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ICE planning to deport Afghans through Pakistan, official says, prompting fears for their safety

The Trump administration has made plans to deport nearly 200 Afghan nationals by first sending them to Pakistan, where officials would then return the deportees to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, a U.S. official told CBS News. The official cautioned the plans are still in flux, and that it’s unclear when such deportations could take place. The Afghans…

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Full transcript of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Oct. 25, 2026

On this “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan:  Attorney General Todd Blanche  Rep. Jason Crow, Democrat of Colorado  Anthony Salvanto, CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Sen. Thom Tillis, Republican of North Carolina  Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa Click here to browse full transcripts from 2026 of…

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Iran has “increased efforts to target U.S. personnel,” intel chief warns

Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton warned Friday that Iran has “substantially increased efforts to target U.S. personnel” abroad, with plots to kill Americans reaching “advanced stages” in the Middle East and other countries. The warning, contained in an unclassified memo that was sent to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and obtained by CBS News,…

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7 highlights from JD Vance’s CBS News town hall: Iran, immigration, corruption and 2028 plans

In an hour-long town hall hosted by CBS News, Vice President JD Vance argued the Trump administration’s handling of the economy and Iran strategy will pay dividends in the future. He was also pressed on the Trump administration’s controversial immigration tactics, widespread discontent about the cost of living and his own political future during “Things…

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Transcript: Sen. Chris Murphy on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Oct. 11, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Chris Murphy, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on Oct. 11, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: And we’re joined now by Connecticut Democratic Senator Chris Murphy. Good morning– SEN. CHRIS MURPHY: Good morning– MARGARET BRENNAN: –Good to have you here in…

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