Trump dismisses push for AI regulation despite warnings from tech leaders
President Trump threw cold water on momentum for AI guardrails, saying all the U.S. needs is a "SMART PRESIDENT."
Vance announces about 870,000 people suspected of defrauding COVID-era programs barred from future federal loans
A U.S. enforcement push, dubbed "Heartland fraud surge," probed losses involving the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan program.
Donald Trump Jr.’s wife says Russian oligarch hosted post-wedding festivities as a “gift”
Bettina Anderson, wife of Donald Trump Jr., said their "dear friend" Umar Kremlev hosted two nights of festivities after their wedding in the Bahamas.
As AI rhetoric heats up, Congress stalls on action
Some House Democrats are calling on Speaker Mike Johnson to delay the congressional recess expected at the end of the week until lawmakers pass AI safeguards.
Senate returns today for final legislative sprint ahead of midterms
The Senate is returning to Washington from a five-week recess, with several priorities to address before leaving town next month to take to the campaign trail.
U.S. Air Force officer shot down in Iran says he prayed while “free-falling” to the ground behind enemy lines
Badly wounded and alone in Iran's desert, downed U.S. Air Force officer Dude 44 Bravo evaded capture for days as the Iranian forces and the U.S. military searched for him.
Pardon brokers offer to “put pressure on the president” — at sky-high costs
Hidden cameras captured lobbyists as they tried to woo a potential client interested in obtaining a pardon from President Trump.
Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany suffers minor injuries after emergency landing in a lake
The congressman thanked the pilot and first responders for coming to their aid, and expressed his gratitude at only having sustained minor injuries.
Full transcript of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Sept. 13, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox join Weijia Jiang.
Transcript: Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Sept. 13, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 13, 2026.