Quoting Lincoln, Mattis signs off as secretary of defense
Defense Secretary James Mattis hands the reins over to Patrick Shanahan
Defense Secretary James Mattis hands the reins over to Patrick Shanahan
The President announced Sunday that the Pentagon chief would be leaving his post two months earlier than anticipated
Outgoing Defense Secretary James Mattis has reportedly signed an order to pull all U.S. troops out of Syria. President Trump ordered Mattis to leave the Pentagon by New Year's Day, turning down the retired Marine general's offer to stay through February after he resigned over the Syrian withdrawal and other issues. Errol Barnett reports.
President Trump forced out Secretary of Defense James Mattis today two months earlier than planned. The abrupt exit comes four days after the general resigned in protest over the president’s decision to pull all U.S. troops out of Syria. A second diplomat stepped down over the same reason yesterday. Major Garrett has the story.
Trump forces Mattis out earlier than planned; Parents monitor children through Christmas gifts
The government is partially shut down, the president orders Defense Secretary James Mattis to leave his post immediately, and stock market turmoil continues. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports from Washington, and then Zach Cohen, a Senate correspondent for the National Journal, joins CBSN to discuss the latest political news.
The senator from Kentucky praised President Trump for withdrawing 2,000 Americans troops from Syria
President Trump says Defense Secretary Jim Mattis will leave his post by Jan. 1. and named Patrick Shanahan as acting secretary. The move comes just three days after Mattis resigned in protest over Mr. Trump's decision to pull all U.S. troops out of Syria. CBS News correspondent David Martin has the details.
Decision follows a sharply critical resignation letter by defense secretary of the president's foreign policy
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Trump criticized the media, writing "if anybody but your favorite President, Donald J. Trump" withdrew troops from Syria, "that person would be the most popular hero in America"
Brett McGurk, envoy for coalition to defeat ISIS, resigns over Trump's sudden decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria
National political reporter for Bloomberg, Sahil Kapur, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss why President Trump is willing to take the blame for the government shutdown and the stunning resignation of Defense Secretary James Mattis earlier this week.
Brett McGurk, the top U.S. envoy in the fight against ISIS, resigned on Friday in reaction to President Trump's sudden announcement that American troops would soon leave Syria. CBS News senior foreign affairs correspondent and "Face The Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan was first to report the story, and joined CBSN to discuss the impact.
Defense Secretary James Mattis announced his resignation Thursday following President Trump's decision to pull U.S. troops out of Syria and Afghanistan. Mattis will remain on the job for two more months. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports.
Defense Secretary James Mattis handed in his resignation to President Trump Thursday, citing disagreements over foreign policy. The announcement came just days after the president decided to pull U.S. troops out of Syria and reduce military presence in Afghanistan. Lara Seligman, Pentagon reporter for Foreign Policy magazine, joined CBSN to discuss the fallout.
Defense Secretary James Mattis will leave his post at the end of February. He handed in his letter of resignation just one day after President Trummp announced the U.S. would pull its troops out of Syria. Retired Navy SEAL Dave Sears discusses Mattis' leadership and what his exit means for the Trump administration.
Defense Secretary James Mattis announced he will resign after President Trump’s decision to pull U.S. troops out of Syria. Retired Adm. Sandy Winnefeld, CBS News military and homeland security analyst and former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff when Mattis led the U.S. Central Command, joins "CBS This Morning" from Denver to discuss the implications of the general's departure.
Defense Secretary James Mattis says he will leave the Trump administration at the end of February. Mattis said the president has a right to a defense secretary whose views are "better aligned" with his own. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin explains what led to Mattis' decision.
Lawmakers from both parties voiced concerns and criticism about the defense secretary's abrupt resignation
Defense Secretary James Mattis abruptly announced he will resign after President Trump stunned advisers with this week's decision to pull U.S. troops out of Syria. Sources tell CBS News the president is also ordering 7,000 troops to leave Afghanistan – a position Mattis also opposes. David Martin reports.
Secretary of Defense James Mattis says he's resigning at the end of February. Politico national political reporter Chris Cadelago joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments.
The news broke the same day Secretary of Defense James Mattis announced he will depart the Trump administration
President Trump's Secretary of Defense James Mattis handed in his resignation letter Thursday. Major Garrett, CBS News chief Washington correspondent, joins CBSN to discuss the latest departure from the Trump administration.
President Trump tweeted Thursday that Defense Secretary James Mattis will retire at the end of February 2019. The announcement comes just one day after the decision to withdraw troops from Syria. Gabe Lipton, CBSN contributor and writer of Signal newsletter that is produced by G-Zero Media, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss.
Stormy Daniels' rapid-fire and sensational testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial continued for a second day Thursday.
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Wilson's parents are asking for over $1 million in damages in the wrongful death lawsuit.
Administrators at two universities cited pressure from students and the community over U.S. support for Israel in its war with Hamas.
An appeals court determined in December that Rep. Jeff FortenberryThe Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in December tossed out the Republican congressman's conviction.
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New research links higher consumption of certain ultra-processed foods to a higher risk of death.
A new study of low- and moderate-income students in California finds that most recoup their educational costs after only a few years.
Administrators at two universities cited pressure from students and the community over U.S. support for Israel in its war with Hamas.
Stormy Daniels' rapid-fire and sensational testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial continued for a second day Thursday.
Researchers identified a previously unknown genus of prehistoric hornless deer, which were roughly the size of modern house cats, in South Dakota.
Wilson's parents are asking for over $1 million in damages in the wrongful death lawsuit.
New research links higher consumption of certain ultra-processed foods to a higher risk of death.
The price of a McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese meal has more than doubled since 2014, data show.
Highway safety regulators say automaker's remedy for a fuel injector recall does not actually fix the problem.
Elon Musk's Neuralink finds a brain-computer interface device captured less data a month after implant surgery.
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery plan to launch a combined Disney+, Hulu and Max streaming service this summer.
A new study of low- and moderate-income students in California finds that most recoup their educational costs after only a few years.
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Stormy Daniels' rapid-fire and sensational testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial continued for a second day Thursday.
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Democrats running for office are using abortion rollbacks to galvanize voters, with abortion rights ballot initiatives amplifying their lines of attack.
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Brain worms, like the one Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign said he contracted over a decade ago, are real — and more common in certain parts of the world than you might think.
Almost 650,000 people aged 18 to 64 died of a drug overdose from 2011 to 2021, researchers found.
Regional grocery chains separately recall cheese spreads sold across the Midwest because they may be tainted with bacteria.
Demonstrators chanting anti-Israeli slogans have descended on the Swedish city hosting the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest.
Mohammad Rasoulof has become the latest artist targeted in a widening crackdown on all dissent in the Islamic Republic.
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One member of Israel's government says Hamas loves Mr. Biden, but other Israelis worry their leaders are losing the vital war for global support.
The blue lobster could have sold for roughly $30 based on her size, but it was decided to donate her to an aquarium to keep her safe instead.
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In "The Office" actor Rainn Wilson's new podcast "Soul Bloom," he speaks with comedians, experts and authors about creativity, spirituality and psychology.
Award-winning actor Rainn Wilson, famed for his role as Dwight Schrute in "The Office," joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about hosting the new podcast 'Soul Boom,' inspired by his bestselling book.
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"Grotesquerie" star Niecy Nash took to social media to show off her new co-worker, Travis Kelce, on the new horror-drama TV series by "American Horror Story" creator Ryan Murphy.
An undercover sting operation in New Mexico is renewing calls by law enforcement for social media platforms to do more to protect kids online. Bodycam video exclusively obtained by CBS News shows how police took down a suspected sexual predator allegedly targeting kids on Facebook messenger.
A new Microsoft report shows that 75% of workers now use artificial intelligence at their jobs. Jared Spataro, Microsoft's corporate vice president of AI at work, joins CBS News to discuss how the technology is changing workplaces.
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.
Artificial intelligence has revolutionized how millions work and the same is true for militaries worldwide. Autonomous weapons systems are already on the battlefield in Ukraine and Gaza. Dr. C. Anthony Pfaff, research professor at U.S. Army War College, joins CBS News to discuss.
Santiago Paredes spent a decade doing final inspections on 737 fuselages for Spirit AeroSystems, one of Boeing's largest suppliers. He says he filed an ethics complaint when his managers asked him to speed up inspections about where he was finding issues, and when he was ignored, he eventually resigned. He spoke exclusively to Kris Van Cleave.
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Reported sightings of giant, toxic, invasive hammerhead flatworms are on the rise in parts of southeastern Canada. Experts say the worms can grow up to 3 feet long and pose a risk to children, pets and other small animals. Peter Ducey, PH.D. and distinguished teaching professor at SUNY Cortland, joins CBS News to discuss the worm.
When NASA added a tiny four-pound helicopter as a stowaway to its Mars 2020 lander, it expected the helicopter to fly five very brief flights in the thin Martian atmosphere. Yet, Ingenuity would far surpass all expectations.
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she acted on behalf of her Georgia constituents by triggering a motion to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
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