Ukraine says Starshield throttled again as U.S. pushes for a deal
Ukraine says its ability to intercept Russian strikes is again hampered by speed restrictions on Musk's Starshield network amid U.S.-led diplomacy.
Steve Witkoff
2 top Trump advisers in Russia for talks
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, two Trump administration advisers, are in Russia for talks with President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
U.S. brokers Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap, but peace not in sight
The U.S. has helped broker a new Ukraine-Russia prisoner exchange and diplomacy will continue, but there's no sign of a breakthrough on a wider peace deal.
No sign of progress as U.S.-Ukraine-Russia talks get underway
It is the first such trilateral diplomatic push since negotiations were suspended following the start of the war with Iran.
U.S. to mediate new round of Ukraine-Russia talks, Witkoff says
The envoy will also meet with European and NATO allies to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine.
Crenshaw on Ukraine's SpaceX satellite access
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are calling for the full restoration of Ukraine's access to the SpaceX satellite service, including Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas. Crenshaw joins "The Takeout" with his perspective.
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of using cluster warheads in deadly strikes
Russia launched the strikes on Ukraine less than a day after negotiations to end the war, which also involved the United States, ended in St. Petersburg.
Stephen Hubbard returns to U.S.
Stephen Hubbard, an American who'd been detained by Russia for more than four years, has landed back in the U.S., President Trump said. Ramy Inocencio has more.
American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia, Trump confirms
Steve Witkoff lauded Vladimir Putin as "a humanitarian" as Russia freed Stephen Hubbard, an American deemed wrongfully detained by the U.S., after more than four years in prison.
Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine
Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst joins "The Daily Report" to discuss Steve Witkoff's comment that Putin is a "humanitarian" following the release of an American citizen from a Russian prison.
Stephen Hubbard's son reacts to his release
Russia released American Stephen Hubbard on Wednesday after four years of wrongfully detaining him. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis spoke with Hubbard's son about the release and joins to unpack their conversation. Then, CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on the Trump administration's response.
Witkoff blasted for calling Putin a "humanitarian"
After special envoy Steve Witkoff told Putin he was a "humanitarian" for releasing a U.S. citizen deemed to have been wrongfully detained, GOP Sen. John Cornyn responded, "No. Putin is a stone cold killer."
10/21: The Takeout with Major Garrett
American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia after four years of wrongful detention; special envoy Steve Witkoff meets with Putin in Moscow.
Blumenthal discusses Trump-Zelenskyy feud
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff in Norway on Tuesday. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said U.S. intelligence sharing with Ukraine has been restored. Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.
Inside the talks that freed Oct. 7 hostages
One of former President Joe Biden's senior aides is sharing a behind-the-scenes look at negotiations to free hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, in a new book titled "Brink." Author and former White House national security official Brett McGurk joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Iran's president on potential deal with U.S.
CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan interviewed Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday in a network exclusive. Brennan joins "The Takeout" to unpack her conversation with the leader.
Lithuania preparing for possible Russian attacks
Lithuania is preparing citizens in case the Russia-Ukraine war spreads to their country. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has the latest.
Trump and Putin held call, Russia says
Russian officials reported on Tuesday that President Trump had a call with Vladimir Putin over a visit to Moscow by U.S. peace envoys. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Russian strikes on Kyiv resume as soon as Witkoff, Kushner peace talks end
Russian strikes pummeled Ukraine's capital as soon as a three-day pause for peace talks with President Trump's envoys ended.
Lithuanian citizens mobilize against Russia
Lithuanian citizens are mobilizing against potential Russian aggression as the U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held talks in Moscow and Kyiv. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.
Trump envoys say Ukraine talks were "very meaningful" after Moscow visit
After meeting Putin, President Trump's envoys are expected to discuss a proposal to end the war in Ukraine.
Open: "Face the Nation," Sept. 6, 2026
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," President Trump's envoys Steve Wiktoff and Jared Kushner landed in Kyiv in an attempt to end the now five-and-a-half yearlong war with Russia. Plus, a look at where the midterm elections stand with less than two months until Election Day.
Witkoff, Kushner visit Moscow in latest push to end war in Ukraine
Presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed to pause strikes on each other's capitals while U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner hold talks to revive peace efforts.
Witkoff, Kushner to visit Moscow and Kyiv
The Trump administration is trying to revive peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. This weekend, White House special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner are traveling to Moscow and Kyiv to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. John Herbst, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine and Uzbekistan, joins with analysis.
Wright: Venezuela deal will lower gas prices
Energy Secretary Chris Wright is back in the U.S. after his trip to Venezuela to hash out the new oil deal between the two nations. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan has more.
U.S. facilitating direct engagement between Europe and Russia
Man in his 70s diagnosed with heart defect usually found in infancy
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Trump, Putin, Xi Jinping to meet in first trilateral of its kind
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New congressman faces sexual harassment allegation
