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.

• Oct 8, 2019
• 3:15

Key US figure faces impeachment investigators

Impeachment investigators today will hear from a key figure in President Trump's effort to get Ukraine to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden and his son. A new poll shows 58% of Americans support the House Democrats' decision to open an impeachment inquiry. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Oct 8, 2019
• 2:29

Jordan slams "unfair and partisan" House probe

Ohio GOP Congressman Jim Jordan criticized House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff and the probe of President Trump's Ukraine contacts as Democrats pursue an impeachment inquiry. Jordan said Republican members understand why Ambassador Sondland is not appearing before Congress.

• Oct 8, 2019
• 18:26

Report: Trump allies sought Ukraine deal

Much of the Ukraine controversy has centered around politics, but a new Associated Press report looks into the business dealings of a group of individuals with ties to President Trump. Associated Press national investigative reporter Michael Biesecker joined CBSN to discuss the findings.

• Oct 8, 2019
• 5:02

An inside look at "Remain in Mexico" policy

The Trump administration's immigration crackdown on the southern border has been expanded. It now requires all asylum seekers to remain in Mexico to await their day in U.S. immigration court. Mireya Villarreal reports.

• Oct 8, 2019
• 2:04

Supreme Court hears LGBTQ discrimination cases

BuzzFeed legal reporter Zoe Tillman joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss what we learned as Supreme Court justices heard arguments on whether federal civil rights law should apply to the LGBTQ community, plus why the Justice Department declined to open a criminal investigation into President Trump's Ukraine call.

• Oct 8, 2019
• 7:50

Democrat hears from voters about impeachment

A New Jersey Democratic congressman's support for the impeachment inquiry into President Trump came up at a town hall during Congress' two-week recess. Congressman Josh Gottheimer's district went for President Trump in 2016. CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke to Gottheimer about what his constituents are saying.

• Oct 9, 2019
• 6:02

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.

• Oct 9, 2019
• 8:53

Biden calls for Trump to be impeached

Former Vice President Joe Biden called for President Trump's impeachment for the first time since the House inquiry began. Biden said that the president has indicted himself by his words and actions. He also said Mr. Trump has committed impeachable acts. "He's shooting holes in the Constitution, and we cannot let him get away with it," Biden said.

• Oct 9, 2019
• 4:09

CBS News gets detailed description of whistleblower memo

CBS News has learned the full contents of what appears to be a memo written by the whistleblower one day after President Trump spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in July. Major Garrett joins CBSN to discuss.

• Oct 9, 2019
• 7:12

Senators warn of more Russian interference

A new report by the Senate Intelligence Committee revealed bipartisan concern that Russia will meddle in the 2020 campaign. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joined CBSN to discuss committee members' recommendations for the government and for Silicon Valley to combat the growing threat.

• Oct 9, 2019
• 6:15

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.

• Oct 9, 2019
• 7:40

Facebook says it won't take down Trump ad

Facebook said it will not take down a campaign ad released by President Trump that accuses former Vice President Joe Biden of corruption. The social media company rejected a request from Biden's campaign to take the ad down, saying it doesn't violate company policy. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN to discuss.

• Oct 9, 2019
• 5:30

Trump on crash involving U.S. diplomat's wife

President Trump weighed in on a U.K. car accident that killed a 19-year-old Briton. The woman driving the car is the wife of a U.S. diplomat, and she used diplomatic immunity to flee to the U.S. Mr. Trump spoke with U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson about the case. The president said U.S. officials would be speaking with the woman "very shortly" and they would see "what we can come up with so there can be some healing." He did not say he would send her back to the U.K. to face charges.

• Oct 9, 2019
• 2:11

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.

• Oct 9, 2019
• 2:14

Pence slams impeachment inquiry against Trump

Politico reporter Alex Isenstadt joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss Vice President Mike Pence's tour of congressional districts represented by vulnerable Democrats who've come out in support of the impeachment inquiry into President Trump.

• Oct 9, 2019
• 4:44

Ever-friendlier U.S.-Taiwan ties draw "firm opposition" from China

Pompeo becomes 1st U.S. Secretary of State to formally congratulate a Taiwanese president. Beijing says the remarks "seriously violate" U.S. policy.

• May 20, 2020

Zelensky holds marathon press conference

Ukraine President Zelensky denies he was ever pressured by President Trump during their controversial phone call. He fielded questions about the impeachment inquiry at a lengthy press conference in Kyiv. Seth Doane was there.

• Oct 10, 2019
• 1:46

Former ambassador to Ukraine arrives to testify

Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch has arrived on Capitol Hill to be deposed in the impeachment inquiry against President Trump. It was unclear whether she'd appear, since the State Department had indicated it would not allow current officials to testify in the inquiry. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN from the Capitol with more.

• Oct 11, 2019
• 5:24

Trump pins Ukraine call on Rick Perry

House Democrats issued a subpoena yesterday to Energy Secretary Rick Perry. This follows the president's claims that Perry was the one who asked him to speak with the president of Ukraine in their July phone call. Axios White House and national politics reporter Alayna Treene joined CBSN to discuss the significance of these developments.

• Oct 11, 2019
• 5:51

McAleenan resigns as homeland security secretary

Kevin McAleenan on Friday resigned from his post at the helm of the Department of Homeland Security. President Trump announced the resignation on Twitter.

• Oct 11, 2019
• 0:29

Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan resigns

Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan left his post Friday after just six months on the job. In a tweet, Donald Trump said McAleenan wanted to "spend more time with his family and go to the private sector." CBS News correspondent Jeff Pegeus and CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke with CBSN about the circumstances surrounding his departure.

• Oct 11, 2019
• 9:45

Biden responds to Trump's rally attacks

Former Vice President Joe Biden had a busy week as the impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump continues to dominate headlines. On Thursday, the president slammed Biden at a campaign rally. Then on Friday, Biden's campaign attempted to shift the conversation, unveiling his plan for "Education Beyond High School." CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Bo Erickson rounded up the week in politics on Friday's edition of 2020 Daily Trail Markers.

• Oct 11, 2019
• 8:18

Investigators probe Giuliani's Ukraine deals

There is mounting trouble for Donald Trump's attorney, Rudy Giuliani, over his dealings with Ukraine. The U.S. Attorney's office in New York that Giuliani once ran is apparently looking at whether he broke any laws. Natalie Brand reports.

• Oct 12, 2019
• 3:07

Trump pulling all troops from northern Syria

There are growing signs of chaos in the wake of President Trump's decision to pull back U.S. forces in the face of a Turkish military onslaught. Forces loyal to the Syrian regime are re-claiming key cities once held by U.S.-backed Kurdish forces. The spiraling violence allowed hundreds of ISIS supporters to escape captivity. Charlie D’Agata reports.

• Oct 14, 2019
• 2:52

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