Sen. Thom Tillis on midterm results
Sen. Thom Tillis joins CBS News to share his live reaction to midterm results in his home state of North Carolina and beyond.
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Tillis on Starlink slowdown in Ukraine
After Elon Musk's SpaceX temporarily throttled Starlink satellite communication system in Ukraine, Sen. Thom Tillis joined the growing number of Republican lawmakers speaking out against it. "I get it's a private company, but they're playing into military space, geopolitical space," Tillis said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan. "There's got to be some guardrails and accountability, in my opinion."
Open: "Face the Nation," Oct. 25, 2026
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," with the midterm elections less than 10 days away, CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto dives into our latest polling. Plus. retiring GOP Sen. Thom Tillis joins.
Previewing Sunday's "Face the Nation" lineup
Sunday's "Face the Nation" is set to feature Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina, Attorney General Todd Blanche and Texas Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins to preview the show.
10/23: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Justice Department sues to block Alaska Senate race results if Republican loses; 11 days until midterm contests.
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."
Extended interview: Thom Tillis
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis talks to Major Garrett about his regret voting to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, his midterm predictions, the Iran war and more.
Sen. Tillis: Hegseth "just out of his depth"
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina was under intense pressure to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, and after wavering, he ultimately voted yes. In his new book "How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents," Tillis says that decision hasn't aged well. Tillis joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
10/7: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump returns to Texas to stump for Paxton in San Antonio; new videos show Iranian attacks on U.S. military base in Kuwait.
Extended Interview: Sen. Thom Tillis
In an extended interview with 60 Minutes correspondent Ross Douthat, Sen. Thom Tillis details why he considers some in President Trump's inner circle "sycophants," and also discusses the Iran war and what awaits the Republican party in the midterms and 2028.
60 Minutes Transcript: Sen. Thom Tillis
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis says he worries about the "outsized influence" of the executive branch. He's also concerned about the types of advisers President Trump has surrounded himself with.
Sen. Tillis worries about the "outsized influence" of the executive branch
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis, retiring soon, says without checks on power, U.S. democracy is at risk. He discusses his fears for the future of U.S. democracy and his relationship with President Trump.
Sen. Thom Tillis: The 60 Minutes Interview
Sen. Thom Tillis says he has worried about the "outsized influence" of the executive branch for years. He's also deeply concerned about the types of advisors President Trump has surrounded himself with.
Tillis on Xi talks: U.S. needs "eyes wide open"
North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis told CBS News on Thursday that President Trump's summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping was "bad timing." Chris McGuire, senior fellow with the Council on Foreign Relations, joins with analysis of the talks.
Sen. Thom Tillis on elaborate Trump-Xi visit
Tony Dokoupil spoke with Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina, one of the Republicans trying to make sense of President Trump's shift toward China between his first and second terms.
Extended interview: Sen. Thom Tillis
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina spoke with Tony Dokoupil on Thursday about President Trump's state dinner with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Chinese coordination with Iran, the Taiwan arms race and more.
Tillis on China and Iran
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil that he would like to see President Trump press Chinese President Xi Jinping about supporting Iran through oil purchases and by providing the regime with satellite targeting data. "If we want to build a relationship, a productive relationship with XI Jinping and China, we also have to hold them accountable for things that are just simply unacceptable," Tillis said.
Trump names new acting Army secretary after Driscoll resigns
President Trump has named Adam Telle as the acting Army secretary, following the departure of Dan Driscoll amid widespread reports of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Tillis slams Hegseth's priorities
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of South Carolina urged President Trump to remove Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth amid a series of high-profile exits from the agency. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.
Blanche rescinds DOJ fund to advance
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche may be confirmed by a key Senate committee after he rescinded an "anti-weaponization fund" proposed by the Justice Department. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Cornyn, Tillis say they'll support Blanche for AG
Todd Blanche is one step closer to becoming permanent attorney general after he rescinded President Trump's "anti-weaponization fund," earning him the support of Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Trump White House's contradictions, contortions
After President Trump called off a planned military attack against Iran, and GOP holdouts Cornyn and Tillis reached an agreement to support Todd Blanche for attorney general, CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett says two words come to mind: contradiction and contortion. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Aaron MacLean report on the latest from the White House.
Could DOJ revive the "anti-weaponization" fund?
GOP Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis formally announced their support for Todd Blanche as attorney general on Monday. This comes after an agreement was reached to end the controversial "anti-weaponization" fund. Rupa Bhattacharyya, legal director at the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection, joins with analysis.
Cornyn, Tillis say they'll confirm Blanche
Republican Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis said Monday they will now vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general after Blanche rescinded the "anti-weaponization fund" late Sunday night.
Blanche nears possible Senate confirmation
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinded the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" ahead of his possible Senate confirmation. CBS News' Nikole Killion has the latest.
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