U.S. considers banning TikTok and other apps, Pompeo says
Pompeo doesn't recommend downloading the app unless "you want your private information in the hands of the Chinese Communist Party."
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Pompeo doesn't recommend downloading the app unless "you want your private information in the hands of the Chinese Communist Party."
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the Trump administration is "looking at" a possible ban on TikTok and other social media apps linked to China. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN to break down the issue.
Beijing vows "countermeasures" for U.S. ban on military exports to Hong Kong as region's leader insists new law won't erode freedoms.
The former national security adviser also said the State Department under Pompeo is the "ace of aces in the government for leaking things" to the press.
Republicans are reportedly worried about a crowded primary for the open Senate seat in Kansas, with candidates including the divisive Kris Kobach. Bryan Lowry, a lead political reporter for the Kansas City Star, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Steve Linick, who was fired last month, testified before members of the House Foreign Affairs and Oversight and Reform Committees, as well as the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Trump administration warned Beijing's adoption of new laws in Hong Kong would bring "significant consequences." But China never flinched.
Pompeo had warned that a new national security law proposed by Beijing would be a "death knell" for Hong Kong's autonomy.
Calls for a military uprising against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro have led to violent clashes in Caracas on Tuesday. CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss how the Trump administration is responding.
"Intelligence Matters" marked its one year anniversary since CBS News relaunched the series last May with an interview with the secretary of state. Pompeo discussed a range of national security topics with Morell, including the recent Sri Lanka Easter attacks, as well as next steps in negotiating with North Korea.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reiterated that all options are on the table regarding Venezuela, including military action. There were more protests after the opposition leader called for a military uprising. Nick Bryant of BBC News reports.
The U.S. and South Korea are analyzing North Korea's launch of several projectiles overnight. The South Korean military says they were launched from North Korea's east coast and flew several miles before landing in the ocean. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has been speaking to his counterparts in South Korea and Japan as the White House prepares a response to Pyongyang's actions. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the U.S. is monitoring the situation in North Korea, after the regime conducted a weapons test. Molly Hooper, a CBSN political contributor, joins CBSN to discuss this week's political news.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has abruptly canceled a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and will meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and possibly Russian President Vladimir Putin next week in Sochi. CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard ruled out any talks with the U.S. aimed at getting Tehran to give up its nuclear program. David Martin reports.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Russia, where he issued a stern warning against meddling in the U.S. election process. The two officials disagreed on a variety of issues beyond meddling, including Venezuela and Iran.
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Secretary Sergey Lavrov in Sochi earlier today. The trips come amid a number of disagreements between the U.S. and Russia, including Iran, Venezuela and election interference. Thomas Wright, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution Project on International Order and Strategy, joined CBSN for analysis.
The State Department says non-emergency U.S. embassy and consulate employees in Iraq will have to leave. That follows rising tensions with Iran, Iraq's neighbor. President Trump dismissed a report that his national security team is reviewing a plan for more than 100,000 U.S. troops to confront Iran. David Martin reports.
Some U.S. embassy workers in Iraq have been ordered to immediately leave the country as tensions with Iran escalate. But some U.S. allies disagree with the Trump administration over whether Iranian threats are increasing. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins CBSN from the Pentagon with the latest.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told reporters the U.S. has seen reports that senior North Korean negotiators, including envoy Kim Hyok Chol, may have been imprisoned or executed. Pompeo said the U.S. is "doing our best to check it out." CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini joined CBSN with more.
Vice President Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with top Mexican officials at the White House on Wednesday. They discussed the proposed tariffs on Mexico, which are set to kick in Monday. As CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports, Republicans on Capitol Hill are divided over the tariffs. CBS News' Natalie Brand joins Major Garrett on CBSN to discuss.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a news conference that Iran is responsible for the recent attacks on oil tankers in the Middle East. Two tankers were damaged Thursday in the Gulf of Oman.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Iran was responsible for the attacks on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman – part of what he called a "series of attacks" by the Islamic Republic. CBS News' David Martin is at the Pentagon with the latest on the escalating tensions.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Iran was behind attacks on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman. One is in danger of sinking and the other may drift into Iranian waters. David Martin has the latest.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says possible military options are on the table to counter reported aggression from Iran. The Pentagon plans to release photos it says support its case that Iran was behind last week's attack on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman. David Martin reports.