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- Sen. Barrasso says "a paperwork problem" is holding up Tulsi Gabbard's hearing January 13, 2025Sen. John Barrasso that the confirmation hearing for Tulsi Gabbard is being held up by "a paperwork problem" with the Office of Government Ethics.
- Biden says he is "leaving the next administration with a very strong hand" January 13, 2025When President Biden took office four years ago, he sought to reassure global allies and reestablish foreign treaties from which the Trump administration had withdrawn.
- Here's the confirmation hearing schedule for Trump's Cabinet picks January 13, 2025President-elect Donald Trump's nominees for top posts in his administration are gearing up for their Senate confirmation hearings, which kick off this week.
- Judge clears way for partial release of special counsel's Trump report January 13, 2025A federal judge on Monday cleared the way for the Justice Department to release one of the two volumes that make up special counsel Jack Smith's final report.
- Minnesotan Ken Martin's bid to be DNC chair gains more public endorsements January 13, 2025The campaign for Ken Martin, leader of Minnesota's arm of the Democratic Party, first revealed to CBS News that the he has 51 endorsements around the country from state party chairs and vice chairs.
- Pete Hegseth's Pentagon future faces crucial test in Senate committee hearing January 13, 2025Pete Hegseth must be approved by the GOP-led Senate Armed Services Committee before he can go before the full Senate for confirmation.
- Supreme Court allows Hawaii climate change lawsuits against energy companies January 13, 2025The court fight brought in Hawaii state court is similar to others filed against the nation's largest energy companies by state and local governments in their courts.
- Biden speaks with Israel's Netanyahu amid ceasefire negotiations in Qatar January 13, 2025The Biden administration is putting pressure on a deal before the inauguration, which will see President-elect Donald Trump return to the White House.
- 1/12: Face the Nation January 13, 2025This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," after the devastating Pacific Palisades fire, Jonathan Vigliotti reports from the area, while FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell and Rep. Judy Chu of California discuss the response. Plus, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich joins.
- Biden administration proposes new restrictions on AI chip exports January 13, 2025The proposal is raising concerns with the chip industry, with artificial intelligence leader Nvidia calling it "misguided."
- Zelenskyy offers firefighting help from Ukraine for Los Angeles-area wildfires January 13, 2025In the wake of multiple wildfires that have torched tens of thousands of acres of Los Angeles County, local firefighters and first responders have received support from across the world.
- Trump's return puts Medicaid on the chopping block January 13, 2025Republicans in Washington are working on plans to shrink Medicaid, the nearly $900-billion-a-year government health insurance program that covers 1 in 5 Americans.
- Musk sets sights on European politics January 13, 2025After helping President-elect Donald Trump return to the White House, Elon Musk is now setting his sights on European politics. He has endorsed Germany's far-right party in the upcoming election and has been posting frequently about a series of rape cases in the U.K. Holly Williams reports.
- Face the Nation: Barrasso, Kelly, Gingrich January 13, 2025Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Republicans are "going to work around the clock, through the night, through weekends to make sure we get that Cabinet confirmed", Sen. Mark Kelly tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "I […]
- Confirmation hearings for Trump's Cabinet picks begin this week January 13, 2025Confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees are set to begin Tuesday. Senators will get a chance to directly question Trump's picks, including Pete Hegseth, his controversial choice to lead the Department of Defense. Natalie Brand reports.
- Los Angeles fires reignite political battles January 13, 2025The fires burning in the Los Angeles area have also brought with them political battles. California officials have been pushing back on attacks and claims of incompetence from President-elect Donald Trump and some of his allies. Tom Hanson has more.
- Full Interview: FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, January 12 January 12, 2025Face the Nation Moderator Margaret Brennan speaks with the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency about the devastating wildfires in Southern California.
- Transcript: Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 12, 2025 January 12, 2025The following is the full transcript of an interview with former House Speaker Newt Gingrich on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Jan. 12, 2025.
- Transcript: Sen. Mark Kelly on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 12, 2025 January 12, 2025The following is the full transcript of an interview with Sen. Mark Kelly, Democrat of Arizona, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Jan. 12, 2025.
- Transcript: Sen. John Barrasso on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 12, 2025 January 12, 2025The following is the full transcript of an interview with Sen. John Barrasso, Republican of Wyoming, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Jan. 12, 2025.