Navy SEAL on verdict: "I feel fine"

Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher, the Navy SEAL acquitted of murdering a teenage ISIS militant, was sentenced Wednesday for posing for a picture with a corpse. He has been demoted in rank and pay.

• Jul 3, 2019
• 0:49

U.S. plans to pull troops from Afghanistan

The U.S. military is ready to pull out nearly half its troops from Afghanistan as part of a ceasefire with the Taliban. The troops left behind would be targeted against ISIS. David Martin reports.

• Aug 2, 2019
• 1:32

Concern about rise of far-right violence

The mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, has put increased scrutiny on what the government should be doing to prevent violence from the far-right. Greg Miller of The Washington Post tells CBSN officials are beginning to ask whether it's time to re-prioritize resources aimed at Islamic terrorism to focus on white supremacy.

• Aug 6, 2019
• 4:47

Pompeo on ISIS, Iran tensions, Trump alliance

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss whether ISIS is regaining strength, tensions with Iran, the continuing protests in Hong Kong and criticism of his alliance with President Trump.

• Aug 20, 2019
• 9:28

Pompeo on strength of ISIS

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's interview with "CBS This Morning" made news around the world. Pompeo acknowledged that ISIS has regained strength and is more powerful in some places than it's been in years. David Martin reports.

• Aug 20, 2019
• 2:14

ISIS still poses threat in Syria & Afghanistan

In an interview with "CBS This Morning" on Tuesday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the terror group ISIS is now more powerful in some places than it has been in years. As the U.S. works on negotiating the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, there are new fears that a peace deal with the Taliban could give ISIS an advantage in the region. National security expert and U.S. Army veteran Asha Castleberry joins CBSN with analysis.

• Aug 20, 2019
• 8:47

U.S. envoy resumes peace talks with Taliban

The U.S. envoy negotiating to end America's longest war is resuming talks with the Taliban in Qatar on Wednesday. After nearly 18 years of fighting in Afghanistan, it's not just the Taliban that concerns the U.S. ISIS is also a threat. Imtiaz Tyab reports.

• Aug 21, 2019
• 2:14

Challenges of domestic and foreign terrorism

Authorities across the U.S. are cracking down on a surge in mass shooting threats. Meanwhile, on the international front, ISIS is regaining strength in Syria. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan reports on efforts to stop domestic terrorism, and CBS News senior national security analyst Fran Townsend joins CBSN with more on the U.S. response.

• Aug 21, 2019
• 7:33

ISIS regaining strength in some areas

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo confirmed that ISIS is regaining strength in some areas, even though its self-proclaimed "caliphate" has been dismantled. The group claimed responsibility this week for a bombing at a wedding in Afghanistan that left at least 80 dead. National security and foreign policy exepert Asha Castleberry joined CBSN to discuss.

• Aug 21, 2019
• 6:16

What would victory in Syria look like?

While rebel forces in Syria grapple to hold on to the Idlib region, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad struggles to overtake ISIS for good. New York Times reporter Vivian Yee visited 5 government-held cities to speak with survivors of the 8-year war, and she joins CBSN to discuss the situation on the ground.

• Aug 28, 2019
• 4:59

Civilians trapped as Syria fights for Idlib

Millions of civilians in Syria are trapped as the regime tightens its grip on the last rebel stronghold. Syrian and Russian troops are bombing Idlib, trying to reclaim the opposition hot-spot. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams got rare access to the war-torn city. She joins CBSN from the Syrian-Turkish border to explain the latest developments.

• Aug 29, 2019
• 6:36

Teen arrested for alleged ISIS plot in Queens

A 19-year-old is expected to appear in federal court today in connection with an alleged terror plot. Officials say he was planning a knife attack inspired by ISIS. Jenna DeAngelis reports for CBSN New York.

• Aug 30, 2019
• 1:33

Inside an Afghan unit hunting ISIS fighters

In Afghanistan, a new video from al-Qaeda shows the continued threat of terrorism, nearly two decades after the 9/11 attacks. The group's leader, Ayman al-Zawahiri, wants to inspire so-called "lone wolf" attacks against the U.S. and its allies. But al-Qaeda is not the only terror group threatening Afghanistan's stability. In a CBS News exclusive, Charlie D'agata joined U.S.-trained Afghan special operations forces hunting ISIS on a dangerous night patrol in Kabul.

• Sep 12, 2019
• 2:17

Smuggler claims to move ISIS members throughout Europe

ISIS remains an active threat, long after it was defeated in Syria. Holly Williams went undercover to expose how human smugglers are helping ISIS fighters infiltrate Europe.

• Sep 12, 2019
• 3:03

Security chief issues ISIS warning

The mission to destroy al Qaeda continues 18 years after 9/11. A top Afghan security official told CBS News they've found "connections" between al Qaeda and ISIS fighters and the U.S. Charlie D'Agata reports from Kabul.

• Sep 13, 2019
• 1:45

Impact of a U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan

In an interview with Charlie D'Agata, Afghan National Security Adviser Hamdullah Mohib and Afghan Deputy Security Minister General Khoshal Sadat talked about the impact of a U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

• Sep 13, 2019
• 4:46

Some Syrian prisoners say they're American

ISIS lost its last territory in Syria in March, but the group remains a terror threat. The reclusive leader of ISIS, Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, called for his followers to carry out attacks, and demanded the release of ISIS prisoners. President Trump has called on European countries to take their nationals who joined ISIS home from Syria – but in a Syrian prison holding alleged ISIS fighters, CBS News encountered prisoners who said they’re American. Holly Williams reports.

• Sep 17, 2019
• 3:03

American ISIS fighter in Syrian prison

In northern Syria, prisons are filled with foreign ISIS fighters. In a CBS News exclusive, Holly Williams was given rare access to one of these prisons, and spoke with an an American.

• Sep 17, 2019
• 2:53

American Airlines mechanic accused of ISIS ties

An American Airlines mechanic charged with sabotaging a plane is now accused of having ties to terrorists. According to prosecutors, he shared videos stored on his cell phone of ISIS murders. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Sep 18, 2019
• 1:37

Mechanic charged with sabotaging plane

There are new details in the case of an airline mechanic accused of sabotaging an American Airlines jetliner. Prosecutors say evidence unveiled at the suspect's bail hearing revealed he stored ISIS videos on his phone and made statements wishing Allah would harm non-Muslims. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Sep 19, 2019
• 2:31

U.S. troops remain in Syria

It's been six months since the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) was humiliated on the battlefield in Syria, but there are still U.S. troops on the ground to combat ISIS. Holly Williams reports.

• Sep 28, 2019
• 2:52

U.S. withdrawing troops from northern Syria

In a major U.S. policy shift, American troops are pulling back to make way for Turkey's planned invasion of part of northern Syria. Turkey is targeting U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters that have been key American allies in the fight against ISIS. The abrupt change follows a phone call Sunday night between President Trump and Turkey's president. Holly Williams reports.

• Oct 7, 2019
• 2:31

Pelosi & McConnell disagree with Trump's Syria plan

U.S. troops have begun to pull back from positions in northern Syria. America's Kurdish allies could soon be overrun by Turkish forces. There's also concern that 10,000 ISIS fighters could escape. The House speaker and Senate majority leader rarely agree on anything, but Monday they're both speaking out against President Trump's plan. David Martin reports.

• Oct 7, 2019
• 2:32

Trump criticized for pulling troops from Syria

Congressional Republicans are pushing back after President Trump announced a withdrawal of U.S. troops from northern Syria, calling the move a betrayal to key allies in the effort to defeat ISIS. CBS News White House correspondent Weija Jiang joined CBSN to discuss.

• Oct 8, 2019
• 7:04

Turkey launches strikes against Kurds

Turkey's president has announced the start of an invasion as Kurdish forces move to defend the Turkish-Syrian border. The Kurds have been essential allies in the U.S. fight against ISIS, but President Trump announced he'd be abandoning them, breaking an American promise and pulling out of the region to allow Turkey to attack. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reports on the latest, and CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joined CBSN to discuss the military offensive.

• Oct 9, 2019
• 8:14

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