John McCain opposes CIA nominee Gina Haspel
McCain was a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War at the Hanoi Hilton, where he spent years in solitary confinement and was subject to torture and abuse
McCain was a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War at the Hanoi Hilton, where he spent years in solitary confinement and was subject to torture and abuse
CIA director nominee Gina Haspel testified to the House Intelligence Committee Wednesday. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to discuss how senators are reacting to the hearing and Haspel's chances of getting confirmed.
Gina Haspel, the nominee to lead the CIA, faced tough questioning during a confirmation hearing. It's her role in the enhanced interrogation program that's putting her nomination in question. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports.
"I know the threats we face and I know what we need to be successful in our mission," says nominee for CIA director
President Trump's pick to be the next CIA director, Gina Haspel, was grilled by lawmakers in her confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee. In prepared remarks, Haspel addressed the controversy surrounding her involvement in the CIA's "enhanced interrogation" program. CBS News producer Olivia Gazis joins CBSN with analysis on the hearing and the questions Haspel faced.
Trump's pick to be CIA director vowed to not restart the controversial 9/11-era program under her leadership
Former CIA deputy director Michael Morell joined CBSN to discuss the main questions facing Gina Haspel at her confirmation hearing for CIA director, including her role in "enhanced interrogation" of terror suspects after 9/11 and the destruction of CIA videotapes.
In her confirmation hearing, Haspel is likely to face tough questions over her involvement in the CIA's enhanced interrogation techniques
Few Democrats on the Senate Intelligence Committee were willing to indicate how they intended to vote on Haspel's confirmation to be CIA director
President Trump's pick to run the CIA, Gina Haspel, is preparing for a Senate hearing. CBS News intelligence reporter Olivia Gazis tells CBSN's Elaine Quijano what to expect from Haspel, who could become the first woman ever to head the CIA.
Haspel testifies Wednesday at what may be a contentious confirmation hearing to be CIA director
She visited Capitol Hill for a final round of face-to-face meetings with senators ahead of her confirmation hearing Wednesday
White House denied reports that Haspel might withdraw her nomination to lead the CIA ahead of her confirmation hearing
CIA Director nominee Gina Haspel goes to Capitol Hill today after she reportedly considered withdrawing. Some senators oppose Haspel because of her connection to waterboarding of alleged terrorists. The career official has support from five former CIA directors. Jeff Pegues reports.
Gina Haspel's confirmation hearing to lead CIA set for this week before Senate Intelligence Committee
Gina Haspel's nomination has proven controversial due to her role in agency's post-911 "enhanced interrogation" activities
Michael Morell, a CBS News senior national security contributor, is also out with a new season of his podcast, "Intelligence Matters"
The CIA released more declassified information about Haspel's 33 years in the CIA, as some senators have demanded more information on her background before her confirmation hearing this month
"I know that she is talented but I also know that she was fully supportive of the program that many of us are very critical of," said Feinstein of Haspel
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, joins moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss the proposed summit talks with North Korea and Gina Haspel's upcoming confirmation hearing to become CIA Director.
Haspel, the CIA director-designate, has been criticized for her role in destroying tapes revealing use of the agency's enhanced interrogation techniques on detainees
President Trump's nominee to lead the CIA, Gina Haspel, will face confirmation hearings on May 9, which is likely to be continuous in part because of her role in the interrogation of terror suspects after Sept. 11. The CIA on Friday declassified a 2011 report that clears Haspel of any wrongdoing in the destruction of videotapes made of interrogations of al Qaeda detainees at secret "black site" prisons in 2002. CBS News intelligence reporter and producer Olivia Gazis joins CBSN to discuss.
Haspel, the first woman nominated to lead the spy agency, faces questions over her involvement in interrogations
"There are a few things in life where it is worth standing up and saying, 'Enough is enough,'" said Paul
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, joins moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss the Russia probes and the upcoming hearing to confirm Mike Pompeo as the secretary of state.
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Trump could significantly restrict abortion without ever imposing a federal ban, some experts say. Here's how he could do it.
"We're not investing in students' future by engaging in relationships with companies that profit from war," Sacramento State University President Luke Wood told CBS News.
The banking industry is mounting a last-ditch effort to block a new federal rule that would slash credit card late-payment fees.
Powerful storms with damaging high winds threatened several states in the Southeast early Friday.
Barron Trump, the 18-year-old son of former President Donald Trump, had been chosen as a Republican National Convention delegate along with three of his siblings.
Authorities in Russia say seven people were killed when a bus swerved through traffic, veered off a bridge in St. Petersburg and plunged into the river below.
"We're not investing in students' future by engaging in relationships with companies that profit from war," Sacramento State University President Luke Wood told CBS News.
Peggy Means' only daughter was in a coma with virtually no chance of ever coming out of it, doctors told her. And yet, Means refused to let them pull the plug.
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Michael Cohen's testimony in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York suggests the prosecution is reaching the home stretch of its case.
In a reversal experts believe was the first of its kind, Shenandoah County's school board voted 5-1 to rename Mountain View High School as Stonewall Jackson High School and Honey Run Elementary as Ashby Lee Elementary.
The $5 meal could include a choice of a McChicken, a McDouble or four-piece chicken nuggets along with fries and a drink.
Due to bankruptcies and other problems, retailers plan to close almost 3,200 stores this year, up 24% from a year ago.
Huy Fung Foods said its peppers are "too green" to make its signature sriracha sauce, forcing it to suspend production until September.
Annual wildfires and flooding are keeping major insurance companies from covering homeowners in California and Florida.
The banking industry is mounting a last-ditch effort to block a new federal rule that would slash credit card late-payment fees.
Michael Cohen's testimony in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York suggests the prosecution is reaching the home stretch of its case.
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
A divided three-judge panel ruled last month a recently adopted congressional map that includes two majority-Black districts is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.
The banking industry is mounting a last-ditch effort to block a new federal rule that would slash credit card late-payment fees.
The three-judge panel upheld Steve Bannon's conviction for not responding to a subpoena from the committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Some states are cracking down on claims by anti-abortion rights organizations that offer "abortion pill reversal" treatment.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Some of the strains in the "FLiRT" group are closely related to the JN.1 COVID variant from last winter.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said that the facility would be supported by the Seattle Fire Department's overdose response team.
Should you worry about the potential impact of the H5N1 virus on humans? CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains the current risk and what officials are watching for.
Authorities in Russia say seven people were killed when a bus swerved through traffic, veered off a bridge in St. Petersburg and plunged into the river below.
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
Video posted online shows the Rev. Sue Parfitt and Judy Bruce —protesters from Just Stop Oil — gluing themselves to the display.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Prince Harry and Meghan are in Nigeria for a 3-day tour at the invitation of the African nation's military.
There's new reporting on the controversy surrounding the Miss USA organization. Both Miss USA and Miss Teen USA relinquished their crowns and titles this week amid reports of a work environment that included bullying and harassment. Natalie Morales as more on the possible hidden message found in one of the pageant winner's statements.
Prince Harry and Meghan are in Nigeria for a 3-day tour at the invitation of the African nation's military.
Earlier this week, both Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava gave up their titles. In a resignation letter obtained by CBS News from a source familiar with the matter, Voigt accused organization leadership of creating a "toxic work environment."
Season three of the hit Netflix show "Bridgerton" is out next week and centers around wallflower Penelope Featherington and her seemingly unrequited crush, Colin Bridgerton. Anthony Mason visited the "Bridgerton" set during filming in December 2022, and recently spoke with star Nicola Coughlan over a cup of tea in New York at Lady Mendl's.
As the new season of the Netflix series approaches — with a release date set for May 16 — fans can look forward to seeing Nicola Coughlan in a new light.
Apple's "Crush!" advertisement for the new iPad Pro features a myriad of artistic tools getting smashed in a large hydraulic press.
The Ascension Healthcare Network, one of the nation's leading nonprofit and Catholic health systems, says a "cyber security event" disrupted its clinical operations Wednesday. Threat intelligence company Cyble says there have been 77 ransomware attacks on the U.S. health care sector since the beginning of February. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins to unpack the troubling trend.
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 tech giant disclosed Thursday that a database was accessed through a Dell portal, which contains a database of customer information. CBS News' John Dickerson has the details.
FTX says most of its customers will receive some of their money back nearly two years after the cryptocurrency exchange collapsed. Yesha Yadav, associate dean of Vanderbilt Law School, joins CBS News to discuss how the payback will work.
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Americans could be treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Climeworks, a Swiss pioneer in the fast-growing field of CO2 capture and storage, launches operations at a new site on a dormant volcano.
In the video, the surface of the sun appears furred with dark yellow material as beams of gold swoop overhead.
Witness testimony continued Friday in the murder trial of Karen Read, a Massachusetts woman accused of killing her police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe, in 2022. Read has pleaded not guilty and her lawyers argue local law enforcement officials are framing her. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt has the latest on the testimony.
Bailey Boswell was convicted of murder in the 2017 death of Sydney Loofe. Boswell's boyfriend was also convicted and sentenced to death.
Edrick Lamont Faust, 48, was charged with murder, and various other charges in connection with the 23-year-old first-year law student's death, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced.
How an unusual clue ended life on the run for fugitive William Greer, wanted for killing his girlfriend Tammy Myers and hiding her body.
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda Rios Cuellar, have been indicted in an alleged bribery scheme.
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Americans could be treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.
The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.
In the image, "a ghostly hand appears to be emerging from the interstellar medium and reaching out into the cosmos," the NOIRLab said.
The so-called super Earth — known as 55 Cancri e — is among the few rocky planets outside our solar system with a significant atmosphere.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Actress Nicola Coughlan told Anthony Mason about her acting journey, landing popular roles in "Derry Girls" and "Bridgerton," connecting with audiences and more in a sitdown interview at Lady Mendl's Tea Salon in New York City. "I think it doesn't really matter what you make — you want people to feel something," said Coughlan, adding that it's a "beautiful thing" to take people to another world.
Different colleges have taken different approaches to handling campus protests, with very different outcomes. Sacramento State's response stands out. Elise Preston had an exclusive interview with the university's president, one of the first to sit down to talk about the protests.
Peggy Means' only daughter was in a coma with virtually no chance of ever coming out of it, doctors told her. And yet, Means refused to let them pull the plug. Steve Hartman has the incredible story in "On the Road."
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has delivered to Congress a highly-anticipated report on Israel's military operations in Gaza. The State Department investigation found no humanitarian law violations by Israel, but determined that "it is reasonable to assess" that some U.S. weapons may have been used in manners "inconsistent" with those laws. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Russian officials are investigating a terrifying commuter bus crash Friday on a bridge in St. Petersburg which killed at least seven people and injured several more. Chris Livesay has details.