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Transcript: Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates on “Face the Nation,” May 19, 2024

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The following is a transcript of an interview with former Defense Secretary Robert Gates that aired on May 19, 2024. MARGARET BRENNAN: And we go now to the former Secretary of Defense and Chancellor of William and Mary, Robert Gates. Good morning to you. FORMER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE ROBERT GATES: Good Morning, Margaret. MARGARET BRENNAN:

Abortion access finds wide support, but inflation, immigration fears propel Trump

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When Arizona and Florida attracted the national spotlight over their abortion battles, this question arose: Would the issue upend the presidential contests in those states — or offset the drag on President Biden that inflation and the border have had on him nationally?  And the answer, right now, is no. Biden trails in Arizona by

Poll: Abortion rights draws support as most in Florida call current law “too strict”

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Florida is drawing plenty of attention for its abortion battles, and it’s showing widespread support for abortion access in the state, though that does not translate into making it a presidential battleground.  That’s because voters here rate Florida’s economy as mixed and the national economy as bad, with inflation and immigration having more impact on

DFL leaders, Gov. Tim Walz say they have a deal to pay drivers more, keep Uber and Lyft operating in Minnesota after threats to exit

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Lawmakers reach a deal over rideshare operations in Minnesota Lawmakers reach a deal over rideshare operations in Minnesota 02:10 ST. PAUL, Minn. — Democrats in charge of the Minnesota Legislature and DFL Gov. Tim Walz late Saturday night announced they reached an agreement that would pay rideshare drivers more per ride, but also keep Uber and