Open: This is "Face the Nation," January 5
Today on "Face the Nation, tensions are at an all-time high between the U.S. and Iran in the wake of President Trump's order to carry out an airstrike that killed the regime's top military leader.
Today on "Face the Nation, tensions are at an all-time high between the U.S. and Iran in the wake of President Trump's order to carry out an airstrike that killed the regime's top military leader.
The Republican senator from Florida says President Trump was "obligated" to act against an "imminent threat" against the U.S.
The Connecticut Democrat says it's "incumbent" on the White House to present evidence on the imminent threat that led to Soleimani's death.
Retired General David Petraeus says multiple Iranian attacks had gone largely unanswered in the months before the U.S. strike that took out Qassem Soleimani, a senior Iranian military commander.
The DNC chair says he disagrees with the contention that the party's debate qualifications made it hard for minority candidates to make it to the debate stage.
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on Connecticut Democrat says it's "incumbent" on the White House to present evidence on the imminent threat that led to Soleimani's death. Retired General David Petraeus says multiple Iranian attacks had gone largely unanswered in the months before the U.S. strike that took out Qassem Soleimani, a senior Iranian military commander. The DNC Chair says he disagrees with the contention that the party’s debate qualifications made it hard for minority candidates to make it to the debate stage.
Public health officials investigating a drug-resistant salmonella outbreak in 2015 still don't know the exact source after a pork-industry lobbying group on behalf of farmers prevented them from visiting farms that provided pigs to a contaminated slaughterhouse. Lesley Stahl reports.
Iranian officials have called the killing of General Qassem Soleimani an act or war and vowed revenge. Behnam Ben Taleblu, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins CBSN to discuss the tension building in the Middle East.
Huge crowds turned out in Iran as the remains of Qassem Soleimani were returned, days after he was killed in a U.S. drone strike. Meanwhile in Baghdad, where Soleimani was killed, the country's Parliament approved a plan that would remove all American troops from the country. Ian Lee reports from Baghdad.
President Trump returns to the White House Sunday night, wrapping up his winter vacation in Florida. The president also renewed his threat against Iran seeking revenge for Soleimani's killing, tweeting the U.S. will "quickly and fully strike back." Paula Reid reports.
On Sunday, a top defender of President Trump detailed a new way to move forward with the impeachment proceedings. Congress returns to work on Monday still locked in a stand-off over how to proceed with the impeachment trial. Nikole Killion reports.
The Democratic candidates were out in force in Iowa on Sunday with the caucuses just 29 days away. A new CBS News poll found that while 14 candidates remain in the race, Iowa voters seem most interested in just five of them. There is a three-way tie for first in Iowa, with Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg on top. Elizabeth Warren is fading and Amy Klobuchar is bumping up. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Police in Iran's capital say millions of mourners attended a funeral for Qassem Soleimani Monday morning. In Iraq, where he was killed, legislators are calling for American troops to leave the country, as more than 3,000 U.S. troops are headed for the Middle East. President Trump is standing by his vow to target up to 52 significant sites inside Iran, but Iran's foreign minister said Monday that any such attack would be a war crime. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tehran.
Both the U.S. and Iran have increased the alert level of their forces including, in Iran's case, its ballistic missiles. As more than 3,000 U.S. troops head to the Middle East, the Trump administration insists it's having no second thoughts about killing Iranian General Qassem Soleimani when it had the chance. David Martin reports from the Pentagon.
Democrats say there should be no further strikes against Iran without Congressional approval. In a letter to House Democratic colleagues Sunday night, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said, "The House will introduce and vote on a war powers resolution" this week "to limit the president's military actions regarding Iran." Major Garrett reports from the White House.
Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein is expected in court Monday as his long-awaited criminal trial begins. Allegations of sexual misconduct against Weinstein by more than 80 women fueled the rise of the #MeToo movement. Weinstein is formally charged with sexually assaulting two women, one in 2006 and another in 2013. Jericka Duncan reports.
Every year the Eurasia Group, a political risk consulting firm, ranks the top 10 geopolitical risks we're likely to see. For the first time, in 2020, a U.S. domestic issue tops the list, outranking Iran, Turkey and Latin America. Ian Bremmer, the president and founder of the Eurasia Group, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why.
Rain and cooler temperatures are bringing some relief Monday for communities devastated by the out-of-control bushfires raging across Australia. At least 25 people have died as a result of the fires since September. It's estimated nearly half a billion animals are also dead. Nearly 20 million acres have burned, and authorities say the fires could keep burning for months. Jamie Yuccas reports from the Australian capital of Canberra.
At the 2020 Golden Globe Awards, "Saturday Night Live's" Kate McKinnon thanked Ellen DeGeneres for paving the way for gay and lesbian artists like herself. She presented DeGeneres with the special Carol Burnett Award. The rest of the night saw favorites and underdogs take home prizes, including "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" and "1917." "Entertainment Tonight" co-host Kevin Frazier recaps the night.
Oprah Winfrey is bringing tens of thousands of people around the country together with a mission to make their lives better. "CBS This Morning" got exclusive behind-the-scenes access at the first stop on the 2020 Wellness Tour in Florida, where Winfrey spoke with Lady Gaga about physical and mental health. David Begnaud reports.
In Australia, rain and cooler temperatures are bringing some relief for communities devastated by deadly bushfires across the country. But officials warn the flames will "take off" again. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joined "CBSN AM" from the Australian capital of Canberra with more.
A new CBS News Battleground Tracker poll shows a three-way tie between Senator Bernie Sanders, former Vice President Joe Biden and Mayor Pete Buttigieg in Iowa. In New Hampshire, Sanders is in front, with a two-point lead over Biden. Ed O'Keefe reports from Iowa.
The Iraqi Parliament voted Sunday to demand all U.S. troops be removed from the country following the drone strike last week that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani. Now, President Trump is threatening Iraq with economic sanctions. Holly Williams reports from Baghdad.
Despite "phase one" of a trade deal between China and the U.S., Republican Senator Marco Rubio said China should face sanctions for its abuses of Uighurs and other Muslim minorities.
President Trump is calling for the impeachment process to "end quickly." CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with more on whether Democrats are still united behind Nancy Pelosi's impeachment strategy, amid rising concerns over Iran.