CIA Director John Brennan explains why he thinks terrorism won't end in our lifetimes
CIA Director John Brennan explains why he thinks terrorism won't end in our lifetimes.
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"We have a number of instances where ISIL has used chemical munitions on the battlefield," says CIA Director John Brennan in a 60 Minutes interview with Scott Pelley
"We have a number of instances where ISIL has used chemical munitions on the battlefield," says CIA Director John Brennan in a 60 Minutes interview with Scott Pelley.
CIA Director John Brennan revealed to Scott Pelley that they believe ISIS has chemical weapons in its arsenal
CIA Director John Brennan revealed to Scott Pelley that they believe ISIS has chemical weapons in its arsenal. In an interview for "60 Minutes," Brennan discusses the extent of these weapons and how to keep the U.S. safe.
In an upcoming Showtime documentary "The Spymasters - CIA in the Crosshairs," former CIA directors provide new insight into the spy agency's controversial policies
In an upcoming Showtime documentary "The Spymasters - CIA in the Crosshairs," former CIA directors provide new insight into the spy agency's controversial policies in the war on terror, including questions about the U.S.'s increasing reliance on drone strikes.
Former CIA Deputy Director Michael Morell believes that the attacks in Mali confirm that al Qaeda poses just as much of a threat as ISIS
Former CIA Deputy Director Michael Morell believes that the attacks in Mali confirm that al Qaeda poses just as much of a threat as ISIS
The new documentary "The Spymasters" takes viewers inside the CIA during the fight against terrorism
The new documentary "The Spymasters" takes viewers inside the CIA during the fight against terrorism. Writer Chris Whipple and director Jules Naudet join CBSN to discuss.
A new Showtime documentary looks at the CIA’s role in fighting terrorism
A new Showtime documentary looks at the CIA’s role in fighting terrorism. How far will it go? How far should it go? In "The Spymasters: CIA in the Crosshairs," all 12 living CIA directors are interviewed. Chris Whipple, the documentary's writer and award-winning former "60 Minutes" producer, and co-director Jules Naudet join “CBS This Morning” to discuss the film.
Michael Hayden joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why he thinks the U.S. needs to commit more to the fight against ISIS
In light of Friday's terror attacks in Paris, former CIA and NSA director Michael Hayden joins “CBS This Morning” from Chicago to discuss why he thinks the U.S. needs to commit more to the fight against ISIS and loosen rules of engagement. The retired general is now with the Chertoff Group, a global risk management firm.
A new video purportedly from ISIS says an attack on Washington D.C. is imminent
A new video purportedly from ISIS says an attack on Washington D.C. is imminent. While officials say there is no credible threat to the United States, major precautions are still being taken. Jeff Pegues has more.
ISIS has claimed responsibility for Friday's Paris attacks, the likely bombing of a Russian jetliner and twin suicide bombings in Beirut
ISIS has claimed responsibility for Friday's Paris attacks, the likely bombing of a Russian jetliner and twin suicide bombings in Beirut. Michael Morell, a former number two at the CIA and CBS News' senior security contributor, says Paris changes everything.
Former CIA deputy director and CBS News senior security contributor Michael Morell discusses whether a new strategy in fighting ISIS is warranted after the terror attacks in Paris
Former CIA deputy director and CBS News senior security contributor Michael Morell discusses whether a new strategy in fighting ISIS is warranted after the terror attacks in Paris.
Former CIA deputy director Mike Morell, Farah Pandith of the Council on Foreign Relations and Danielle Pletka of the American Enterprise Institute assess the war against ISIS and the United States’ future strategy
Former CIA deputy director Mike Morell, Farah Pandith of the Council on Foreign Relations and Danielle Pletka of the American Enterprise Institute assess the war against ISIS and the United States’ future strategy.
Former CIA deputy director Michael Morell claims that the Obama administration’s strategy against ISIS needs to be adjusted
Former CIA deputy director Michael Morell claims that the Obama administration’s strategy against ISIS needs to be adjusted.
What do the Paris attacks mean for security in this country?
What do the Paris attacks mean for security in this country? The former number two at the CIA and now a CBS news security contributor, Michael Morell joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” along with the deputy commissioner of intelligence and counter terrorism at the NYPD, John Miller.
Scott Pelley discusses the Paris terrorist attacks with Michael Morell, a former CIA deputy director and CBS News' senior security contributor
Scott Pelley discusses the Paris terrorist attacks with Michael Morell, a former CIA deputy director and CBS News' senior security contributor.
Joe Biden is still considering a White House run, the CIA director's private emails were hacked and a surprise result in Canada's election are among today's CBSNews.com trending stories
Joe Biden is still considering a White House run, the CIA director's private emails were hacked and a surprise result in Canada's election are among today's CBSNews.com trending stories.
A hacker managed to breach the private email accounts of CIA Director John Brennan and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson
A hacker managed to breach the private email accounts of CIA Director John Brennan and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson. CBS News national security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with details.
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The personal emails of two of the highest-ranking national security officials in this country have been hacked -- CIA Director John Brennan and Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson; The bell inside London's "Big Ben" clock tower has been malfunctioning
The personal emails of two of the highest-ranking national security officials in this country have been hacked -- CIA Director John Brennan and Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson
The personal emails of two of the highest-ranking national security officials in this country have been hacked -- CIA Director John Brennan and Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson. The hacker claims to be a high school student. Jeff Pegues reports.
There are reports that a teenager hacked CIA Director John Brennan's private email account, and that the account held "sensitive files"
There are reports that a teenager hacked CIA Director John Brennan's private email account, and that the account held "sensitive files." CBS News Justice & Homeland correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with the latest details.
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The CIA has released 19,000 pages of classified intelligence briefings that took place during some of the darkest days of the 1960s
The CIA has released 19,000 pages of classified intelligence briefings that took place during some of the darkest days of the 1960s. Senior White House correspondent Bill Plante tells what those documents reveal.
CBS News senior security contributor and former CIA deputy director Michael Morell discusses the allegations that senior officials at U.S. Centcom have been altering intelligence on ISIS
CBS News senior security contributor and former CIA deputy director Michael Morell joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the allegations that senior officials at U.S. Centcom have been altering intelligence on ISIS.
As summer approaches its close, an unexpected type of action hero hits the big screen in the new film "American Ultra"
As summer approaches its close, an unexpected type of action hero hits the big screen in the new film "American Ultra." A lazy, small-town cashier discovers his true and lethal identity -- and he’s not very happy about it. KCBS-TV reporter Suzanne Marquez takes a look behind the scenes.
"CBS This Morning" anchor Charlie Rose sat down with former CIA Director David Petraeus to discuss military strategy for battling ISIS terrorists
"CBS This Morning" anchor Charlie Rose sat down with former CIA Director David Petraeus to discuss military strategy for battling ISIS terrorists. CBSN's Ben Tracy has the extended interview.
New details released on fatal Minneapolis shooting of Renee Good by ICE officer
CBS News has obtained Minneapolis police and Fire Department reports from the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good by an ICE agent.
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Trump pardoning Puerto Rico's former governor Wanda Vázquez, sources say
Puerto Rico's former governor Wanda Vázquez was previously indicted in a federal corruption case.
U.S. lawmakers seek to reassure Denmark amid Trump's push for Greenland
A bipartisan congressional delegation met with Danish and Greenlandic officials Friday to show support for Greenland's territorial integrity despite President Trump's push to acquire the island.
CIA director meets with Venezuela's interim president in Caracas
CIA director John Ratcliffe delivered a message that the U.S. "looks forward to an improved working relationship" with Venezuela, a U.S. official told CBS News.
Renee Good sustained at least 3 gunshot wounds in ICE shooting, report reveals
The new details on Renee Good's death come after a week of protests in Minnesota that prompted President Trump to threaten to use the Insurrection Act.
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ICE's detainee population reaches new record high of 73,000, as crackdown widens
The number of ICE detainees exceeded 70,000 for the first time in the deportation agency's 23-year history, according to internal DHS data obtained by CBS News.
DOJ says it has over 500 people reviewing millions of pages of Epstein files
The Justice Dept. says it also added about 80 more attorneys this week to help review the Epstein files to be released.
Charlie Kirk's accused killer asks judge to disqualify prosecutors
Tyler Robinson is charged with aggravated murder in Kirk's Sept.10 shooting on the Utah Valley University campus in Orem.
Couple says ICE tear-gassed their vehicle with 6 children inside
A couple and their six children say they were trapped inside their vehicle when tear gas exploded underneath.
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Trump pardoning Puerto Rico's former governor Wanda Vázquez, sources say
Puerto Rico's former governor Wanda Vázquez was previously indicted in a federal corruption case.
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ICE's detainee population reaches new record high of 73,000, as crackdown widens
The number of ICE detainees exceeded 70,000 for the first time in the deportation agency's 23-year history, according to internal DHS data obtained by CBS News.
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Renee Good sustained at least 3 gunshot wounds in ICE shooting, report reveals
The new details on Renee Good's death come after a week of protests in Minnesota that prompted President Trump to threaten to use the Insurrection Act.
DOJ says it has over 500 people reviewing millions of pages of Epstein files
The Justice Department says it also added about 80 more attorneys this week to help review the Epstein files to be released.
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Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in break with the U.S.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney said China has become a more predictable partner to deal with than the U.S., the country's neighbor and longtime ally.
Recall of Frigidaire minifridges sold at major retailers nears 1 million
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AI videos of child sexual abuse hit record highs in 2025, report finds
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ACA enrollment ends today in most states, as tax credit fix stalls
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Mortgage rates fall to 3-year low, offering relief for homebuyers
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Trump pardoning Puerto Rico's former governor Wanda Vázquez, sources say
Puerto Rico's former governor Wanda Vázquez was previously indicted in a federal corruption case.
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ICE's detainee population reaches new record high of 73,000, as crackdown widens
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DOJ says it has over 500 people reviewing millions of pages of Epstein files
The Justice Department says it also added about 80 more attorneys this week to help review the Epstein files to be released.
CIA director meets with Venezuela's interim president in Caracas
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Pentagon making Stars and Stripes, independent military newspaper, "woke"-free
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ACA enrollment ends today in most states, as tax credit fix stalls
Some Americans are dropping their Affordable Care Act health plans after tax subsidies lapsed and their premiums spiked.
Trump admin. reverses sudden cuts in mental health, addiction programs
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Chicago mayor explains how he's tackling the city's life expectancy gap
In 2023, life expectancy in the Loop was 87.3 years, while in West Garfield Park, life expectancy was just 66.6 years, according to the city's Health Department.
Recalled "super greens" supplement linked to dozens of salmonella cases, CDC says
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Wide variation found in funding for states' rural health proposals
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Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in break with the U.S.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney said China has become a more predictable partner to deal with than the U.S., the country's neighbor and longtime ally.
CIA director meets with Venezuela's interim president in Caracas
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U.S. lawmakers seek to reassure Denmark amid Trump's push for Greenland
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Mummified cheetahs found in caves in Saudi Arabia
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Mexico seeks answers after, it says, citizen dies in ICE custody in Georgia
Mexican authorities were seeking details about what they say was the death of a Mexican citizen in an ICE detention facility in Georgia.
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Alicia Keys on "Hell's Kitchen" success
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Behind Ron King's mission to protect donkeys
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Actor Timothy Busfield held without bond in New Mexico child sex abuse case
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Stars of "Sinners" talk about movie
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Ali Larter talks what's ahead in "Landman"
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Mother of Musk child sues over deepfake images
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Verizon offers customers $20 credit for widespread outage
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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New parental controls on YouTube kid accounts
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Details on Verizon cell phone outage
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
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The history and mystery of kissing
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
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Massive college basketball rigging accusation
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Shooting victim's last words caught on tape
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Woman's beloved dog disappears after her mysterious shooting
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26 charged in college basketball gambling scheme
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Countdown to new lunar mission
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Astronauts return after mission cut short
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Massive college basketball rigging accusation
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Latest news on Iran's future, diplomacy push
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