Kremlin dismisses claims that Putin foe was poisoned as "empty noise"
Putin's spokesman says it "cannot be true" that Russian officials poisoned Alexei Navalny, and Moscow won't "take it seriously."
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Mike Pompeo at RNC
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke at the Republican National Convention via video from Jerusalem. Just last month, Pompeo warned State Department employees in a cable that they should not engage in "any partisan political activity" tied to a campaign, political party or political group and should refrain from partaking in "partisan political activity" while abroad. Watch his speech.
Pompeo sparks controversy with RNC speech
House Democrats say they will investigate Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's decision to speak at the Republican National Convention as a potential violation of policies against political activity in office. Fred Fleitz is president and CEO of the Center for Secutiry and previously served as chief of staff for the National Security Council in the Trump administration. He joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the controversy surrounding the speech.
Melania Trump, Mike Pompeo to headline second day of RNC
Republicans at the second night of their national convention are expected to keep up their law-and-order theme while trying to portray Democrats as agents of chaos. Weijia Jiang reports.
Pompeo, set to address RNC, warned State employees to avoid political activity
Despite his own guidance on participation in political activities, Pompeo is set to address the Republican National Convention in a speech taped in Jerusalem.
N.Y. officials investigate Trump Organization
New York's attorney general is investigating the financial dealings of the Trump Organization. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN to talk about that plus other headlines, including the administration's reaction to the police shooting in Wisconsin and a lawsuit over the president's actions against TikTok.
RNC paints dire picture of America if Trump loses
Day 2 of the 2020 Republican National Convention will include speeches by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and first lady Melania Trump. This comes after President Trump and other Republican officials and supporters slammed Joe Biden on the first day of the RNC. CBS News' Skyler Henry has the highlights, and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN with deeper analysis.
Can Pompeo nail the coffin closed on the Iran nuclear deal?
It's unclear whether the Trump administration will be allowed to trigger the "snapback" of U.N. sanctions, but it could be hard to stop.
Afghanistan frees dozens more "dangerous" Taliban prisoners
Long-awaited "intra-Afghan talks" look increasingly likely as government starts releasing final group of insurgents under deal hashed out by U.S.
State Department IG says Pompeo followed law on Saudi arms deal
The inspector general's investigation into the deal took on added interest after Steve Linick was fired by President Trump in May.
U.S. imposes sanctions on Hong Kong's leader
The Trump administration is imposing a new round of sanctions on top officials in Hong Kong, including leader Carrie Lam. The move is in response to Lam implementing Beijing's new national security legislation cracking down on political freedoms. CBSN contributor Isaac Stone Fish, a senior fellow at the Asia Society, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
State Department watchdog resigns after less than 3 months in office
Stephen Akard was appointed acting inspector general of the State Department after his predecessor was abruptly removed in May.
Democrats subpoena State Department aides in probe of IG's firing
The subpoenas for joint depositions were issued Monday.
China-U.S. relations hits new low
Diplomatic relations between the United States and China are the frostiest they've been in decades. Beijing is retaliating against the U.S. closure of the Chinese consulate in Houston by shuttering the equivalent American mission in Chengdu. Recently, the U.S. also arrested fours Chinese scientists for hiding their army ties on visa applications. Isaac Stone Fish, a senior fellow at the Asia Society's Center on U.S.-China Relations and a CBSN contributor, joins CBSN's Laura Podesta with analysis on the deterioriating situation.
Pompeo: U.S. should limit which human rights it defends
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday that the United States should limit which human rights it defends. Critics say that Pompeo is setting a dangerous precedent by suggesting some rights are more important than others. CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini joined CBSN to discuss.
China orders U.S. to shut Chengdu consulate
China is ordering the U.S. to shut down its consulate in the southwestern city of Chengdu as tensions escalate between the two countries. In a Thursday speech, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused China of using its Houston, Texas consulate to spy and steal intellectual property. China denies Pompeo's accusations, and says the U.S. is gravely harming relations with Beijing.
Trump administration weighs TikTok ban
President Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said they are considering a ban of the popular social media app TikTok, citing national security concerns over the platform's ties to the Chinese government. Wired editor-in-chief Nick Thompson joins CBSN's Errol Barnett to discuss.
U.S. considers banning TikTok and other apps, Pompeo says
Pompeo doesn't recommend downloading the app unless "you want your private information in the hands of the Chinese Communist Party."
Could the U.S. ban TikTok?
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the Trump administration is "looking at" a possible ban on TikTok and other social media apps linked to China. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN to break down the issue.
U.S.-China tension mounts as Hong Kong hit with controversial new law
Beijing vows "countermeasures" for U.S. ban on military exports to Hong Kong as region's leader insists new law won't erode freedoms.
Bolton faults Pompeo for tying his "political future" to Trump
The former national security adviser also said the State Department under Pompeo is the "ace of aces in the government for leaking things" to the press.
Republicans worry about Kansas Senate primary
Republicans are reportedly worried about a crowded primary for the open Senate seat in Kansas, with candidates including the divisive Kris Kobach. Bryan Lowry, a lead political reporter for the Kansas City Star, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Ousted State IG says top officials knew about Pompeo probes
Steve Linick, who was fired last month, testified before members of the House Foreign Affairs and Oversight and Reform Committees, as well as the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
China ignores U.S. threats and claims new powers over Hong Kong
Trump administration warned Beijing's adoption of new laws in Hong Kong would bring "significant consequences." But China never flinched.
Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China
Pompeo had warned that a new national security law proposed by Beijing would be a "death knell" for Hong Kong's autonomy.
ICE crackdown prompts some Texas Latinos to turn away from Trump
DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Sullivan loses
2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying about Hunter Biden's laptop
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