Trump's foreign policy
CBS News senior national security analyst Fran Townsend explains President Trump's shock factor in foreign affairs. The president targeted Iran with new sanctions on Friday, tweeting that the country "is playing with fire."
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CBS News senior national security analyst Fran Townsend explains President Trump's shock factor in foreign affairs. The president targeted Iran with new sanctions on Friday, tweeting that the country "is playing with fire."
A CBS News poll out Friday finds Americans are sharply divided over President Trump's immigration order banning citizens from 7 countries. CBS News elections director Anthony Salvanto breaks down the polling results on CBSN.
In a tweet early Friday morning, President Trump said he will not be as "kind" to Iran as his predecessor, Barack Obama. This comes as Trump has created new tensions with a number of U.S. allies including Australia, Mexico and Israel. CBS News foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joins CBSN with more.
A new CBS News poll shows Americans are sharply divided about President Trump's executive order on immigration. People want to know how we conduct these surveys, so we asked CBS News elections director Anthony Salvanto to take us behind the scenes.
Kellyanne Conway, counselor to President Trump, says she misspoke when she referred to the "Bowling Green massacre" to defend the president's executive order on immigration. But the "massacre" never happened. Conway's other claim that the Obama administration put a six-month ban on the Iraqi refugee program is also inaccurate.
Trump's National Security Adviser Michael Flynn put Iran "on notice" after the nation conducted a ballistic missile test. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary James Mattis is visiting South Korea and Japan to work with Asian allies. CBS News' Margaret Brennan has the latest on foreign policy concerns.
At the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, President Donald Trump spoke about his success on "The Apprentice" and joked about the show's current ratings with host Arnold Schwarzenegger, saying "I want to just pray for Arnold."
Comedian Jon Stewart had some harsh words for President Donald Trump on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." Stewart, sporting a Trump-like wig, blasted the president's "pathological self-regard" and the "purposeful, vindictive chaos" of his administration.
Former Trump adviser Roger Stone told CBSN Wednesday that President Trump needs to be on the lookout for Republicans in Washington who are trying to undermine his agenda. Stone appeared with CBS News' Josh Elliott to discuss his latest book, "The Making of the President 2016: How Donald Trump Orchestrated a Revolution" as well as President Trump's Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch and the immigration ban on 7 Muslim-majority countries.
Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security John Kelly said the DHS knew President Trump's executive order on banning Muslim immigrants from certain countries "was coming," and that the department was in the loop the whole time. Politico White House correspondent Eli Stokols joins CBSN with more.
Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly says he knew of President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration shortly after the inauguration.
More than 11 million people have signed up for health plans under the Affordable Care Act in 2017. Their plans will take effect at the beginning of March. But with President Trump vowing to repeal the law, many people are unsure about enrolling. Bloomberg News White House correspondent Shannon Pettypiece joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss questions about sign-ups.
CBS News political director and "Face the Nation" moderator John Dickerson joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss President Trump firing acting Attorney General Sally Yates, culture of improvisational chaos and former President Obama's statement on the travel ban.
Democratic lawmakers joined a demonstration on the Supreme Court steps Monday on President Trump's travel and refugee ban. Thirty-three senators co-sponsored a bill to remove the executive order. Opponents filed at least two more lawsuits to block it and also got a boost from former President Obama. Nancy Cordes reports.
President Trump is taking emphatic new steps to defend his controversial stand on immigration. The president fired acting Attorney General Sally Yates Monday night and replaced the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Margaret Brennan reports.
President Donald Trump refuses to divest from his businesses, creating more concern over potential conflicts of interest. Business ethics attorney Philip Segal discusses on CBSN.
Donald Trump ripped Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) Monday for crying what he called "fake tears" at a press conference Sunday. Schumer grew visibly emotional Sunday at an event denouncing the President's executive order on immigration. For his part, Trump mocked Schumer saying he may have used an "acting coach." Watch both Schumer and Trump's comments.
CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid explains how President Trump's executive order on travel and immigration has led to lawsuits.
According to a Quinnipiac poll earlier this month, Americans--by a slight margin--support travel restrictions from terror-prone countries, even if it means limits on refugees. CBS News spoke to some Americans over the weekend who support the Trump travel ban, including some who were counter-protesting at airports in California in support of the new measures.
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on President Trump's executive orders and what is the White House's next step after a federal judge in New York issued an emergency stay preventing deportations for those already in the U.S. or in transit with valid visas.
Federal judges in New York, Virginia and two other states issued rulings that, for now, halt major parts of President Trump's just-announced ban on refugees and travelers coming from several mostly Muslim countries. Kenneth Craig reports on the protests and the fallout.
With the stroke of a pen, President Donald Trump enacted an executive order to carry out what he calls the "extreme vetting" of immigrants; during the day, Syther's alter ego Mr. Damico takes over.
President Trump signed an "extreme vetting" order saying that measures would keep terrorists out of the U.S. and continues to work towards other campaign promises such as replacing 'Obamacare.' CBS News correspondent Margaret Brennan joins CBSN with more on President's first week.
Representative Will Hurd is against the border wall President Trump has promised to build between Mexico and the U.S. Hurd joined CBSN to explain why he thinks it's the most expensive but least effective option.
Amid tensions with Mexico, President Trump's administration has floated the idea of imposing a tax on goods imported from Mexico. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more on relations between the U.S. and Mexico.
A long-term U.S.-Iran peace deal may depend on a separate agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Analysts say that presents a problem.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic says the federal government lifted a set of restrictions on its powerful Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models, resolving a weekslong dispute.
President Trump earned more than a billion dollars from crypto-related ventures alone last year, according to a financial disclosure, including from his meme coin business and his family's cryptocurrency venture.
The holdouts blocked Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to merge the SAVE America Act with the annual defense policy bill before sending it over to the Senate.
President Donald Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections in Dallas.
The probe focuses on Gallego's use of campaign funds for family trips, a source told CBS News. He has denied wrongdoing.
A heat wave will blast much of the eastern U.S. this week, and forecasters say temperatures will feel even hotter because of the high humidity that's arriving with it.
Extremely dangerous heat, coupled with humidity, could result in heat index readings of 100 to 115 degrees from the Midwest to the East Coast, forecasters said.
The Aspen Acres Fire has destroyed 55 homes in Custer County and more than 100 structures in Pueblo County.
The holdouts blocked Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to merge the SAVE America Act with the annual defense policy bill before sending it over to the Senate.
The court's decisions cemented Mr. Trump's authority over vast swathes of the government, while delivering significant setbacks to his agenda in other areas.
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic says the federal government lifted a set of restrictions on its powerful Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models, resolving a weekslong dispute.
President Trump earned more than a billion dollars from crypto-related ventures alone last year, according to a financial disclosure, including from his meme coin business and his family's cryptocurrency firm.
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
Three U.S. egg producers will be required to provide 53 million eggs to food banks and to pay a $3.3 million financial penalty.
The impending wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce has already generated more than $4.5 million in wagers, according to Kalshi.
Longtime labor activist Dolores Huerta says President Trump's disparaging remarks about Mexicans show he "does not know history," and called on Latinos in California, Texas and other states to push for change.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is the winner in the pivotal race to be the Democratic nominee for governor in Colorado, AP projects.
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic says the federal government lifted a set of restrictions on its powerful Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models, resolving a weekslong dispute.
Lawyers for President Trump asked for E. Jean Carroll's consent to delay the $5 million awarded to her by a 2023 jury, according to an attorney for the writer.
President Trump earned more than a billion dollars from crypto-related ventures alone last year, according to a financial disclosure, including from his meme coin business and his family's cryptocurrency firm.
Looksmaxxing is a viral and controversial trend that encourages young men to maximize their appearance. Adam Yamaguchi shows why it's resonating with some people.
Starting July 1, the government will cap what graduate students may borrow in federal loans, forcing many toward private lenders with higher interest rates.
For the first time, Medicare will cover GLP-1 drugs prescribed solely for weight loss for eligible beneficiaries at a $50 monthly copay.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Michelle Williams struggled with high blood pressure and swelling for years before she was finally diagnosed with an unusual condition.
Hernan Gil Flores is believed to still be in the security booth of the building's underground parking garage. His wife says rescuers have been able to make contact with him and get him water.
Two men and nine companies are accused of being tied to a cartel-linked fuel theft ring intended to evade taxes while generating tens of millions of dollars annually.
The House voted Tuesday on an updated version of the measure after Democratic leaders opposed the original language.
Sigfrido Ranucci had just returned home at the time of the explosion, and his daughter had walked by a half-hour before, his employer said.
The earthquakes that hit Venezuela 6 days ago may have damaged or destroyed 58,000 buildings, NASA says, as rescuers race the clock to find survivors.
While there's still no official word from Taylor Swift or Travis Kelce on their wedding, some law enforcement sources are talking details. Jo Ling Kent has more from Madison Square Garden.
After all the speculation, law enforcement sources are revealing new information about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding events this holiday weekend. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Taylor Swift has had a decadeslong history with Madison Square Garden, performing there as early as 2003 and even celebrating her 30th birthday at the venue.
Crews were seen unloading covered equipment from trucks into Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, fueling rumors that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce could be holding their wedding there this weekend.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
AI tends to "play it safe within a user's preferences," nudging people toward more conventional choices, according to computational social scientist Sandra Matz.
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.
The Trump administration is allowing Anthropic to restore access to its Mythos 5 AI model for a select group of U.S. companies and federal agencies. New York Times tech reporter Sheera Frenkel joins CBS News to discuss.
The transcontinental railroad changed just about everything in America: transportation, communications, commerce, cities, politics, even our perception of time. Correspondent David Pogue visits Steamtown National Historic Site, in Scranton, Pa., home to Big Boy, the biggest functioning steam train in the world, to learn how trains helped define an expansive America.
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.
Dinosaur fossils are rare to find in Antarctica because of the unforgiving ice caps. But millions of years ago, the region was populated by lush forests.
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
Two men and nine companies are accused of being tied to a cartel-linked fuel theft ring intended to evade taxes while generating tens of millions of dollars annually.
The man accused of killing two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., is back in court today. CBS News crime and public safety unit's senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more on the case.
Sigfrido Ranucci had just returned home at the time of the explosion, and his daughter had walked by a half-hour before, his employer said.
Four men are accused of stealing more than half a million dollars from ATMs in Connecticut, in a "jackpotting scheme," authorities said.
Officials say a bomb went off at a residential building in Monaco, leaving at least three people injured, including a Ukrainian businessman. Chris Livesay reports.
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
High winds and heat are fueling Utah's out-of-control wildfires; Iranian drones target Bahrain after U.S. strikes Iran.
From the tennis court to the soccer pitch, some elite athletes are proving that their careers don't have to end as they get older. At the World Cup, two of the biggest stars are 39-year-old Lionel Messi and 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo. 41-year-old NBA star LeBron James is looking to add another NBA title to his resume, and 44-year-old Serena Williams took to the court at Wimbledon this year. Matthew Futterman, senior writer for tennis at the Athletic, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
The Supreme Court upheld the Constitution's guarantee of birthright citizenship on Tuesday. The court voted 6-3 to strike down President Trump's executive order drastically scaling back that right. Norman Wong, the great-grandson of Wong Kim Ark, who's case nearly 130 years ago led to children born on U.S. soil being granted U.S. citizenship immediately, discusses the ruling.
While there's still no official word from Taylor Swift or Travis Kelce on their wedding, some law enforcement sources are talking details. Jo Ling Kent has more from Madison Square Garden.
Tony Dokoupil visited an elementary school in New Jersey where students celebrated the country's 250th birthday with some historical figures.