Panetta: Trump shouldn't use clearances as a "political tool"
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Trump attacks Brennan
President Trump defended his decision to revoke the security clearance of former CIA Director John Brennan. The president attacked Brennan on Twitter calling him the worst director in history. Errol Barnett reports.
Brennan: President Trump is "drunk on power"
President Trump called John Brennan the worst CIA director in history on Saturday, hours after Brennan said Mr. Trump is "drunk on power." Their feud escalated this week after the president revoked Brennan's security clearance. Molly Hooper, CBSN political contributor and congressional reporter for The Hill, joins CBSN to discuss.
White House security clearances controversy
President Trump is facing mounting criticism over the revoked security clearance for former CIA Director John Brennan. Brennan is a fierce critic of the president. Errol Barnett reports.
Former CIA Director John Brennan says Trump is "drunk on power"
There's a growing firestorm over President Trump's decision to revoke Brennan's security clearance
Sanchez on Brennan security clearance
Leslie Sanchez, a CBS News political contributor and Republican strategist, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the implications of President Trump revoking the security clearance of former CIA Director John Brennan, a vocal critic of the president. She also talks about Omarosa Manigault-Newman releasing secret tapes of her conversations with White House officials and Trump family.
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Ex-intel officials slam Trump
There are now two letters from former intelligence officials criticzing President Trump's action of revoking former CIA director John Brennan's security clearance. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN from the White House to discuss the latest officials the White House is considering revoking clearances.
Former officials blast Trump over clearances
President Trump pulled the security clearance of former CIA Director John Brennan this week, which promoted a written rebuke from a group of former U.S. intelligence officials. Now, Mr. Trump says he's reviewing the security clearances of nine others. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Trump suggests he'll revoke more clearances
President Trump is defending revoking the security clearance of former CIA Director John Brennan. The president said he may also revoke the security clearance for Justice Department official Bruce Ohr. This comes as 13 former top intelligence officials signalled their support for Brennan. Politico's Louis Nelson joined CBSN to explain.
60 ex-CIA members condemn Trump for revoking Brennan’s security clearance
"Former government officials have the right to express their unclassified views on what they see as critical national security issues without fear of being punished for doing so"
Top former intelligence bosses sign letter supporting John Brennan
George Tenet, Michael Morell and 11 other leading intelligence figures blast President Trump and defend the former CIA chief
Adm. William McRaven asks Trump to revoke his security clearance
McRaven, who oversaw the Navy SEAL raid that killed bin Laden, argued that president doesn't show qualities of a good leader
Ex-CIA chief fires back at Trump
Former CIA Director John Brennan is slamming President Trump for revoking his security clearance. In an op-ed for the New York Times, Brennan called Mr. Trump's claims of not colluding with Russia "hogwash." Mr. Trump told the Wall Street Journal the Russia probe played a role in his decision to revoke Brennan's clearance. The Hill's Editor-in-Chief Bob Cusack joined CBSN to explain the fallout.
Brennan security clearance
The White House announced President Trump would revoke former CIA director John Brennan's security clearance. Brennan has been one of the president's most high-profile critics. The Trump administration also says it is considering pulling the clearances of other former national security officials. CBS News senior national security analyst Fran Townsend joins CBSN to discuss.
Former Bush adviser: Trump revoking Brennan security clearance is "deeply disturbing"
Former homeland security and counterterrorism adviser to President George W. Bush calls the decision "unprecedented"
Fran Townsend on Brennan security clearance
CBS News senior national security analyst Fran Townsend, who served as homeland security and counterterrorism adviser to President George W. Bush, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why President Trump revoking former CIA Director John Brennan’s security clearance is "unprecedented."
Brennan fires back on security clearance
Former CIA Director John Brennan is firing back at President Trump's decision to revoke his security clearance. In an op-ed for the New York Times, Brennan writes Mr. Trump's denial of collusion with Russia is "hogwash." Weijia Jiang reports.
Former CIA chief slams Trump's "no collusion" claims as "hogwash"
John Brennan writes that Trump took away his security clearance "in an attempt to scare into silence others who might dare challenge him"
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"
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Trump revokes Brennan's security clearance
Former CIA Director John Brennan will have his security clearance revoked as the Trump administration publicly questioned his credibility. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN to discuss why the president made this decision now.
White House strips security clearance from John Brennan
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said President Trump revoked the former CIA director's access to classified information
John Brennan's security clearance revoked
The White House announced that the president is revoking former CIA Director John Brennan's security clearance for what it sees as "unfounded" criticism of the administration. But Brennan calls the move "politically motivated." CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett reports.
Critics rip Trump for revoking John Brennan's security clearance
Brennan himself said the president's move is a "part of a broader effort by Mr. Trump to suppress freedom of speech & punish critics"
Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader who ran for president, dies at age 84
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Democrats make counteroffer on ICE reforms as DHS shutdown continues
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Warner Bros. Discovery restarts takeover talks with Paramount Skydance
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Trump honors Jesse Jackson as "force of nature"
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Epstein survivor tells CBS News how she was trafficked, and assaulted
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Trump honors Jesse Jackson as "force of nature"
President Trump and the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at the age of 84, knew each other for decades.
Democrats make counteroffer on ICE reforms as DHS shutdown continues
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Jesse Jackson remembered as "a role model for a generation"
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Warner Bros. Discovery restarts takeover talks with Paramount Skydance
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Warner Bros. Discovery restarts takeover talks with Paramount Skydance
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
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Trump honors Jesse Jackson as "force of nature"
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Democrats make counteroffer on ICE reforms as DHS shutdown continues
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Jesse Jackson remembered as "a role model for a generation"
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Epstein survivor tells CBS News how she was trafficked, and assaulted
Juliette Bryant says not long after meeting Jeffrey Epstein, he assaulted her, and she realized, "this is not a modeling opportunity, I've been kidnapped."
Iran calls talks with U.S. "more constructive" as Trump's threat looms
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Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall dies at 95
Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall died on Sunday at the age of 95. Duvall starred in classics like "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now." Vladimir Duthiers looks back at his career.
Robert Duvall dies at 95
Robert Duvall, known for his roles in "The Godfather," "Apocalypse Now" and more, has died at 95, his wife announced in a social media post Monday. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
Robert Duvall, Oscar winner who starred in "The Godfather," dies at age 95
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
Stephen A. Smith: Always up for a debate
The high-profile ESPN and SiriusXM commentator and bestselling author is a combative and colorful voice on sports. But now, with a weekly political show in which he interviews government leaders, he is raising eyebrows in Washington, too.
Stephen A. Smith: Always up for a debate
High-profile ESPN and SiriusXM commentator and bestselling author Stephen A. Smith is a combative and colorful voice on sports. But now, with a weekly political show, in which he interviews government leaders, he is gaining notice in Washington, too. Smith talks with "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa about his journey and whether he might soon be on a debate stage.
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Viral essay urges people to prepare for AI
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"Signal sniffer" deployed in Guthrie search
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Key evidence in the Nancy Guthrie case
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Hillary Clinton on Epstein files handling
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What we know about the evidence in the Nancy Guthrie search so far
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SpaceX launches crew to ISS
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SpaceX launches space station crew on 8-month mission
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