New York welcomes Sail4th 250 Parade of Tall Ships

New York welcomes Sail4th 250 Parade of Tall Ships – CBS News Watch CBS News As the nation marked its 250th anniversary, a massive flotilla headed to New York City for the Sail4th 250 gathering of warships and historic vessels. Bradley Blackburn and Alice Gainer report.

Extended interview: J.K. Simmons

In this web exclusive, the character actor who won an Academy Award for “Whiplash” talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his roles, the epitomes of real characters.

Mallory McMorrow suspends Senate campaign in Michigan

Washington — State Sen. Mallory McMorrow announced on Sunday that she is suspending her campaign for Senate, narrowing the Democratic field ahead of the competitive August primary in a contest that could be key to determining control of the upper chamber. “I may be suspending this campaign, but I am not leaving the fight,” McMorrow …

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7/5: Face The Nation

This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Ed O’Keefe speaks to NCAA President Charlie Baker. Meanwhile, Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Carlos Gimenez discuss immigration and their American stories.

Full Interview: Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Carlos Gimenez

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.

“Little House on the Prairie”: The beloved books are back on screen

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,” …

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America celebrates its enduring but fragile democracy

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.