Republican Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas, the chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, tells “Face the Nation” that although the National Defense Authorization Act only received four Democrat votes in the House due to GOP-added restrictions on abortion, he believes it will ultimately be a “bipartisan bill.” Source

The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Michael McCaul, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, that aired on “Face the Nation” on July 16, 2023. Source

The following is a transcript of an interview with Barry Diller, IAC chairman and senior executive, that aired on “Face the Nation” on July 16, 2023. Source

The following is a transcript of an interview with Mesa, Arizona Mayor John Giles that aired on “Face the Nation” on July 16, 2023. Source

We leave you this Sunday with puffins summering along the coast of Maine. Videographer: Mauricio Handler. Source

President Biden’s national security adviser said the U.S. is willing to negotiate “without preconditions” after North Korea launched another intercontinental ballistic missile. Source

For the first time in 63 years, actors and writers are on strike at the same time, demanding better pay and job protection as streaming has upended film and TV production, and artificial intelligence threatens the livelihoods of writers and actors. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with those on the frontlines of the picket lines. Source

The author says that in Israel, which has no constitution, the only check on governmental abuses of power is the Supreme Court, which is now under attack by forces that wish to rule with impunity. Source

The historian says that in Israel, which has no constitution, the only check on governmental abuses of power is the Supreme Court, which is now under attack by forces that want to impose a de facto dictatorship. If they succeed, says Yuval Noah Harari, there is no other mechanism in place that could limit the government’s power. Source

She’s the only actor to have starred in the top three highest-grossing movies – science fiction extravaganzas that transported audiences to other worlds. But at the moment Zoe Saldaña is focusing on more terrestrial roles, on-camera and off. Source