Trump calls Tillerson "dumb as a rock" over remarks on Putin
"I don't think Putin would agree," the president said in a tweet about Tillerson's reported assessment. "Look how the U.S. is doing"
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Pompeo, Lavrov spar on Iran and Venezuela
Pompeo and Lavrov met in Sochi after a scrapped meeting in Moscow
Pompeo skips Moscow trip to meet with European officials on Iran
Pompeo is still expected to meet Tuesday in Sochi with Russian President Vladimir Putin
Pompeo makes unannounced trip to Iraq amid rising tensions with Iran
Reporters accompanying Pompeo were told they wouldn't be allow to report the stop until they had left the country
U.S. sending forces to Mideast to warn Iran
U.S. deploying the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group and a bomber task force; sources say U.S. tracking preps for attack by Iran or allied fighters
Pompeo: U.S. doesn't expect North Korea to "tell us the truth"
In a bold move on Friday, North Korea launched several short-range missiles which landed in the Sea of Japan, according to the South Korean government
Transcript: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of the interview with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that aired Sunday, May 5, 2019, on "Face the Nation"
Transcript: Mike Pompeo on "Intelligence Matters"
Pompeo spoke with CBS News senior national security contributor Michael Morell on his podcast "Intelligence Matters," ahead of its first-year anniversary as a production of CBS News
Trump says he is "monitoring" uprising led by Juan Guaidó in Venezuela
Trump also threatened Cuba with a "complete" embargo if Cuban military forces did not leave Venezuela
Pompeo says nuclear talks with North Korea will be "bumpy"
Pompeo expressed optimism about a path to denuclearization of the Korean peninsula in an interview for the podcast "Intelligence Matters," ahead of its first-year anniversary as a production of CBS News
Pompeo says Sri Lanka attacks likely "inspired by ISIS"
The secretary of state also addressed the insults lobbed at him by North Korea. Pompeo spoke with CBS News senior national security contributor Michael Morell on his podcast "Intelligence Matters," ahead of its first-year anniversary as a production of CBS News
Pompeo cancels sanctions waivers for Iranian oil imports
It's the latest escalation of the administration's maximum pressure campaign on Tehran
Pompeo dismisses North Korea's call for him to be replaced
The secretary of state spoke after a meeting with the acting defense secretary and their Japanese counterparts
U.S. allowing lawsuits over properties seized by Castro's Cuba
The major policy has angered European and other allies
Pompeo visits Venezuelan border
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited U.S. allies in South America over the weekend to keep pressure on embattled Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. CBS News' Christina Ruffini asked him about the possibility of a military intervention.
Venezuelan refugees demand U.S. action as Pompeo visits border
Top U.S. diplomat keeps pressure on Nicolas Maduro with regional allies, but focus remains on diplomacy, not military action
GOP senator to Pompeo: You don't have "permission" to go to war with Iran
"Only congress can declare war. You do not have our permission to go to war with Iran," Paul warned the secretary
Pompeo says Venezuela's Maduro is a "true threat" to the U.S.
The secretary state's comments came on the same day Vice President Pence called on the United Nations to revoke the credentials of Maduro's representatives
U.S. designates IRGC as terrorist organization
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Monday that the U.S. has designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) military unit as a foreign terrorist organization. Watch his remarks.
U.S. designates Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization
"Today, the IRGC's era of plausible deniability is over," one senior administration official said
U.S. set to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard a terrorist group
Unprecedented move, controversial even within the Trump administration, would significantly increase pressure on Tehran and tensions in the region
Mike Pompeo talks China, 3rd N. Korea summit
President Trump says the U.S. is "very close" to a highly anticipated trade deal with China. The two sides hope to resolve differences over certain tariffs and American claims of Chinese cyber theft. This comes as the FBI looks into why a Chinese woman entered Mr. Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort. The Secret Service says she was carrying a device with computer malware. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the threat of China, the latest on North Korea denuclearization talks, and Saudi Arabia's first nuclear reactor.
Pompeo "confident" there will be a third summit with North Korea
Asked if diplomatic channels had gone cold between the North and South, Pompeo replied: "Nope"
Turkey criticizes State Dept over description of Pompeo meeting
Turkey and the U.S. disagree about what came up in their discussions at the State Department this week
Pressure to sanction China over Muslims
Chinese officials are in Washington this week to negotiate President Trump's long-promised trade deal. But there is growing pressure on the Trump administration to sanction China for what Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called the worst human rights abuses since the 1930s. CBS News has obtained a letter sent by a bipartisan group of lawmakers Wednesday, faulting the administration and urging action to stop mass arrests of Muslims. Margaret Brennan reports.
6 states hold primaries today, including key races in California, Iowa
Los Angeles residents will be voting in the mayoral contest, with reality TV star Spencer Pratt hoping to unseat incumbent Mayor Karen Bass.
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Senior Iranian officer says return to war with U.S. seems "inevitable"
Prospects for a U.S.-Iran deal seem to dim as the war between Israel and Hezbollah grinds on despite Trump saying they agreed to stop fighting.
Trump signs AI executive order to give government early look at new models
The order asks AI companies to share previews of powerful new models with the government before they are released to the public.
White House Correspondents' Dinner rescheduled for July 24
Prosecutors have accused Cole Allen of attempting to assassinate the president when he allegedly attacked the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25.
Russian missile, drone attack on Ukraine kills at least 13, officials say
Russian missile, drone strikes kill at least 13 people across Ukraine, authorities say, after President Zelenskyy warned Moscow was planning a "massive new strike."
Trump names controversial housing official Bill Pulte as acting intel chief
President Trump on Tuesday announced he's tapping housing official Bill Pulte to serve as the acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard.
What are Freedom 250 and America250? Behind the 2 groups planning celebrations
A musical concert series has become a point of political contention, with performers dropping out of the series.
Police in Iowa say they think man shot and killed 6 relatives, then himself
Authorities in Iowa are investigating the fatal shootings of six people they believe were killed by a relative who took his own life when confronted by police.
American soldier and British soldier die in training accident in Iraq
The U.S. and British militaries say one American soldier and one British soldier died during a training exercise in Iraq.
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What travelers should know about Europe's new Entry/Exit System
Travel experts say to be prepared for potential disruptions as countries implement the new Entry/Exit System now in place across the EU and other countries.
Trump names controversial housing official Bill Pulte as acting intel chief
President Trump on Tuesday announced he's tapping housing official Bill Pulte to serve as the acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard.
Video shows massive drug-smuggling tunnel connecting U.S. and Mexico
Four people were arrested and charged with trafficking more than $45 million in cocaine through the 2,000-foot-long tunnel complete with reinforced walls, ventilation and a rail system.
White House Correspondents' Dinner rescheduled for July 24
Prosecutors have accused Cole Allen of attempting to assassinate the president when he allegedly attacked the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25.
Trump signs AI executive order to give government early look at new models
The order asks AI companies to share previews of powerful new models with the government before they are released to the public.
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What travelers should know about Europe's new Entry/Exit System
Travel experts say to be prepared for potential disruptions as countries implement the new Entry/Exit System now in place across the EU and other countries.
Northlake police warn of gas pump screw scam
The Northlake Police Department issued a warning about a new scam at gas stations that is low tech, but effective.
About 1 in 4 professionals is stuck in a mid-career stall, study finds
Workers who go at least five years without a promotion or meaningful raise can miss out on thousands of dollars in earnings, researchers found.
What to know about the major student loan changes coming July 1
The changes will affect how much students and their parents can borrow, as well as their repayment options.
Anthropic files for IPO, setting up public-market test of AI boom
The filing sets up Anthropic, the maker of the Claude AI chatbot, to sell its shares to the public.
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Trump names controversial housing official Bill Pulte as acting intel chief
President Trump on Tuesday announced he's tapping housing official Bill Pulte to serve as the acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard.
White House Correspondents' Dinner rescheduled for July 24
Prosecutors have accused Cole Allen of attempting to assassinate the president when he allegedly attacked the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25.
Trump signs AI executive order to give government early look at new models
The order asks AI companies to share previews of powerful new models with the government before they are released to the public.
What are Freedom 250 and America250? Behind the 2 groups planning celebrations
A musical concert series has become a point of political contention, with performers dropping out of the series.
6 states hold primaries today, including key races in California, Iowa
Six states are holding primary contests on Tuesday, including California and Iowa.
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WHO massively scales back number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo
While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.
Details on promising pancreatic cancer drug
A new drug was shown in trials to keep pancreatic cancer patients alive for twice as long as chemotherapy alone. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
A nurse stole fentanyl and AI missed it, state records say
Sentri7, drug diversion software powered by artificial intelligence and used at hundreds of U.S. hospitals, did not catch a monthslong string of fentanyl thefts in Tennessee in 2025, according to a state document.
New drug nearly doubles survival rates in some pancreatic cancer patients, study says
New research shows a medication called daraxonrasib is helping people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer.
Woman diagnosed with cancer after minor symptoms: "Couldn't believe it"
Candace Tucker thought her symptoms were benign. A colonoscopy led to an alarming diagnosis.
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Legendary wine unveiled after decades hidden under castle floor
The collection once belonged to the noble Beaufort-Spontin family, who were suspected of having collaborated with the Nazis.
WHO massively scales back number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo
While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.
American soldier and British soldier die in training accident in Iraq
The U.S. and British militaries say one American soldier and one British soldier died during a training exercise in Iraq.
Bear goes on rampage in Japan, injuring 4 people
A record 13 people were killed by bears in Japan last year, and there has been a jump in sightings as the animals emerge hungry from hibernation.
Ancient coin, mysterious markings found under Notre Dame cathedral
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
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YouTubers have big box office weekend
Two indie horror films made by YouTubers, "Backrooms" and "Obsession," beat out Disney's latest "Star Wars" movie in the box office this weekend. Steven Zeitchik, senior editor for the Hollywood Reporter, joins CBS News to discuss.
P!nk talks hosting Tony Awards
Grammy Award winner P!nk is preparing to host the Tony Awards on Sunday on CBS. The singer speaks with "CBS Mornings" about what to expect and why she asked her daughter for permission before agreeing to host.
Marilyn Monroe's friends honor the icon (1962)
Monday marks 100 years since the birth of the iconic Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe. On Aug. 10, 1962, six days after her death at the age of 36, CBS News aired a retrospective special about the legend's life, featuring interviews with friends, mentors and colleagues.
Vanilla Ice says he'd perform for anybody, including Putin and Iran
"It's not anything to do with politics. I don't know why they're turning it into politics," Vanilla Ice said of the Freedom 250 concerts planned in Washington, D.C.
Vanilla Ice on Freedom 250 concert series
A number of artists have recently said they will not perform at the upcoming multi-day Great American State Fair at Washington, D.C.'s National Mall. It's being put on by the group Freedom 250, which the BBC says was launched by the Trump administration, with the president appointing its CEO. Rapper Vanilla Ice joins to discuss why he believes the show must go on.
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Florida sues OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman
Florida has filed a civil suit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, accusing them of deceiving users. Jo Ling Kent explains.
Early details on Anthropic's IPO filing
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind the chatbot Claude, has filed to go public, setting up one of the biggest initial public offerings in history. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
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.
Florida sues OpenAI over alleged harms caused by ChatGPT
Florida has become the first state to sue OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman.
Anthropic confidentially files for IPO
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company that created the Claude chatbot, said Monday it has confidentially filed for an initial public offering.
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Ancient coin, mysterious markings found under Notre Dame cathedral
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
New species of blue octopus discovered 5,900 feet underwater
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
What we know about new UFO file release
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Atlantic hurricane season is coming up. Here's what NOAA predicts.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance, photos reveal
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
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Video shows massive drug-smuggling tunnel connecting U.S. and Mexico
Four people were arrested and charged with trafficking more than $45 million in cocaine through the 2,000-foot-long tunnel complete with reinforced walls, ventilation and a rail system.
Latest on viral North Carolina arrest video
Some of the charges against the North Carolina woman whose violent arrest video went viral were dropped, court records show. In the video, former Shelby police officer Karson Hyder can be seen repeatedly punching Cherrie Moore. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Latest on DOJ "anti-weaponization" fund
The Justice Department's plans for an "anti-weaponization" fund continue to face lawmaker backlash and legal battles. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Fugitive who stole identity of college grad 40 years ago pleads guilty to fraud
A fugitive who lived for more than 40 years under the stolen identity of a University of Arkansas graduate has pleaded guilty to fraud, among other charges.
Trump pausing DOJ "anti-weaponization" fund
The Trump administration is halting the "anti-weaponization" fund that got bipartisan backlash and an unfavorable ruling in court. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
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NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
Blue Origin assesses impact of New Glenn explosion
Blue Origin assess the impact of Thursday's New Glenn explosion, prompting concern about NASA moon program delays.
Blue micromoon makes rare appearance this weekend
A rare blue micromoon will appear in night skies this weekend. Here's what to expect.
NASA's moon base plans include landers, buggies and drones for 2028 mission
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Astrolab, Lunar Outpost and Firefly Aerospace are awarded with hundreds of millions of dollars in NASA contracts for the first phase of its moon base plans.
China launches spacecraft with astronaut set to remain in space for a year
China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
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?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Marley Dias on telling Black stories
Marley Dias, an author, activist and recent Harvard graduate, sits down with CBS News 24/7 to discuss her new book, "I Am the Dream Come True."
Oz takes questions on Ebola, Trump's health
Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, took questions Tuesday's White House press briefing on President Trump's health, the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Africa and more. Following his remarks, CBS News' Nancy Cordes provided additional context.
Rubio asked about funds for "Board of Peace"
Nevada Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen pressed State Secretary Marco Rubio about money going into at least two bank accounts to fund President Trump's "Board of Peace" initiative in the Middle East.
YouTubers have big box office weekend
Two indie horror films made by YouTubers, "Backrooms" and "Obsession," beat out Disney's latest "Star Wars" movie in the box office this weekend. Steven Zeitchik, senior editor for the Hollywood Reporter, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Rubio says the Iran war is "over now"
Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed the Iran war "is over now" during his testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. During a heated exchange with New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker, Rubio spoke about plans for sanctions against Tehran and denied claims that the Trump administration is seeking a deal similar to the one brokered during the Obama era.