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Full transcript of "Face the Nation," April 28, 2024 -- On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and UNICEF executive director Catherine Russell join Margaret Brennan. -- Apr 28

On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and UNICEF executive director Catherine Russell join Margaret Brennan.

CBS News - Politics - 28 minutes ago

US House, Senate agree on bill to boost safety of air travel

Bill adds more air traffic controllers, safety inspectors

Voice of America - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

House and Senate negotiate bill to help FAA add more air traffic controllers and safety inspectors

Congressional negotiators have agreed on a $105 billion bill designed to improve the safety of air travel after a series of close calls between planes at the nation’s airports.

Stars and Stripes - World - 4 hours ago

McConnell stands by past statement that ex-presidents "not immune" from prosecution -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell weighed in on Trump's broad immunity claims.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, in an interview with "Face the Nation," weighed in on Trump's broad immunity claims.

CBS News - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

GOP US Senate Hopefuls Squabble in Court Over NY Primary Election Requirements

A dispute over the legitimacy of Cara Castronuova’s ballot signatures began after she sued the New York Republican State Committee.

Epoch Times - US News - 14 hours ago

US Senate Passes Possible TikTok Ban

Despite TikTok's lobbying and free speech arguments, analysts say a ban or forced sale of TikTok on national security grounds is likely

Voice of America - Technology - 4 days ago

Connecticut Senate passes wide-ranging bill to regulate AI. But its fate remains uncertain

The Connecticut Senate has passed one of the first major legislative proposals in the U.S. to rein in bias in artificial intelligence decision-making and protect people from harm.

AP News - Technology - 4 days ago

US House approves aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan -- Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelming passed a $95 billion foreign aid bill on Saturday. The measure now heads to the U.S. Senate, which is expected to take up a vote early this week. VOA's Arash Arabasadi reports.

Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelming passed a $95 billion foreign aid bill on Saturday. The measure now heads to the U.S. Senate, which is expected to take up a vote early this week. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi reports.

Voice of America - Politics - 4 days ago

Senate launches investigation into high prices of Ozempic and Wegovy in the U.S.

Before insurance, Novo Nordisk charges about $1,000 per month for Ozempic in the United States. In Germany, the company charges $59 per month for the same drug.

CNBC - Health - 5 days ago

U.S. Senate approves $95 billion aid package for Israel, Taiwan, Ukraine

Vote passes with overwhelming 80 to 19 majority to send $26 billion to Israel, $61 billion to Ukraine and $8.12 billion to Taiwan; Biden vows to sign bill into law

YNET News - World - 5 days ago

Senate passes long-awaited aid for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, and TikTok bill

President Biden initially proposed aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan in October.

CNBC - Politics - 5 days ago

Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan in big bipartisan vote

The Senate has passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Biden after months of delays and debate.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 5 days ago

Senate passes bill forcing TikTok's parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature

The Senate has passed legislation that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban, a contentious move by U.S. lawmakers that’s expected to face legal challenges and disrupt the lives of content creators who rely on the short-form video

AP News - Technology - 5 days ago

TikTok faces potential ban in bill expected to pass in Senate

TikTok is facing a potential ban in a bill that's expected to pass the Senate. The bill would require TikTok's Chinese parent company ByteDance to sell its stake in the platform or face a ban of TikTok. Lawmakers are concerned users' data could be exploited while creators worry that a TikTok ban could threaten their livelihoods. NBC News' Savannah Sellers reports.

NBC News - Technology - 6 days ago

Senate Veterans' Affairs Chair Calls for More Mental Health Care Providers in Rural Areas

Citing ProPublica’s reporting on the barriers faced by veterans in crisis, Sen. Jon Tester asked VA Secretary Denis McDonough to increase the number of providers and ensure they are “in locations where veterans need them most.”

ProPublica - Top Stories - 7 days ago

Mike Pence group launches $2 million ad campaign pressuring Senate to...

Former Vice President Mike Pence's policy group is pressuring Sen. Chuck Schumer to advance legislation forcing ByteDance to divest from TikTok.

Washington Examiner - Technology - 10 days ago

Senate rejects impeachment articles against Mayorkas, ending trial against Cabinet secretary

The Senate has opened the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border, with senators sworn in as jurors and signing an oath book

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Politics - 11 days ago

House Republicans send Mayorkas impeachment articles to the Senate, forcing a trial

House impeachment managers have walked two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas across the Capitol to the Senate, forcing senators to convene a trial

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Politics - 13 days ago

Senate mulls TikTok ban as Trump-Zuckerberg battle brews in background

Former President Trump is not in favor of a House bill that would ban TikTok if the platform is not sold to a company without ties to the Chinese Communist Party.

Fox News - Technology - 13 days ago

House Speaker Delays Sending Mayorkas Impeachment Articles To Senate

The delay comes as Senate Republicans explore strategies to exert political pressure on Democrats, which includes the possibility of disrupting Senate proceedings. Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, originally planned to send the articles to the Senate on Wednesday.

International Business Times - US News - 19 days ago

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice Runs for Senate Amid Stacks of Unpaid Bills

As Big Jim hopes to take on Sen. Joe Manchin, Justice’s family businesses face allegations of unpaid debts, overdue environmental fines and conflicts of interest.

ProPublica - Politics - 11 months ago

More Senate Democrats Seek Investigation of Tech Firm Accused of Colluding With Landlords to Hike Apartment Rents

Sen. Amy Klobuchar and other leading Democrats have asked the Department of Justice to examine Texas-based RealPage, which sells software to help landlords set apartment rental prices across the country.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

Senate Banking Chair Asks CFPB How It Plans to Address Risks of Chime and Other Banking Apps

Citing a ProPublica report on the high numbers of complaints about involuntary Chime account closures and other problems, Sherrod Brown asked the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to lay out a plan for overseeing neobanks.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago