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Texas GOP Convention embraces far-right platform

The Texas GOP formally adopted many far-right stances, including rejecting the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. Dallas Morning News political reporter Gromer Jeffers joined "Red and Blue" to discuss.

January 6 committee has not ruled out subpoena for former Vice President Pence

The January 6 committee said it has not ruled out a subpoena for former Vice President Mike Pence following a hearing focused on former President Trump's push to get Pence to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Pence, meanwhile, criticized President Biden's handling of the economy in a speech in Chicago on Monday. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joined "Red and Blue" to discuss.

President Biden considering federal gas tax holiday

President Biden is considering a federal gas tax holiday, which could save consumers money at the pump amid rising inflation and gas prices. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the administration's approach to the economy. Then, CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane breaks down the latest from the January 6 committee.

Architect goes blind, says he's gotten better at his job

A social worker tried to tell him about "career alternatives" after he lost his sight, but Chris Downey wasn't about to stop being an architect. Lesley Stahl reports.

How Daniel Ortega tossed democracy aside to maintain power in Nicaragua

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has had his political opponents beaten and thrown in jail and passed legislation making criticism of the government a form of treason. Sharyn Alfonsi reports on the loss of democracy in Nicaragua.

06/19: Desse, Mester, Kendi

This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” we discuss the Jan. 6 hearings with Rep. Zoe Lofgren, a Democrat from California, go over the recently approved COVID-19 vaccine for kids with former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb and take a look at America’s inflation problem.

"Sunday Morning" Full Episode 6/19

Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Mark Whitaker explores his family history as he marks Juneteenth. Also: Anthony Mason interviews Mikhail Baryshnikov; Lesley Stahl examines how NYC doctors operated on the frontlines of the COVID outbreak; Jim Axelrod talks with singer-songwriter A.J. Croce, who is now playing music by his late father, Jim Croce; John Blackstone sits down with San Francisco Mayor London Breed; Luke Burbank visits a sports bar that exclusively shows women's sports; and David Pogue goes behind the creation of the animated character Marcel, a one-inch tall seashell with googly eyes and shoes.

Secretary Pete Buttigieg: The 60 Minutes Interview

The transportation secretary shares how he’s overseeing one of the most significant investments in America’s roads, bridges and rails in over 50 years. Anderson Cooper reports.

Londongrad: How the U.K. became a laundromat for Russian oligarchs’ dirty money

For years, the UK has welcomed oligarchs with few questions asked about their fortunes.Billions of dollars poured in. Now, British intelligence is warning that Russian money is propping up Putin’s regime -- and that some of it is helping fund the war in Ukraine.

Trevor Noah: The 60 Minutes Interview

Lesley Stahl speaks with "The Daily Show" host Trevor Noah about growing up in apartheid-era South Africa and his career as a standup comedian.