Senators Mark Kelly and Mark Warner, along with IBM Vice Chairman Gary Cohn, appeared on the CBS News program Face the Nation. They discussed various topics during the show.
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Senators Mark Kelly and Mark Warner were guests on Face the Nation.
Gary Cohn, IBM’s vice chairman, also joined the program.
The guests appeared during the second half of the show.
The program aired on CBS News.
Viewers could watch the show via the CBS News app or online.
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Thousands of people protested in Geneva before the G7 summit in France, where President Donald Trump and other leaders are meeting. The protesters oppose the G7’s policies on war, climate, and inequality, and police have prepared extensively for security during the event.
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The protest was organized by the “No-G7” coalition, made up of over 60 groups including environmentalists, feminists, and Palestinian rights advocates.
Demonstrators fear that the policies of President Trump and other G7 leaders contribute to global conflict and environmental harm.
The G7 summit is held for three days in Evian-les-Bains, France, starting Monday.
Swiss and French police deployed thousands of officers and blocked roads to ensure security at the summit.
Many businesses in Geneva boarded up their shops due to concerns about possible unrest or damage.
The G7 group includes the US, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, Italy, and the UK, currently representing about 40% of global GDP but only about 10% of the world’s population.
The BRICS countries (including India, Russia, and China) have expanded from five to eleven members, showing changing global power.
Around 20 protesters were arrested in Geneva before the main rally, and a flotilla of boats on Lake Geneva displayed anti-G7 and pro-Palestinian messages.
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Thousands of people protested in Geneva against the G7 summit happening nearby in France, where leaders including President Donald Trump will meet. The protest included clashes with police, property damage, and calls against the G7's policies on issues like the environment and international conflicts.
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About 7,000 people marched in Geneva to protest the G7 summit.
Protesters included environmentalists, feminists, anti-imperialism activists, media defenders, and supporters of Palestinian rights.
Some protesters clashed with police by throwing objects; police responded with tear gas.
A car was set on fire and a bank’s windows were smashed during the protest.
Police and firefighters cordoned off the area to handle the unrest.
French and Swiss authorities deployed thousands of police officers to secure the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France.
Security measures included blocking roads, severely restricting border crossings, and increased border controls.
The G7 leaders will discuss topics such as the Middle East, Ukraine, and global economic issues.
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Al Jazeera's reporter Heidi Pett is on site at a residential building in southern Beirut that was hit by an Israeli attack. Israel says the building was used by Hezbollah as a command center. The strike happened just hours before President Donald Trump announced that a US-Iran deal was expected to be signed.
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An Israeli attack targeted a residential building in southern Beirut.
Israel claims the building was a Hezbollah command center.
Al Jazeera reporter Heidi Pett is reporting directly from the attack site.
The strike occurred a few hours before a US-Iran deal was expected to be signed.
President Donald Trump mentioned the US-Iran deal timing in relation to the attack.
Hezbollah is a political and militant group based in Lebanon.
Southern Beirut is an area where Hezbollah is known to have a presence.
The US-Iran deal refers to negotiations or agreements on nuclear or diplomatic issues.
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Gary Cohn, who worked for President Trump as the head of the National Economic Council, said that if the U.S. and Iran sign a truce, prices will not drop quickly. He explained that the situation around the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, will still affect prices.
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Gary Cohn is IBM’s vice chairman and led the National Economic Council under President Trump’s first term.
He spoke on the show "Face the Nation" with Margaret Brennan.
Cohn said prices won’t fall sharply right after a U.S.-Iran truce.
The Strait of Hormuz’s situation remains important for price changes.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway for global shipping and oil transport.
The U.S. and Iran are considering a deal to reduce tensions.
Economic impacts depend on how the truce affects this key region.
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The CBS News program "Sunday Morning" on June 14 features stories about Japan’s low obesity rates, Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance, former child actor Bill Mumy, the history and future of the Houston Astrodome, a time capsule for America’s 500th birthday, and soccer art made from gum wrappers.
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The show discusses why fewer people in Japan are obese compared to other countries.
Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance are featured guests.
Bill Mumy, a former child actor, is part of the program.
The Houston Astrodome, a famous sports stadium, is examined both for its past and future plans.
A special time capsule is being prepared to mark America’s 500th birthday.
Artists create soccer-themed pictures using gum wrappers.
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President Donald Trump shared a post by his former lawyer Michael Cohen, supporting claims that the government has been unfairly used against political opponents. This post backed a fund designed to compensate people who say they were harmed by politically motivated investigations, showing a rare moment of agreement between the two despite their past conflicts.
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President Trump reposted an essay by Michael Cohen praising a government "anti-weaponization" fund.
The fund, worth about $1.8 billion, was created to compensate people who say they faced unfair political investigations.
Cohen used his own legal troubles as an example of this kind of government "weaponization."
Cohen was once Trump’s close adviser but later became a critic and served prison time related to Trump’s campaign.
Trump accused Democrats of using the government against political opponents on an unprecedented scale.
The anti-weaponization fund came from a settlement involving Trump’s leaked tax returns lawsuit.
Some Republicans and others have criticized or challenged the fund’s approval and fairness.
Trump’s sharing Cohen’s article highlights how important the issue of government investigations is to current political debates.
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A group of moderate earthquakes occurred in the southern Philippines shortly after a major magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the region. These new quakes caused additional concern for damage and safety in an area already impacted by the large tremor and ongoing recovery efforts.
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Several earthquakes with magnitudes between 4.6 and 5.2 happened near Mindanao Island over a weekend.
The large earthquake on June 8 had a magnitude of 7.8, killed at least 37 people, and displaced about 20,000 residents.
This big earthquake caused tsunami warnings, collapsed buildings, and lifted coastal land by up to 65 feet, revealing coral reefs and seagrass.
The region lies on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," a zone known for frequent earthquakes due to tectonic plate movements.
The main June 8 quake was caused by the subduction (one tectonic plate sliding under another) along the Cotabato Trench.
Aftershocks like these can continue for days or weeks and may still cause damage.
Officials advise people to avoid damaged buildings and watch for warnings, especially in coastal and landslide-prone areas.
Earthquakes are common in this region because of the complex meeting of the Philippine Sea Plate and Eurasian Plate.
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Senator Mark Kelly said the U.S. has a problem with running low on munitions, meaning bombs and missiles, during the conflict involving Iran. This statement disagrees with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who denied there was such an issue.
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Senator Mark Kelly spoke about a shortage of munitions during a Senate Armed Services Committee discussion.
Munitions include bombs, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles used in air attacks.
Kelly pointed out that attacking over 10,000 targets uses a large amount of these weapons.
He said it is well understood that the U.S. does not have an unlimited supply of munitions.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied there is a munitions shortage.
The remarks were made in the context of tensions involving Iran.
Kelly made these comments during an interview on the TV show "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
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President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with a UFC mixed martial arts event held on the White House South Lawn. The celebration happened amid ongoing challenges, including the costly war in Iran and a judge's ruling to remove Trump's name from the Kennedy Center.
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President Trump turned 80 years old and marked the occasion with a UFC cage fighting event at the White House.
The UFC event featured seven fights and took place in a temporary outdoor arena called "The Claw."
The event coincided with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The G7 summit postponed its schedule to allow President Trump to attend the UFC event and then travel to France.
The weather during the celebration was stormy, disrupting some activities.
A judge ordered the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center around the same time as the birthday event.
President Trump is dealing with an unpopular and expensive war in Iran, with potential negotiations to end the conflict ongoing.
A poll showed less than half of U.S. adults believe President Trump has the mental or physical fitness to serve effectively.
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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the U.S. is facing its highest threat level ever after certain spy powers expired. These powers came from Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which allowed surveillance on people living overseas without a warrant.
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Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) granted warrantless spying on foreigners.
These surveillance powers expired on Friday because lawmakers did not renew them.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin called the current threat level the highest it has ever been.
The expired authority involved spying on individuals living outside the United States.
The lapse means the government temporarily lost certain tools used to monitor foreign threats.
Lawmakers debated but ultimately did not extend the surveillance powers before they expired.
The department is concerned this gap might increase risks to national security.
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Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith said in an interview that if he ever runs for public office, he would only want to become President. He made clear he does not want to be Vice President or hold any other lower political position.
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Stephen A. Smith is a sports commentator.
He gave an interview on CNN's show "State of the Union."
Smith said he only wants to pursue the presidency if he enters politics.
He specifically said he is not interested in being Vice President.
Smith was asked by CNN’s Kasie Hunt about his political ambitions.
His statement suggests he aims for the highest political office rather than any supporting role.
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An Israeli affairs analyst named Dan Perry says the United States might act like Israel is not attacking Hezbollah to help finalize a deal with Iran. He discusses how the US, Israel, and Iran could respond as they work toward an agreement.
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Dan Perry is an expert on Israeli matters.
He suggests the US might overlook or downplay Israeli attacks on Hezbollah.
Hezbollah is a group based in Lebanon.
The US is working on a possible agreement with Iran.
Israel and Iran are key players in the situation.
The analyst talks about potential reactions from the US, Israel, and Iran as the deal progresses.
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President Donald Trump said the U.S.-Iran deal to end the war is still planned for Sunday despite a recent Israeli strike in Beirut and threats of retaliation from Iran. He criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the strike, which delayed the deal signing by a few hours.
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The U.S.-Iran deal aims to end the ongoing war and is still scheduled to be signed soon.
Israel launched a strike in Beirut just hours before the planned signing.
Iran threatened to retaliate after the Israeli strike.
President Trump was surprised and unhappy about the timing of the Israeli strike.
Trump directly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s decision to strike.
Trump said Hezbollah first attacked Israel, but the attack caused no damages or deaths.
The deal requires Iran to give up nuclear material and allows quick inspections of its nuclear sites.
Trump believes the deal will help keep Israel safe by preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
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Workers started removing President Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. after a court ordered it. The judge said that only Congress has the power to change the name of the Kennedy Center.
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President Trump’s name was on the Kennedy Center.
A court ruled that his name must be removed.
The ruling was made by a district court judge.
The judge stated only Congress can change the Kennedy Center's name.
The removal began on a Friday following the court order.
The Kennedy Center is located in Washington D.C.
This action is based on a legal decision, not on a political decision.
CBS News reported on the removal process.
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President Donald Trump called for calm after Israel launched new airstrikes on Beirut amid ongoing peace talks between the US and Iran aimed at ending a three-month Middle East conflict. The strikes targeted Hezbollah leaders, and Iran warned of a military response while talks to reach a preliminary peace deal continued.
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Israel carried out airstrikes on Beirut, killing three people and injuring six.
The strikes targeted senior Hezbollah commanders after attacks on northern Israel.
Hezbollah is closely linked to Iran, which strongly opposes the Israeli attacks.
President Trump urged all sides to stop attacks to help peace negotiations succeed.
Negotiators from Qatar visited Tehran to finalize a preliminary peace agreement between Iran and the US.
The deal may include reopening the Strait of Hormuz for shipping and lifting US sanctions on Iran.
Iran demands the peace deal address all conflict areas, including Lebanon, before agreeing fully.
Experts doubt a full agreement on Iran’s nuclear program and other issues will be completed in the planned 60 days.
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Senator Mark Warner said intelligence leaders are afraid to share information with Bill Pulte, who President Donald Trump named acting Director of National Intelligence. Democrats are delaying the approval of an important spying authority to stop Pulte from taking the role officially.
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Senator Mark Warner is the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Intelligence community leaders told Warner they are scared to share information with Bill Pulte.
President Donald Trump named Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence.
Bill Pulte will take over when Tulsi Gabbard leaves the post.
Democrats are blocking the renewal of a key intelligence spying power.
This blocking is a protest against making Pulte the temporary intelligence chief.
The disagreement is causing delays in intelligence-related government approvals.
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Senator Mark Warner, a Democrat from Virginia, discussed the ongoing conflict that started under President Donald Trump. He expressed concerns about the war’s progress, the lack of proper congressional oversight, and the risks posed by Iran’s nuclear program. Warner also criticized current negotiation efforts and highlighted issues with surveillance authority and intelligence appointments.
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The conflict discussed began 107 days ago under President Donald Trump’s decision, called a "war of choice" by Sen. Warner.
Warner believes the situation with Iran is worse, with more radical leadership and ongoing nuclear risks.
The removal of enriched uranium from Iran likely requires U.S. troops on the ground, which Warner doubts Americans want.
Warner criticized the current negotiation team (Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, JD Vance) for lacking experience in nuclear talks.
Warner said Congress has not been given proper oversight despite the war starting without an imminent threat.
The Iran deal known as JCPOA involved many international partners; now the U.S. is mostly acting alone or with Israel.
Warner expressed concern over Iran’s nuclear ambitions, saying it still worries Americans.
The President appointed Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence, replacing Bill Pulte, an appointment Warner opposes.
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Senator Mark Kelly discussed recent events involving Israel and Iran, highlighting concerns about rising costs for Americans and military supply shortages. He also talked about ongoing support for Ukraine and the need for agreement on a US-Ukraine drone deal.
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President Trump said the Israeli attack on Beirut should not have happened and stressed that all sides should stop fighting.
Senator Kelly said President Trump canceled the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) in 2018, which led to higher costs for energy and food in the US.
Kelly confirmed the US military is low on munitions because of recent conflicts and restocking will take years.
The Ukraine war continues, and Ukraine still needs weapons support from the US.
Ukraine is waiting for President Trump’s approval on a US-Ukraine drone deal.
Senator Kelly supports the idea of US and Ukraine co-producing weapons, which could benefit both countries.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth appeared less interested in co-manufacturing weapons with Ukraine.
The interview took place on the show "Face the Nation" on June 14, 2026.
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President Donald Trump warned Israel and Iran not to ruin a new peace deal that is almost finished. He said the deal could bring peace to the region, including Lebanon, and urged all sides to stop fighting.
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President Trump made the warning on the social media platform Truth Social.
He called for Israel and Iran to avoid actions that could harm the peace process.
The peace deal aims to bring calm to Lebanon and the surrounding region.
The warning came amid ongoing strikes in Lebanon.
Trump said all sides should stand down to allow the deal to succeed.
The peace deal is described as being very close to completion.
The message was delivered after Trump had hinted at the deal the day before.
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