U.S. sought Russia’s help to free journalist Austin Tice in Trump’s first term, ex-envoy says
U.S. officials sought help from Russia during President Trump's first term to secure the release of journalist Austin Tice, according to Robert O'Brien.
Congress returns with GOP agenda stalled over DOJ’s “anti-weaponization” fund
Congress is returning from recess to resume work on funding immigration agencies, following a GOP revolt over the Trump administration's "anti-weaponization" fund.
Trump administration plan would allow for quick asylum rejections without interviews, internal documents show
The regulation, described in internal documents obtained by CBS News, would be the latest effort by President Trump's White House to tighten access to the U.S. asylum system.
Senate Democrats launch campaign to kill what DOJ calls its “anti-weaponization fund”
Senate Democrats are launching a coordinated effort to kill the Trump administration's $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization fund."
Zelenskyy says “more pressure” is needed to get Putin to table to negotiate peace deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he hopes "we are on the way" to a U.S. drone deal
Full transcript of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” May 31, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and former Vice President Mike Pence join Margaret Brennan.
U.S. military strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific Ocean kills 3 people in fourth attack this week
More than 200 people have been killed in the monthslong campaign against alleged drug boats traversing the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific.
Mike Pence says he hopes Trump administration will drop weaponization fund
Former Vice President Mike Pence said on Sunday that he hopes the administration will drop its new "anti-weaponization fund" that has sparked pushback on Capitol Hill among Republicans.
Transcript: Former Vice President Mike Pence on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” May 31, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with former Vice President Mike Pence that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 31, 2026.
Zelenskyy alleges Russia is abducting Ukrainian kids and training them to fight
This is the first time Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made this accusation, which may constitute a war crime.