Trump admin. voices alarm as Israel strikes Syrian capital Damascus
Secretary of State Rubio says the U.S. is "very concerned" by expanding Israeli strikes targeting Syria's new government, and he wants "the fighting to stop."
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State Department enacts widespread layoffs, cutting 1,353 staff
The involuntary staff reductions include 1,107 civil service and 246 foreign service employees, according to a notice sent to employees Friday morning.
Trump considers greenlighting new funding for Ukraine, sources say
President Trump is weighing new funding for Ukraine for the first time since taking office in January, diplomatic sources told CBS News.
Imposter used AI to impersonate Marco Rubio
CBS News has learned an unknown actor has used artificial intelligence to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio in phony messages to government officials and foreign leaders. CBS News White House producer and reporter Sara Cook has more.
Teachers union bringing AI into classroom
The American Federation of Teachers, a labor union representing educators, announced on Tuesday that it is partnering with OpenAI and Microsoft to train instructors on the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom. Paresh Dave, senior writer for Wired, joins CBS News with the details.
"Unknown actor" using AI to impersonate Rubio, cable shows
The imposter used artificial intelligence to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio and contact government and foreign officials, according to a cable obtained by CBS News.
Transcript: Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie on "Face the Nation"
The following is the transcript of an interview with retired Gen. Frank McKenzie that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 22, 2025.
Transcript: Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna on "Face the Nation"
The following is the transcript of an interview with GOP Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 22, 2025.
Transcript: Secretary of State Marco Rubio on "Face the Nation"
The following is the transcript of an interview with Secretary of State Marco Rubio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 22, 2025.
Rubio, Witkoff met with British counterpart
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff met with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, according to State Department officials. The meeting was ahead of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's talks with officials from the U.K., France and Germany in Geneva on Friday. CBS News executive producer Fin Gomez has updates.
Evaluating Israeli intelligence inside Iran
Mossad operatives on Thursday evening assassinated top Iranian scientists and helped launch drones from within the country. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins "The Takeout" to evaluate the state of Israeli intelligence inside Iran.
Trump administration can keep Mahmoud Khalil jailed, judge says
A judge says the Trump administration can detain Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil for allegedly lying on his green card application — after ruling he can't be jailed for foreign policy reasons.
Trump calls on Iran to accept nuclear deal
President Trump on Friday said Iran should make a deal ending its pursuit of a nuclear weapon or suffer more than it already has following Israel's aerial assault. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has the latest.
Video shows blasts in Iran amid airstrikes
New security camera footage verified by the Associated Press shows explosions in Iran amid an Israeli attack. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has the latest.
Netanyahu gives statement on Iran strikes
Israel has launched airstrikes on Iran's capital Tehran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a statement about the strikes, saying, "If not stopped, Iran could produce a nuclear weapon in a very short time." CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan reports.
Rubio: U.S. not involved in strikes on Iran
The U.S. is not involved in Israel's airstrikes on Iran, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement Thursday night. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Warren asks for contingency plans on national security after Trump, Musk fallout
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said a "petty social media fight" between President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk should not jeopardize U.S. national security.
U.S. sanctions 4 International Criminal Court judges
The judges are being sanctioned over arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and for U.S. personnel in Afghanistan.
China calls Rubio remarks about Tiananmen Square an "attack"
Beijing hit back at Secretary of State Marco Rubio for saying the world will "never forget" the deadly Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989, describing his remarks as an "attack" on China.
Examining Rubio's multiple White House roles
Marco Rubio is not just secretary of state, he's also serving multiple roles in the Trump White House including acting national security adviser, acting USAID head and acting archivist. Political strategists Joel Payne and Terry Sullivan join "The Takeout" to unpack Rubio's growing resume.
Trump administration will "aggressively revoke" Chinese students' visas
The Trump administration says it will begin revoking Chinese students' visas, including those studying in "critical fields."
State Department planning to shrink U.S. staff by 3,400 in massive reorganization
The Trump administration plans to eliminate thousands of State Department jobs and close or merge hundreds of domestic divisions — while adding a new office focused on "Democracy & Western Values."
Behind Rubio's phone call with Lavrov
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to reportedly discuss Russia-Ukraine peace talks. CBS News' Olivia Gazis has the latest.
Trump speaks out against Putin
President Trump said he is "very disappointed" with the ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine as his administration works toward securing a deal to end the more than three-year war. Mr. Trump also announced a new round of pardons on Wednesday, including for reality TV stars and a former New York Republican representative. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Scott MacFarlane have more.
How Trump's visa pause impacts students
The State Department ordered U.S. embassies to temporarily halt student visa appointments, impacting prospective international students hoping to study in America. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.
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