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Trump assassination attempts probe leaders concerned over Secret Service “culture of silence”
Reps. Mike Kelly and Jason Crow, the bipartisan leaders of the task force that probed the assassination attempts against President-elect Donald Trump, say found a troubling culture of silence in the Secret Service. Crow said they discovered there were age...
Trump receives a Paris welcome full of presidential pomp from France’s Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Donald Trump to Paris with presidential pomp as the two men resumed the relationship established during Trump's first term.
Biden considers preemptive pardons for Trump critics
President Biden is said to be considering a wave of preemptive pardons to protect President-elect Donald Trump's high-profile opponents from his possible retribution. But some Democrats argue these types of pardons could set a dangerous precedent. Ed O'Ke...
Hegseth continues Capitol Hill push for defense secretary post
Military veteran and former Fox News personality Pete Hegseth took part Thursday in a fourth day of door-to-door visits with senators who will decide whether to confirm him as secretary of defense once President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Hegseth ha...
Hegseth refuses to withdraw as Pentagon chief pick as Trump considers replacing him
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick as defense secretary, is not backing down after multiple sources told CBS News that Trump could be seeking to replace the embattled designee with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Nikole Killion has more.
Open: This is “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Dec. 1, 2024
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,"a look at President-elect Donald Trump's controversial decision to top Kash Patel to lead the FBI — although there isn't a vacancy at the top of the FBI. Plus, in the closing days of the Biden administr...
New misconduct claims against Trump pick Pete Hegseth
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the world's most powerful military, is facing new questions amid reports that he was forced out at two veterans groups because of alleged financial and sexual misconduct. Nancy Cordes has more.
Trump’s pick to head FBI draws scrutiny
President-elect Trump said he will tap Kash Patel to head the FBI. But because the FBI is supposed to operate independently from the president, Patel's loyalty to Trump could harm his Senate confirmation chances. Weijia Jian reports.
Sen. Alex Padilla says Donald Trump has “made it no secret that he has it in for California
Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "there doesn't have to be a conflict unless that's what Trump wants" as his state's governor, Gavin Newsom, has convened a special session this week to set aside...
Trump and Trudeau praise their surprise meeting
President-elect Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are praising their surprise meeting Friday night in Florida amid rising tensions over Trump's tariff threats. Weijia Jiang has more.
Los Angeles braces for Trump’s vow of mass deportations
The Los Angeles City Council earlier this month approved an ordinance declaring itself a sanctuary city in defiance of President-elect Donald Trump's deportation plan. But post-election fears are running high in the city. Andres Gutierrez has more.
Trudeau to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Canadian President Justin Trudeau was expected to meet with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago Friday night in the wake of Trump's threats to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian goods coming to the U.S. Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum hold call after tariff threat
President-elect Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke Wednesday following Trump's declaration earlier this week that he planned to institute a 25% tariff on both Mexico and Canada immediately after taking office. Trump and Sheinbaum d...
FBI investigates threats, hoax calls targeting Trump Cabinet picks
The Trump transition team said Wednesday that several bomb threats and swatting incidents were made this week against the incoming administration. Among those targeted were President-elect Donald Trump's chief of staff, his choice for attorney general, an...
Trump tariffs could hurt small business owners
President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to place additional tariffs on goods imported from China, Mexico and Canada, the United States' three biggest trading partners. Some small business owners worry the move could hurt them. Kelly O'Grady repor...