How rescission requests work in Congress – CBS News Watch CBS News The Senate is expected to vote this week on the Trump administration’s request to cancel billions of dollars in funding previously approved for multiple government departments and agencies. CBS News’ Nancy Chen explains how the rescission process works. Be the first to know … Read more
Senate advances bill that would cut $9.4 billion, could slam public broadcasting, foreign aid – CBS News Watch CBS News Senators advanced the rescissions package late Tuesday night that would cut $9.4 billion from public broadcasting and foreign aid. Vice President JD Vance cast the deciding vote after three Republicans voted against the bill. CBS … Read more
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 … Read more
Ken Burns: Attacks on PBS seem “foolhardy” and “misguided” – CBS News Watch CBS News Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns spoke with CBS News’ John Dickerson about the importance of public broadcasting and his new film on the American Revolution. More from their conversation will air on the CBS Evening News and Face the Nation. Be … Read more
Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary who became one of television’s most honored journalists, masterfully using a visual medium to illuminate a world of ideas, died Thursday at age 91. His former producer, Judy Doctoroff, confirmed his death to CBS News. Moyers died in a New York City hospital, according to longtime friend … Read more