House Dems demand ousted inspector general be reinstated
Four House Democrats said Linick's firing appears to be part of a Trump administration campaign to undermine inspectors general's ability to expose wrongdoing within the federal government.
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Pompeo defends firing of State Department watchdog
President Trump notified Congress of his decision to terminate Steve Linick, the State Department's inspector general, on Friday.
Trump says he has 15 candidates to replace John Bolton
Two days after President Trump ousted National Security Adviser John Bolton, he says he now has 15 candidates he's considering to replace Bolton. Mr. Trump also acknowledged that he had spoken to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about taking on the national security adviser's job, too, but said that Pompeo "likes the idea of having someone in there with him."
U.S. blames Iran for Saudi oil attack
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is blaming Iran for a drone strike on two major oil facilities in Saudi Arabia. Iran has denied being involved. Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed responsibility for the strikes. CBS News' Nikole Killion joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest.
Trump admin. blames Iran for Saudi oil attack
The Trump administration is blaming Iran for the drone attack on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia over the weekend. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN AM with more on how the president is responding.
Trump says Iran is likely behind oil plant attack
President Trump on Monday said Iran is most likely to blame for a series of airstrikes that crippled a major Saudi Arabian oil plant over the weekend. Damage from the attacks cut Saudi Arabia's oil production capacity in half and could cause global gas prices to skyrocket. Mr. Trump added that while he does not want to start a war with Tehran, the U.S. military is well prepared to respond if necessary. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN with more.
U.S. official: Saudi attack launched from Iran
On Tuesday, a senior official told CBS News that the U.S. has determined that the missiles fired on a Saudi Arabia oil refinery on Saturday were launched from Iran. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is scheduled to visit Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to meet with the crown prince, Mohammad Bin Salman. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joined CBSN from the Pentagon to discuss the latest.
Pompeo knew of I.G. investigation
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he was questioned about an investigation before recommending the firing of State Department Inspector General Steve Linick. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joined CBSN with more on that plus other developments from Washington.
Pompeo accuses Democrats of "bullying" diplomats
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo responded to a request from House Democrats demanding depositions from five officials involved in President Trump's call with the Ukrainian president. Pompeo called the demand an "attempt to intimidate, bully, and treat improperly the distinguished professionals of the Department of State."
Adam Schiff: "Very fraught time" in history
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff spoke about ongoing efforts to carry out an impeachment inquiry of President Trump. He spoke along with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at her weekly press availability. Schiff has subpoenaed multiple administration officials, including Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Watch his remarks.
Trump slams Adam Schiff over Ukraine call
President Trump blasted House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff for his comments at a hearing on the president's Ukraine call last week. He also defended Secretary of State Mike Pompeo amid news that Pompeo was also on the July call between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Watch his remarks.
Former U.S. special envoy to Ukraine to testify
Former U.S. special envoy to Ukraine Kurt Volker is set to testify to Congress behind closed doors Thursday. He was directly involved in U.S. activities with Ukraine before reigning Friday. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN AM with a preview.
Ever-friendlier U.S.-Taiwan ties draw "firm opposition" from China
Pompeo becomes 1st U.S. Secretary of State to formally congratulate a Taiwanese president. Beijing says the remarks "seriously violate" U.S. policy.
Pence announces Syria ceasefire
Vice President Mike Pence announced Thursday afternoon that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has agreed to a ceasefire in northern Syria. Pence said Turkey would pause its invasion for 120 hours in order to allow Kurdish forces to withdraw from the safe zone of the border region. Watch his announcement.
First transcripts in impeachment inquiry released
The House committees leading the impeachment probe released the first set of transcripts of testimony by witnesses who appeared behind closed doors last month. Marie Yovanovitch, the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, and Michael McKinley, a former top adviser to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, both told lawmakers about their experiences with U.S. policy toward Ukraine.
State Dept. official says Trump "isn't presidential"
A current senior State Department official who used to work with Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch told CBS News Trump "isn't presidential." CBS News White House producer Fin Gomez spoke about the interview to CBSN.
Trump policy shift on Israeli settlements
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Monday that the Trump administration is reversing the Obama administration's approach toward Israeli settlements. "The establishment of Israeli civilian settlement in the West Bank is not per se inconsistent with international law," said Pompeo. He added that the "ultimate status" of the West Bank is a "complex political problem that can only be solved by negotiations between the Israelis and the Palestinians."
Pompeo says he's proud of Ukraine policy
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke to the press Wednesday after a NATO foreign ministers' meeting in Brussels. He was asked about testimony from U.S. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland, who earlier in the day implicated Pompeo in a "quid pro quo" scheme to pressure Ukraine to investigate President Trump's political rival. Watch his response.
Ambassador implicates Trump in quid pro quo
U.S. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland testified in Wednesday's public hearing that President Trump was involved in a quid pro quo scheme to pressure Ukraine into announcing investigations. The president and other administration officials have disputed Sondland's account. CBS News Capitol Hill producer Rebecca Kaplan joins CBSN AM to break down Wednesday's hearings and preview what's ahead Thursday.
Pompeo says he's complying with investigation
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addressed reporters at the White House on Tuesday and responded to a question about the investigation into the Trump administration's contacts with Ukraine as well as U.S. policy towards China and the protests in Hong Kong.
Pompeo addresses Ukraine investigation
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was asked at a White House briefing Tuesday about President Trump's unfounded theory that Ukraine, rather than Russia, interfered in the 2016 election. Pompeo said the U.S. should investigate "whatever nation" was involved. Watch his remarks.
Lawmakers seek answers after state IG firing
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill want answers after President Trump said he fired the inspector general at the State Department at the request of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Pompeo denies he asked the president to fire Steve Linick as an act of retaliation for an investigation into his own actions. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump fires State Department watchdog
Congressional Democrats are demanding answers after President Trump fired the State Department Inspector General Steve Linick. As CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid reports, Linick's removal was suggested by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, whom Linick was investigating for potential misuse of government resources.
Fired State watchdog was probing Saudi arms sale, top Democrat says
The Trump administration last year declared an emergency to fast-track a multi-billion dollar sale of weapons to Saudi Arabia, bypassing congressional review.
Fired State Dept. watchdog was probing Pompeo
CBS News has learned Steve Linick, the fired State Department inspector general, had opened an inquiry into whether Secretary of State Mike Pompeo potentially misused a political appointee for personal errands. Secretary Pompeo recommended Linick's removal to the president. Paula Reid reports.
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