Biden to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
President Biden will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South America. During the visit, he will meet with allies and Chinese President Xi Jinping. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.
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Analyzing Trump's foreign policy agenda
President-elect Donald Trump has already made picks for key foreign policy roles in his new administration: Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida for secretary of state, and Fox News host and combat veteran Pete Hegseth for defense secretary. Ravi Agrawal, editor-in-chief of "Foreign Policy" magazine, joins "America Decides" to look at what Trump's potential team indicates about his agenda abroad.
What Biden, Herzog discussed
President Biden sat down with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Tuesday. During the meeting, Herzog praised Mr. Biden for his ongoing support of Israel since the war with Hamas broke out in 2023. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer and Willie James Inman report.
What to expect from Rubio's foreign policy
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida as his secretary of state. He also reportedly tapped South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee for key administrative roles. CBS News political director Fin Gomez explains the reasoning behind his picks.
U.S. aid to Ukraine in doubt after Trump win
Since President-elect Donald Trump's victory, Russia has ramped up attacks against Ukraine. The win has also raised concerns about a pullback in U.S. support. CBS News Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Russian, North Korean diplomats meet
Russian and North Korean foreign ministers met in Moscow for a public display of the countries' diplomatic ties on Friday. The U.S. said North Korea sent around 10,000 soldiers to Russia to aid in its Ukraine combat. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd discusses the move's significance, the Middle East conflict and election security concerns.
North Korea threatens U.S. with missile test
North Korea warned its enemies with its highest and longest test of an intercontinental ballistic missile ever. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the nation also sent 10,000 troops to Russia, including 8,000 near Ukraine's border. The U.S. condemned both actions. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
U.S. on Israeli airstrikes in Gaza
The Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza said dozens of civilians were killed in an Israeli airstrike. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports on the U.S. response and de-escalation efforts in the Middle East.
China halts foreign adoptions
Last month, China announced that it would end foreign adoptions of Chinese children to foreign families other than to blood relatives. Parent Aimee Welch joins CBS News to discuss her ongoing struggle to adopt her potential daughter.
From the archives: VP Dick Cheney on potential 2003 invasion of Iraq
Days before the U.S. launched a military operation in Iraq, Vice President Dick Cheney joined Face the Nation. He spoke about the possibility of invasion and international reaction to American foreign policy.
The significance of Hamas leader's death
Israel said Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in a military raid in Gaza on Thursday. CBS News reporter Courtney Kealy breaks down what his death means for the Middle East, Hamas and the Palestinian people.
Harris responds to Hamas leader's death
Vice President Kamala Harris reacted to the killing of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar Thursday after Israel said its military killed the top leader. CBS News reporters Olivia Rinaldi and Zak Hudak join to discuss Harris' and former President Donald Trump's latest campaign moves.
Biden visits Germany over Ukraine war
President Biden traveled to Germany for what will likely be his final presidential trip to Europe. He responded to the killing of Hamas' leader Thursday and plans to discuss the Middle East conflict as well as the Russia-Ukraine war with foreign leaders. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more on how the trip fits into the president's foreign policy legacy.
Israel ramps up attacks across Lebanon
Israel's military announced more airstrikes across Lebanon, including attacks in and around the capital of Beirut, a move that the Biden administration has warned against. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports.
Biden will not back certain Israeli attacks
President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke over the phone on Wednesday, according to the White House, after Israel promised a retaliatory attack on Iran. President Biden said he would not support an Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear facilities or oil installations. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports.
IDF video shows ground operation in Lebanon
As the world awaits Israel's response to Iran's missile attack, the Israeli military continues its ground operations in southern Lebanon. Israel Defense Forces released a video Wednesday showing troops advancing through the region as it announced the deaths of eight soldiers killed in "intense fighting" with Hezbollah militants. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports.
Biden allocates more Ukraine military aid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the White House on Thursday for meetings with President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Mr. Biden promised new military aid for Ukraine after the meeting. White House national security communications adviser John Kirby joins CBS News to discuss the aid package.
Harris, Zelenskyy address reporters
Vice President Kamala Harris and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered remarks Thursday after President Biden announced more than $8 billion in military aid to Ukraine.
Stoltenberg on Putin's NATO threats
Speaking at the U.N. Tuesday, President Biden said President Vladimir Putin's war "failed" to destroy Ukraine and weaken NATO. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang spoke with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg about the war. He urged allies to make decisions on allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles against Russia, despite Putin's threats against it.
Biden urges Sudan peace talks amid famine risk
President Biden in a statement implored warring military groups in Sudan to hold peace talks to end the 17-month-long civil war which has claimed the lives of thousands of civilians. According to UNICEF, half of Sudan's population is facing some level of acute hunger. Michelle Gavin, senior fellow for Africa policy studies at the Foreign Relations Council, joins CBS News to shed light on the humanitarian crisis.
Trump and Harris' views on China, according to their records and what they've said
A look at the records and statements of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on China in the final weeks before the 2024 presidential election.
Putin warns U.S., NATO over Ukraine missiles
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a warning to the U.S. and its NATO allies about potentially allowing Ukraine to fire Western-supplied long-range missiles at Russia. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Venezuelans anxiously await election results that could end one-party rule
Venezuelans on Sunday voted in an election that will either lead to a seismic political shift or keep President Nicolás Maduro in office for six more years.
Possible foreign policy if Trump gets elected
With the Republican National Convention's third day highlighting foreign policy and national security, Washington Post national security reporter John Hudson joined CBS News to talk about how a second Trump term could change U.S. diplomacy.
What JD Vance has said about U.S. foreign policy
Here's a look at what Ohio Senator JD Vance, former President Trump's running mate, has said about some of the major international issues they would have to deal with if they win in November.
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