Watch Ed O’Keefe’s full interview with Reps. Adriano Espaillat, Democrat of New York, and Carlos Gimenez, Republican of Florida. A portion of this interview aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on July 5, 2026. Editor’s note: This interview was taped on July 2, 2026.
This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Ed O’Keefe speaks to NCAA President Charlie Baker and Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Carlos Gimenez discuss immigration and their American stories.
It’s maybe not by accident that a new adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s semi-autobiographical book series, “Little House on the Prairie,” returns to screens this summer, the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding. “A lot of people consider them children’s literature, but I really do think they’re really about sort of how America became America,” …
This weekend, our nation’s 250th birthday was marked with parades, fireworks, and commemorations of all shapes and sizes, from sea to shining sea. Correspondent Lee Cowan explores the many ways in which, despite its differences, the United States remains united in its celebration of the ideals of America.
The security in Washington, D.C., for America 250 events involves miles of fencing, TSA-style airport screenings, bag checks, metal detectors and a long list of prohibited items. Nicole Sganga has more details.
Millions are out celebrating America’s 250th birthday with events planned from coast to coast. But in many places, including in Washington, D.C., they are also battling heat and storms. Lana Zak reports, and Rob Marciano has the forecast.
There’s no one way to celebrate American independence, but in Washington, D.C., attendees from across the country visited the Great American State Fair. Kelly O’Grady has more.
At least 8 people were injured in a shooting in Coney Island, New York late on July 4th, police have said. The NYPD told CBS News they received a 911 call Saturday night reporting multiple people shot at 2929 West 31st St. Officers arrived on scene to 8 individuals with gunshot wounds, who were then …
It’s hot and pricey out there in much of the U.S. this July Fourth weekend, but it’s not stopping people from traveling. 72 million are expected to be on the move, a new record, with some potential new headaches. Kris Van Cleave has the details.
While many in the U.S. light fireworks on the Fourth of July, some towns are turning to drones as a cleaner, quieter alternative. Mark Strassmann gets a preview in Texas.