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Washington — White House National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett said Sunday that “rough outlines of the deals are becoming clear” ahead of a key tariff deadline this week, with agreements like the U.K. and Vietnam deals serving as “guidelines for what might happen” with other countries. “There’s going to be quite a bit of news this week, and I think the headline of the news is that there are going to be deals that are finalized,” Hassett said on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.”With President Trump’s 90-day freeze on sweeping U.S. tariffs set to expire Wednesday, the White House…

President Donald Trump, right, speaks during a news conference with Elon Musk in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Washington. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — Elon Musk said he’s carrying out his threat to form a new political party after his fissure with President Donald Trump, announcing the America Party in response to the president’s sweeping tax cuts law. Musk, once an ever-present ally to Trump as he headed up the slashing agency known as the Department of Government Efficiency, broke with the Republican president over his…

On this “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” broadcast, moderated by Weijia Jiang: Kevin Hassett, National Economic Council directorRep. Tom Suozzi, Democrat of New YorkDirector Ken BurnsClick here to browse full transcripts from 2025 of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.”   WEIJIA JIANG: I’m Weijia Jiang in Washington.And this week on Face the Nation: President Trump gets a big Independence Day win, as his One Big Beautiful Bill is signed into law.And devastating flash floods kill dozens in Texas. Tragedy this holiday weekend, as flash floods sweep through parts of Texas, killing at least 50, including 15 children, some of whom…

The following is the transcript of an interview with Kevin Hassett, National Economic Council director, that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on July 6, 2025.WEIJA JIANG: We turn now to Kevin Hassett. He is the director of the National Economic Council and one of President Trump’s top advisors. He’s also very popular on that driveway where I’m usually alongside about a dozen reporters. So, Kevin, thank you so much for your time this morning. I want to start with trade, because there’s a big deadline coming up on Wednesday. As you know, that 90-day pause on reciprocal…

6/1: Face the Nation – CBS News Watch CBS News This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” as turmoil continues over tariffs, Margaret Brennan speaks to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Plus, Sen. Rand Paul joins to discuss President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link

Full interview: Ken Burns on “Face the Nation” – CBS News Watch CBS News As the U.S. celebrates 249 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, CBS Evening News co-anchor John Dickerson spoke with documentarian Ken Burns about his new film on the American Revolution and the importance of telling the story of American history. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attends a mourning ceremony commemorating the death anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, in Tehran, Iran, on Saturday. Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/AP hide caption toggle caption Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/AP Iran’ s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday made his first public appearance since the 12-day war between Israel and Iran began, attending a mourning ceremony on the eve of Ashoura. Khamenei’s absence during the war suggested the Iranian leader, who has final say on all state matters, had been in seclusion in a bunker — something not acknowledged…

7/5: CBS Weekend News – CBS News Watch CBS News At least 2 dozen children among people missing following Texas floods; College grad unemployment surges as employers replace new hires with AI Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link

The following is the transcript of an interview with documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and “CBS Evening News” co-anchor John Dickerson that will air on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on July 6, 2025.JOHN DICKERSON: So Ken, let’s imagine it’s July 3, 1776, what is happening in America?KEN BURNS: Well, this house is empty. What’s happening in America is that in Philadelphia, the Second Continental Congress are debating this Declaration of Independence that a committee of five has drawn up. They’ve handed it off to Thomas Jefferson, one of the youngest, but who has a great felicity, someone said, with…

Actor Richard Gere, right, kisses the hand of Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama at an event celebrating the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday in Dharamshala, India, Sunday. Ashwini Bhatia/AP hide caption toggle caption Ashwini Bhatia/AP DHARAMSHALA, India — The Dalai Lama turned 90 on Sunday surrounded by thousands of followers, who thronged the Himalayan town of Dharamshala, where the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism has been living in exile since fleeing Chinese rule in Tibet in 1959. Sitting before a packed audience that included hundreds of red-robed monks and nuns who braved incessant rain to see him, he said: “When…