Why Trump is calling for Intel CEO to resign
Shares of Intel slipped on Thursday after President Trump called on the CEO to resign. CBS News contributor JD Durkin has more.
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Authorities launch investigation into ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith
Federal officials are investigating Jack Smith, the former special counsel who investigated then-candidate Donald Trump before his reelection to a second term.
Cotton: U.S. backs "Israel to the hilt"
As airstrikes continue between Israel and Iran, Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas, the chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that President Trump has "been very clear that all options remain on the table to defend our own people, to support Israel."
Cotton defends Trump for saying injured soldiers had "headaches"
The Republican senator from Arkansas discusses the impeachment trial, a tape showing the president demanding the firing of the ex-ambassador to Ukraine and his comments about soldiers injured in Iran's missile attack.
Sen. Cotton on North Korea's announcement
Senator Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, joins moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss the proposed summit with North Korea and what Mike Pompeo will prioritize if he becomes Secretary of State.
Open: This is Face the Nation, April 22nd
This week on "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan interviews Sen. Diane Feinstein, Sen. Tom Cotton, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif. Plus, John Dickerson joins us to talk about why the presidency has gotten too big for one person.
Sen. Cotton says Ford has been "victimized by Democrats"
Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, joins John Dickerson to discuss the Kavanaugh-Ford hearing and the process that led up to it.
Open: This is Face the Nation, September 30
This week on “Face the Nation,” John Dickerson interviews Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR), and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif. Plus, our political panel will take a look at all that happened in Washington this week including the Kavanaugh, Ford hearing.
Cotton calls for "retaliatory military strike" on Iran
Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, joins moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss the U.S. response to Iran's suspected involvement in attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman.
Open: This is "Face the Nation"
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan talks to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Rep. Adam Schiff, Sen. Tom Cotton and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Mayor Pete Buttigieg.
Face the Nation: Cotton, Van Hollen
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas tells "Face the Nation" that it is different from actions taken by President Ronald Reagan in the 1980s." "Israel is fighting a war of survival against a terrorist group that committed the worst atrocity against Jews since World War II," he added, Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland tells "Face the Nation" that the Biden administration has set a "very low bar for what's acceptable" from Israel in a report on that country's use of U.S. weapons in the war against Hamas, and Zahra Skaik, a 44-year-old Palestinian woman living in Gaza City, escaped the war thanks to her sons – one of whom is an infantryman in the U.S. army. Margaret Brennan sat down with Skaik recently as she described how she left Gaza with nothing but a small backpack and the same clothes she had been wearing since the war began.
Extended interview: Sen. Tom Cotton
In a wide-ranging interview, Sen. Tom Cotton, the chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, told "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil about the military, political and economic threats posed by China, and why he believes Taiwan is "the most dangerous flash point in the world." The Republican senator from Arkansas has written a new book, "Seven Things You Can't Say About China." He talked about why he believes America needs "a clean break between TikTok and communist China" and how he feels about the social media app still operating in the U.S. despite a new law. Dokoupil also asked about recent drone sightings over U.S. military installations and the Trump administration's crackdown on diversity initiatives.
Sen. Tom Cotton warns of drone threats
In an interview about his new book, Sen. Tom Cotton says the U.S. needs stronger protections against unauthorized drone flights over military sites, calling the lack of authority to take them down "ludicrous."
Sen. Cotton on China, TikTok
Republican Sen. Tom Cotton talks with Tony Tony Dokoupil about his new book, "Seven Things You Can't Say About China," warning of threats ranging from TikTok's influence on children to what he sees as China's military ambitions against the U.S.
Sen. Cotton on Jan. 6 question at VP debate
When asked about former President Donald Trump's continued false claims about the validity of the 2020 election at the vice presidential debate Tuesday night, Sen. JD Vance said the focus needs to be on the future. Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas joins "America Decides" with his reaction.
Cotton: "All of Hezbollah's leadership needs to be eliminated"
Amid Israel's attacks that have taken out Hezbollah's top leadership, Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "all of Hezbollah's leadership needs to be eliminated, just like all of its arsenal needs to be eliminated."
Harris says Trump campaign "disrespected" Arlington National Cemetery
The Democratic Party nominee said Arlington National Cemetery is a "place where we come together to honor American heroes" and is "not a place for politics."
Transcript: Sen. Tom Cotton on "Face the Nation," Aug. 4, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Tom Cotton, Republican of Arkansas, on "Face the Nation" that aired on Aug. 4, 2024.
Cotton calls for press scrutiny of Harris
Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton called for press scrutiny of presumptive nominee Kamala Harris, who will receive the Democratic nomination two weeks after she became a presidential candidate. "Kamala Harris has only been the nominee for two weeks and hasn't answered a single question," he told Ed O'Keefe on "Face the Nation," Sunday. He added that Harris should be held "to the same standard that every other nominee who earned their nomination has been held to — over a year of town hall meetings, VFW gatherings and debates. "She can't dodge the press for another 13 weeks," he said.
Cotton: "Difficult day for Americans" after Trump shooting
Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas, a close ally of former President Donald Trump, tells "Face the Nation" that "it's a difficult day for Americans" after an assassination attempt against the former president.
GOP Sen. Tom Cotton on Trump conviction
A jury of 12 New Yorkers convicted former President Donald Trump Thursday. Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas called it "a travesty of justice." He spoke with "CBS Mornings" more about the historic court case.
6/16: Mike Pompeo, Tom Cotton, Pete Buttigieg
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan talks to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Rep. Adam Schiff, Sen. Tom Cotton and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Mayor Pete Buttigieg.
9/30: Face the Nation
This week on “Face the Nation,” John Dickerson interviews Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR), and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif. Plus, our political panel will take a look at all that happened in Washington this week including the Kavanaugh, Ford hearing.
Cotton: Israel is "fighting a war for survival"
Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas, who has been fiercely critical of the Biden administration's decision to pause a weapons shipment to Israel, tells "Face the Nation" that it is different from actions taken by President Ronald Reagan in the 1980s." "Israel is fighting a war of survival against a terrorist group that committed the worst atrocity against Jews since World War II," he added.
Online threats against pro-Palestinian protesters rise after Cotton's comments
GOP Sen. Tom Cotton, of Arkansas, has been encouraging people to "take matters into your own hands" against pro-Palestinian protesters.
CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
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Live updates as 2026 FIFA World Cup draw revealed
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The draw is being revealed from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
White House claims Europe facing "civilizational erasure" in 2 decades
The Trump administration says societal threats mean some European nations may not be "strong enough to remain reliable allies."
Minnesota officials saw signs of massive fraud even before COVID hit
In July 2019, Minnesota state officials spotted early signs of fraud that would eventually siphon away more than $1 billion in taxpayer money, sources told CBS News.
Texas flood disaster 911 calls released: "Some callers did not survive"
Kerrville Police Chief Chris McCall warned that the calls received by dispatchers are distressing.
Mystery drones seen over Ireland during Zelenskyy's visit
After a number of drone sightings near European airports and military bases, mysterious aircraft were seen over Ireland as Ukraine's Zelenskyy visited.
7 tons of cocaine seized off Colombia, 11 arrested unharmed, navy says
The seizures come as Colombian President Gustavo Petro is calling on the U.S. to end strikes in the region against apparent drug-carrying vessels.
Google reveals top search trends of 2025
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ranked among Google's top search trends this year.
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Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
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Live updates as 2026 FIFA World Cup draw revealed
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The draw is being revealed from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Texas flood disaster 911 calls released: "Some callers did not survive"
Kerrville Police Chief Chris McCall warned that the calls received by dispatchers are distressing.
CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
Google reveals top search trends of 2025
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ranked among Google's top search trends this year.
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Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
Over $1.7 million raised for 88-year-old Army vet working at grocery store
A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Despite Trump's pressure, Putin finds an eager trade partner in India
As the White House tries to curb Moscow's energy income, Vladimir Putin enjoys a warm welcome in India, and promises an "uninterrupted supply" of Russian fuel.
These U.S. cities have seen the biggest rent increases since 2020
Rents in the 50 largest cities have surged by hundreds of dollars per month over the last five years, a LendingTree analysis found.
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Minnesota officials saw signs of massive fraud even before COVID hit
In July 2019, Minnesota state officials spotted early signs of fraud that would eventually siphon away more than $1 billion in taxpayer money, sources told CBS News.
Jasmine Crockett called Texas Senate race contenders as she weighs jumping into fray
As intrigue grows over whether Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett plans to announce a U.S. Senate campaign next week, she confirmed to CBS News she's spoken with would-be opponents.
Appeals court lets Trump admin. keep National Guard deployed in D.C. for now
A U.S. District Court decision to end the deployment of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., is now on hold.
Operations against Houthis played into Truman Strike Group accidents, Navy finds
Investigations released by the Navy into accidents involving the Truman Carrier Strike Group recommended ensuring processes are followed even when faced with adversity.
4 killed in latest strike on alleged drug boat, Pentagon says
At least 87 people have been killed since the vessel strikes began in early September.
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CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
Could pets be next for weight loss drugs? Here's what to know about a study.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
CDC panel to vote Friday on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
12 ex-FDA leaders criticize claims made by agency's current vaccine chief
The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
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Treasure trove found in Egyptian tomb solves ancient mystery
The royal symbol on the newly discovered figurines solves a long-standing mystery by identifying who was buried in the sarcophagus.
Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
Mystery drones seen over Ireland during Zelenskyy's visit
After a number of drone sightings near European airports and military bases, mysterious aircraft were seen over Ireland as Ukraine's Zelenskyy visited.
White House claims Europe facing "civilizational erasure" in 2 decades
The Trump administration says societal threats mean some European nations may not be "strong enough to remain reliable allies."
7 tons of cocaine seized off Colombia, 11 arrested unharmed, navy says
The seizures come as Colombian President Gustavo Petro is calling on the U.S. to end strikes in the region against apparent drug-carrying vessels.
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2026 Golden Globes nominees to be revealed on "CBS Mornings"
Eleven exclusive 2026 Golden Globes categories will be revealed Monday at 8:30 a.m. ET, only on "CBS Mornings."
Book excerpt: "My Beloved" by Jan Karon
The New York Times bestselling author returns to the village of Mitford in her 15th novel featuring Father Tim Kavanagh.
Amy Allen on songwriting, Grammy nods
Amy Allen, who is up for four Grammys, including songwriter of the year, sits down with Anthony Mason to talk about how she went from a nursing student to writing Grammy-nominated hits for Sabrina Carpenter and other pop stars.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Lucy Liu talks new movie, "Rosemead"
Lucy Liu talks about starring in and producing the movie "Rosemead," why she says the story resonates universally and reflecting on personal experiences for the film.
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Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
Google reveals top search trends of 2025
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ranked among Google's top search trends this year.
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.
Politico: Trump admin. looks to robotics
Leaders in the robotics industry say that to strengthen AI, companies also need a plan for robots. The White House appears to be listening. Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss her article on the topic.
Google's top search trends in 2025
Google has released its list of the 2025 top search trends. Robert Ferrera, a Google Trends expert, joins CBS News with more.
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Most dogs have wolf DNA. These breeds have more than others.
Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.
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Luigi Mangione's pretrial hearings postponed
Luigi Mangione, the man who faces a New York state trial over the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, did not attend his pretrial hearing because he's sick, the court announced Friday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
4 killed in new boat strike, Pentagon says
The Pentagon announced a new strike and the deaths of four people aboard a boat apparently carrying drugs in the Pacific Ocean. CBS News' Eleanor Watson reports.
More on Letitia James indictments
A federal grand jury refused to re-indict Letitia James, the New York attorney general, after a judge threw out earlier fraud charges against her. Reuters reporter Sarah Lynch joins CBS News with more.
New evidence in Luigi Mangione case
Police bodycam footage of Luigi Mangione's arrest played in court shows officers questioning the suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder after receiving a tip about his whereabouts. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.
Suspect in D.C. bombs case expected in court
The Justice Department and FBI announced the arrest of a man accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the U.S. Capitol riots on January 6, 2021. Scott MacFarlane reports.
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Geomagnetic storm watch issued after powerful solar flare
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
Scientists think they've detected lightning on Mars: "Missing piece of the puzzle"
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
Russia sends a NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts, up to the space station
The new space station crew includes American Chris Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and is a board-certified medical physicist at Harvard Medical School.
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Iowa man braving cold temperatures in car
An Iowa man who spoke to CBS News about sleeping in his car with his dog during the frigid winter temperatures is now receiving support from his community. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more, and meteorologist John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
Luigi Mangione's pretrial hearings postponed
Luigi Mangione, the man who faces a New York state trial over the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, did not attend his pretrial hearing because he's sick, the court announced Friday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
4 killed in new boat strike, Pentagon says
The Pentagon announced a new strike and the deaths of four people aboard a boat apparently carrying drugs in the Pacific Ocean. CBS News' Eleanor Watson reports.
Trump's National Security Strategy document
The Trump administration's newly released National Security Strategy details potential dangers for Europe in the next 20 years. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
Breaking down the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw will determine the groups and schedule for the highly anticipated global soccer tournament in the Americas. Alan Rothenberg, the former president of the U.S. Soccer Federation, to explain the drawing.