Tim Scott: Ending immunity a "poison pill" in reform bill
The South Carolina Republican says efforts to end immunity for police officers have no chance of becoming law if included in his police reform package.
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The South Carolina Republican says efforts to end immunity for police officers have no chance of becoming law if included in his police reform package.
The bill is the Senate's response to nationwide protests calling for police reform and an end to racial violence.
This week we sat down with Senators Tim Scott, Cory Booker and former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb.
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, we sat down with Senators Tim Scott, Cory Booker and former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb
Some lawmakers believe reducing or ending immunity for police officers is crucial to hold law enforcement who engage is misconduct accountable.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Senator Tim Scott that aired Sunday, June 14, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
"I think this is different this time," Republican Senator Mike Braun told CBS News.
Republican Senator Tim Scott appeared on "CBS This Morning" to talk about his "constructive conversation" with President Trump about the president's rhetoric on the George Floyd protests. He also weighed in on systemic racism in America and steps for moving forward.
Missed the second half of the show? Sen. Tim Scott joins Major Garrett to discuss how the U.S. should respond to the mass shootings in Ohio and Texas. Our panel of experts discuss what action will follow the mass shootings in Texas and Ohio and the consequences of inflammatory rhetoric
For Black History Month, hear from trailblazers about who has inspired them. South Carolina Senator Tim Scott says he found inspiration in Booker T Washington, who founded the famed Tuskegee Institute, one of the premiere universities for African Americans at a time when there were few options. In 2014, Scott became the first black senator from the South since Reconstruction.
Scott told "CBS This Morning" that Sanders has been able to attract support from African-American and Hispanic voters with his positions on health care.
On "The Takeout" this week, the South Carolina GOP senator took issue with the House impeachment inquiry
In less than 24 hours, over 24 people were killed in two separate mass shootings, reigniting the debate over guns
The following is a transcript of the interview with Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina that aired Sunday, August 4, 2019, on "Face the Nation"
One of the biggest divisions in Congress is the hardest to see: who can afford to work there as an intern
Scott, the only African-American Republican in the Senate, was responding to comments Rep. Steve King made about white nationalism
The bill insures that lynching would have an enhanced sentence, like other federal hate crimes
Republican Sen. Tim Scott said he would not vote to confirm Thomas Farr, sinking Farr's nomination to become U.S. District Court judge in North Carolina
DaQuawn Bruce was interning with the Republican's office as part of the "College to Congress" program
One year after a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, resulted in a woman's death, activists are holding a "Unite the Right" rally in Washington, D.C. "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan spoke with Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia; Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina; and Charlottesville Mayor Nikuyah Walker for more on racial divides in the U.S. and what has changed since the deadly rally. She joined CBSN to discuss her interviews.
The South Carolina senator discussed the president's rhetoric and policy action regarding race in America one year after the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.
This week's "Face the Nation" takes a special look at race in America one year after Charlottesville. Moderator Margaret Brennan interviews Sen. Tim Kaine, Sen. Tim Scott and Charlottesville Mayor Nikuyah Walker. Plus, we'll have a conversation about race with our panel.
South Carolina senator discusses president's rhetoric, policy action regarding race in America one year after violence in Charlottesville
"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan interviews Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina
"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan reflects on a divided America, a year after deadly violence in Charlottesville, Virginia
U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro was seen with a large box as she left the White House Monday after her meeting with President Trump.
CBS News has previously reported that the U.S. has dwindling stockpiles of defensive interceptors and long-range missiles.
The secretary of state said progress has been made in the Iran-Oman talks but that no final agreement has been reached, adding, "We're hoping that will happen very shortly."
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday in five states: Michigan, Virginia, Missouri, Kansas and Washington.
Restaurant chain said it pulled the peppers and replaced them with product from another grower amid a food-poisoning probe.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Course in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
The impact will not be visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
The deadly encounter between an ICE officer and Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero on July 13 in Biddeford, Maine, is the latest in a growing string of clashes between civilians and ICE agents.
Mike Lindell is stepping down as CEO of MyPillow to focus on his campaign for governor of Minnesota, the company announced Tuesday.
Republican Douglas Ollivant will run against Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman in November.
Three people were killed and seven others were wounded in the Saturday attack in Twin Falls, Idaho. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.
A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.
Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.
The restaurant chain said it pulled the peppers and replaced them with product from another grower amid a food-poisoning probe.
Stocks notched new record highs on Tuesday as oil prices dipped and companies reported healthy profits.
One woman in her mid-30s said her $60,000 annual income wasn't enough to cover all her bills after a breakup, leading her to move back home.
Here's what employees can expect for a raise in 2027 as companies move away from broad-based pay increases.
Virginia Democrats are refocusing on a handful of GOP-held seats in Virginia after the state Supreme Court struck down a redrawn congressional map that favored Democrats in all but one district.
Republican Douglas Ollivant will run against Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman in November.
Democrat Elaine Luria, who previously served four years in Congress, lost to Republican Rep. Jennifer Kiggans in 2022.
A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
At least 110 people have fallen ill from salmonella in Minnesota, the vast majority of whom reported having eaten at the Mexican chain Chipotle. Tom Hanson has the story.
Two people have died of cyclosporiasis in Michigan, officials said Monday, as the state battles the worst outbreak of the disease in the country. Carter Evans has the details.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Rising premiums forced many people in Affordable Care Act plans to give up their coverage. But the Trump administration claims a huge drop in enrollment is almost entirely due to its fraud crackdown.
Megan Kaverman's weight gain, fatigue, high blood pressure and other symptoms were dismissed for years before she was diagnosed with a rare heart disease.
A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
CBS News has previously reported that the U.S. has dwindling stockpiles of defensive interceptors and long-range missiles.
Water levels on the Danube River have dropped so low that dozens of World War II German battleships – and even the remains of an ancient woolly mammoth — are emerging into view.
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Authorities described this as the Gaza Strip's biggest mass funeral since the war began, mourning dozens of people, including women and children, recently recovered from the rubble.
A kind stranger named Ernie helped rock band The Autumn Kings make it to their tour stop after their car broke down in Wisconsin. Matt Gutman reports.
One day after announcing she'll step back from the spotlight after her tour ends, Ariana Grande spoke directly to fans at Monday night's show in Chicago. The singer said the decision was her own and "was made from a thoughtful and empowered place."
Tony Award-winning producer Jordan Roth talks about starring in the "The Shards" and describes what it was like to go from behind the scenes on Broadway to making his major on-screen acting debut.
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" leapt straight to the top of the box office this weekend. Its $360 million opening weekend debut is the biggest in U.S. history. Marlow Stern, chief correspondent at Variety, joins CBS News to discuss all the latest movie news.
A social media trend encouraging users to share what they love about their favorite person is bringing light to TikTok and other platforms.
Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.
Top executives from leading artificial intelligence companies are set to meet with White House officials, according to media reports. Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent for Puck News, has more.
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.
The order asks AI companies to share previews of powerful new models with the government before they are released to the public.
Lauryn Williams, the deputy director and senior fellow of the Strategic Technologies Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins to discuss the U.S. probe into Iran possibly targeting water systems in Michigan and Minnesota.
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children, spoke in court Tuesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of killing her three young children in what her defense says was an episode of postpartum psychosis, testified in court for the first time on Tuesday as her trial progresses. Shanelle Kaul has more.
Three people were killed and seven others were wounded in the Saturday attack in Twin Falls, Idaho. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.
The Wall Street Journal's Valerie Bauerlein joins CBS News to discuss her reporting on crucial missteps made by authorities in the days following the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.
A man is under arrest for allegedly setting one of three major wildfires in the Spokane, Washington, area. Meanwhile, thousands have been evacuated from the area as fires rage. KREM reporter Regan Gallo has more.
The impact will not be visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
A kind stranger named Ernie helped rock band The Autumn Kings make it to their tour stop after their car broke down in Wisconsin. Matt Gutman reports.
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
The Department of Homeland Security has confirmed the death of a detainee at a controversial immigration center in New Jersey. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Michigan Democrats Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens are facing off in a key Senate primary on Tuesday. Ed O'Keefe has the details.
Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children, spoke in court Tuesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.