House select committee hearing paints China as a strategic antagonist
"China's Communist leaders are masters at disguising their true intentions," former deputy national security adviser and China expert Matthew Pottinger told the committee.
Watch CBS News
"China's Communist leaders are masters at disguising their true intentions," former deputy national security adviser and China expert Matthew Pottinger told the committee.
Some U.S. lawmakers are pushing to ban TikTok, the popular social media platform owned by a Chinese company, over national security concerns. The app is already banned on government devices, and federal agencies have 30 days to remove it. Nikole Killion has more.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held meetings today with diplomats from former Soviet republics while in Kazakhstan to discuss the war in Ukraine. Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko is in China for a three-day visit and to meet with President Xi Jinping. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins Anne-Marie Green and Vlad Duthiers from Kyiv with more
The White House has instructed federal agencies that workers have 30 days to remove TikTok from their government-issued devices. There's growing concern that the app, which is owned by a Chinese company, poses a security risk. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the crackdown.
Congress is holding a hearing today on China's role as a national security threat, as well as a hearing examining how the Biden administration is spending money to support Ukraine's war effort. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins us with more.
Chinese military officials condemned the U.S. Navy after a warplane was seen in international airspace over the Taiwan Strait.
A classified Department of Energy report indicates support for the theory that the COVID-19 outbreak began with a laboratory leak in Wuhan, China. However, not all U.S. intelligence agencies agree. CBS News investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins John Dickerson to discuss.
TikTok is just "another activity, another opportunity" for China to gain access to people's information and potentially influence the way they think, said CrowdStrike's chief security officer.
Ahead of his visit, Alexander Lukashenko lauded Xi Jinping's "peaceful foreign policy" and said no global issues "can be resolved without China."
A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation met with the Taiwanese government last week to discuss the military and build relations. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe is joined by a member of the delegation, Massachusetts Rep. Jake Auchincloss, to discuss the visit, the growing tensions with China and the role of a new House select committee on competition with China.
The White House announced Monday that government agencies have 30 days to remove TikTok from all government devices and computers.
The U.S. Energy Department has new intelligence indicating COVID-19 may have inadvertently leaked from a lab in China, sources told CBS News. The department has low confidence in this assessment, however, and the intelligence community and scientific experts do not all agree. Catherine Herridge has more.
United States intelligence officials are warning that China is considering sending weapons to Russia as the invasion in Ukraine surpasses the one-year mark. CBS News contributor and Strategy Risks CEO Isaac Stone Fish discusses what this could mean for the war and foreign relations with Beijing.
U.S. officials say China may assist Russia in the war in Ukraine by sending weapons. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the latest and how critics of President Biden are responding.
A classified report from the U.S. Energy Department concluded with "low confidence" that it is plausible the COVID-19 pandemic originated from a laboratory leak in China. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins Lilia Luciano and Tony Dokoupil to discuss the report, plus the Biden administration's latest response to the fiery Ohio train derailment that occurred earlier this month.
A new classified report by the U.S. Energy Department has concluded with “low confidence” that it is plausible the COVID-19 pandemic originated from a laboratory leak. The World Health Organization recently shuttered it’s COVID-19 probe because of the Chinese government’s lack of cooperation, making it even harder to determine the origin or how to prevent a future pandemic. Catherine Herridge reports.
The primetime hearing comes amid increased tensions with China after the downing of a surveillance balloon off the coast of the U.S.
A classified report from the U.S. Department of Energy finds support for the theory that the COVID-19 pandemic may have begun with accidental spread from a lab in Wuhan, China, although not all U.S. intelligence agencies agree. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the report.
In an exclusive interview, CIA Director Bill Burns told CBS News he is "confident" that the Chinese leadership is considering providing lethal support to Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine. Despite recent concerns, President Biden is holding strong on his threat of consequences China would face if they took that step. Nancy Cordes reports from the White House.
U.S. intelligence believes China may be considering sending lethal aid to Russia in its war with Ukraine. While there is no indication Beijing has decided to send the aid, the U.S. is warning China not to assist Russia in its war effort. Skyler Henry has more.
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on companies that do business with China; Trump attorneys on Georgia grand jury foreperson's interviews; and Ukraine marks one year since Russian invasion with no sign of peace in sight.
Reps. Mike Gallagher and Raja Krishnamoorthi tell "Face the Nation" that the new House select committee focused on China plans to "have a conversation" with NBA, Disney and other companies that have "substantial business interest in China."
CIA Director Bill Burns said that U.S. intelligence is confident that Chinese leadership is considering providing lethal aid to Russia in its war against Ukraine.
In an interview with Face the Nation Moderator Margaret Brennan, CIA Director William Burns said China is considering sending lethal equipment to aid Russia's invasion of Ukraine -- but the U.S. is hoping to "deter" Beijing from making that "very risky and unwise bet," Burns added.
Pilots on the USS Nimitz in the western Pacific Ocean regularly train for a potential conflict with China. Close calls between the U.S. and China happen on a near daily basis over the South China Sea. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Talks between Oman and Iran on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and their respective territorial waterways have made progress, sources said.
Maine Democrats gathered Saturday to select former state Senate President Troy Jackson as the Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot.
The fires in Spain and France advanced quickly because of tinderbox conditions worsened by successive heat waves.
Americans say they aren't convinced the cyclospora outbreak is under control as confirmed cases near 2,000.
Typhoon Noul is battering southern China and Hong Kong with winds and heavy rain.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's accusations of Russia helping Iran target U.S. troops are not the first.
President Trump cracked jokes at the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
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.
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
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.
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.
Americans say they aren't convinced the cyclospora outbreak is under control as confirmed cases near 2,000.
Nathan Matthews, 43, of Lincoln, Nebraska, died from injuries sustained while battling the blaze, the Department of the Interior said.
Multiple teams worked to find and rescue Gerald Guinn, 83, after he disappeared during a hike near the Grand Canyon.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
President Trump accused the European Union of "robbing" American companies and taxpayers.
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
President Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% to replace expiring Section 122 levies. Here are the rates for each country.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's accusations of Russia helping Iran target U.S. troops are not the first.
Maine Democrats gathered Saturday to select former state Senate President Troy Jackson as the Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot.
A substance found in the work van of a Mexican immigrant killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has tested negative for illicit drugs, the top prosecutor in Houston said Friday.
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.
President Trump departed the NATO summit in Turkey on an old Air Force One jet following a credible threat from Iran and allied proxy groups, U.S. officials told CBS News.
Americans say they aren't convinced the cyclospora outbreak is under control as confirmed cases near 2,000.
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.
Hernando Salcedo was diagnosed with Stage III pancreatic cancer after mild symptoms. Chemotherapy made him feel worse than before his diagnosis.
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Brazil's Foreign Ministry says it denied visas to two U.S. State Department officials who sought to travel to the South American nation next week.
Berlin police did not identify the suspect, who is still at large, by name but said that he was already known to police and is from Berlin.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's accusations of Russia helping Iran target U.S. troops are not the first.
Typhoon Noul is battering southern China and Hong Kong with winds and heavy rain.
The residents of the house were not home at the time of the crash, German news agency dpa reported.
The U.S. pauses strikes against Iran, LeBron signs with the Sixers, plus SpaceX's first post-IPO flight.
West Virginian singer-songwriter Charles Wesley Godwin has earned praise for his powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics. His new album "Christian Name" explores faith, family, mourning and rebirth. Here's Charles Wesley Godwin with "Better That Way."
West Virginian singer-songwriter Charles Wesley Godwin has earned praise for his powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics. His new album "Christian Name" explores faith, family, mourning and rebirth. Here's Charles Wesley Godwin with "Hallelujah High."
West Virginian singer-songwriter Charles Wesley Godwin has earned praise for his powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics. His new album "Christian Name" explores faith, family, mourning and rebirth. Here's Charles Wesley Godwin with "Hey There Son."
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
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.
On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that will help improve your everyday lifestyle. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
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.
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.
OpenAI announced a dedicated space in ChatGPT for sharing medical records, Health in ChatGPT. Health and AI experts lay out the pros and cons.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
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.
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.
Kaitlin Bender-Thomas and Madison Maynard, two White House Correspondents' Association scholarship recipients, join "The Daily Report" to reflect on April's terrifying shooting ahead of the rescheduled 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.
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.
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.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
A college student is killed by her boyfriend who lived right across the street. Her family's long battle to keep him in prison. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
After a teenager is strangled and buried alive, her family takes on the fight to keep her convicted killers behind bars. "We're her voice" says Justine's sister. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.
An 83-year-old Utah man was found safe, two days after he went missing on what was supposed to be a brief hike in Grand Canyon National Park.
Jorge Angamarca and his family are choosing to self-deport from Minnesota back to Ecuador. They came to the U.S. seeking asylum, telling CBS Minnesota that they were being extorted for money with threats of kidnapping their daughter if they did not pay. Jennifer Mayerle has their story.
California woman Catherine Breed is trying to swim the entire length of the state's coast, over 900 miles. Kenny Choi has more on the potentially history-making feat.