CBS News Programs: Sunday Morning and Face the Nation
This weekend, CBS News aired several programs, including Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley and Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan. The latter featured interviews with various guests, including Chevron CEO Mike Wirth....
Buckshot from Accused Dinner Attacker Hits Secret Service Agent, Prosecutor Says
Federal prosecutors revealed that buckshot from the firearm used by the man charged with attempting to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner struck a Secret Service agent. The incident occurred during ...
Schiff blames both parties for eroding Congress's war‑making authority
Senator Adam Schiff told NBC's Meet the Press that Republicans and Democrats alike have failed to assert Congress's constitutional power to declare war over the past two decades, contributing to an unchecked executive ro...
Taxpayer Advocate warns tens of millions may miss large COVID‑era IRS refunds
Recent court rulings could entitle tens of millions of taxpayers to significant refunds from IRS credits related to the pandemic, but the deadline to claim them is approaching, according to the Taxpayer Advocate Service....
Hassett discusses Spirit bailout talks and airline profit hit from Iran war energy shocks
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said he was "very involved" in early discussions about a possible bailout of Spirit Airlines, but legal counsel ultimately ruled out any lifeline. He later add...
Florida's Severe Drought May Influence Upcoming Hurricane Season
Florida is enduring one of its worst droughts in decades, prompting Governor Ron DeSantis to suggest the dry conditions could lead to a less active hurricane season. Experts from PolitiFact note that historical data does...
Ukraine Launches Strikes on Russian Oil Export Infrastructure and Shadow‑Fleet Tankers
Ukraine reported a new wave of attacks targeting Russia’s oil export facilities, including vessels operating in the covert “shadow fleet.” The operations aim to curtail Russia’s ability to sell oil abroad and are part of...
Chevron CEO Says Iran Conflict’s Long‑Term Effect on Energy Prices Is Hard to Predict
In a Face the Nation interview, Chevron chief Mike Wirth said the war involving Iran creates dynamic market conditions that make forecasting lasting impacts on fuel prices “very hard to predict.” He emphasized that marke...
Rep. Jason Crow Says U.S. Lacks Clear Off‑Ramps in Middle‑East Conflicts
Democratic Representative Jason Crow of Colorado told “Face the Nation” that the United States “is not good at having off‑ramps” when it comes to ending wars, citing the ongoing Iran conflict as the latest example. Both ...
Amtrak Considers Lockbox Guns on Trains Amid Security Concerns
Amtrak is evaluating a proposal to allow passengers to store firearms in lockboxes on most of its routes. Critics argue the move could weaken security, especially after the recent shooting at the White House Corresponden...
Sen. Tillis says he may withhold support for acting AG Blanche’s nomination over Jan. 6 stance
Republican Senator Thom Tillis indicated he could oppose Todd Blanche’s appointment as permanent Attorney General because of the DOJ’s motion to vacate the Jan. 6 seditious‑conspiracy convictions, reflecting intra‑party ...
Prosecutor says Trump assassination suspect shot Secret Service agent at press gala
Investigators stated that the suspect in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump fired a bullet that struck a Secret Service agent attending the White House correspondents' dinner. The prosecutor des...
FDA Expands Patient Access to Pancreatic Cancer Drug That Doubled Survival in Trial
The Food and Drug Administration announced it will broaden eligibility for a pancreatic cancer therapy that nearly doubled survival rates for advanced‑stage patients in a large clinical study. The move aims to make the t...
Stagnant housing market could leave tens of millions of Americans never to own a home
Two years of soaring mortgage rates have stalled the U.S. real‑estate market, reducing homeownership prospects for middle‑class Americans and potentially worsening wealth gaps, civic disengagement, and populist sentiment...
Trump Announces U.S. Plan to Assist Stranded Ships in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said the United States will begin a program on Monday to guide vessels stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed. Details of the operation were scarce, but officials indicate...
U.S. Attorney Pirro says restart of Powell probe hinges on inspector‑general report
Washington, D.C., U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro told reporters she may reopen a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s handling of Fed building renovations, depending on findings from the agency’...
US service members missing in Morocco
Two American service members have gone missing during joint military exercises in southern Morocco. They were reported missing while on a hike after the day's exercises concluded, according to AFRICOM....
Baby Food Poisoning Suspect Arrested in Austria
Police in eastern Austria have arrested a suspect, aged 39, after rat poison was found in some HiPP baby food jars on supermarket shelves. The case has affected central Europe....
Strengthening maternal health
A new approach to strengthening maternal health involves expanding proven community-based visiting support after families leave the hospital, which could help prevent many of the country's maternal deaths....
US Supreme Court ruling sparks redistricting uncertainty
The US Supreme Court's decision to throw out Louisiana's congressional maps has thrown a wrench into an already-turbulent midterm cycle. The ruling also weakened the Voting Rights Act, causing uncertainty ahead of Novemb...