Clapper: Trump informant was "benign"
Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper discusses President Trump's claims that a "spy" infiltrated his campaign, as well as the on-and-off again plans for a summit with North Korea.
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James Clapper on Trump, Russia and the intel community
Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, a man not given to publicity, sits down with national security correspondent David Martin to discuss his new book, "Facts and Fears: Hard Truths from a Life in Intelligence," in which he defends the men and women of America's intelligence community from assaults on their mission, including from President Donald Trump.
5/27: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," moderator Margaret Brennan interviews Sen. Marco Rubio, former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, and Rep. Mark Meadows. Plus, CBS News' Ben Tracy files a report on his visit as the only network correspondent inside North Korea.
Clapper: Comey firing was "shabby"
President Trump says he'll choose that new FBI director before the end of this week. The Justice Department interviewed eight possible replacements over the weekend. Jeff Pegues spoke to former National Intelligence Director James Clapper, who was blunt in his assessment of James Comey's firing.
Intel battle analysis
James Clapper, the outgoing Director of National Intelligence, spoke with President-elect Trump, just hours after Trump said that intelligence officials were spreading lies about him. Frank Cilluffo, Associate Vice President at The George Washington University, and Senior Fellow in National Security Affairs at The Heritage Foundation Peter Brookes join "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Trump and intel
National Intelligence Director James Clapper called President-elect Donald Trump to denounce the unverified report that claims Russia has compromising information on Trump. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett explains on CBSN.
Intelligence on Russian hack
President-elect Donald Trump meets face-to-face with the leaders of intelligence agencies that he has challenged for weeks. Director of National Intelligence James Clapper told the Senate Armed Services Committee that a new investigation makes him even more convinced of Russia's role in the election-related hacking. Nancy Cordes reports.
Hack hearing analysis
U.S. Director of National Intelligence James Clapper told a Senate hearing today that Russia had multiple motives in a cyberattack related to the U.S. presidential election. The New York Times' Mark Leibovich discusses on CBSN.
Intel. director interview
Director of National Intelligence James Clapper sat down with "CBS This Morning" co-anchor Charlie Rose to discuss concerns over voting fraud and the threat of hacking from Russia. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has an excerpt from the interview.
National Intelligence Director James Clapper says it's likely that foreign hackers are spying on American presidential candidates
National Intelligence Director James Clapper says it's likely that foreign hackers are spying on American presidential candidates. CBS News Justice and Homeland Security correspondent Jeff Pegues explains.
James Clapper also described how Iran is backing Iraqi forces in their attempt to take back the city of Tikrit from ISIS
President Obama's Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said Monday night on "Charlie Rose" that Iran producing nuclear weapons is about politics, not capabilities. He said the decision is up to the country's leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Clapper also described how Iran is backing Iraqi forces in their attempt to take back the city of Tikrit from ISIS. Charlie Rose reports.
Why former officials keep security clearances
The White House says President Trump is considering taking away security clearances from some former top intelligence officials. CBS News senior national security contributor and former CIA Acting Director Michael Morell speaks to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about why officials keep their clearance after leaving office.
"Brennan wife and kids": Mail bomb suspect's internet searches revealed
Cesar Sayoc allegedly searched for his victims and their families
Package bomb suspect is a Florida Trump supporter
Cesar Sayoc, 56, is accused of sending bombs to prominent Democrats and vocal opponents of President Trump
Package bomb suspect arrested, charged with 5 federal crimes
FBI Director Chris Wray identifies suspect as Cesar Sayoc, who was arrested in Florida
2 more suspicious packages found
Police have found two more suspicious packages Friday morning that were sent to critics of President Trump. That brings the total number to 12. One of them in New York was sent to former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper. Another one was found at a U.S. mail facility near Miami addressed to Democratic Sen. Cory Booker. Jeff Pegues reports.
Suspicious packages sent to Sen. Cory Booker, James Clapper - live updates
FBI says package sent to New Jersey senator similar to 10 others sent to prominent Democrats, critics of President Trump
Ex-NSA chief says he never discussed collusion with Trump
In rare public remarks, ex-National Security Agency Director and Cyber Command chief Adm. Mike Rogers rejects reports Trump asked him to deny Russian collusion
Trump links yanking John Brennan's security clearance to Russia probe
President tells Wall Street Journal investigation is "rigged witch hunt" and ex-CIA chief Brennan and others "led it"
Trump considering revoking security clearances from 6 ex-officials
Sarah Sanders said the president is looking at mechanisms to remove clearances of former Obama-era intel officials
Security clearances: How do they work?
The White House said Monday that they were examining the security clearances of a number of employees
Trump considering revoking critics' clearances
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told reporters at Monday's briefing that the president is "exploring" taking away the security clearances of a variety of former intelligence officials over their comments on the president's claims on Russian interference. Among those under consideration are John Brennan, James Comey, James Clapper and Michael Hayden.
Trump slams former intel chiefs
In an exclusive White House interview with "CBS Evening News," President Trump attacked the former leadership of America's intelligence agencies, saying he "can't have any confidence in the past, taking aim at several individuals who have since left the intelligence community. " I have no confidence in a guy like [former CIA chief John] Brennan, I think he's a total lowlife," the president said.
Clapper says we are in "a real test of our resilience as a country"
On this week's "Intelligence Matters," the former Director of National Intelligence says why he feels he needs to "speak up"
U.S.-N. Korean summit may still take place
"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins CBSN with news that President Trump may still meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on June 12. Brennan spoke with former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, who said that the two nations should attempt to normalize communications to help determine what sort of outcomes each side would expect from this summit.
Supreme Court to decide constitutionality of Trump's birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Survivors of Sept. 2 boat strike were waving before second attack, sources say
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
Report finds Afghanistan mission was "two-decade long effort fraught with waste"
The final report this week from the special inspector general for Afghanistan identified $26 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse in U.S. reconstruction spending in Afghanistan since 2009.
U.S., Ukrainian officials will meet again Saturday on peace plan
The officials in a joint statement said they made progress on creating a security framework for postwar Ukraine and are urging Russia to commit to peace.
National Guard member is "slowly healing" after D.C. shooting, governor says
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
Here's where minimum wage increases are set to kick in next year
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
Suspect in D.C. pipe bomb case ordered detained in first court appearance
The man suspected of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC headquarters in 2021 was ordered detained in his first appearance in federal court.
Minnesota officials saw signs of massive fraud even before COVID hit
In July 2019, Minnesota state officials spotted early signs of fraud that would eventually siphon away more than $1 billion in taxpayer money, sources told CBS News.
Indiana House GOP advances 9-0 congressional map, sending plan to state Senate
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
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National Guard member is "slowly healing" after D.C. shooting, governor says
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
When a Lowe's store cat disappeared, staff pulled out all the stops to find her
When Francine the cat went missing from her Richmond, Virginia, store, employees determined she must have wandered onto a freight truck bound for a distribution center 85 miles away in North Carolina.
Report finds Afghanistan mission was "two-decade long effort fraught with waste"
The final report this week from the special inspector general for Afghanistan identified $26 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse in U.S. reconstruction spending in Afghanistan since 2009.
2 Louisiana inmates on the run after escape through damaged jail wall
Officials in Louisiana say two inmates accused of violent crimes are on the run after escaping from jail by removing pieces of a wall and using sheets to scale a wall.
For Gen Zers, finding work after college is often a painful slog
"It's very discouraging," said one young job-seeker as employers pull back on hiring entry-level workers.
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For Gen Zers, finding work after college is often a painful slog
"It's very discouraging," said one young job-seeker as employers pull back on hiring entry-level workers.
Here's where minimum wage increases are set to kick in next year
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
Officials expand probe into Waymo over robotaxis driving around buses
Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
Trump touts $20 trillion in new U.S. investments, but numbers don't add up
President Trump's claims of a historic multitrillion-dollar investment surge don't match federal data or the administration's own numbers.
Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
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U.S., Ukrainian officials will meet again Saturday on peace plan
The officials in a joint statement said they made progress on creating a security framework for postwar Ukraine and are urging Russia to commit to peace.
Survivors of Sept. 2 boat strike were waving before second attack, sources say
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
Report finds Afghanistan mission was "two-decade long effort fraught with waste"
The final report this week from the special inspector general for Afghanistan identified $26 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse in U.S. reconstruction spending in Afghanistan since 2009.
Supreme Court to decide constitutionality of Trump's birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Indiana House GOP advances 9-0 congressional map, sending plan to state Senate
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
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CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
Could pets be next for weight loss drugs? Here's what to know about a study.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
CDC panel to vote Friday on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
12 ex-FDA leaders criticize claims made by agency's current vaccine chief
The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
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U.S., Ukrainian officials will meet again Saturday on peace plan
The officials in a joint statement said they made progress on creating a security framework for postwar Ukraine and are urging Russia to commit to peace.
Treasure trove found in Egyptian tomb solves ancient mystery
The royal symbol on the newly discovered figurines solves a long-standing mystery by identifying who was buried in the sarcophagus.
Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
Mystery drones seen over Ireland during Zelenskyy's visit
After a number of drone sightings near European airports and military bases, mysterious aircraft were seen over Ireland as Ukraine's Zelenskyy visited.
White House claims Europe facing "civilizational erasure" in 2 decades
The Trump administration says societal threats mean some European nations may not be "strong enough to remain reliable allies."
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Frank Gehry, renowned architect, dies at age 96
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
2026 Golden Globes nominees to be revealed on "CBS Mornings"
Eleven exclusive 2026 Golden Globes categories will be revealed Monday at 8:30 a.m. ET, only on "CBS Mornings."
Book excerpt: "My Beloved" by Jan Karon
The New York Times bestselling author returns to the village of Mitford in her 15th novel featuring Father Tim Kavanagh.
Amy Allen on songwriting, Grammy nods
Amy Allen, who is up for four Grammys, including songwriter of the year, sits down with Anthony Mason to talk about how she went from a nursing student to writing Grammy-nominated hits for Sabrina Carpenter and other pop stars.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
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Waymo says its cars are better at avoiding crashes
Waymo has released new data showing its robotaxis were involved in 91% fewer serious crashes when compared to human drivers. CBS News' Elizabeth Cook rode along in a Waymo with Politico economic policy reporter Yasmin Khorram to unpack the report.
Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Google reveals top search trends of 2025
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ranked among Google's top search trends this year.
Politico: Trump admin. looks to robotics
Leaders in the robotics industry say that to strengthen AI, companies also need a plan for robots. The White House appears to be listening. Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss her article on the topic.
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Most dogs have wolf DNA. These breeds have more than others.
Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.
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Questions remain after D.C. pipe bomb arrest
The man accused of planting two pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot is facing two federal charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
D.C. pipe bomb case: What we still don't know
A judge ordered that the man accused of planting pipe bombs placed outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters in 2021 remain behind bars. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
New video in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting
Prosecutors have released new surveillance footage showing the lead-up to the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the immediate aftermath. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Michael Jordan expected to testify in court
Basketball legend Michael Jordan is expected to testify in an antitrust case against NASCAR. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.
Luigi Mangione's pretrial hearings postponed
Luigi Mangione, the man who faces a New York state trial over the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, did not attend his pretrial hearing because he's sick, the court announced Friday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
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"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Geomagnetic storm watch issued after powerful solar flare
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
Scientists think they've detected lightning on Mars: "Missing piece of the puzzle"
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
Russia sends a NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts, up to the space station
The new space station crew includes American Chris Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and is a board-certified medical physicist at Harvard Medical School.
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
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Robert Redford 1936-2025
A retrospective look at the actor, director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Institute.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
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GLP-1 drugs and muscle loss: What to know
A recent KFF poll revealed that one in eight adults in the U.S. is currently taking a GLP-1 weight loss drug. As more people start using them, some are talking about the unexpected side effects, including muscle loss and weakness. Senior Vox correspondent Dylan Scott joins CBS News to share what patients told him.
Couple shelters dozens after mall shooting
Dozens of Black Friday shoppers fleeing from a San Jose, California, mall after a shooting found shelter in a nearby house. The homeowners, Martin and Irene Garcia, join CBS News to recount the experience.
Grijalva says she was pepper sprayed by ICE
Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva of Arizona said Friday she was pepper-sprayed by ICE during a raid at a Tucson restaurant. A Homeland Security spokesperson denied Grijalva's account.
New details on Sept. 2 boat strike footage
Video seen by lawmakers shows Sept. 2 boat strike survivors waving overhead before a second attack, sources say. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
Colts aim to break losing streak
For the first time in NFL history, there are five divisions being led by just one game or less. Charlotte Carroll, staff writer at The Athletic, joins CBS News to unpack Week 14 of the football season.