11/24: Face The Nation
Today on "Face the Nation," the impeachment probe takes a pause after two weeks of witness testimony. What's next for the inquiry into President Trump?
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Today on "Face the Nation," the impeachment probe takes a pause after two weeks of witness testimony. What's next for the inquiry into President Trump?
This week on "Face the Nation," Roy Blunt, Chris Van Hollen, Amy Klobuchar, Mark Galli. Today on "Face the Nation, with all of Washington on holiday break and the president impeached, plans for a trial in the Senate are now uncertain.
A court filing from the Justice Department suggests former President Donald Trump's legal team likely "concealed and removed" some government documents prior to the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago. The DOJ asked a federal judge in Florida to reject Trump's request for a "special master." CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and former federal prosecutor David Weinstein joined CBS News' David Begnaud to discuss.
This week on "Face the Nation," host John Dickerson interviews Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senators Angus King and Lindsey Graham, and White House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney. And our political panel offers analysis on the latest developments in Washington.
This week on "Face the Nation," host John Dickerson interviews Senator Jeff Flake, Senator Dianne Feinstein, and CBS News Surveys Director Anthony Salvanto to discuss the White House staff shake-up and the failed health care bill.
The latest on the deadly attack on U.S. service members in Niger, the GOP budget, and the fate of tax reform in Congress with Sen. James Lankford, White House budget director Mick Mulvaney, Gold Star father Khizr Khan, and others.
This week on "Face the Nation," host John Dickerson interviews Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, Senator Lindsey Graham, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the Iran Nuclear deal and health care.
The man who created often-magical desserts for five presidents and their guests as White House executive pastry chef has died at age 78.
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky says she's cautiously optimistic about what appears to be a downward trend in monkeypox cases across the country. Nearly 17,000 cases have been confirmed in the U.S.
A Florida federal judge ordered the Justice Department to release the redacted affidavit behind the FBI's search of former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago home by noon on Friday. The release could provide key information about the investigation into whether Trump violated federal law by allegedly taking classified documents upon leaving office. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.
Marjorie Taylor Greene said for the government to say debt is forgiven "is completely unfair." The White House tweeted back that she had more than $183,000 in PPP loans forgiven.
A federal judge has ordered the release of a redacted version of the Mar-a-Lago search affidavit. The legal document authorized the FBI's search of former President Donald Trump's Florida estate earlier this month. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe break down what this could mean.
Reaction to President Joe Biden's plan to forgive some student debt has been mixed. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports and joins Errol Barnett and Anne-Marie Green to discuss student loan forgiveness, the release of key economic indicators and the administration's move to codify DACA, a program for people who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children.
"Face the Nation" breaks down the state of the race, including the latest "October surprise," with Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence, Vice president Joe Biden, CBS News' Elections Director Anthony Salvanto, CBS News justice correspondent Jeff Pegues, and others.
After a tumultuous week for Donald Trump's campaign, "Face the Nation" brings you the latest from the trail, with Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Arizona, Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, CBS News Elections Director Anthony Salvanto and others.
We bring you the latest from President Obama's historic trip abroad and the race for the White House back at home, with Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, Gov. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, and others.
CBS' "Face the Nation" brings you the latest from the campaign trail with presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump and Democratic strategist David Axelrod. We also take a look at the life and death of boxing and cultural legend Muhammad Ali with Bill Rhoden and Thomas Hauser.
President Biden announced his plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt for millions of Americans. But, some lawmakers and economic experts have raised concerns over its potential impact on inflation and the cost of college tuition. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joined CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns on "Red and Blue."
First lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID-19 in an apparent ""rebound"" case and will return to isolation. She first tested positive last week.
The latest on the House Select Committee on Benghazi's investigation and the 2016 presidential trail, with Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-South Carolina, Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Maryland, Democratic strategist David Axelrod, and others.
The U.S. military carried out airstrikes in eastern Syria yesterday targeting facilities used by Iran-backed militias. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined Errol Barnett and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the strike, as well as President Biden's plan to forgive some student loan debt and preparations for an updated round of COVID-19 booster shots.
With just a week left until student loan payments are expected to resume in September, millions of Americans may see thousands of dollars of relief coming from the White House. President Biden is expected to announce Wednesday that the government will forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loan debt for Americans making less than $125,000 a year. Chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports from Washington.
CBS News has confirmed more than 100 classified documents, comprising over 700 pages, were found during the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago. Former President Trump has filed a lawsuit against the government over the search. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins CBS News' Matt Pieper from Florida with more on that plus the primaries being held in the state today.
This week on "Face the Nation," Moderator John Dickerson interviews White House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney, House Speaker Paul Ryan, and Senator Dick Durbin about the government shutdown. Plus, our political panel breaks down the consequences of the shutdown for both parties.
This week on "Face the Nation," moderator Margaret Brennan interviews Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Sen. Lindsey Graham, and former CIA Director and Defense Secretary Robert Gates. Plus, our political panel gives analysis on developments in Washington.
More than $1 billion has been bet online on military decisions and outcomes this year on Polymarket. Some wagers have been suspiciously timed, with information seemingly coming from insiders.
President Trump said "there won't be anything left of them" if Iranian leaders do not "get moving, FAST."
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
The World Health Organization this week declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern."
Taiwan's representative to the U.S. Alexander Yui said on Sunday that "we want peace and stability" as Taiwan became among the most closely-watched issues in last week's summit.
Rescuers airlifted an injured hiker who fell about 50 feet from the summit of Washington state's Mount Si on Saturday.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Incumbent GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, who had occasionally broken with the Trump administration, lost his bid for a third term.
The Mountain Home Air Force Base said in a social media post that it was locked down following an incident during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show.
The World Health Organization this week declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern."
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
The Mountain Home Air Force Base said in a social media post that it was locked down following an incident during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Ambassador Alexander Yui, Taiwan's Representative to the U.S., join Margaret Brennan.
Rescuers airlifted an injured hiker who fell about 50 feet from the summit of Washington state's Mount Si on Saturday.
Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, are small, fully-functional secondary homes located on the same property as a main home, usually in the backyard, filling a vital need where housing has proved scant or expensive.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
No injuries have been reported because of the issue, the Food and Drug Administration said.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.
College grads outearn people without a degree within 15 years, even after paying for tuition, study finds.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Ambassador Alexander Yui, Taiwan's Representative to the U.S., join Margaret Brennan.
The Senate's rulemaker delivered a blow to GOP plans to fund security for President Trump's overhaul of the East Wing of the White House.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Republican of Pennsylvania, and Tom Suozzi, Democrat of New York, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 17, 2026.
Taiwan's representative to the U.S. Alexander Yui said on Sunday that "we want peace and stability" as Taiwan became among the most closely-watched issues in last week's summit.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Ambassador Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 17, 2026.
Outbreaks of the deadly Ebola virus in two African countries have prompted the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
The World Health Organization this week declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern."
Genomic analysis showed the virus found aboard the MV Hondius shows no evidence of new characteristics so far.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Tommy Bell thought he was in good shape. But a series of heart attacks painted a more complicated picture.
The World Health Organization this week declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern."
The following is the transcript of the interview with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Republican of Pennsylvania, and Tom Suozzi, Democrat of New York, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 17, 2026.
Taiwan's representative to the U.S. Alexander Yui said on Sunday that "we want peace and stability" as Taiwan became among the most closely-watched issues in last week's summit.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Ambassador Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 17, 2026.
Researchers in Dublin discovered the oldest surviving English poem in a Roman library.
Jane Pauley hosts our annual look at design. Featured: Tiny homes in your backyard; Louis Vuitton; Adobe house construction; Finland's Marimekko; domino art; Philadelphia food favorites; chandeliers; Longwood Gardens; rare maps; and director Jon Favreau of "The Mandalorian and Grogu."
"Call Her Daddy" host Alex Cooper said on Instagram that she and husband Matt Kaplan are expecting their first child.
Jon Favreau, creator of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," has now brought the father-son relationship of Pedro Pascal's bounty hunter and his charge "Baby Yoda" to the big screen.
In this web exclusive, Jon Favreau, the creator of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," and director of the new film "The Mandalorian and Grogu," talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the myth of "Star Wars," the influences on the story (including Japanese samurai films), and expanding the universe for a new audience. He also talks about working with Robert Downey Jr. on his film "Iron Man," and about cooking, the subject of his 2014 movie, "Chef."
Director Jon Favreau, creator of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," has now brought Pedro Pascal's bounty hunter and his charge "Baby Yoda" to the big screen. He talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the handmade feel of the "Star Wars" universe, and how father-son relationships have always been at the heart of the stories set in a galaxy far, far away. He also discusses bringing his improv roots to directing Robert Downey Jr. in "Iron Man."
For thousands of years, civilizations around the world have built houses out of earth – whether it be mud brick, wattle and dab or rammed earth. But adobe (the practice of making mudbricks) has now become today's "it" building material, from museums around the world designed using adobe, to do-it-yourselfers constructing homes from the very dirt beneath their feet. Correspondent Conor Knighton looks at the history of adobe, and how ancient adobe materials are being merged with 3-D printing techniques.
Atlanta residents say they're waking up to traffic jams of self-driving Waymo vehicles confused by neighborhood signage.
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.
Atlanta residents woke up to Waymo traffic jams on Friday. The driverless cars took over a quiet cul-de-sac. Skyler Henry has more details.
Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, making it the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns.
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
In New Mexico, a man is charged with forgery & larceny – and convicted of putting out a hit on his estranged wife. Twenty-six years earlier, a fire in Monaco kills a billionaire and his private nurse. At the center of that mystery was the very same man — with a different name.
"Survivor" 48 and 50 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, an Iraqi national, is facing federal charges for his alleged terror plots targeting Jewish institutions around the U.S.
A terror plot targeting Jewish institutions in New York, California and Arizona has been foiled, and a man linked to the alleged scheme is under arrest on Friday. Prosecutors say the Iraqi suspect is tied to other global attacks and claim he wanted payback for the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran. Tom Hanson reports.
An Iraqi national was arrested and charged with planning to carry out several terror attacks in the U.S., including at a New York City synagogue and other prominent Jewish centers in Los Angeles and Scottsdale, Arizona. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Alpha, a new school in San Francisco, isn't just embracing AI, it's letting it take the lead. Itay Hod has more.
Outbreaks of the deadly Ebola virus in two African countries have prompted the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
A special edition Swatch pocket watch triggered crowds reminiscent of past Black Fridays. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
The United States is ramping up pressure on Cuba with a potential indictment of former President Raúl Castro. Cristian Benavides has more.
Rising gas prices are causing more Americans to ditch the car keys in favor of other forms of travel like public transportation. Tim McNicholas reports.