Clapper: Trump informant was "benign"
Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper discusses President Trump's claims that a "spy" infiltrated his campaign, as well as the on-and-off again plans for a summit with North Korea.
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James Clapper on Trump, Russia and the intel community
Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, a man not given to publicity, sits down with national security correspondent David Martin to discuss his new book, "Facts and Fears: Hard Truths from a Life in Intelligence," in which he defends the men and women of America's intelligence community from assaults on their mission, including from President Donald Trump.
5/27: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," moderator Margaret Brennan interviews Sen. Marco Rubio, former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, and Rep. Mark Meadows. Plus, CBS News' Ben Tracy files a report on his visit as the only network correspondent inside North Korea.
Clapper: Comey firing was "shabby"
President Trump says he'll choose that new FBI director before the end of this week. The Justice Department interviewed eight possible replacements over the weekend. Jeff Pegues spoke to former National Intelligence Director James Clapper, who was blunt in his assessment of James Comey's firing.
Intel battle analysis
James Clapper, the outgoing Director of National Intelligence, spoke with President-elect Trump, just hours after Trump said that intelligence officials were spreading lies about him. Frank Cilluffo, Associate Vice President at The George Washington University, and Senior Fellow in National Security Affairs at The Heritage Foundation Peter Brookes join "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Trump and intel
National Intelligence Director James Clapper called President-elect Donald Trump to denounce the unverified report that claims Russia has compromising information on Trump. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett explains on CBSN.
Intelligence on Russian hack
President-elect Donald Trump meets face-to-face with the leaders of intelligence agencies that he has challenged for weeks. Director of National Intelligence James Clapper told the Senate Armed Services Committee that a new investigation makes him even more convinced of Russia's role in the election-related hacking. Nancy Cordes reports.
Hack hearing analysis
U.S. Director of National Intelligence James Clapper told a Senate hearing today that Russia had multiple motives in a cyberattack related to the U.S. presidential election. The New York Times' Mark Leibovich discusses on CBSN.
Intel. director interview
Director of National Intelligence James Clapper sat down with "CBS This Morning" co-anchor Charlie Rose to discuss concerns over voting fraud and the threat of hacking from Russia. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has an excerpt from the interview.
National Intelligence Director James Clapper says it's likely that foreign hackers are spying on American presidential candidates
National Intelligence Director James Clapper says it's likely that foreign hackers are spying on American presidential candidates. CBS News Justice and Homeland Security correspondent Jeff Pegues explains.
James Clapper also described how Iran is backing Iraqi forces in their attempt to take back the city of Tikrit from ISIS
President Obama's Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said Monday night on "Charlie Rose" that Iran producing nuclear weapons is about politics, not capabilities. He said the decision is up to the country's leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Clapper also described how Iran is backing Iraqi forces in their attempt to take back the city of Tikrit from ISIS. Charlie Rose reports.
Why former officials keep security clearances
The White House says President Trump is considering taking away security clearances from some former top intelligence officials. CBS News senior national security contributor and former CIA Acting Director Michael Morell speaks to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about why officials keep their clearance after leaving office.
"Brennan wife and kids": Mail bomb suspect's internet searches revealed
Cesar Sayoc allegedly searched for his victims and their families
Package bomb suspect is a Florida Trump supporter
Cesar Sayoc, 56, is accused of sending bombs to prominent Democrats and vocal opponents of President Trump
Package bomb suspect arrested, charged with 5 federal crimes
FBI Director Chris Wray identifies suspect as Cesar Sayoc, who was arrested in Florida
2 more suspicious packages found
Police have found two more suspicious packages Friday morning that were sent to critics of President Trump. That brings the total number to 12. One of them in New York was sent to former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper. Another one was found at a U.S. mail facility near Miami addressed to Democratic Sen. Cory Booker. Jeff Pegues reports.
Suspicious packages sent to Sen. Cory Booker, James Clapper - live updates
FBI says package sent to New Jersey senator similar to 10 others sent to prominent Democrats, critics of President Trump
Ex-NSA chief says he never discussed collusion with Trump
In rare public remarks, ex-National Security Agency Director and Cyber Command chief Adm. Mike Rogers rejects reports Trump asked him to deny Russian collusion
Trump links yanking John Brennan's security clearance to Russia probe
President tells Wall Street Journal investigation is "rigged witch hunt" and ex-CIA chief Brennan and others "led it"
Trump considering revoking security clearances from 6 ex-officials
Sarah Sanders said the president is looking at mechanisms to remove clearances of former Obama-era intel officials
Security clearances: How do they work?
The White House said Monday that they were examining the security clearances of a number of employees
Trump considering revoking critics' clearances
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told reporters at Monday's briefing that the president is "exploring" taking away the security clearances of a variety of former intelligence officials over their comments on the president's claims on Russian interference. Among those under consideration are John Brennan, James Comey, James Clapper and Michael Hayden.
Trump slams former intel chiefs
In an exclusive White House interview with "CBS Evening News," President Trump attacked the former leadership of America's intelligence agencies, saying he "can't have any confidence in the past, taking aim at several individuals who have since left the intelligence community. " I have no confidence in a guy like [former CIA chief John] Brennan, I think he's a total lowlife," the president said.
Clapper says we are in "a real test of our resilience as a country"
On this week's "Intelligence Matters," the former Director of National Intelligence says why he feels he needs to "speak up"
U.S.-N. Korean summit may still take place
"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins CBSN with news that President Trump may still meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on June 12. Brennan spoke with former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, who said that the two nations should attempt to normalize communications to help determine what sort of outcomes each side would expect from this summit.
Investigators in Guthrie search get over 4,000 calls to tip line in 24 hours
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing on Feb. 1 and ransom notes were being investigated.
House votes to rescind Trump's Canada tariffs
The measure's passage is largely symbolic as it's likely to be vetoed by the president if it survives a Senate vote.
Bondi had list of a Democratic lawmaker's Epstein files "search history"
A high-profile House Democrat is accusing Attorney General Pam Bondi of "spying" on her search history while she pored through Jeffrey Epstein-related documents.
James Van Der Beek, "Dawson's Creek" star, dies at 48 after cancer diagnosis
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
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Mystery of the missing minute from Epstein jail video solved
Documents that were part of the Epstein files release help explain why a video released from the night of Epstein's death was missing one minute close to midnight.
House approves the SAVE America Act as GOP makes election bill push
The SAVE America Act would implement strict new requirements for registering to vote and casting ballots.
How did investigators recover Nancy Guthrie's doorbell footage?
Many are questioning how Nancy Guthrie's Google Nest surveillance footage was recovered days after officials said it was disconnected with no active subscription to store video.
After Marimar Martinez shooting, CBP agent texted jokes, was praised by Bovino
As the Chicago woman shot five times by a Border Patrol agent last fall fights for all evidence in her case to be released, new documents show the agent texted jokes to fellow officers and was praised by then-commander Gregory Bovino.
Airspace closure followed FAA, Pentagon spat over drone-related tests, sources say
Pentagon officials had undertaken planning to use military technology near Fort Bliss, in El Paso, to practice downing drones.
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One dead, dozens hurt when bus carrying community college baseball team crashes in Iowa
A community college bus carrying the school's baseball team crashed and overturned in a ditch in rural Iowa.
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Mystery of the missing minute from Epstein jail video solved
Documents that were part of the Epstein files release help explain why a video released from the night of Epstein's death was missing one minute close to midnight.
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Monk who led peace walk to D.C. tells CBS News peace "begins from within"
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, the Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara said the public support he received gives him hope for the future.
House votes to rescind Trump's Canada tariffs
The measure's passage is largely symbolic as it's likely to be vetoed by the president if it survives a Senate vote.
How did investigators recover Nancy Guthrie's doorbell footage?
Many are questioning how Nancy Guthrie's Google Nest surveillance footage was recovered days after officials said it was disconnected with no active subscription to store video.
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Some job-seekers are paying thousands of dollars just to land an interview
"Reverse recruitment" firms promise to cut the length of job searches in half and help connect candidates with employers.
Stellantis issues "do not drive" warning for cars with unrepaired air bags
Stellantis is telling owners of the affected vehicles not to drive them until a potentially dangerous air bag is replaced. See which models are affected.
Dispute over Cardi B's Super Bowl cameo roils prediction markets
Cardi B appeared during Bad Bunny's halftime show at the Super Bowl, but one prediction market says it's unclear whether she sang.
TikTok to launch local feed that taps users' geolocation data
The social media platform changed its privacy policy last month, inviting users to allow it to track their specific location.
Data center building boom stirs pushback in state and local politics
The Trump administration is trying to supercharge the race to dominate artificial intelligence by fast-tracking federal permits for data centers, but some local homeowners are raising concerns.
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Justice Department fires U.S. attorney hours after judges picked him for the job
A panel of judges in New York appointed a new top federal prosecutor in Albany after a Trump nominee was found to be serving unlawfully — but within hours, the Justice Department said it had fired the judges' new hire.
Bondi had list of a Democratic lawmaker's Epstein files "search history"
A high-profile House Democrat is accusing Attorney General Pam Bondi of "spying" on her search history while she pored through Jeffrey Epstein-related documents.
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Mystery of the missing minute from Epstein jail video solved
Documents that were part of the Epstein files release help explain why a video released from the night of Epstein's death was missing one minute close to midnight.
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Monk who led peace walk to D.C. tells CBS News peace "begins from within"
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, the Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara said the public support he received gives him hope for the future.
House votes to rescind Trump's Canada tariffs
The measure's passage is largely symbolic as it's likely to be vetoed by the president if it survives a Senate vote.
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Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Obamacare sign-ups drop, but the extent won't be clear for months
Experts say Affordable Care Act sign-up data won't be clear until people who were enrolled have paid — or not — their new, often much higher, premiums.
Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
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House votes to rescind Trump's Canada tariffs
The measure's passage is largely symbolic as it's likely to be vetoed by the president if it survives a Senate vote.
Breezy Johnson has plans for her repaired gold medal
Team USA star skier Breezy Johnson talks with CBS News about her broken Olympic medal, a superstition, and what keeps her motivated on the slopes.
Rules of mysterious ancient board game decoded by AI, scientists say
The aim of the "deceptively simple but thrilling strategy game" was to hunt and trap the opponent's pieces in as few moves as possible, scientists said.
Lindsey Vonn shares update after 3rd surgery: "I'm making progress"
The 41-year-old American came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics and crashed seconds into her downhill race on Sunday.
Russia says again it will abide by lapsed weapons treaty if U.S. does
Moscow reiterates willingness to adhere to expired nuclear weapons treaty, "as long as the United States does not exceed the aforementioned limits."
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James Van Der Beek of "Dawson's Creek" dies at 48
James Van Der Beek, star of "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," has died at age 48, according to his publicist and a post from his wife on social media. Carter Evans has more on his life and career.
Looking back at James Van Der Beek's life
James Van Der Beek, the star of teen classics like "Varsity Blues" and "Dawson's Creek," has died at the age of 48. His wife posted about his death on Instagram on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
New York Fashion Week designer on his runway
Christian Cowan is one of the many designers featured in this season's New York Fashion Week. The 31-year-old is the creative director of his fashion label, which he founded in 2017. He joins "The Daily Report" to discuss his upcoming runway.
Fashion week kicks off in NYC
Fashion Week officially began on Wednesday in New York City. The top designers and brands are getting ready to showcase their fall and winter collections. CBS News contributor Lauren Sherman has more.
Actor James Van Der Beek dies at 48
Actor James Van Der Beek, known for his roles in "Dawson's Creek," "Varsity Blues" and more, has died at the age of 48, according to his publicist and a post from his wife on social media.
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How did investigators recover Nancy Guthrie's doorbell footage?
Many are questioning how Nancy Guthrie's Google Nest surveillance footage was recovered days after officials said it was disconnected with no active subscription to store video.
TikTok to launch local feed that taps users' geolocation data
The social media platform changed its privacy policy last month, inviting users to allow it to track their specific location.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Americans turn to AI for mental health advice
Millions of Americans are turning to AI for emotional therapy. A report in JAMA found about 13% of young people use AI chatbots for mental health advice. Dr. Sue Varma, a board-certified psychiatrist, explains what to know about safety, privacy and ethical standard concerns.
AI tech boom causes shortages
The demands of the artificial intelligence boom may be causing shortages in other sectors that help boost the U.S. economy. Shira Ovide, a technology reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News with more.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Latest details on Day 11 of Guthrie search
FBI agents are combing through the rugged desert terrain of Arizona, searching for new clues in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Then, former FBI special agent Jeff Harp joins with analysis.
How did investigators recover Nancy Guthrie's doorbell footage?
Many are questioning how Nancy Guthrie's Google Nest surveillance footage was recovered days after officials said it was disconnected with no active subscription to store video.
Over 4,000 calls in 24 hours to Guthrie tip line
The FBI conducted searches along several Tucson roadways on Wednesday in its search for Nancy Guthrie. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
New details in Tumbler Ridge shooting
Police say a shooter killed at least nine people and injured dozens of others in shootings at a high school and a home in British Columbia, Canada. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Bitcoin's possible role in Nancy Guthrie case
A purported ransom note for Nancy Guthrie demanded payment in bitcoin. Ben Weiss, a crypto reporter for Fortune, joins with analysis.
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New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Extended interview: Breezy Johnson
CBS News' Seth Doane speaks with U.S. Olympic skier Breezy Johnson about her plans for her broken and repaired gold medal, her parents, her teammates Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn and more.
Investigators search near Nancy Guthrie's home
The investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance is intensifying, with FBI agents conducting an extensive search along roads in the area near her home in Tucson, Arizona. It comes after authorities detained a man overnight for questioning, before releasing him hours later. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Pasta frenzy inside the Olympic village in Milan
In Italy's Olympic village, even if you win or lose -- there's always dinner. CBS News took an informal poll.
James Van Der Beek of "Dawson's Creek" dies at 48
James Van Der Beek, star of "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," has died at age 48, according to his publicist and a post from his wife on social media. Carter Evans has more on his life and career.
Latest details on Day 11 of Guthrie search
FBI agents are combing through the rugged desert terrain of Arizona, searching for new clues in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Then, former FBI special agent Jeff Harp joins with analysis.