The top U.S. diplomat’s first overseas trip reflects a desire to counter Chinese influence in Latin America. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio kicked off his trip to Latin America by meeting with Panamanian leaders, pressing them to urgently address China’s influence over the region. The top U.S. diplomat shared his national security concerns with
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino Sunday amid his first overseas trip, as the Trump administration makes a push for control of the Panama Canal. Rubio, the first Latino secretary of state, made the trip in part to reiterate President Trump’s concern that China has too much influence over
The Trump administration has not yet said whether it plans to eliminate the agency or give the State Department more authority over USAID. The U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) website went offline on Feb. 1 following President Donald Trump’s freeze on foreign aid and worldwide development funding. During his first day in office, Trump
Sen. Bernie Sanders, a Vermont independent, said Sunday that he was “not particularly happy” with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presentation before Senate committees last week, though he would not say how he plans in the panel’s vote to advance Kennedy to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. “I will vote when I’ll vote.
2/2: Face the Nation – CBS News Watch CBS News This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Democratic Sens. Mark Warner and Bernie Sanders join as President Trump makes good on his campaign promises — despite the confusion that comes with them. Plus. Hanna Siegel, whose uncle Keith Siegel was released by Hamas,
The following is the transcript of an interview with Frank Figliuzzi, former FBI assistant director for counterintelligence, and CBS News Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that aired on Feb. 2, 2025. MARGARET BRENNAN: The FBI is without a permanent director at this point, although Mr. Trump’s nominee, Kash Patel
On this “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan: Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia Rep. Brian Mast, Republican of Florida Sen. Bernie Sanders, Independent of Vermont Frank Figliuzzi, former FBI assistant director for counterintelligence, and CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane Hanna Siegel, sister of freed hostage Keith Siegel Click