Ron Johnson: Border facilities "grossly overcrowded"
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, joins Margaret Brennan to discuss recent migrant deaths in the U.S. and talk of impeachment in the House.
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Open: This is "Face the Nation"
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan traveled to El Paso to sit down with 2020 candidate Beto O'Rourke. Plus, Rep. Will Hurd, Homeland Security Committee Chairman Sen. Ron Johnson and Sen. Jon Tester
7/29: Rudy Giuliani, Larry Kudlow, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen
This week on "Face the Nation," moderator Margaret Brennan interviews Rudy Giuliani, Larry Kudlow, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and Sen. Ron Johnson. Plus, our new Battleground Tracker poll shows voters' views on President Trump's trade policies and its impact on the midterm elections.
5/26: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan traveled to El Paso to sit down with 2020 candidate Beto O'Rourke. Plus, Rep. Will Hurd, Homeland Security Committee Chairman Sen. Ron Johnson and Sen. Jon Tester.
Breaking down results in key states
The balance of power in Washington is still undetermined as results continue to pour in from some closely watched races. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joined Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to break down some of the key races.
Wisconsin Senate race: Ron Johnson projected winner over Mandela Barnes
Johnson got a boost from voters' concerns about crime and economic issues, while Barnes had strong support from voters who saw abortion as a top issue.
America Decides: 2022 Election Update
Norah O'Donnell anchors CBS News coverage of the latest results from battleground states in the race to control the U.S. House and Senate, and expert analysis on the issues behind the vote.
Democrats hope to flip Wisconsin Senate seat
Wisconsin's Republican Sen. Ron Johnson is seeking his third term in office as he faces Democratic challenger Mandela Barnes. Democrats think they can flip the seat because President Biden won the state in 2020. Adriana Diaz has the latest on the race.
Wisconsin, Nevada races could decide Senate
Less than a month from the midterms, the battle for control of the Senate hinges on just a few key races. CBS News political director Fin Gomez discusses the crucial races in Wisconsin and Nevada along with how a report that Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker paid for an abortion is affecting the Republican's race.
Razor-thin margins in Wisconsin midterm races
CBS News' Battleground Tracker shows razor-thin margins in Wisconsin's top races. Meanwhile, Sen. Bernie Sanders has a warning for Democrats on the party's midterms strategy. CBS News' congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest on these and the Michigan governor's race.
CBS News Battleground Tracker: Wisconsin Senate race
With Election Day just one month away, CBS News Battleground Tracker finds that in the Wisconsin Senate race, incumbent Republican Sen. Ron Johnson and Democratic Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes are in a tight race. CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has more.
We bring you the latest from President Obama's historic trip abroad and the race for the White House back at home, with Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, Gov. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, and others.
We bring you the latest from President Obama's historic trip abroad and the race for the White House back at home, with Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, Gov. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, and others.
Wisconsin GOP governor's race in dead heat
Wisconsin holds its primary elections on Tuesday and the GOP gubernatorial primary is in a dead heat. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro joins "Red and Blue" with a look at how the influence of former President Trump is playing a major role in the race.
Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson to run for reelection
His decision ends months of speculation about whether he'd seek a third term.
Wisconsin Democrat on his Senate run
Democrats are hoping to expand their slim Senate majority in 2022, and Wisconsin could be at the top of their target list. The incumbent up for reelection in the Badger State is Ron Johnson, and the two-term senator hasn't committed to another run. Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, one of the Democrats running for the seat, spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about his campaign.
Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes launches Senate bid
He's running for the seat held by Republican Ron Johnson, who has not yet said whether he'll seek a third term.
GOP Senator appears to question if officer's death riot-related
Senator Ron Johnson has sent two letters to acting U.S. Capitol Police chief demanding answers on "misinformation" and "false reports" surrounding Sicknick's death.
Prospects for GOP tax bill
President Trump is rallying House GOP lawmakers before they vote on their tax reform plan. But the legislation is already facing hurdles in the Senate, where two key Republican lawmakers have said they oppose the current plan. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes takes us through the latest.
A grand jury was expected to convene in Clayton, Mo. Wednesday to begin hearing evidence to determine whether Officer Darren Wilson should be charged in the shooting death of Michael Brown
A grand jury was expected to convene in Clayton, Mo. Wednesday to begin hearing evidence to determine whether Officer Darren Wilson should be charged in the shooting death of Michael Brown. About two dozen protesters held signs urging prosecutor Bob McCulloch – who has deep family connections to police - to step aside. CBS News' Susan McGinnis reports.
Missouri State Highway Patrol captain, who's in charge of the police response to protests in the city, apologized to Michael Brown's family and said his heart was heavy
Missouri State Highway Patrol captain, who's in charge of the police response to protests in the city, apologized to Michael Brown's family and said his heart was heavy
Ron Johnson, the Missouri police captain in charge of security, discusses Saturday night's violence with reporters on Sunday in Ferguson
Ron Johnson, the Missouri police captain in charge of security, discusses Saturday night's violence with reporters on Sunday in Ferguson, Mo.
Senate takes up COVID-19 relief package
The Senate adjourned around 2 a.m. Eastern on Friday after a nearly 11-hour reading of the entire 628-page COVID-19 economic relief package bill, but will push forward with President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion proposal later in the day. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joined "CBSN AM" with the latest on the legislation as the clock ticks down on the most recent extension on unemployment benefits.
Marathon reading delays COVID-19 relief bill
As many states roll back mask mandates backed by the White House, senators could work into this weekend as Democrats try to pass President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 economic relief bill. A Republican request to read the entire bill took nearly 11 hours on the Senate floor and spilled into early Friday morning. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined "CBSN AM" with the latest.
Senate moving forward on Biden's COVID relief bill
The Senate is preparing to debate President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest developments from Capitol Hill.
9/11 investigators discuss Capitol riot probe
An increasingly partisan dispute is taking shape in Congress over how to establish a bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol. Former New Jersey Governor Tom Kean and former Congressman Lee Hamilton led the independent 9/11 commission, which lawmakers hope to use as a model, and they joined CBSN to discuss how lawmakers should structure the investigation into the events of January 6.
DOJ says "over a million more documents" found, potentially related to Epstein case
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
Powerball $1.817 billion Christmas Eve jackpot won by one ticket, in Arkansas
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second biggest winning jackpot in U.S. lottery history.
We asked experts to rate the U.S. economy in 2025. Here's what they said.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
Trump suggests pulling licenses if networks are "almost 100% Negative" about him
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
California storm threatens homes and holiday travel
Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years and warned about flash flooding and mudslides, especially in areas scorched by wildfires.
Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump's name added
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
DOJ releases huge set of Epstein files with many mentions of Trump
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Thousands attend Christmas Eve events in Bethlehem, first since Gaza war
Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years.
NORAD tracks Santa in Christmas tradition. See the live map.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.
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Powerball $1.817 billion Christmas Eve jackpot won by one ticket, in Arkansas
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
NHTSA investigating Tesla Model 3 emergency door handles
Traffic safety regulators are reviewing a motorist's complaints that the manual door handles on some Model 3 cars are hard to find, a potential hazard in a crash.
Hawaii cruise passengers face new climate change tax after court ruling
The new tourist tax imposes an 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passengers to address climate change threats to Hawaii.
DOJ says "over a million more documents" found, potentially related to Epstein case
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
How to save money on your utility bill this winter as heating costs rise
Many Americans face soaring costs to heat their homes this winter. Here are some ways to lower your monthly utility bill.
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NHTSA investigating Tesla Model 3 emergency door handles
Traffic safety regulators are reviewing a motorist's complaints that the manual door handles on some Model 3 cars are hard to find, a potential hazard in a crash.
Hawaii cruise passengers face new climate change tax after court ruling
The new tourist tax imposes an 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passengers to address climate change threats to Hawaii.
How to save money on your utility bill this winter as heating costs rise
Many Americans face soaring costs to heat their homes this winter. Here are some ways to lower your monthly utility bill.
We asked experts to rate the U.S. economy in 2025. Here's what they said.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
U.S. says China's chip policies are unfair but will delay tariffs to 2027
The U.S. Trade Representative said tariffs on Chinese semiconductors, now at zero, are set to increase in June 2027.
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Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump's name added
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
Trump promises to guard against "bad Santa" in Christmas Eve calls with kids
President Trump spent part of Christmas Eve bantering with kids, updating families on NORAD's Santa tracker and reminding one child that the big guy has a "serious appetite."
Trump-backed candidate declared winner of Honduras' presidential vote
President Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura has won Honduras' presidential election, the country's electoral authorities said, ending a weeks-long count.
DOJ says "over a million more documents" found, potentially related to Epstein case
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
Judge blocks Trump from stripping security clearance from attorney for now
Trump signed an executive order in March saying it was "no longer in the national interest" for attorney Mark Zaid and others to access classified information.
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FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
Finding hope through cancer clinical trials
#LillyPartner Cancer clinical trials can offer patients access to investigational treatments that can be explored as early as the time of diagnosis. Ovarian cancer survivor Alicia Dellario and Dr. Arjun Balar, senior vice president of global clinical development at Eli Lilly and Company, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the potential benefits of cancer clinical trials -- and clarify common misconceptions. Visit cancerclinicaltrials.lilly.com for more information. (Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company)
Details on new flu strain as cases rise
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there have been 4.6 million flu cases across the U.S. since the season began. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, a pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York, explains what to know about rising cases, symptoms to watch for and how to protect your family.
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Trump-backed candidate declared winner of Honduras' presidential vote
President Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura has won Honduras' presidential election, the country's electoral authorities said, ending a weeks-long count.
Photos of ways Christmas is celebrated all around the world
Billions worldwide mark the birth of Jesus of Nazareth with various traditions.
Investigators probe plane crash in Turkey that killed Libyan military officials
The private jet carrying Libya's Gen. Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad and four other military officials crashed on Tuesday.
Thousands attend Christmas Eve events in Bethlehem, the first since Gaza war
Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years.
Ukraine peace plan might include demilitarized zones, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a plan to end his country's war with Russia might include the establishment of demilitarized zones between Ukrianian and Russian forces.
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Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump's name added
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
NYT movie critic breaks down top 2025 movies
The New York Times movie critic Alissa Wilkinson ranked the top films of 2025. She joins CBS News 24/7 to review this year's list.
Small Oklahoma town pays homage to leg lamp
The leg lamp in "A Christmas Story" might be one of cinema's most iconic props, and one small town in Oklahoma has a special way to celebrate it. Omar Villafranca reports.
Kiefer Sutherland on new comedy "Tinsel Town"
Kiefer Sutherland stars in the new holiday comedy "Tinsel Town," about a washed-up Hollywood actor who lands in a small English town doing a theater production of "Cinderella." He talks about what drew him to the role.
Taylor Swift donates $1 million to Feeding America, group says
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
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Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Tech companies push for data centers
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
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.
Top tech gadgets of 2025
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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Terry Rozier seeks to have charges thrown out in NBA gambling case
His lawyers argued that Rozier's alleged involvement in the wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies is limited.
California farming magnate arrested in Arizona in wife's shooting death
A prominent California farmer was arrested in the shooting death of his estranged wife in a remote mountain community in Arizona, authorities said.
D.C. National Guard shooting suspect facing 5 additional federal charges
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, is accused of fatally shooting Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and wounding Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe.
Officials: Melodee Buzzard's body recovered
California authorities announced Tuesday they have found the body of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard and arrested her mother for murder. See the full news conference.
Delaware state trooper killed in DMV shooting
A Delaware state trooper was killed Tuesday during a shooting at a Wilmington DMV, the Delaware State Police said. The state's governor confirmed the shooter is also dead.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Why flamingos are returning to Florida
In late 19th-century Florida, hunters pushed flamingos into functional extinction. But something changed over the last 25 years when hurricanes in the Caribbean chased them into the Everglades. Mark Strassmann reports.
Christmas celebrations slowly return to Bethlehem
Thousands traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual tree lighting ceremony in Manger Square -- the first such celebration since 2023. As Imtiaz Tyab reports, there's hope for a brighter future and lasting peace.
Gas leak suspected in deadly nursing home blasts
At least two people were killed, and about 20 others were taken to hospitals, after a gas leak is believed to have sparked two explosions and a fire at a nursing home in Pennsylvania. Lilia Luciano has more on the victims and the investigation.
Burn areas at risk for mudslides in California
The hills of Altadena, California, scorched at the beginning of this year by a wildfire, are now sliding amid heavy rain. Andres Gutierrez spoke to one homeowner who plans to ride out the storm. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Heavy rain turns roads to rivers in Los Angeles
The Christmas Eve drive was anything but a holiday gift for many across Los Angeles as heavy rain turned roads into rivers in some areas. At LAX, the last-minute dash to make it home before Christmas had flyers lining up early hoping the storm didn't keep them grounded. Kris Van Cleave reports.