The former director of the NSA and the CIA created and oversaw controversial programs designed to keep Americans safe

A powerful intelligence insider is weighing in on Apple’s standoff with the FBI over unlocking the San Bernardino terrorist’s iPhone. Retired Gen. Michael Hayden says Apple is right in principle, but the government has a point. The former director of the National Security Agency and the CIA created and oversaw controversial programs designed to keep Americans safe. Hayden joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his new book, "Playing to the Edge: American Intelligence in the Age of Terror."

• Feb 22, 2016

Apple is fighting a court order to unlock an iPhone that belonged to one of the San Bernardino, California, terrorists, citing privacy concerns

Apple is fighting a court order to unlock an iPhone that belonged to one of the San Bernardino, California, terrorists, citing privacy concerns. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger reports with the business angle of this story.

• Feb 20, 2016

The feud between Apple and the FBI may go to the Supreme Court. Apple plans to appeal a court order obtained by the FBI to give the government access to encrypted data on one of the iPhones of the San Bernardino shooters

The feud between Apple and the FBI may go to the Supreme Court. Apple plans to appeal a court order obtained by the FBI to give the government access to encrypted data on one of the iPhones of the San Bernardino shooters. With an analysis on the encryption debate, NewYorker.com editor and CBS News contributor Nick Thompson joins CBSN.

• Feb 18, 2016

Government regulators are taking steps that could lower part of your cable bill

Government regulators are taking steps that could lower part of your cable bill. The FCC is considering opening up the market for set-top boxes. American homes spend an average of $231 a year to rent them from cable companies. CBS News contributor and NewYorker.com editor Nicholas Thompson joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the implications of this decision as well as Apple's refusal to help the FBI unlock one of the San Bernardino killer's iPhone.

• Feb 18, 2016

Apple is getting support from another high tech heavyweight in its standoff with the FBI

Apple is getting support from another high tech heavyweight in its standoff with the FBI. Google’s CEO says Apple is right to defy a judge’s order to help unlock the iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino killers, Syed Rizwan Farook. The FBI needs four digits to crack the code. Jeff Pegues reports.

• Feb 18, 2016

Apple's refusal to unlock the San Bernardino shooter's phone for the FBI has sparked a strong debate

Apple's refusal to unlock the San Bernardino shooter's phone for the FBI has sparked a strong debate. CBS News Justice Correspondent Paula Reid and Mashable Chief Correspondent Lance Ulanoff analyze the issue for CBSN.

• Feb 17, 2016

Apple refuses to help FBI crack into San Bernardino shooter's phone, Ted Cruz dares Donald Trump to sue him, Nike drops Manny Pacquiao after he called people in gay relationships "worse than animals."

Apple refuses to help FBI crack into San Bernardino shooter's phone, Ted Cruz dares Donald Trump to sue him, Nike drops Manny Pacquiao after he called people in gay relationships "worse than animals." Those and more are among today's CBSNews.com trending stories.

• Feb 17, 2016

The FBI is pushing for Apple to unlock one of the San Bernardino killer's iPhones

The FBI is pushing for Apple to unlock one of the San Bernardino killer's iPhones. CNET Senior Editor Jeff Bakalar joins CBSN to explain why unlocking just one phone would open a "Pandora's box."

• Feb 17, 2016

Apple has refused to comply with an FBI order to help unlock a phone, as part of the San Bernardino attack investigation

Apple has refused to comply with an FBI order to help unlock a phone, as part of the San Bernardino attack investigation. CBS News Justice Reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN to explain the legal ramifications of this case, and the precedent it could set.

• Feb 17, 2016

The FBI has asked for Apple to help with its investigation on the San Bernardino, California, shooters, but the tech giant has declined

The FBI has asked for Apple to help with its investigation on the San Bernardino, California, shooters, but the tech giant has declined. But what exactly is Apple being asked to do? CNET's Dan Ackerman joins CBSN with those details.

• Feb 17, 2016

Apple has declined to help the FBI investigation into the San Bernardino, California, shooters, saying it jeopardizes all Apple users' privacy

Apple has declined to help the FBI investigation into the San Bernardino, California, shooters, saying it jeopardizes all Apple users' privacy. The fight from Apple may go as high as the Supreme Court. CBSN contributor Randy Zelin breaks down the next steps for the Apple-FBI feud.

• Feb 17, 2016

The company has declined the FBI's wishes, saying the hack would jeopardize all Apple users' privacy

More than two months after the deadly terror attack in San Bernardino, California, the FBI has asked tech giant Apple for help in their investigation. However, the company has declined the FBI's wishes, saying the hack would jeopardize all Apple users' privacy. With more on this story, CBS News' Jeff Pegues joins CBSN.

• Feb 17, 2016

CBS News legal expert Rikki Klieman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the federal judge's order

CBS News legal expert Rikki Klieman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the federal judge's order for Apple to help unlock one of the San Bernardino killer's phone. FBI believes the iPhone could contain crucial information. Klieman is married to New York Police Commissioner Bill Bratton who has called on Apple to help law enforcement access cell phones.

• Feb 17, 2016

Crystal City, Texas faces national scrutiny after the FBI arrested nearly all of the city's top officials on accusations of bribery and aiding an illegal gambling operation

Crystal City, Texas faces national scrutiny after the FBI arrested nearly all of the city's top officials on accusations of bribery and aiding an illegal gambling operation. CBS News Justice Correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest details.

• Feb 8, 2016

The FBI says it will join the ongoing investigation into the toxic water in Flint, Michigan

The FBI says it will join the ongoing investigation into the toxic water in Flint, Michigan. CBS News' Paula Reid has details from federal officials invovled in looking into the crisis.

• Feb 2, 2016

"Predator" FBI boss sexually harassed 8 women, watchdog finds

The watchdog concluded James Hendricks sexually harassed eight female subordinates in one of the FBI's most egregious known cases of sexual misconduct.

• Apr 13, 2021

Several protesters are still holding out at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge

In a graphic look at the confrontation between police and armed occupiers in Oregon, newly released FBI video shows the shooting death of LaVoy Finicum who was among the protesters who seized a federal wildlife refuge. Carter Evans reports from Burns, Oregon, where several protesters are still holding out at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.

• Jan 29, 2016

The FBI released video Thursday of the fatal shooting of LaVoy Finicum, the spokesman for a militia group that's been occupying a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon

The FBI released video Thursday of the fatal shooting of LaVoy Finicum, the spokesman for a militia group that's been occupying a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has details.

• Jan 29, 2016

The FBI needs your help to find a pair of jewelry store thieves in the South

The FBI needs your help to find a pair of jewelry store thieves in the South. They are making no real effort to hide their faces, yet investigators believe they’ve hit at least half-a-dozen times in five states. Mark Strassmann reports from Woodstock, Georgia, outside Atlanta.

• Jan 7, 2016

The FBI is looking for a young woman who was caught on camera in multiple jewelry store robberies

The FBI is looking for a young woman who was caught on camera in multiple jewelry store robberies. Officials say the suspect is accused in several heists across five states. "48 Hours" Crimesider's Graham Kates joins CBSN to explain.

• Jan 6, 2016

The FBI has arrested a New York man who allegedly planned a New Year's Eve terror attack that involved the use of knives and machetes

The FBI has arrested a New York man who allegedly planned a New Year's Eve terror attack that involved the use of knives and machetes. Emanuel Lutchman from Rochester has been charged with providing material to ISIS. CBSN's Meg Oliver has the latest details.

• Dec 31, 2015

FBI director discusses the threat posed by terror groups' use of encrypted communications and how to balance public safety and privacy

FBI director discusses the threat posed by terror groups' use of encrypted communications and how to balance public safety and privacy.

• Dec 16, 2015

An electronic message describing a threat to schools has prompted a closure of all Los Angeles schools

An electronic message describing a threat to schools has prompted a closure of all Los Angeles schools. Fmr. FBI Assistant Director Ron Hosko joins CBSN with analysis.

• Dec 15, 2015

Donald Trump solidifies his lead in new GOP primary polls, FBI dives for hard drive in San Bernardino terror investigation, and more of the stories you're clicking on

Donald Trump solidifies his lead in new GOP primary polls, FBI dives for hard drive in San Bernardino terror investigation, and more of the stories you're clicking on.

• Dec 10, 2015

The FBI and other agencies are pleading with tech companies to give them more access to encrypted communication

In the wake of recent terror attacks, the FBI and other agencies are pleading with tech companies to give them more access to encrypted communication. They say terrorists routinely use that technology online. Speaking to lawmakers Wednesday, the FBI director warned the government's ability to monitor terrorists is not keeping pace with their ability to evade detection. Nancy Cordes reports on the latest debate about security versus privacy.

• Dec 10, 2015

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