Lawmakers face tough questions over an explosive “60 Minutes” report, finding Congress helped disarm the Drug Enforcement Administration during the height of the opioid crisis. The investigation with the Washington Post highlights the impact of a new law, sponsored by Republicans and approved by Democrats. Source
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More accusers come forward against Harvey Weinstein
There were new developments in the Harvey Weinstein scandal this weekend. The group behind the Oscars voted to expel the Hollywood titan from its ranks and at least two more accusers have come forward. Tony Dokoupil reports. Source
Captain Scott Kelly discusses his year in space
Captain Scott Kelly joins Face the Nation Moderator John Dickerson to preview his new book called “Endurance” about the year he spent in space. Source
John’s Notebook: The importance of emotional intelligence in a president
The better measure of presidential greatness is Emotional intelligence– EQ as it is called– the ability to understand and regulate your emotions and read the emotions of those around you. Source
Sen. Graham says Bannon can’t beat Republicans if they’re successful
Senator Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, joins Face the Nation Moderator John Dickerson to the long to-do list Congress faces and the threat from Steve Bannon. Source
Sen. Graham says President Trump is pushing for a better deal with Iran
Senator Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, joins Face the Nation Moderator John Dickerson to discuss the challenges Congress will face in dealing with the Iran agreement. Source
Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif: “People cannot trust the word of the United States”
CBS News Correspondent Elizabeth Palmer is in Tehran and spoke exclusively Saturday with Iran’s top diplomat, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif. Source
Tom Hanks, typewriter enthusiast
Typewriters are Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks’ not-so-guilty pleasure. He has a personal collection of more than a hundred, in nearly every style, make and year. They intrigue him so much, Hanks even made typewriters the supporting characters in his very first book, a collection of short stories fittingly titled “Uncommon Type.” He talked with Lee Cowan about his affection for typewriters, and how he found his writer’s voice. Source
The genius of Leonardo da Vinci
Artist Leonardo da Vinci produced two of the most famous paintings in history, “The Last Supper” and the “Mona Lisa.” But he was also passionate about medical discoveries and military inventions, some of which were centuries ahead of their time. Walter Isaacson, author of bestselling biographies of Steve Jobs, Albert Einstein and Benjamin Franklin, has written a new book about da Vinci, and he talks with Dr. Jon LaPook about why this Renaissance Man’s mind and curiosity were so extraordinary. Source
Harry Styles on the origin of One Direction
In this web exclusive, British singer Harry Styles talks to Tony Dokoupil about how an audition for the TV competition series “The X Factor” led to the formation of the hit boy band One Direction. Source