.
2024 NFL Draft: Day 1 recap of first-round picks
An unprecedented six of the first 12 picks were quarterbacks, an NFL Draft record.
Trump trial hears new details about alleged "catch and kill" scheme
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
American arrested in Turks and Caicos after ammo found in luggage out on bail
Ryan Watson, who faces a possible 12-year prison sentence after ammo was allegedly found in his carry-on, said he feels " incredibly blessed that people have been responding in such a powerful way."
Astronauts confident Boeing's Starliner is finally ready for crew flights
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
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Rise in all-cash transactions turbo charge price gains for luxury homes
Some 46.8% of luxury homes were bought entirely with cash in the three months ended February 29, the highest share in a decade, according to Redfin.
Cost of buying a home in America reaches a new high, Redfin says
The median mortgage payment jumped to a record $2,843 in April, up nearly 13% from a year ago, a new analysis finds.
FCC votes to restore net neutrality. Here's what that means.
U.S. regulators are reviving a rescinded rule, laying the groundwork for for a major court fight with the broadband industry.
Venice becomes first city to charge a daily tourist fee
Visitors will have to pay five euros, a fee designed to offset some of the costs of accommodating tourists.
Amazon Ring customers getting $5.6 million in refunds, FTC says
PayPal payments are being made to 117,044 consumers whose videos may have been accessed by unauthorized users.
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Trump trial hears new details about alleged "catch and kill" scheme
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
McConnell says university presidents need to "get control of the situation" amid protests
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appears on "Face the Nation" as pro-Palestinian protests roil American politics.
Attorneys for American imprisoned by Taliban file urgent petitions with U.N.
The petitions are the latest in the effort for Ryan Corbett's release.
Federal judge denies Trump's bid for new trial in E. Jean Carroll case
A federal judge has denied former President Donald Trump's request for a new trial in the civil suit brought by the writer E. Jean Carroll, who was awarded an $83.3 million judgment.
EPA issues toughest rule yet on power plant emissions
Coal-fired power plants would have to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a new EPA rule the industry says would make the grid less reliable. It's likely to face court challenges.
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U.S. birth rate drops to record low, ending pandemic uptick
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.
3 times you shouldn't brush your teeth, according to dental experts
Don't brush your teeth after breakfast? Or after vomiting? Dentists say it can wear away your enamel. Here's what to do instead.
U.S. orders cow testing for bird flu after grocery milk tests positive
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
Doctors perform first combined heart pump and pig kidney transplant
For the first time, surgeons at NYU Langone Health performed a combined mechanical heart pump and gene-edited pig kidney transplant into a living person.
Chocolate milk can stay in school lunch program, Biden administration decides
The USDA had floated banning flavored milk options from some school lunches.
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American arrested in Turks and Caicos after ammo found in luggage out on bail
Ryan Watson, who faces a possible 12-year prison sentence after ammo was allegedly found in his carry-on, said he feels " incredibly blessed that people have been responding in such a powerful way."
Attorneys for American imprisoned by Taliban file urgent petitions with U.N.
The petitions are the latest in the effort for Ryan Corbett's release.
Metal detectorist finds centuries-old artifact outlawed by emperor
A cross unearthed in eastern Poland likely belonged to an outcasted Russian religious community around 300 years ago.
Protests over Israel-Hamas war lead to hundreds of arrests on campuses
Hundreds of people have been arrested in California, New York, Massachusetts, Texas, Georgia and other states during the tense protests on college campuses.
Spacecraft spots "spiders" scattered across surface of Mars
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
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See inside Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow's home that's now on sale
Looking for a place to live in NYC? Zillow is now listing Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow's former home on the Upper East Side.
Italy bans loans of works to Minneapolis museum in a dispute over ancient marble statue
Italy's Culture Ministry has banned loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, following a dispute with the U.S. museum over an ancient marble statue believed to have been looted from Italy almost a half-century ago.
Windmill sails mysteriously fall off Paris' iconic Moulin Rouge cabaret
The renowned Moulin Rouge cabaret venue's director has vowed to "rise to the challenge" after the windmill's sails fell off.
Harvey Weinstein 2020 rape conviction overturned by New York's highest court
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Why Swifties have descended upon a small pub in London
Taylor Swift fans have found a way to feel "a little bit closer to" their hero at a London watering hole, and The Black Dog pub is lapping it up.
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Why the U.S. struggles to combat romance scams
Local and federal authorities face challenges in investigating and prosecuting romance scammers because the scammers are often based overseas. Jim Axelrod explains.
FCC votes to restore net neutrality. Here's what that means.
U.S. regulators are reviving a rescinded rule, laying the groundwork for for a major court fight with the broadband industry.
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.
Meta launches new AI assistant
Meta began rolling out its new AI-powered smart assistant software, saying it will be integrated across Instagram, Facebook and Messenger. Adam Auriemma, editor-in-chief for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new tool.
Why U.S. officials want to ban TikTok
Lawmakers argue the Chinese government can use the widely popular video-sharing app as a spy tool and to covertly influence the U.S. public.
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Doctor on lessons from Flint water crisis
Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.
Flint residents on 10 years of water crisis
Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.
Paving the way to a greener future
According to the University of California, Davis, residential energy use is responsible for 20% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. However, one company is helping residential buildings reduce their impact and putting carbon to use. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn shows how the process works.
Cicada noise in S.C. prompts calls to sheriff
Emerging cicadas are so loud in one South Carolina county that residents are calling the sheriff's office asking why they can hear a "noise in the air that sounds like a siren, or a whine, or a roar." CBS News' John Dickerson has details.
Plastic pollution treaty negotiations
Representatives from across the world are gathering in Ottawa, Canada, to negotiate a potential treaty to limit plastic pollution. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has the latest on the talks.
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What's next for Harvey Weinstein
The State of New York Court of Appeals overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction Thursday and has ordered a new trial. Julie Rendelman, a criminal defense attorney, and CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan look at the possible reasons why it was overturned and what it means for Weinstein, who was also convicted of rape in Los Angeles in 2022.
Harvey Weinstein rape conviction overturned
A New York appeals court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crimes. The court ruled that the disgraced movie mogul did not have a fair trial because the judge who presided over the case allowed women to testify about allegations that were not part of the charges against him. Weinstein will remain in prison because of his rape conviction in Los Angeles.
Harvey Weinstein 2020 rape conviction overturned by New York's highest court
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Maryland educator framed principal for racist rant using AI-generated voice, police say
A former high school athletic director was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly using artificial intelligence to impersonate the school principal in a recording that included racist and antisemitic comments.
Man indicted in cold case killing of retired Indiana farmer
William Ray Grimes was indicted on charges of murder and burglary in the 2012 slaying of Lowell Badger, police said.
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Astronauts confident Boeing's Starliner is finally ready for crew flights
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
Man who hoped to be first Black astronaut in 1960s finally heading to space
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
Spacecraft spots "spiders" scattered across surface of Mars
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
Veteran taikonaut, 2 rookies launched to Chinese space station
The Shenzhou 18 crew will replace three taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station who are wrapping up a six-month stay.
Distant spacecraft sends data to Earth for first time in 5 months
In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."
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Doctor on lessons from Flint water crisis
Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.
Is the U.S. in the middle of two Cold Wars?
It's been nearly 35 years since the Cold War ended, but the author of a new book argues not only is the U.S. facing a new Cold War -- it's facing more than one. David Sanger, author of "New Cold Wars," joins CBS News to explain.
Flint residents on 10 years of water crisis
Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.
"Little Miss Flint" on tackling water crisis
Mari Copeny, widely known as "Little Miss Flint," brought national attention to the Flint water crisis when she met then-President Barack Obama in 2016 at just 8 years old. She tells CBS News about her continued fight for clean drinking water in this extended interview.
What it's like to be an aid worker in Gaza
Israel is intensifying its strikes on Rafah ahead of a possible ground offensive. Debora Patta reports on the destruction from the war in the territory and tells the story of an aid worker risking it all to help others.