Weekly public affairs program on CBS, moderated by Margaret Brennan since 2018
The war talks have stalled recently as Russia's strikes on Ukraine escalate. Ukrainian officials have indicated a push for a diplomatic path before winter, while Western mediation efforts face competing priorities. Kyiv reports heavy rocket, drone activity with multiple cities hit and civilians killed or injured.
Russia has been applying economic and diplomatic pressure on Armenia ahead of its 7 June 2026 parliamentary election, banning or restricting imports, recalling its ambassador and warning Armenia against pursuing EU membership. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is framing the vote as a choice between peace with Azerbaijan and a return to war while deepening ties with the EU and US.
The Senate has held a confirmation hearing for Dr. Erica Schwartz, the nominee to lead the CDC, amid questions about how she would balance scientific independence with pressure from the administration on vaccine policy. Her background spans the Coast Guard and the surgeon general’s office, with the agency facing staffing turmoil and political scrutiny.
The ICE body camera program has moved forward with purchases, training, and nationwide deployment, following recent fatal shootings during stops in Texas and Maine. Officials cite funding and the need for accountability, while critics question delays and transparency.