On this “Face the Nation” broadcast moderated by Margaret Brennan: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, president of UkraineJake Sullivan, White House national security adviserRaphael Bostic, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of AtlantaRep. Pete Aguilar, Democrat of California Click here to browse full transcripts of “Face the Nation.” MARGARET BRENNAN: Good morning, …
Read More »Suspect in custody after Washington Monument vandalized
A man was taken into custody after the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., was vandalized with paint, authorities said. U.S. Park Police reported Tuesday evening that the area around the base of the monument had been “temporarily closed” as a result. Footage from CBS affiliate WUSA-TV showed the monument’s base …
Read More »The strong U.S. dollar impacts everyone. Here’s how.
The buck isn’t stopping. The value of the U.S. dollar has been on a tear for more than a year against everything from the British pound across the Atlantic to the South Korean won across the Pacific. After rising again Friday, the dollar is near its highest level in more …
Read More »Transcript: Rep. Henry Cuellar on “Face the Nation,” Sept. 18, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas that aired Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, on “Face the Nation.” MARGARET BRENNAN: Congressman Henry Cuellar. He represents a border district in South Texas, and he joins us this morning from Laredo. Congressman, I know you …
Read More »Elected official facing murder charge was “lying in wait” for Las Vegas Review
Arraignment was postponed Tuesday for an elected official accused of killing a Las Vegas investigative reporter who authorities say clawed and fought for his life when he was attacked outside his home. The postponement came a day after prosecutors accused Robert Telles of “lying in wait” for Las Vegas Review-Journal …
Read More »Over 30 Trump associates subpoenaed by grand jury over alleged efforts to influence 2020 election results
More than 30 people associated with former President Donald Trump and alleged efforts to influence the 2020 election results have received federal grand jury subpoenas, four sources told CBS News. The subpoenas, many of which were issued last week, mark a significant escalation in the Justice Department’s investigation into origins …
Read More »Tipping point? Most Americans say inflation is causing hardship, Gallup finds
Blistering inflation is taking a toll on household budgets, with a majority of Americans now saying that rising prices are causing them financial hardship, according to a new poll from Gallup. About 56% of U.S. households said they are experiencing economic stress due to inflation, up from 49% in January and …
Read More »The special master and its role in the Mar
Washington — A federal judge on Monday granted former President Donald Trump’s request for a third party to review the materials seized by the FBI during its search at Mar-a-Lago, his South Florida residence, opening a new chapter in the dispute over the former president’s handling of sensitive government records. …
Read More »Laser strikes against airplanes have been increasing, and a watchdog says the FAA isn’t doing enough
Laser strikes that can blind or disorient pilots have surged in the last few years, and a government watchdog says the Federal Aviation Administration needs to improve how it handles these incidents. In a new report out this month, the Government Accountability Office noted the FAA and law enforcement disbanded …
Read More »Biden’s student
President Biden’s plan to erase up to $20,000 in student loans will require millions of borrowers to fill out an application to receive approval, a step that will likely be available within several weeks. The application is likely to open in early October, according to White House officials. Between now …
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