Smuggler claims to move ISIS members throughout Europe
ISIS remains an active threat, long after it was defeated in Syria. Holly Williams went undercover to expose how human smugglers are helping ISIS fighters infiltrate Europe.
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Some Syrian prisoners say they're American
ISIS lost its last territory in Syria in March, but the group remains a terror threat. The reclusive leader of ISIS, Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, called for his followers to carry out attacks, and demanded the release of ISIS prisoners. President Trump has called on European countries to take their nationals who joined ISIS home from Syria – but in a Syrian prison holding alleged ISIS fighters, CBS News encountered prisoners who said they’re American. Holly Williams reports.
American ISIS fighter in Syrian prison
In northern Syria, prisons are filled with foreign ISIS fighters. In a CBS News exclusive, Holly Williams was given rare access to one of these prisons, and spoke with an an American.
Syrian refugee camp filled with ISIS supporters
Holly Williams went inside a sprawling refugee camp in Syria that is described as a breeding ground for ISIS. A few hundred U.S. allies guard the Al-Hol camp, where the strict laws of ISIS are followed.
U.S. withdrawing troops from northern Syria
In a major U.S. policy shift, American troops are pulling back to make way for Turkey's planned invasion of part of northern Syria. Turkey is targeting U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters that have been key American allies in the fight against ISIS. The abrupt change follows a phone call Sunday night between President Trump and Turkey's president. Holly Williams reports.
Trump withdrawing troops from northern Syria
President Trump has ordered the removal of U.S. troops from northern Syria. The abrupt change paves the way for Turkey to move into the region, putting America's Kurdish allies in jeopardy. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams joins CBSN with the latest.
Trump: "I'm not siding with anybody" on Syria
President Trump defended his decision to withdraw U.S. troops from northern Syria, leaving America's longtime Kurdish allies vulnerable. A number of Trump-allied Republicans have criticized the decision. Watch the president's remarks.
Pelosi & McConnell disagree with Trump's Syria plan
U.S. troops have begun to pull back from positions in northern Syria. America's Kurdish allies could soon be overrun by Turkish forces. There's also concern that 10,000 ISIS fighters could escape. The House speaker and Senate majority leader rarely agree on anything, but Monday they're both speaking out against President Trump's plan. David Martin reports.
U.S. withdraws troops from northern Syria
American troops are pulling back from positions in Northern Syria under an order from the White House. The move precedes an expected incursion but Kurdish allies believe the U.S. has abandoned them. Mona Yacoubian, who is a senior advisor at the U.S. institute of peace for Syria, Middle East and North Africa, joined CBSN to discuss the impact of the withdrawl.
Republicans slam Trump over Syria withdrawal
President Trump faces rare backlash from his own party for his decision to withdraw U.S. troops from northern Syria. New video shows more Americans leaving the area near the Turkish border, clearing the way for Turkey to attack Kurdish fighters who were crucial U.S. allies in the fight against ISIS. The president’s decision reportedly was a shock to other officials. Many of his Republican supporters call it a betrayal and a mistake, which threatens to upset everything the U.S. was trying to accomplish in the region. Weijia Jiang reports.
Impact of pulling U.S. troops from Syria
Turkey says it has completed preparations for a military operation in northern Syria as the U.S. withdraws troops from the region. National security and foreign policy expert Asha Castleberry joins CBSN AM to talk about the implications of President Trump's decision.
Trump criticized for pulling troops from Syria
Congressional Republicans are pushing back after President Trump announced a withdrawal of U.S. troops from northern Syria, calling the move a betrayal to key allies in the effort to defeat ISIS. CBS News White House correspondent Weija Jiang joined CBSN to discuss.
Transcript: Biden foreign policy adviser on COVID shortfalls, failures in Syria
In a conversation with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan, Joe Biden Foreign Policy Adviser Antony Blinken talks scrutiny over the World Health Organization and what a Biden presidency would do different on the global stage.
Erdogan says Syria offensive has started
Turkey's president announced Wednesday its invasion of northern Syria has started, as Kurdish forces move to defend the border. CBS News State Department and foreign affairs reporter Christina Ruffini has more.
Turkey launches offensive against Kurds
Turkey's president announced the start of an invasion as Kurdish forces moved to defend Syria's northeastern border. The Kurds had been essential allies in the U.S. fight against ISIS, but President Trump had announced that he'd be abandoning them, breaking an American promise and pulling out of the region to allow Turkey to attack. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams joined CBSN to discuss.
U.S. accused of turning its back on Kurds
Turkey has begun its attack against Kurdish forces in northern Syria. This comes after President Trump announced the removal of U.S. troops along the border between Syria and Turkey. Robert Ford, former U.S. ambassador to Syria, joined CBSN to discuss the U.S. relationship with the Kurds.
U.S. withdraws troops from northern Syria
President Trump faces bipartisan criticism for withdrawing U.S. troops from northern Syria. Mr. Trump is being criticized for abandoning Kurdish fighters who have helped fight ISIS. Amy Austin Holmes, a fellow in the Wilson Center's Middle East program, joined CBSN for more on the drawdown in Syria.
Turkey launches airstrikes in northern Syria
Turkey has launched a military operation against Kurdish fighters in northern Syria. U.S. officials confirmed there were airstrikes in the region but said there was no coordination with Turkey on any air operations. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams and Bulent Aliriza of the Center for Strategic and International Studies joined CBSN to discuss.
Trump defends pullback in northern Syria
After Turkish forces launched airstrikes on Kurdish fighters in northeast Syria, President Trump said the U.S. was "speaking to both sides and seeing what can be made of it." He acknowledged that ISIS fighters in the area could be "escaping to Europe," but he went on to complain that the U.S. was providing security that he said was the responsibility of Europe as well as Russia, Iran, Iraq and Syria.
Turkey launches airstrikes on Syria after Trump pulls back U.S. troops
Turkish forces are bombarding territory held by America's Kurdish allies in Northern Syria. On Wednesday President Trump called the Turkish offensive "a bad idea," but it comes just days after his administration pulled back U.S. troops from the border, exposing the Kurds, who have led the fight against ISIS. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Turkey launches military offensive in Syria
Turkey has launched a military offensive against Kurdish fighters in northern Syria. It came days after President Trump announced he would be pulling U.S. troops out of the region. The decision has drawn criticism from both sides of the aisle. Charlie D'Agata has the latest on the operation. Later, Jeff McCausland joins CBSN with a closer look at U.S. policy in Syria.
Turkey ramps up fight against Kurds in Syria
The Turkish military is pushing deeper into northern Syria in its massive offensive against Kurdish allies of the U.S. Turkey accuses the Kurds of being terrorists. Charlie D’Agata reports from northern Syria.
Trump's response to Turkey's assault on Kurds
At the White House Wednesday, President Trump answered questions about Syria and Turkey, and his decision to pull back U.S. troops. At least a dozen Republican senators have publicly criticized the president's decision. “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the response.
Rand Paul on Turkey's assault on Kurds, Trump
Republican Sen. Rand Paul is backing President Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from northern Syria. The Kentucky lawmaker, who ran against Mr. Trump in the 2016 election, has become a supporter of his foreign policy. Paul joins “CBS This Morning” in his first TV interview to discuss his new book, "The Case Against Socialism."
Turkey intensifies attacks on Syrian Kurds
Turkey has intensified its assault on U.S.-allied Kurds in northern Syria. This comes after President Trump decided to pull U.S. troops from the region and essentially cleared the way for Turkey to launch airstrikes and ground attacks. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports from northern Syria and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
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U.S. halts strikes on Iran as diplomatic talks move in positive direction
Talks between Oman and Iran on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and their respective territorial waterways have made progress, two sources told CBS News.
Berlin Pride attacker served time for trying to join ISIS, officials say
The suspect, identified as 21-year-old Abdul Ballout, was killed in a confrontation with police in a suburb of Berlin, police said.
CBS News poll finds most say Iran conflict more difficult than Trump had expected
Most see conflict lasting months or years longer now; Republicans say U.S. should continue to press until it wins more concessions.
More than 300,000 displaced in France and Spain as wildfires rage
Forests in Spain and France have been parched by successive heatwaves since May that have brought drought to many areas.
Sanders says polls show voters want change in midterm elections
Senator Bernie Sanders said the major obstacle progressive candidates are facing in the midterm elections is massive spending in key races by the "billionaire class."
U.S. appeals court upholds ruling blocking Trump's order on mail-in voting
A federal appeals court has upheld a judge's ruling that halted President Trump's efforts to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot.
Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
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Trump orders signs placed outside Smithsonian warning of "inaccurate" information
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
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North Carolina woman missing in Grenada as husband heads to join search
Elizabeth "Liz" Waddell was last seen at Grand Anse Beach on Wednesday, July 22, the Royal Grenada Police Force said on social media.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 26, 2026
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Sanders says polls show voters want change in midterm elections
Senator Bernie Sanders said the major obstacle progressive candidates are facing in the midterm elections is massive spending in key races by the "billionaire class."
U.S. appeals court upholds ruling blocking Trump's order on mail-in voting
A federal appeals court has upheld a judge's ruling that halted President Trump's efforts to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot.
How Trump admin cuts have compromised food safety
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
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Paramount to delay Warner Bros. merger until as late as June 2027
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Trump says U.S. to investigate EU trade practices over tech company fines
President Trump accused the European Union of "robbing" American companies and taxpayers.
Here is how cyclospora outbreak is affecting businesses
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Ford recalls more than half a million Bronco vehicles over engine fire risk
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Here are the new tariff rates on dozens of countries targeted by Trump
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Waltz says pause in strikes against Iran is "giving diplomacy some space"
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz also said military assets are being moved into the region. GOP Sen. John Kennedy and independent Sen. Bernie Sanders also weighed in on Iran.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 26, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Bernie Sanders and U.N. ambassador Mike Waltz join Margaret Brennan.
Sanders says polls show voters want change in midterm elections
Senator Bernie Sanders said the major obstacle progressive candidates are facing in the midterm elections is massive spending in key races by the "billionaire class."
U.S. appeals court upholds ruling blocking Trump's order on mail-in voting
A federal appeals court has upheld a judge's ruling that halted President Trump's efforts to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot.
Transcript: Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 26, 2026
The following is the full transcription of an interview with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, an Independent, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 26, 2026.
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How Trump admin cuts have compromised food safety
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
How Trump admin cuts have compromised food safety
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of cyclosporiasis, caused by a parasite, have been reported in 41 states. The outbreak comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff; disbanded a national advisory committee on how to prevent microbial contamination in food; winnowed down an early-warning surveillance program for specific pathogens; and further delayed a rule that would have required tracing contaminants from field to store. Correspondent David Pogue talks with experts who see the current compromises of food safety as "a national wake-up call."
Cyclospora outbreak dubbed "lettuce-gate" as health concerns spread across U.S.
Americans say they aren't convinced the cyclospora outbreak is under control as confirmed cases near 2,000.
Confusion around cyclosporiasis outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control said the cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has expanded to four more states and sickened thousands. In the weeks following the initial reports, some consumers expressed confusion about what's safe and what's not. Ali Bauman has more details.
Grandfather with pancreatic cancer beats the odds with clinical trial
Hernando Salcedo was diagnosed with Stage III pancreatic cancer after mild symptoms. Chemotherapy made him feel worse than before his diagnosis.
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North Carolina woman missing in Grenada as husband heads to join search
Elizabeth "Liz" Waddell was last seen at Grand Anse Beach on Wednesday, July 22, the Royal Grenada Police Force said on social media.
Waltz says pause in strikes against Iran is "giving diplomacy some space"
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz also said military assets are being moved into the region. GOP Sen. John Kennedy and independent Sen. Bernie Sanders also weighed in on Iran.
Transcript: Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 26, 2026
The following is the full transcription of an interview with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, an Independent, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 26, 2026.
Transcript: Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy, a Republican, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 26, 2026.
Transcript: U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 26, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 26, 2026.
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The adventurous life of supermodel Lauren Hutton
She didn't set out to be a model, or an actress, and several agencies rejected the gap-toothed Lauren Hutton, before Eileen Ford gave her a shot. As the face of Revlon, Hutton became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets – from living among the bushmen of the Kalahari, to a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2000. Even of the low points she says, "I'd do it again in a second." (Originally broadcast Jan. 25, 2026.)
7/26: New York Times bestseller lists
Check out this week's top-selling titles on The New York Times fiction and non-fiction lists.
Passage: Late-night TV exec Peter Lassally
During his half-century in television, Peter Lassally (who died last Sunday at age 93) played producer and confidant to late-night hosts David Letterman, Craig Ferguson, Tom Snyder, and Johnny Carson. Mo Rocca has a remembrance of the man they called "The Host Whisperer."
Corinne Bailey Rae on the sadness of loss and the beauty of life
Twenty years after her single "Put Your Records On" made her an international star, the two-time Grammy-winner is embarking on a tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of her breakout debut album.
Extended interview: Corinne Bailey Rae
In this web exclusive, British singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae talks with Seth Doane about growing up in Leeds and feeling on the margins; the influence of Billie Holiday and Kurt Cobain on her music; the breakout success of "Put Your Records On"; the devastating loss of her first husband; finding love again; and what aging has taught her.
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Brands cash in on AI influencers
A growing number of faces on your feeds are generated by artificial intelligence, and brands are buying in. Increasingly, these AI influencers are marketing products, often deceptively, to consumers. Shanelle Kaul has more.
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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.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
ChatGPT now has a space for sharing medical records. Should you?
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
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How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO in history, SpaceX's stock has dropped drastically. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
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Family's battle for justice has impacted victims' rights
The 1979 murder of 18-year-old California college freshman Catina Salarno changed the course of her family's lives—sparking a decades-long battle to keep her killer in prison.
Inside a family's fight to keep teen daughter's killers in prison
Justine Vanderschoot was 17 when she was brutally murdered by her boyfriend and his roommate in Placer County, California. More than 20 years later, her family continues to fight for justice.
WHCA scholarship recipients relive shooting
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High security for correspondents' dinner
The White House Correspondents' Dinner will have a redo in Washington, D.C., on Friday night, after the original event was interrupted in April when a gunman stormed in. It'll be a scaled-down event with scaled-up security. Nicole Sganga reports.
Georgia school shooting suspect pleads guilty
Nearly two years after a school shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School, a 16-year-old pleaded guilty to killing two fellow students, two teachers and wounding nine other people in Georgia. Jericka Duncan reports.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship blasts off on 13th test flight
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
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Latest on deadly Berlin Pride attack
At least one person was killed and several others were injured Saturday when a car plowed into a crowd Saturday during Berlin, Germany's, LGBTQ+ parade. On Sunday, police shot and killed a suspect, officials say. CBS News' Anna Schecter anchors this report on what we know about the attack.
Official: Berlin attack suspect killed by police
A 21-year-old man accused of ramming his rented vehicle into the Berlin LGBTQ+ Pride parade on Saturday, killing at least one person, was killed by police on Sunday, a senior police official in Germany told CBS News. The official said the suspect charged towards police with a knife and officers opened fire, shooting the suspect. CBS News' Jericka Duncan and Anna Schecter have more.