Defense chief opposes sending troops to quell protests
Esper's comments contradicted President Trump, who threatened to deploy the military to quell protests on Monday.
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Secretary of Defense Mark Esper says he does not support the idea of sending the military into states to control protests, as President Trump has suggested. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the implications of that disagreement.
D.C. religious leaders criticize Trump visits
President Trump is facing backlash from local religious leaders for his visits to a historic church and national shrine amid the protests this week over George Floyd's death. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to break down the latest developments.
Esper, in first trip since March, defends antivirus efforts
Esper is flying Thursday to the headquarters of U.S. Northern Command in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Navy recommends reinstatement of captain fired over virus warning
The Navy's top official has recommended that Captain Brett Crozier be reinstated as the commander of the USS Roosevelt. David Martin reports.
Coronavirus cases on USS Roosevelt spike to 550
The Navy reported 103 new cases of the coronavirus onboard the ship in one day.
Esper on possibly reinstating Navy captain fired for memo on virus
More than 400 crew members on the USS Theodore Roosevelt have tested positive for the coronavirus so far.
Esper on fallout from Navy captain's firing
Defense Secretary Mark Esper joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the military's role in aiding the country through the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to health care workers, service members are on the front lines providing support to overwhelmed hospitals. Esper also reacts to the fallout from the recent firing of Navy aircraft carrier Captain Brett Crozier, who sent a letter that was later leaked about the severity of the virus threat on his ship.
Public health officials say the worst is yet to come
With the U.S. coronavirus death count at more than 9,000, President Trump and top officials are warning that the toughest week is still ahead. Health officials are also pleading to the public to take social distancing measures even more seriously than now. Nikole Killion reports.
5 things to know about the military's coronavirus response
Secretary of Defense Mark Esper spoke to CBS News as more than 500 members of the military have tested positive for COVID-19.
Defense Secretary discusses military's fight against coronavirus
Defense Secretary Mark Esper spoke with "CBS Evening News" to discuss the U.S. military's fight against coronavirus.
Defense secretary on coronavirus response
Nearly 700 active duty military members have tested positive for coronavirus and the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt is experiencing an outbreak. Defense Secretary Mark Esper joins "CBS Evening News" with his assessment.
Pentagon to contribute masks, ventilators to coronavirus response
Defense Secretary Mark Esper told reporters Tuesday the first 1 million respirator masks will be made available immediately.
U.S. officials address Taliban & Western allies
U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo attended a security conference in Munich on Saturday. Esper said a deal with the Taliban "looks very promising" and Pompeo pushed back on comments that the Trump administration has rejected the global community. Watch their comments here.
U.S. defense secretary to world leaders: China is Pentagon's "top concern"
He said it is urgent that the international community wakes up to the dangers posed by the country.
Pentagon says 34 U.S. troops treated after Iran attack
U.S. officials initially said no one was injured in the January 8 attack on Al Asad airbase, which was retaliation for the strike that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.
Protests in Iran; questions on U.S. strike
Defense Secretary Mark Esper appeared to contradict President Trump when he said he did not see evidence indicating Iran was planning to attack four U.S. embassies. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy, The Hill reporter Julia Manchester, and former Department of Homeland Security adviser Charles Marino join CBSN to discuss the White House response as anti-government protests continue to flare up in Iran.
ICYMI: Here's what you missed on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
In the wake of the strike on Qassem Soleimani, the future of the regime and the impact his death has on U.S. foreign policy and military force is being questioned.
Esper differs from Trump on embassy threat
President Trump said Iran was planning to target four U.S. embassies before the airstrike that killed General Qassem Soleimani, but Defense Secretary Mark Esper says he didn't see evidence about that. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN AM with the latest from Washington.
Saudi service members to be expelled after Florida base shooting
The service members are not accused of involvement in the shooting, but some are said to be linked to extremist movements and a number are accused of possessing child pornography.
Esper "didn't see" specific evidence showing Iranian threat to 4 U.S. embassies
The defense secretary provides background on what President Trump called an "imminent threat" to U.S. embassies overseas.
1/12: Face The Nation
Today on "Face the Nation, with tensions escalating with Iran, we get perspective from the administration on what the future holds for relations with the regime.
Open: This is "Face the Nation"
Today on "Face the Nation, with tensions escalating with Iran, we get perspective from the administration on what the future holds for relations with the regime.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on January 12, 2020
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, we sit down with Sec. of Defense Mark Esper, former Sec. of State John Kerry, Sens. Tim Kaine, Mike Lee and Rep. Adam Schiff.
Defense chief "didn't see" specific evidence of Iranian threat to embassies
The defense secretary told "Face the Nation" he "didn't see" specific evidence showing four embassies were going to be attacked.
Trump trial resumes with testimony from Stormy Daniels' ex-lawyer
An attorney who represented two women seeking payments in 2016 for their silence about alleged sexual encounters with Donald Trump is continuing his testimony.
Police break up UCLA protests; hundreds arrested on U.S. campuses
California police recently began dismantling pro-Palestinian demonstrators' fortified encampment at the UCLA campus.
Biden speaks about campus protests before leaving for North Carolina
President Biden is addressing the press and nation in last-minute remarks Thursday.
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."
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.
Prosecutors ask judge to hold Trump in contempt for more gag order violations
At a contentious hearing with Trump looking on, lawyers from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office told the judge that Trump had violated the gag order four more times.
Biden calls ally Japan "xenophobic," along with China and Russia
President Biden blamed the countries' economic performance on xenophobia.
William and Kate share photo of Princess Charlotte on her 9th birthday
"Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!" the Prince and Princess of Wales said in a social media post with a new photo of their daughter taken by Kate.
UnitedHealth data breach caused by lack of multifactor authentification, CEO says
UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty told lawmakers that its subsidiary Change Healthcare didn't have multifactor authentification.
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Taylor Swift back on TikTok as Universal reaches deal with platform
Licensing deal resolves months-long dispute that had record label Universal pulling its artists' music off the video platform.
Biden speaks about campus protests before leaving for North Carolina
President Biden is addressing the press and nation in last-minute remarks Thursday.
Biden calls ally Japan "xenophobic," along with China and Russia
President Biden blamed the countries' economic performance on xenophobia.
Prosecutors ask judge to hold Trump in contempt for more gag order violations
At a contentious hearing with Trump looking on, lawyers from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office told the judge that Trump had violated the gag order four more times.
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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Taylor Swift back on TikTok as Universal reaches deal with platform
Licensing deal resolves months-long dispute that had record label Universal pulling its artists' music off the video platform.
"Belligerent" United passenger faces hefty fine. Here's how much.
A man's physical and verbal threats caused the United flight from London to Newark, New Jersey, to divert to Bangor, Maine.
Federal Reserve holds rates steady. Here's the financial impact.
The Fed is leaving its benchmark interest rate unchanged, noting a lack of progress in curbing inflation.
Johnson & Johnson offers $6.5 billion to settle talc cancer lawsuits
Plaintiffs have three months to vote on whether to approve a proposed legal settlement that would resolve nearly all talc lawsuits.
The main reason self-driving cars are not ready for prime time
"It's like trying to send a rocket to the moon in 1910 when the Wright Brothers were still working on their planes," one expert said.
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Biden speaks about campus protests before leaving for North Carolina
President Biden is addressing the press and nation in last-minute remarks Thursday.
Biden calls ally Japan "xenophobic," along with China and Russia
President Biden blamed the countries' economic performance on xenophobia.
Prosecutors ask judge to hold Trump in contempt for more gag order violations
At a contentious hearing with Trump looking on, lawyers from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office told the judge that Trump had violated the gag order four more times.
Biden campaign continues focus on abortion with new ad buy
The ad, first shared with CBS News, features part of Donald Trump's interview with Time Magazine.
Abortion access defines key New York congressional races
Several New York Democrats acknowledged that Republicans are more aggressively counterpunching on the issue of abortion in the 2024 election cycle.
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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.
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.
Ground beef tested negative for bird flu, USDA says
The USDA tested 30 samples from states with herds infected by H5N1.
Johnson & Johnson offers $6.5 billion to settle talc cancer lawsuits
Plaintiffs have three months to vote on whether to approve a proposed legal settlement that would resolve nearly all talc lawsuits.
Doctor explains why mammograms should start at age 40
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains why experts hope more aggressive screening guidelines will help address some concerning breast cancer trends.
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Meet Scar: "Monster" catfish may have broken a U.K. record
It took nearly an hour and four people to get the 143-pound catfish out of the lake: "My wrist is still hurting from reeling."
Police in Mexico say bones found at charred pit are of "animal origin"
Mexico City's chief prosecutor disputed a volunteer group's claims that human remains and other evidence had been found at the site.
William and Kate share photo of Princess Charlotte on her 9th birthday
"Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!" the Prince and Princess of Wales said in a social media post with a new photo of their daughter taken by Kate.
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."
Face of Neanderthal woman revealed 75,000 years after she died
Shanidar Z's skull — thought to be the best preserved Neanderthal find this century — "was as flat as a pizza," experts said.
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Rosie O'Donnell joining cast of "And Just Like That..."
O'Donnell shared a photo of a script for season three, episode one of the Max show, revealing her character's name is Mary.
William and Kate share photo of Princess Charlotte on her 9th birthday
"Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!" the Prince and Princess of Wales said in a social media post with a new photo of their daughter taken by Kate.
Jeff Daniels on new challenging role
Emmy Award-winning actor Jeff Daniels says he's playing one of his most challenging roles yet. He stars in the new Netflix limited series "A Man in Full," created by Hollywood heavyweights David E. Kelley and Regina King, who also serves as a director. Daniels portrays Charlie Croker, a tough-talking real estate mogul facing bankruptcy. He must defend his empire and his family against enemies attempting to exploit his fall from grace.
Last-minute mother’s day book ideas
Still searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Sarah Gelman, Amazon Books Editorial Director, shares her top book picks for all kinds of moms.
Walker Hayes on journey toward sobriety
Country star Walker Hayes talks about his new album, "Sober Thoughts," and his journey toward sobriety.
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How AI is used to fight seasonal allergies
Pollen counters are turning to artificial intelligence as seasonal allergies worsen due to climate change. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how technology is changing the long and tedious process of pollen counting.
Exploring ethics of advanced AI assistants
Artificial intelligence assistants may soon be able to do much more than play your favorite music or call your mom, but some Google researchers warn about possible ethical dilemmas. CBS News reporter Erica Brown has more.
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.
Newspapers accuse artificial intelligence companies of stealing content
A newly-filed lawsuit targets two of the biggest generative AI platforms in the world, Open AI, the creators of ChatGPT and Microsoft's Copilot AI program.
New technology could help allergy sufferers
If you think allergies are worse this year, you aren't imagining it. CBS News correspondent Dave Malkoff shows us how a hyperlocal pollen count could help people manage symptoms better.
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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."
Face of Neanderthal woman revealed 75,000 years after she died
Shanidar Z's skull — thought to be the best preserved Neanderthal find this century — "was as flat as a pizza," experts said.
G7 agrees to phase out coal power
The group of nations in the G7 have announced an agreement to phase out coal power plants by 2035. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Planet's deepest blue hole discovered but depth remains a mystery
Blue holes are considered an "oasis" for marine life — but the Taam Ja' Blue Hole off the coast of Mexico remains largely mysterious.
How AI is used to fight seasonal allergies
Pollen counters are turning to artificial intelligence as seasonal allergies worsen due to climate change. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how technology is changing the long and tedious process of pollen counting.
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Woman arrested after friend shot dead in uncompleted suicide pact
Family members said Heavenly Faith Garfield and the victim had been discussing the pact for several weeks, the affidavit says.
4 children, 2 adults wounded in Fort Worth shooting, officials say
The shooting occurred at an apartment complex in west Fort Worth, authorities said.
Officers kill school shooting threat in Wisconsin, officials say
Officials say that a school shooting threat was "neutralized" at a middle school west of Madison, Wisconsin, Wednesday morning, with no reported injuries to those inside the school.
Secret burial pits, bones and kids' notebooks found in Mexico City
It marks the first time in recent memory that anyone claimed to have found such a body disposal site in the capital.
Gang leader who turned D.C. area into "hunting ground" gets life in prison
MS-13 members targeted random civilians so they could increase their status within the gang, prosecutors said.
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Meet the NASA astronauts on Starliner flight
Boeing is set to launch its first-ever spaceflight with humans next week. The Starliner spacecraft will lift off from Florida on Monday night for a multi-day mission to the International Space Station. Commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunny Williams, two seasoned NASA astronauts who are a part of the mission, join CBS News to go over the flight.
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.
Astronauts confident Boeing's Starliner is finally ready for crew flights
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Man who hoped to be first Black astronaut in 1960s finally heading to space
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Spacecraft spots "spiders" scattered across surface of Mars
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
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Norah O’Donnell profiles Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic leader in the U.S. House of Representatives, who, depending on the November elections, might become the first-ever Black speaker of the House. 60 Minutes, Sunday.
New gag order violation claims against Trump
Just days after being ordered to pay $9,000 for violating a gag order in his "hush money" case, former President Donald Trump is once again being accused of breaking the order. A hearing is being held over Trump's comments Thursday morning. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett has more.
Trump touts role in overturning Roe v. Wade
Former President Donald Trump was in Wisconsin and Michigan Wednesday where he hyped up his part in overturning Roe v. Wade and defended his policy of letting states make their own abortion laws. On the Democratic side, President Biden is heading to Charlotte, North Carolina, to meet with the families of the law enforcement officers killed in a shootout this week. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more on the campaigns.
Arrests at UCLA pro-Palestinian protest
Just before dawn Thursday, police moved in on a pro-Palestinian encampment on UCLA's campus, pulling apart barricades and making arrests. The protesters had been demonstrating against the war in Gaza. CBS News' Carter Evans reports from the scene and Brian Higgins, former Bergen County police chief, joined CBS News to discuss the tactics used by authorities.
Another gag order hearing for Trump
Former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial resumes Thursday with another gag order hearing. On Wednesday, Trump slammed the judge in the case, telling supporters at a rally he had been "unconstitutionally gagged." CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates has more on the case.