Transcript: Sen. Joe Manchin on "Face the Nation," Dec. 18, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Joe Manchin that aired on Sunday, Dec. 18. 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Brittney Griner says she will return to basketball
Brittney Griner is heading home after spending about a week at a military base in Texas after she was released from a Russian prison. She says she plans to return to the WNBA next season. Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Brittney Griner returns to basketball court
WNBA star Brittney Griner returned to the basketball court for the first time after being freed from a Russian prison. The Biden administration is still working to secure the release of Paul Whelan from Russia. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Brittney Griner breaks silence after release from Russian prison
The WNBA star, who returned to the U.S. last week after a prisoner swap with Russia, shared photos of herself walking off the jet and embracing her wife, Cherelle.
Brittney Griner opens up about return to U.S.
In her first Instagram post since returning home in a prisoner swap with Russia, WNBA star Brittney Griner thanked President Biden and everyone who helped advocate for her release. She said she'll return to play with her team, the Phoenix Mercury, this season. CBS News' Elaine Quijano and Michelle Miller have more.
Global coal usage rises to new high in 2022, energy agency says
Strong demand in emerging Asian economies is offsetting declining use in developed markets, according to IEA.
U.S. could send "smart bomb" kits to Ukraine
The Biden administration is considering sending Joint Direct Attack Munition, or JDAM kits, to Ukraine. The kits can convert unguided aerial weapons into so-called "smart bombs." CBS News anchors Elaine Quijano and Michelle Miller spoke with CSIS International Security Program Director Seth Jones about how these weapons could be a game changer for Ukraine.
New missile attacks across Ukraine
The White House has condemned Russia's latest wave of missile attacks across Ukraine, saying it targeted critical civilian infrastructure. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from Odesa, Ukraine.
U.S. plans to give Ukraine smart-bomb kits
The Biden administration says it is planning to give Ukraine's military advanced electronic equipment that converts unguided aerial weapons into "smart bombs" that can target Russian military positions with higher accuracy. The U.S. is also planning to send Patriot missiles. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin discusses from the Pentagon.
Convoy of Life | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Sunday, Scott Pelley reports from Ukraine, where more than 1,000 children are fighting cancer amid Russian attacks on hospitals and the power grid, putting their lives in immediate danger. A renowned American hospital and 21 countries have stepped in to help.
U.S. citizen freed in Ukraine prisoner swap
Imtiaz Tyab reports on a prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine that resulted in the release of U.S. citizen Suedi Murekezi as well as 64 Ukrainian military service members.
Biden says U.S. is "all in on Africa's future"
President Biden on Wednesday announced a series of economic and investment initiatives in a speech at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. The goal is to expand free trade opportunities across the continent, while also countering Russia and China's influence. Michelle Gavin, senior fellow on Africa policy studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, joined CBS News to discuss.
Russia launches drone attack on Kyiv
Ukrainian forces shot down 13 drones on Wednesday as Russia launched its first major drone attack on Kyiv in weeks. This comes as the U.S. is considering sending its advanced Patriot air defense system to Ukraine. BBC News correspondent Hugo Bachega joined Anne-Marie Green on "CBS News Mornings" from Kyiv to discuss.
Ukraine says American fighter freed in swap
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says 13 Russian drones were shot down overnight, but Kyiv and Kherson were struck in attacks. And an American fighting for Ukraine was reported freed in a swap with Russia. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab spoke with Lana Zak and Errol Barnett about the latest developments in Ukraine.
Ukraine says American man freed in prisoner swap with Russia
The Ukrainian president's chief of staff said the American citizen, who had been working in the city of Kherson, "helped our people."
New Hampshire man charged in Russian smuggling ring
A New Hampshire man has been indicted on federal charges for his alleged involvement in a Russian smuggling ring. Brendan McCarthy, a deputy projects editor for The Boston Globe, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
Seven charged in Russian smuggling ring involving New Hampshire and New Jersey residents
Seven people — including five Russian nationals — were indicted in an alleged scheme to ship military-grade technologies from U.S. to Russia.
U.S. preparing to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine
The Pentagon is preparing a plan send a Patriot air defense missile system to Ukraine, U.S. officials told CBS News. The White House could approve the plan as soon as this week. The Ukrainians have pleaded for more help to defend themselves against Russian attacks.
Putin cancels annual news conference
Russian President Vladimir Putin has cancelled his annual year-end news conference for the first time in a decade. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab speaks with CBS News' Lana Zak and Elaine Quijano about why the move is so significant.
Putin cancels annual year-end news conference amid setbacks in Ukraine
U.K. military suggests first cancellation of the presser in a decade is likely down to Kremlin "concerns about the prevalence of anti-war feeling in Russia."
Congress eyes one-week extension of government funding to avoid shutdown
Congress will likely have to fund the government for one week to avoid a partial government shutdown.
Push to release Americans held in Venezuela
The release of Brittney Griner from Russian custody has renewed hope that other Americans held overseas could be brought home. CBS News' Tony Dokoupil and Lilia Luciano speak with Mark Denman, whose brother Luke is being held in Venezuela.
Attack on Chinese in Afghanistan shows Taliban allies coming under fire
First it was a suicide bomber outside the Russian embassy, then an attempt on the Pakistani ambassador's life, and now a hotel used by Chinese nationals has been attacked.
Negotiations to avoid government shutdown
Lawmakers are racing to pass a government spending bill before current funding expires Friday night. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes join "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest on the negotiations, plus the White House's efforts to bring home U.S. Marine veteran Paul Whelan from Russian detention.
White House defends Griner-for-Bout swap
WNBA star Brittney Griner is still under medical supervision in Texas, but played basketball for the first time since being released from a Russian prison. The Biden administration is defending the deal that brought her home in exchange for a notorious Russian arms dealer. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
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