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Trump's Syria withdrawal plan worries allies

Critics say President Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria would jeopardize the coalition's mission and hurt allies, creating a vacuum for ISIS or other terror groups to thrive. Joshua Geltzer is the executive director for Georgetown Law's Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection and former senior director for counterterrorism at the National Security Council. He joins CBSN to explain why President Trump should rethink his decision.

Dec 20, 2018
04:55

Mattis, Pompeo brief House members on Khashoggi murder

The defense secretary and State Department Secretary Mike Pomeo briefed House members on Capitol Hill in a closed-door session a day after CIA Director Gina Haspel briefed a smaller group

Dec 13, 2018

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Senate briefed on U.S.-Saudi relations

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary Mike Pompeo were on Capitol Hill Wednesday to brief senators on U.S.-Saudi relations. But one person was conspicuously not in attendance: CIA director Gina Haspel. CBS News chief Congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to discuss.

Nov 28, 2018
08:32

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attends the investment conference in Riyadh

Mattis: "No smoking gun" implicating Saudi prince in Khashoggi killing

The Pentagon chief also said he doesn't believe the U.S. has the audio recording alleged to portray the murder of Jamal Khashoggi

Nov 28, 2018

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WH authorizes use of force for border troops

The White House reportedly will allow troops at the U.S. southern border to use lethal force if necessary. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins CBSN from the Pentagon to discuss President Trump's strategy as the Defense Department estimates the border deployment will cost $72 million.

Nov 21, 2018
07:53

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Report: U.S. defense capabilities dwindling

The U.S. military could lose the next war it fights, according to a new report commissioned by Congress. Michael Morell, one of the writers of the report, as well as a CBS News Senior Security contributor and and former acting and deputy director of the CIA joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss.

Nov 14, 2018
07:25

Mattis calls for ceasefire in Yemen within next 30 days

The secretary of defense addressed the Saudi-supported conflict in Yemen, calling for a ceasefire in the next 30 days

Oct 30, 2018

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5,200 troops heading to U.S.-Mexico border

The Department of Homeland Security and the Pentagon announced that 5,200 troops will be sent to the U.S.-Mexico border in anticipation of the arrival of a migrant caravan. Reuters Pentagon correspondent Idrees Ali joined CBSN to discuss the latest.

Oct 30, 2018
04:30

Mattis warns Khashoggi murder "must concern us all greatly"

The defense secretary talked about Saudi journalist's murder at a Middle East forum Saturday

Oct 27, 2018

President Trump Holds Rally In Fargo, North Dakota

Trump may ban entry, deny asylum of migrant caravan

The president may use emergency powers to stop the caravan from crossing the U.S. border

Oct 26, 2018

U.S. Secretary of Defense Mattis and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dunford testify to the House Armed Services Committee hearing in Washington

Mattis disputes he's leaving post, says Trump with him "100 percent"

The assertion comes just days after Trump mused on "60 Minutes" about defense secretary leaving his post

Oct 16, 2018

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Mattis says he "never" talked about leaving

Defense Secretary James Mattis is disputing suggestions that he will be leaving his post at the Pentagon. Mattis responded to President Trump's comments on "60 Minutes," telling reporters on his way to Vietnam that he's on the the president's team.

Oct 16, 2018
00:42

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Trump talks Mattis on "60 Minutes"

In an interview airing Sunday on "60 Minutes," President Trump said Defense Secretary James Mattis "may leave" the administration because "at some point, everybody leaves." Susan Page, Washington bureau chief for USA Today, joins CBSN to discuss the weekend's political news.

Oct 14, 2018
07:21

Trump on Mattis: "At some point, everybody leaves"

"I think he's sort of a Democrat, if you want to know the truth," said Trump

Oct 14, 2018

Trump on prospect of Mattis' departure: "At some point, everybody leaves"

"I think he's sort of a Democrat, if you want to know the truth," said President Trump.

Oct 14, 2018
01:08

Trump denies White House chaos

President Trump tells 60 Minutes that reports of chaos within his administration are "fake news," but said more people may be leaving. See the full interview, Sunday at 7:30 p.m. ET on CBS.

Oct 13, 2018
01:08

Suspicious envelopes sent to Pentagon, Trump

The FBI is investigating after a pair of suspicious letters sent to the Pentagon tested positive for the poison, ricin. The Secret Service also confirmed Tuesday that a suspicious envelope was addressed to President Trump, but never made it to the White House. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins CBSN with the latest developments.

Oct 2, 2018
05:27

2 packages with suspected ricin sent to Pentagon, Navy chiefs

Neither envelope entered the Pentagon; Authorities discovered the packages Monday

Oct 2, 2018

Bob Woodward says he would release "Fear" interview tapes if challenged

But the author of "Fear: Trump in the White House" also says some of the sources must remain confidential

Sep 13, 2018

DOD Commemorates 16th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks At Pentagon Memorial

Pence on 9/11 anniversary: "We will not be intimidated"

The administration is marking the 17th anniversary of the attacks on the nation

Sep 11, 2018

Afghanis reflect on years of conflict

Defense Secretary James Mattis visited U.S. commanders in Afghanistan Friday, who are fighting what is now considered to be the longest war in American history. For residents of the region it means a generation living under the shadow of violence. Charlie D’Agata reports from Kabul, Afghanistan.

Sep 8, 2018
02:26

As Mattis visits, an Afghan survivor is haunted by a relentless war

CBS News visits the site of a devastating terror attack, with a young woman who survived it, as U.S. defense chief pays a surprise visit

Sep 7, 2018

Mattis makes surprise visit to Afghanistan

Defense Secretary James Mattis arrived in Afghanistan on Friday for a surprise visit. Mattis is meeting with U.S. military commanders overseeing America's longest war and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani. Charlie D'Agata reports from Kabul.

Sep 7, 2018
01:26

Mattis pays surprise visit to Afghanistan after series of attacks

Expected to meet with Afghan, U.S., NATO military commanders, Afghan leaders as U.S. appears to push for negotiated end to long war

Sep 7, 2018

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U.S. weighs military drills with South Korea

The Pentagon says there are no plans to suspend more joint military drills with South Korea. Defense Secretary James Mattis says the U.S. is resuming small-scale exercises that have been in place since President Trump met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in June. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.

Aug 29, 2018
02:36

Former President Donald Trump speaks to reporters at the end of the day during his criminal trial at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 2, 2024 in New York City.

Hope Hicks testifies at Trump trial about fallout from "hush money" payments

Hope Hicks, one of Trump's closest aides for years, told jurors how she handled the fallout from "hush money" payments made to two women before the 2016 election.

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President Biden Awards Presidential Medal Of Freedom To Sixteen Recipients

Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Al Gore, Katie Ledecky and more

President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients.

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Outgoing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Announces She's Stepping Down From Party Leadership Role

Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and wife indicted on federal bribery charges

Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas was elected to the House in 2005 and represents the state's 28th Congressional District.

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Demonstrators As Canada Gave Details Linking India Government To Sikh Murder

Canadian police made 3 arrests in slaying of Sikh separatist leader

Three suspects were arrested and charged in the slaying of Hardeep Singh Nijjar by masked gunmen outside Vancouver.

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CIA director in Egypt for high-stakes Israeli hostage, cease-fire talks

The hostage and cease-fire talks have taken on new urgency amid a looming Israeli ground invasion of Rafah, in southern Gaza.

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3 bodies found in Mexican region where Australian, American surfers went missing

Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend have not been seen since April 27.

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CDC says bird flu viruses "pose pandemic potential," cites major knowledge gaps

The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.

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Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese suited up as professionals for the first time Friday night as the brief league preseason begins.

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Alabama Supreme Court declines to revisit controversial frozen embryo ruling

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The retailer says the peelable treats have been "flying off the shelves" ever since TikTokers discovered the candy.

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Walgreens limits Gummy Mango candy sales to one bag per customer

The retailer says the peelable treats have been "flying off the shelves" ever since TikTokers discovered the candy.

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Trump Media's auditor is charged with "massive fraud" by the SEC

Audit firm BF Borgers allegedly failed to comply with accounting standards and fabricated audit documentation, regulators claim.

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Employers added 175,000 jobs last month, marking a hiring slowdown

U.S. unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.9% in April, continuing a stretch of remaining under 4% for 27 months.

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Job site Indeed identified the top 10 most sought-after job candidates by employers and recruiters. Here's what they found.

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Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy exits as it lays off more staff. What's ailing the fitness company?

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Alabama Supreme Court declines to revisit controversial frozen embryo ruling

The decision prompted a wave of public backlash as women saw fertility treatments canceled or put in jeopardy after the ruling.

7H ago

CIA director in Egypt for high-stakes Israeli hostage, cease-fire talks

The hostage and cease-fire talks have taken on new urgency amid a looming Israeli ground invasion of Rafah, in southern Gaza.

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Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and wife indicted on federal bribery charges

Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas was elected to the House in 2005 and represents the state's 28th Congressional District.

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Former government employee charged with making false Jan. 6 accusations

Ex-government employee Miguel Zapata is accused of sending fake FBI tips falsely accusing multiple coworkers of taking part in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach.

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Some 100,000 "dreamers" likely to get Obamacare under new rule, White House says

Roughly 100,000 immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children are expected to enroll in the Affordable Care Act's health insurance next year under a new administration rule, the White House says.

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CDC says bird flu viruses "pose pandemic potential," cites major knowledge gaps

The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.

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Want an easy way to relieve stress? Try this doctor-approved method.

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May 2

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Halle Berry joins senators to announce menopause legislation

Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.

May 2

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Pregnancy-related deaths fall to pre-pandemic levels, new data shows

New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.

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UnitedHealth Group CEO reports cyberattack

UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty disclosed that a cyberattack on one of its subsidiaries earlier this year might affect up to a third of all Americans.

May 2
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Canadian police made 3 arrests in slaying of Sikh separatist leader

Three suspects were arrested and charged in the slaying of Hardeep Singh Nijjar by masked gunmen outside Vancouver.

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Israeli attacks leave devastation in Rafah: Family's home destroyed, casualties reported

Turkey halts all trade with Israel over mounting death toll in Gaza

The U.N. is warning that an Israeli offensive in Rafah would put hundreds of thousands of Palestinians "at imminent risk of death."

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The substance was found during a 2023 excavation of a Roman bathhouse.

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Man arrested 30 years after companion's disappearance in Belgium

The woman — identified by the Brussels Times as Annie De Poortere — disappeared on November 12, 1994.

16H ago

Ex-U.K. leader Johnson turned away from polling station for forgetting ID

Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson was turned away from a polling station for failing to bring a photo ID - required under a law introduced by his government.

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In his new memoir the star of such hit TV series as "Magnum, P.I." and "Blue Bloods" writes of the serendipity that launched his career.

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Preview: More than a decade after a stroke robbed the country artist of his cherished singing voice, computer technology has helped create his new single, "Where That Came From."

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Marc Summers unveils life story in one-man show

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16H ago

Marc Summers talks TV journey

The classic kids' game show "Double Dare" premiered in 1986, and was a massive success for Nickelodeon, which became one of the biggest cable channels of the 1990s. Behind much of that success was TV host Marc Summers. He's enjoyed a long career in front of and behind the camera, hosting and producing shows for Nick, Food Network and others. "CBS Mornings" met with the 72-year-old on the set of his new one-man play in New York City, called "The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers."

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Students use "Sidechat" app for protests

Sidechat, an app launched in 2022 where students can post anonymously about their colleges, is becoming a tool for those choosing to protest at U.S. campuses. Amanda Silberling, a senior culture writer for TechCrunch, joins CBS News with more details on the app.

11H ago
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Microsoft expanding biometric passkey access

Microsoft users can now use biometric passkeys, like a thumbprint or Face ID, to sign into Microsoft 365, Copilot. Jon Fingas, senior editor at Techopedia, has more.

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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.

Mar 28
03:27

Columbia University Issues Deadline For Gaza Encampment To Vacate Campus

What is Sidechat? The controversial messaging app, explained

Sidechat, an anonymous messaging app, has been used by students to share opinions and updates, but university administrators say it has also fueled hateful rhetoric.

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New nuclear reactor comes online in Georgia

Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.

May 2
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Bumblebee nests are under attack – and it's killing their babies

There's a newly-determined "major factor" in declining bumblebee populations – and it's attacking their nests.

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Boeing to launch astronauts on new spacecraft

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New nuclear reactor comes online in Georgia

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Historic cicada event underway in parts of U.S.

For the first time since 1803, two groups of periodical cicadas are emerging from the ground at the same time in parts of the Midwest and South. However, a small section of Central Illinois marks the only place where both the 13-year and 17-year cicadas are emerging in the same place. Dave Malkoff reports on the extraordinary event.

May 2
02:09

Summer heat waves already deadly in Asia, and it's still spring

Much of Asia is sweltering under a heat wave that one expert calls "by far the most extreme event in world climatic history."

May 2

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After striped bass poachers busted, New York alters fishing rules

In one find, a K-9 officer helped police find over a dozen fish buried in the sand and hidden behind logs and brush piles.

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14H ago

Man arrested 30 years after companion's disappearance in Belgium

The woman — identified by the Brussels Times as Annie De Poortere — disappeared on November 12, 1994.

16H ago

NYC man pleads guilty to selling exotic animal parts

Usher Weiss, 26, must pay a $5,000 fine and surrender all contraband.

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Boeing to send astronauts to space

Boeing is expected to launch its Starliner space capsule that will take two astronauts to the International Space Station. CBS News consultant Bill Harwood breaks down Boeing's mission.

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In a first, China launches probe to get samples from far side of moon

It is the latest advance in China's increasingly sophisticated space exploration program, which is now competing with the U.S.

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May 1
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New NASA images show iconic Horsehead Nebula in unprecedented detail

The Horsehead Nebula, which NASA has called "one of the most distinctive objects in our skies," is located in the constellation Orion.

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Astronauts confident Boeing's Starliner is finally ready for crew flights

Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.

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