Transcript: Symone Sanders on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Symone Sanders, senior adviser and spokesperson for Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris, that aired Sunday, November 22, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
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Georgia's GOP senators face runoffs
Georgia voters will head back to the polls January 5th to determine which party will hold control of the U.S. Senate. Politico's Senate campaign reporter James Arkin joined CBSN with a look at what to expect in the runoff races.
Republican senators criticize Trump's firing of Christopher Krebs
Trump fired top cybersecurity official Christopher Krebs on Tuesday after his agency said the 2020 election was secure.
Chuck Grassley, second oldest senator, tests positive for COVID-19
Grassley, who is 87, said in a statement earlier on Tuesday that he had been exposed to someone with the virus.
Facebook, Twitter CEOs testify on election measures
Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey have promised lawmakers they would aggressively guard their platforms from being manipulated by foreign governments or used to incite violence around the election results.
Senate blocks controversial Trump nominee to Fed board
Shelton's nomination was stalled on a procedural vote, with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris casting a key vote.
Biden becomes the first Democrat to win Georgia since 1992
Biden's 14,000-vote margin was narrow enough to trigger a recount but it's not expected to change the outcome.
Some GOP senators support intelligence briefings for Biden
A growing number of Republicans in the Senate say President-elect Joe Biden should begin receiving high-level intelligence briefings as he prepares to take over the presidency, which he is not yet getting due to the lack of formal acknowledgement from the General Services Administration that he is the likely winner of the presidential election. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy and CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe join Lana Zak to discuss.
Jobless claims and state of the economy
Jobless claims declined last week, but 709,000 Americans still filed for first-time unemployment. Lori Bettinger, president of BancAlliance and former director of the Troubled Asset Relief Programs during the Obama administration, joined CBSN to discuss what the current state of the economy could mean for President-elect Joe Biden's future administration.
Georgia Senate runoffs could be hampered by digital political ad bans
Facebook and Google banned political ads in the wake of the election to prevent abuse of their platforms, disinformation and confusion about the results.
Georgia Republicans turn on each other
Georgia incumbent Republican Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue called the handling of the state's 2020 election an "embarrassment" and demanded Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger resign. Raffensperger, a fellow Republican, said "That is not going to happen." The senators are both facing January runoffs that will likely determine control of the Senate. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Washington correspondent Tia Mitchell joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details.
Democrat Cal Cunningham concedes North Carolina Senate race
Democrat Cal Cunningham said he had called Republican Thom Tillis to concede the Senate election.
Biden slams Trump's refusal to concede election
President-elect Biden blasted President Trump's refusal to concede the election, calling it an "embarrassment" and saying the move could hurt Mr. Trump's legacy. But Mr. Biden's team said that isn't stopping them from moving forward with their transition plans. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy join Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Manchin says radical left "scared the bejesus" out of rural voters
West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin says Democrats failed to deliver a coherent message to attract rural voters in the 2020 election.
Transcript: Joe Manchin on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin that aired Sunday, November 8, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Congress' relationship with the president-elect
With Joe Biden now projected to be the winner of the presidential election, many questions remain about what his working relationship will look like with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Washington Post political reporter Jackie Alemany joined CBSN's Lana Zak with a look at the prospects for cooperation.
Senate GOP declares "Senate is last line of defense"
The two Senate races in Georgia are both likely going to runoff elections on January 5.
Former astronaut Mark Kelly projected to win Senate seat in Arizona
"Our state doesn't need a Democrat senator or a Republican senator, we need an Arizona senator. A senator like John McCain," Kelly said ahead of his win.
Senator Susan Collins wins reelection in Maine
Democrat Sara Gideon's loss is a blow to the Democrats, who now have little chance of claiming a majority in the Senate.
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Democrats' path to Senate leadership looks increasingly unlikely
Republicans currently hold a slim 53-47 majority in the Senate.
The races that could determine who controls the Senate
Although the presidential race is at the top of everyone's mind, there are also several heated Senate races this year.
Lindsey Graham speaks after Senate victory
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham delivered remarks Tuesday after being declared the winner in his bid for reelection in South Carolina. "I am going back to the Senate with a purpose," Graham said. Watch his remarks here.
Lindsey Graham wins reelection, CBS News projects
Graham's opponent, Jaime Harrison, raised over $100 million during the election cycle, shattering shattered Senate records.
Mitch McConnell wins reelection in Kentucky
McConnell defeated Amy McGrath, who narrowly won the Democratic primary but still sustained a fundraising advantage over her opponent.
Senate Republicans fighting to keep majority
Senate Republicans are defending nearly half of the seats up for reelection this year, as they try to maintain control of the chamber. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the GOP has a "50-50" shot at keeping it. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with a look at the races to keep an eye on.
Stephen Colbert signs off "The Late Show" one last time
Colbert emphasized the "joy" the show brought him and cast members across 11 years and more than 1,800 episodes. Paul McCartney was the final guest in the star-studded finale.
GOP senators press Blanche on "anti-weaponization fund" in tense meeting
Some Republican senators openly expressed their concerns about the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization fund" in the meeting.
Epstein island trespasser says he was hog-tied, thrown into "dungeon"
Little St. James in the Virgin Islands has attracted seekers lured by tales of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
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Iran mulls latest U.S. proposal as Trump says war is in "final stages"
Iran says it's considering the latest U.S. peace offer, as President Trump says he's willing to wait "a couple of days" for a response.
Several people watched San Diego attack live on video calls, recordings show
At least three people watched a livestream as gunmen filmed their deadly attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday. One viewer urged another to alert law enforcement, but it is not clear if anyone did.
NASCAR star Kyle Busch dies at 41 after a severe illness, his family says
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Zelenskyy confirmed his most famous quote. I got pushback for reporting it.
Whether Zelenskyy had in fact uttered the line "I need ammunition — not a ride" was disputed by the Biden administration when I reported it. Now, the Ukrainian leader has confirmed he said it.
House GOP pulls Iran war resolution that appeared to have enough support to pass
Republicans are struggling to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran.
Navy's acting secretary says Taiwan arms sale put on "pause" over Iran war
The acting secretary of the U.S. Navy said Thursday that arm sales to Taiwan had been put on "pause" to ensure that the American military had sufficient munitions for its Iran operations.
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Stephen Colbert signs off "The Late Show" one last time
Stephen Colbert said goodbye to "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
GOP senators press Blanche on "anti-weaponization fund" in tense meeting
Some Republican senators openly expressed their concerns about the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization fund" in a tense meeting Thursday with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Several people watched San Diego attack live on video calls, recordings show
At least three people watched a livestream as gunmen filmed their deadly attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday. One viewer urged another to alert law enforcement, but it is not clear if anyone did.
Sister of Cuban military conglomerate chief arrested in Florida, Rubio says
The sister of the head of a company that is accused of having close ties to Cuban government operations has been arrested in Miami, federal authorities announced.
NASCAR star Kyle Busch dies at 41 after a severe illness, his family says
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
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Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
Consumers are still spending, but cracks are starting to show
Shoppers continue to open their pocketbooks, boosting retailers like Walmart, even as inflation jumps to its highest level in three years.
Summer air travel could be rough. Here's how travelers can prepare.
A new report finds that on-time flight arrivals are at their worst level since 2014, with fuel costs and weather adding to summer travel risks.
Record 274 climbers scale Nepal's side of Mount Everest in single day
A record 274 climbers scaled the Nepal side of Mount Everest in a single day, officials said. They took advantage of clear weather.
World Cup expected to generate more in sports bets than the Super Bowl
Americans are expected to wager more than $3 billion amid the expansion of legalized sports betting in the U.S.
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House GOP pulls Iran war resolution that appeared to have enough support to pass
Republicans are struggling to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran.
Navy's acting secretary says Taiwan arms sale put on "pause" over Iran war
The acting secretary of the U.S. Navy said Thursday that arm sales to Taiwan had been put on "pause" to ensure that the American military had sufficient munitions for its Iran operations.
GOP senators press Blanche on "anti-weaponization fund" in tense meeting
Some Republican senators openly expressed their concerns about the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization fund" in a tense meeting Thursday with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Sister of Cuban military conglomerate chief arrested in Florida, Rubio says
The sister of the head of a company that is accused of having close ties to Cuban government operations has been arrested in Miami, federal authorities announced.
Trump lawyer-turned-critic Michael Cohen to apply for "anti-weaponization fund"
Michael Cohen, a Trump lawyer-turned-critic, is planning to apply for money from the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization fund," he told CBS News.
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New weight-loss drug Retatrutide in trials
A new weight-loss drug, so new it is not on the market yet, is showing promising results in trials, doing much more than what current medications can. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
U.S. steps up Ebola prevention efforts
The U.S. is stepping up efforts to prevent Ebola from entering the country through its airports, with one flight diverted to Canada on Wednesday evening. Ian Lee reports from Detroit.
U.S. doctor with Ebola feared he "wasn't going to make it" before evacuation
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with the missionary group Serge in Congo when he was infected with Ebola.
Is "fibermaxxing" good for your health?
Health and fitness influencers are pushing people to consume more fiber. Keri Glassman, Nutritious Life founder and CEO, joins with her take.
Vanessa Trump announces cancer diagnosis
Vanessa Trump announced on Instagram that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is working with her doctors on a treatment plan.
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Navy's acting secretary says Taiwan arms sale put on "pause" over Iran war
The acting secretary of the U.S. Navy said Thursday that arm sales to Taiwan had been put on "pause" to ensure that the American military had sufficient munitions for its Iran operations.
Epstein island trespasser says he was hog-tied, thrown into "dungeon"
Little St. James in the Virgin Islands has attracted seekers lured by tales of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
U.S. doctor with Ebola feared he "wasn't going to make it" before evacuation
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with the missionary group Serge in Congo when he was infected with Ebola.
Divers killed in Maldives cave may have taken wrong tunnel: "No way out"
Finnish divers found the Italians in a corridor with a dead end inside the cave complex, Italy's la Repubblica daily reported.
Ukraine ups security as Russia holds nuclear strike drills with Belarus
Russia says "nuclear munitions" sent to Belarus for joint drills in the country that Moscow used as a launchpad for its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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Stephen Colbert signs off "The Late Show" one last time
Stephen Colbert said goodbye to "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
All 24 "Survivor 50" castaways discuss season
Throughout the airing of "Survivor 50," castaways joined "CBS Mornings" to discuss their time on the show. In this marathon, relive the twists and turns and hear from all 24 contestants about what it was like to be a part of the 50th season.
"Survivor 50" finalists discuss strategy, how they planned to win
Aubry won the record $2 million prize for earning 8-of-11 votes in Wednesday night's finale of "Survivor 50."
"Survivor 50" players on game strategies
"Survivor" host Jeff Probst joins Gayle King and the top five contestants from "Survivor 50" after the jury crowned a winner in the legendary game.
Survivor 50 winner describes show experience
(Warning: spoiler alert!) The "Survivor 50" final five contestants join Gayle King to discuss the season finale.
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Ring founder on the Fire Watch feature
As thousands evacuate their homes in Southern California to flee the Sandy Fire, Ring doorbell and security cameras are helping residents and emergency crews stay informed and stay safe. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff joins CBS News to discuss the Fire Watch feature.
Stanford student on how AI impacted his class
A recent opinion piece in The New York Times spotlighted the impact of artificial intelligence on the 2026 graduating class at one of the world's most prestigious universities. The author, Stanford student Theo Baker, joins to discuss.
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.
Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
Trump postponing AI executive order "because I didn't like what I was seeing"
President Trump said he doesn't want to "do anything that's going to get in the way" of leading the world on the technology.
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Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding, NOAA warns
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
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Several people watched San Diego attack live on video calls, recordings show
At least three people watched a livestream as gunmen filmed their deadly attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday. One viewer urged another to alert law enforcement, but it is not clear if anyone did.
Epstein island trespasser says he was hog-tied, thrown into "dungeon"
Little St. James in the Virgin Islands has attracted seekers lured by tales of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
Tennessee stops execution after failing to find vein for lethal drugs
Tennessee called off the planned execution of Tony Carruthers on Thursday, his attorney said.
Charges dismissed for ex-official at school where 6-year-old shot teacher
A judge has dismissed all charges against a former school administrator accused of ignoring warnings about a 6-year-old with a gun.
Arrest made in Connecticut 40 years after woman's murder in Virginia
The body of 22-year-old Roberta Walls was found in a field in Virginia Beach on the morning of May 15, 1986.
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SpaceX launch of more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket scrubbed at last minute
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
SpaceX to explore "the true nature of the universe" as it plans IPO
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Single Gen Z women buying more homes than men
Data from the National Association of Realtors shows that 35% of single women ages 18 to 26 are buying homes compared to just 18% of single Gen Z men. However, as a whole, the age group is struggling to keep up with others when it comes to owning a home. Jessica Lautz, the deputy chief economist at the National Association of Realtors, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
What's stopping potential U.S.-Iran peace deal?
The Iranian government is reviewing the latest U.S. proposal to end the war. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean analyzes the situation.
A theater summer camp for adults
Summer Camp isn't just for kids anymore. Each year, more adults are heading back to camp for a chance to sing, dance and take a break from burnout. Gwen Baumgardner unpacks the growing trend for grown-ups.
DNC releases 2024 election autopsy
The Democratic National Committee has released the long-awaited autopsy report on its 2024 election loss. CBS News political contributor Joel Payne breaks down the results.
Judges onboarded for deportation cases
CBS News has learned that the Trump administration brought on more than 80 new federal immigration judges this week to speed up deportation cases. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the exclusive report.