Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the terrorism and the war on ISIS
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the terrorism and the war on ISIS.
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On the 13th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the United States is facing the growing threat of ISIS and other terrorist groups in the Middle East and North Africa
On the 13th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the United States is facing the growing threat of ISIS and other terrorist groups in the Middle East and North Africa. Bob Orr sat down with CIA director John Brennan to discuss the threats.
Former CIA director denounces "appalling" politicization by Trump spy chief
John Brennan called the move to declassify certain documents an "outrageous, appalling and blatant act of politicization."
Ex- CIA head Brennan on ethics of intel, challenges to democracy
On "Intelligence Matters," Mike Morell speaks with former CIA Director John Brennan.
Durham probe into FBI may be nearing end
There are indicators suggesting the Justice Department's investigation into the origins of the FBI's 2016 probe of election meddling and Russian ties to Trump campaign members is in its final phase. Federal prosecutor John Durham is leading the effort. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
Former CIA Director John Brennan interviewed for 8 hours in Durham probe
Brennan was told he was "not the subject or target" of a criminal investigation, according to his spokesman.
8/15/18: Red and Blue
John Brennan's security clearance revoked; will young women get out the vote in 2018?
Expert on revoking ex-CIA chief's clearance
Fran Townsend, a former homeland security adviser to President George W. Bush, said that revoking the security clearance of former CIA Director John Brennan could have a "chilling effect." Townsend spoke to Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" with her reaction to President Trump's decision.
White House on security clearances
The White House says President Trump is "looking into" stripping the security clearances of several former Obama administration intelligence and law enforcement officials. It comes after Sen. Rand Paul suggested that former CIA director John Brennan was making money off of his. Christopher Cadelago, Politico White House reporter, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with the latest developments.
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.
Trump revokes John Brennan's security clearance
On Wednesday, President Trump stripped former top official, John Brennan, of his security clearance. Jeff Mason, White House correspondent for Reuters, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with a look at that development and the rest of the day's political headlines.
Kavanaugh memo on Lewinsky scandal
As confirmation hearings for President Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, grow closer, the National Archives is releasing material from Kavanaugh's time working on independent counsel Ken Starr's investigation of the Clinton administration. In a newly released memo from 1998, Kavanaugh writes that he is opposed to giving the president a "break," and includes a series of pointed, and somewhat vulgar, questions for Clinton. Washington Post reporter Eugene Scott joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest developments and the rest of the day's political headlines.
Trump on revoked security clearances
President Trump wrote on Twitter Monday that he hoped former CIA Director John Brennan brings a lawsuit over his revoked security clearance. Sabrina Siddiqui, CBSN political contributor and political reporter for The Guardian, and Washington Post reporter David Nakamura, join Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the ongoing controversy, plus the rest of the day's political headlines.
"Brennan wife and kids": Mail bomb suspect's internet searches revealed
Cesar Sayoc allegedly searched for his victims and their families
More suspicious packages found as investigators search for sender
At least 10 different bombs were sent to prominent Democrats and critics of Trump
What the postage mistakes on mail bombs might tell us about who did it
Ex-FBI profiler Mary Ellen O'Toole said there's an "arrogance" to the coordinated string of packages that could offer clues about who's behind them
Suspicious device addressed to John Brennan
A suspicious device sent to the Time Warner Center in New York prompted the evacuation of CNN's New York bureau. While speaking to CBSN, former Homeland Security Adviser Fran Townsend said the device was addressed to former CIA Director John Brennan.
Recipients of suspicious packages have been criticized by Trump in the past
Packages containing explosive devices have been sent to prominent Democrats, including Obama and the Clintons
Trump calls for unity despite slamming targets of explosive devices in the past
Some of the people who were sent suspicious packages include Hillary Clinton and Rep. Maxine Waters
NCSC director says China is the "largest threat" to national security
On "Intelligence Matters" this week, William Evanina talks with host Michael Morell about espionage threats to U.S.
Mark Warner on securing elections, combating disinformation: "We're not there yet"
On "Intelligence Matters" this week, the Senate Intelligence Committee's top Democrat, Sen. Mark Warner, said the executive branch is still not up to the task of protecting the country from information operations
Transcript: Sen. Mark Warner talks with Michael Morell on "Intelligence Matters" podcast, Aug. 28, 2018
The top Democrat on Senate Select Intelligence talked with Morell about topics ranging from the committee's Russia probe to the politicization of security clearances
"I hope" John Brennan sues, Trump tweets
The president said a lawsuit would make it "very easy" to access Brennan's records
Rep. Kristi Noem: John Brennan put politics above national security
Republican Congresswoman Kristi Noem backs the administration’s decision to revoke the security clearance of former CIA Director John Brennan
Leon Panetta on revoking clearances
Former CIA Director Leon Panetta joins Margaret Brennan on "Face the Nation" to discuss President Trump's decision to revoke the security clearance of former CIA Director John Brennan.
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Trump threatens to invade Iran, "obliterate" its energy resources
Energy markets remain volatile as President Trump threatens Iran with an invasion to seize its oil while also suggesting a deal could soon end the war.
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Michigan synagogue attack was act of terrorism inspired by Hezbollah, officials say
Federal officials on Monday for the first time labeled the March 12 attack at Temple Israel as an act of terrorism inspired by Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group.
Special Operations Forces, Marines and Army troops now in Middle East, sources say
The forces give Trump military options in Iran, including operations that could target opening the Strait of Hormuz, take oil from Kharg Island or seize Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium, sources said.
What to know about the legal fight over Trump's birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday over the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Apache helicopter flyby at Kid Rock's house was a training flight, Army says
Kid Rock shared videos to social media that show two Army helicopters outside of his Tennessee home. An Army official confirmed to CBS News that it was a training flight.
DHS shutdown set to stretch on with Congress on 2-week break
The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is set to stretch on after House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed solution to the standoff late last week.
Everything to know about NASA's moon mission launching this week
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts April 1 on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Fighter jets intercept plane near Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort
Fighter jets were scrambled over Palm Beach after a civilian plane breached restricted airspace near President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, officials said.
How quickly will airport security lines ease after TSA workers get paid?
The Department of Homeland Security said TSA agents should begin receiving pay as early as Monday, March 30.
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DeSantis signs bill to rename Palm Beach airport after Trump
President Trump's family business filed a trademark application for the name in February in response to the Florida bill.
TSA absences still high at some airports, even as workers begin to get back pay
TSA staffing shortages remain far more severe than the national average, although wait times seemed to be stabilizing Monday.
JetBlue raises checked bag fees as fuel costs climb amid Iran war
JetBlue is hiking bag check fees as airlines face higher jet fuel costs related to the Iran war, making flying more expensive.
Online sports betting linked to rising delinquency rates, report finds
A study from the New York Fed found that delinquency rates increased faster in states where online sports betting is legal.
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Michigan synagogue attack was act of terrorism inspired by Hezbollah, officials say
Federal officials on Monday for the first time labeled the March 12 attack at Michigan's Temple Israel as an act of terrorism inspired by Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group.
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JetBlue raises checked bag fees as fuel costs climb amid Iran war
JetBlue is hiking bag check fees as airlines face higher jet fuel costs related to the Iran war, making flying more expensive.
Online sports betting linked to rising delinquency rates, report finds
A study from the New York Fed found that delinquency rates increased faster in states where online sports betting is legal.
Fed's Powell tells students not to despair despite tough job market
In a Monday speech, Powell also touched on the impact of the Iran war, saying that longer-term inflation expectations remain in check.
Air Canada CEO to retire after backlash over English-only crash message
Air Canada will seek a new CEO with "the ability to communicate in French" after Rousseau's English-only condolence message about the deadly New York crash.
Brent crude touches $115 a barrel, while stocks resume a losing streak
U.S. stocks swung on Monday as oil prices kept climbing because of uncertainty about when the war with Iran could end.
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DeSantis signs bill to rename Palm Beach airport after Trump
President Trump's family business filed a trademark application for the name in February in response to the Florida bill.
TSA absences still high at some airports, even as workers begin to get back pay
TSA staffing shortages remain far more severe than the national average, although wait times seemed to be stabilizing Monday.
Apache helicopter flyby at Kid Rock's house was a training flight, Army says
Kid Rock shared videos to social media that show two Army helicopters outside of his Tennessee home. An Army official confirmed to CBS News that it was a training flight.
NYT accuses Pentagon of flouting judge's order blocking its press access policy
The New York Times says the Defense Department flouted a court order blocking it from enforcing a policy limiting press access to the Pentagon.
DHS shutdown set to stretch on with Congress on 2-week break
The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is set to stretch on after House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed solution to the standoff late last week.
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States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
Hockey player diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at 26: "It was surreal"
David Lyon is one of the rising number of young adults to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
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Nearly $100 million worth of cocaine found hidden in bananas
The massive seizure of cocaine marked the latest instance of the illicit drug being found hidden in a shipment of the fruit.
Air Canada CEO to retire after backlash over English-only crash message
Air Canada will seek a new CEO with "the ability to communicate in French" after Rousseau's English-only condolence message about the deadly New York crash.
Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 species granted international protection
According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale.
Special Operations Forces, Marines and Army troops now in Middle East, sources say
The forces give Trump military options in Iran, including operations that could target opening the Strait of Hormuz, take oil from Kharg Island or seize Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium, sources said.
Thieves grab paintings by 3 masters from Italian museum in under 3 minutes
Thieves made off with three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions from an Italian museum in under three minutes, reports say.
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Barbie Dream Fest disappoints some attendees
A Barbie Dream Fest event in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, generated backlash from attendees over its allegedly underwhelming experience. Jessica Nova, who drove in from Atlanta for the occasion, joins CBS News to recount her experience.
NYT accuses Pentagon of flouting judge's order blocking its press access policy
The New York Times says the Defense Department flouted a court order blocking it from enforcing a policy limiting press access to the Pentagon.
Extended Interview: Dancers in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball"
Mo Rocca learns some tricks from the dancers in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball."
Extended Interview: Stars of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball"
Mo Rocca sits down with Tony Award-winner André De Shields, Ken Ard, Junior LaBeija and Leiomy, who star in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball."
Extended Interview: Directors of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball"
Mo Rocca sits down with Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, the directors of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball."
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Company tries to make flying car of the future
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
Judge blocks Pentagon's Anthropic risk label
A judge has temporarily blocked the Pentagon's attempt to designate Anthropic as a supply chain risk. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
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.
Kentucky family rejects millions for land
A mother and daughter in Kentucky have turned down a $26 million offer for their land. The offer came from an unnamed tech company wanting to build a data center. CBS News' Jared Ochacher spoke with the family.
CBS News poll analysis on what jobs AI should be doing
As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.
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Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 species granted international protection
According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale.
Everything to know about NASA's moon mission launching this week
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts April 1 on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as heat records are shattered worldwide
Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.
Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
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New details on Michigan attacker's activity
The FBI has labeled the March 12 attack on a Michigan synagogue as an act of terrorism inspired by Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the details.
FBI: Synagogue attack was Hezbollah-inspired
The March 12 attack on a synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, was an act of terrorism inspired by the militia group Hezbollah, federal officials said at a news conference Monday. Watch the full remarks.
Nearly $100 million worth of cocaine found hidden in bananas
The massive seizure of cocaine marked the latest instance of the illicit drug being found hidden in a shipment of the fruit.
Thieves grab paintings by 3 masters from Italian museum in under 3 minutes
Thieves made off with three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions from an Italian museum in under three minutes, reports say.
Fugitive accused of killing 2 cops is shot dead after 7-month manhunt
Desmond Freeman fled into dense bushland in August last year after shooting and killing two police officers who came to search his rural home.
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Former NASA astronaut on Artemis II launch
A crew of four astronauts are set for liftoff on Wednesday in a mission that will take them around the moon. Former NASA astronaut Terry Hart joins "The Takeout" to discuss the historic Artemis II effort.
Artemis II to launch this week
NASA is hoping to lift off Wednesday on its Artemis II mission that will send a four-member crew on a nine-day trip around the moon and back before splashing down off the coast of San Diego. Mark Strassmann has more.
Meet the astronauts about to make history on flight around the moon
NASA's Artemis II astronauts — three space station veterans and a Canadian rookie — stand out even in an astronaut corps full of super achievers.
Everything to know about NASA's moon mission launching this week
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts April 1 on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Astronauts prepare for Wednesday moon launch
The Artemis II crew is in quarantine ahead of a launch scheduled for Wednesday. If all goes well, the crew will fly around the far side of the moon, going farther from Earth than any human in history. Mark Strassmann reports.
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Former NASA astronaut on Artemis II launch
A crew of four astronauts are set for liftoff on Wednesday in a mission that will take them around the moon. Former NASA astronaut Terry Hart joins "The Takeout" to discuss the historic Artemis II effort.
Rand Paul says he's "50-50" on White House bid
Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky may be preparing for another White House bid. Matt Brown, congressional reporter for The Associated Press, and Julia Manchester, national political reporter for The Hill, join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Casar on bill to keep teams in their cities
It's one of the oldest stories of heartbreak in the world of sports: a professional team packing up and moving away. Now some Democratic lawmakers are aiming to empower local communities to prevent this. One of them, Rep. Greg Casar of Texas, joins "The Takeout" to break down the legislation.
Iran's exiled crown prince: "Stay the course"
Iran's exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, spoke to Republicans at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Texas over the weekend, urging the U.S. not to throw the Iranian regime a "lifeline." His chief of staff, Cameron Khansarinia, joins "The Takeout" to discuss Iran's future as the war rages on there.
Comer slams Senate funding deal
The House and Senate remain far apart on ending the partial government shutdown, with both chambers on recess for two weeks. Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky joins "The Takeout" to discuss.