The CIA is bracing itself for a controversial Senate report
The CIA is bracing itself for a controversial Senate report focusing on so-called "enhanced interrogation techniques" used on terror suspects after 9/11. Nancy Cordes reports.
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It’s a race against time for Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who has been working to release her report on CIA torture tactics before Republicans take control of the Senate
It’s a race against time for Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who has been working to release her report on CIA torture tactics before Republicans take control of the Senate. While some argue it could put Americans in danger, Feinstein argues it will insure the CIA never resorts to torture again. Nancy Cordes reports.
On Tuesday, the Senate Intelligence committee led by Sen. Dianne Feinstein will release a report on CIA torture tactics
On Tuesday, the Senate Intelligence committee led by Sen. Dianne Feinstein will release a report on CIA torture tactics. Sources familiar with the report say it will find that the CIA misled the government about the extent of torture for intelligence gathering. The report focuses on the months and years following 9/11 when the CIA was holding and interrogating al Qaeda detainees at secret prisons. Bob Orr reports.
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said the Senate Intelligence committee will release its controversial report on the CIA's use of torture as planned on Tuesday
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said the Senate Intelligence committee will release its controversial report on the CIA's use of torture as planned on Tuesday.
Jeanne Cummings, David Ignatius, Charles Blow, and Gerald Seib discuss the potential presidential candidacy of Jeb Bush and the upcoming report from the Senate Intelligence Committee on the CIA's use of torture after 9/11
Jeanne Cummings, David Ignatius, Charles Blow, and Gerald Seib discuss the potential presidential candidacy of Jeb Bush and the upcoming report from the Senate Intelligence Committee on the CIA's use of torture after 9/11.
CBS News' Bob Orr and former CIA Director Michael Hayden discuss the controversy surrounding the forthcoming report from the Senate Intelligence Committee on the CIA's use of torture after 9/11
CBS News' Bob Orr and former CIA Director Michael Hayden discuss the controversy surrounding the forthcoming report from the Senate Intelligence Committee on the CIA's use of torture after 9/11.
The latest on the protests against police killings and the fight against terrorism
The latest on the protests against police killings and the fight against terrorism, with New York City Police Commissioner William Bratton, NAACP President Cornell William Brooks, former CIA and NSA Director Michael Hayden, and others.
Julianna Goldman visited the CIA headquarters to find the source of a new social media campaign
The CIA has a new mission. The spy agency is lifting its veil of secrecy, one Tweet at a time. But don't expect to see any classified information. Julianna Goldman visited the CIA headquarters to find the source of a new social media campaign.
CBS News senior security contributor and former CIA deputy director Mike Morell joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the administration's strategy
Former defense secretary and CIA director Leon Panetta appeared on "60 Minutes" Sunday, and he said that arming the Syrian rebels earlier would have helped the current situation with ISIS. CBS News senior security contributor and former CIA deputy director Mike Morell joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the administration's strategy.
President Obama's war plan against ISIS now includes deploying an additional 475 U.S. military advisers to Iraq
President Obama's war plan against ISIS now includes deploying an additional 475 U.S. military advisers to Iraq, bringing the total number there to more than 1,600. But the CIA says ISIS is growing too. Julianna Goldman reports.
The museum is a powerful emotional journey, beginning with the moment the first plane hit the north tower and now closing with a new display focusing on the death of Osama bin Laden
The museum is a powerful emotional journey, beginning with the moment the first plane hit the north tower and now closing with a new display focusing on the death of Osama bin Laden. Jim Axelrod reports.
On the 13th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the United States is facing the growing threat of ISIS and other terrorist groups in the Middle East and North Africa
On the 13th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the United States is facing the growing threat of ISIS and other terrorist groups in the Middle East and North Africa. Bob Orr sat down with CIA director John Brennan to discuss the threats.
CIA Director John Brennan discusses the threat posed by extremists with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria
CIA Director John Brennan tells CBS News' Bob Orr about the threat posed by extremists with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. The full interview with Brennan will air Wednesday night on the CBS Evening News.
CIA Director John Brennan discusses the possibility that extremists with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria could plan and launch attacks against the U.S. and other western nations
CIA Director John Brennan talks with CBS News' Bob Orr about the possibility that extremists with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria could plan and launch attacks against the U.S. and other western nations. The full interview with Brennan will air Wednesday night on the "CBS Evening News."
President Obama condemned ISIS on Wednesday for murdering James Foley and defended the latest U.S moves in Iraq
President Obama condemned ISIS on Wednesday for murdering James Foley and defended the latest U.S moves in Iraq. CBS News senior security analyst and former CIA deputy director Mike Morell joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how difficult it is to find and rescue hostages like Foley.
"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the headlines from around the globe
Sen. Diane Feinstein, D-Calif., is fighting to make public more details from a classified report on CIA misconduct. Plus, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he has not been asked to speak with federal authorities in a corruption investigation. "CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the headlines from around the globe.
David Ignatius, Michael Morell, and CBS News' Margaret Brennan discuss the upcoming Senate report on the controversial interrogation methods the CIA employed after 9/11
David Ignatius, Michael Morell, and CBS News' Margaret Brennan discuss the upcoming Senate report on the controversial interrogation methods the CIA employed after 9/11.
Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., explains why he opposed a Senate investigation into the interrogation tactics used by the CIA in the wake of 9/11
Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., explains why he opposed a Senate investigation into the interrogation tactics used by the CIA in the wake of 9/11.
The latest on the Ebola crisis in West Africa and the fighting in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Hamas
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A leaked report criticizes the CIA for harsh interrogation methods against after 9/11. President Obama defended the director of the CIA
A leaked report criticizes the CIA for harsh interrogation methods against after 9/11. President Obama defended the director of the CIA. Anthony Mason reports.
President Obama says the CIA's use of "enhanced interrogation techniques" amounted to "torture," and the U.S. has to take responsibility for that
President Obama says the CIA's use of "enhanced interrogation techniques" amounted to "torture," and the U.S. has to take responsibility for that.
After months of denials, CIA director John Brennan admitted Thursday that the agency was surveilling the computers of the Senate's intelligence committee
After months of denials, CIA director John Brennan admitted Thursday that the agency was surveilling the computers of the Senate's intelligence committee. Nancy Cordes reports from Washington.
What did Colin Powell know, and when did he know it?
What did Colin Powell know, and when did he know it? A damaging report expected this week raises troubling questions about whether the Secretary of State for the Bush administration was kept in the dark about CIA interrogation techniques. Margaret Brennan reports.
The recruitment was part of a CIA effort to learn more about the inner workings of the German government
The recruitment was part of a CIA effort to learn more about the inner workings of the German government. The Obama administration is expected to soon announce it is investigating the matter and officials concede Chancellor Angela Merkel deserves and will receive and explanation. Major Garrett reports.
ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi apparently came out of hiding and was seen on video preaching at a mosque in Mosul. Mike Morell, former second-in-command at the CIA, tells Scott Pelley why the shadowy figure is so dangerous
ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi apparently came out of hiding and was seen on video preaching at a mosque in Mosul. Mike Morell, former second-in-command at the CIA, tells Scott Pelley why the shadowy figure is so dangerous.
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Life jacket worn by Titanic passenger who survived auctioned for $900,000
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