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John Kirby, National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the military operation to evacuate American diplomats and their families from Sudan. Kirby discusses the options for American citizens who are still in the country.
National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications John Kirby joined the White House press briefing Monday, sharing details of President Biden's upcoming foreign trip. He also took questions on the leak of classified documents from the Pentagon, telling reporters "we don't know, we truly don't know," when asked if the leak had been contained.
A National Security Council paper offering the White House's perspective on the withdrawal in Afghanistan doesn't pinpoint Biden administration failures in the chaotic process that left 13 American soldiers dead. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins us with the latest.
National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby tells "Face the Nation" that "we absolutely had national security concerns" about TikTok, and that the NSC has endorsed Sen. Mark Warner's bill targeting TikTok.
The U.S. military shot down mysterious objects three days in a row over Alaska, Canada's Yukon Territory and Lake Huron. Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Robert Spalding, former director of strategy for the National Security Council, joined CBS News to discuss the potential threats to U.S. airspace.
Fiona Hill, the former National Security Council senior director for European and Russian affairs, and Chris Krebs, the former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, discuss the prisoner exchange of Brittney Griner and Viktor Bout.
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss allegations that Iran provided weapons to Russia for its war in Ukraine. He also discusses the protests in Iran.
Fiona Hill and David Holmes to face lawmakers; World Pancreatic Cancer Day raises awareness
Fiona Hill, a former Trump administration National Security Council senior director for Europe and Russia, joined "Red and Blue" to discuss her new book "There Is Nothing For You Here: Finding Opportunity in the 21st Century." She describes the former president's relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin and her concerns about national security threats today.
Two new cyberattacks targeted U.S. transit agencies. New York's Metropolitan Transit Authority and a Massachusetts ferry service both said their systems were recently compromised by hackers following Monday's attacks on the world's largest meat processing company, JBS SA. CBS News chief Justice and Homeland Security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports on the response from Washington, and CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson joined Tanya Rivero to discuss.
A lawyer for former National Security Adviser John Bolton says his client will testify in the impeachment inquiry if subpoenaed by House Democrats. John Gans, a former Pentagon speechwriter and expert on the National Security Council, joined "Red & Blue" to explain why he believes Bolton won't be the star witness Democrats want him to be.
Lawmakers are demanding answers from the Trump administration on intelligence surrounding the allegation Russia paid bounties to the Taliban to kill American troops. Katrina Mulligan, managing director for national security and international policy at American Progress, and a former official in the Trump and Obama administrations, joined CBSN to discuss.
A former top Pentagon speechwriter says John Bolton is a "creature" of the Trump administration, not a critic of it, in response to claims made in the former national security adviser's new book. John Gans, the director of communications and research for the University of Pennsylvania's Perry World House global policy center, and former chief speechwriter for Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton says President Trump has "no grand strategy" when it comes to making national security decisions. Fred Fleitz, the president and CEO of the Center for Security Policy and former chief of staff for the National Security Council under President Trump, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss.
Michael Allen, a special assistant to President George W. Bush at the National Security Council and a former staff director for the House Select Committee on Intelligence, joins CBSN to discuss reports that one of the CIA's most highly protected assets was extracted by U.S. intelligence from Moscow.
The Intelligence Community Inspector General is defending the whistleblower's credibility, noting that he has "both first-hand and other information" regarding President Trump's call with the Ukrainian president. Former special assistant to President Bush at the National Security Council Michael Allen joins CBSN to discuss what to expect in the investigation.
Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, who is the top expert on Ukraine on the National Security Council, said what he heard on the July 25 call between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was "inappropriate." He said he reported his concerns to the top lawyer at the NSC "out of a sense of duty," believing there were "significant national security implications for our country."
Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, the top expert on Ukraine on the National Security Council, said U.S. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland said the Ukrainians would have to provide a "deliverable" in order to get a White House meeting, "which is investigations, specific investigations."
Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, the top expert on Ukraine on the National Security Council, discussed Tuesday how the summary of the July 25 call between President Trump and Ukraine's President was handled.
In her opening statement, Fiona Hill, the former top Russia expert on the National Security Council who has served under three Republican and Democratic presidents, said she has "no interest in advancing the outcome of your inquiry in any particular direction, except toward the truth."
National Security Council expert Fiona Hill explained during her testimony on Thursday why the conspiracy theory that Ukraine, not Russia, was responsible for the 2016 U.S. election interference is false. House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff asked Hill how the theory served Russian interests, and Hill responded: "The Russians interests are frankly to delegitimize our entire presidency."
National Security Council expert Fiona Hill confirmed during her testimony on Thursday that President Trump ignored his top advisers when they informed him that the conspiracy theory that Ukraine was involved in the 2016 U.S. election interference was indeed false. Asked if she believed President Trump "instead listened to Rudy Giuliani's views," she responded: "That appears to be the case, yes." State Department official David Holmes said Russia wanted to deflect responsibility for its own interference and drive a wedge between the U.S. and Ukraine.
National Security Council expert Fiona Hill testified on Thursday that former National Security Adviser John Bolton warned top officials, including herself, that President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani would cause trouble for the administration. Hill said Bolton described Giuliani as a "hand grenade that was going to blow everyone up." At the time of this conversation, Hill said, Giuliani was regularly appearing on TV. "(Giuliani) was clearly pushing forward issues and ideas that would probably come back to haunt us," Hill said. "In fact I think that's where we are today."
O'Brien said details of his predecessor's manuscript did not come from the National Security Council.
The White House has fired a National Security Council official who testified under subpoena in the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman told Congress what he heard on the phone call between Mr. Trump and the president of Ukraine. AP White House reporter and CBSN political contributor Zeke Miller joins CBSN with the latest.
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second biggest winning jackpot in U.S. lottery history.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years and warned about flash flooding and mudslides, especially in areas scorched by wildfires.
In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.
Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
Traffic safety regulators are reviewing a motorist's complaints that the manual door handles on some Model 3 cars are hard to find, a potential hazard in a crash.
The new tourist tax imposes an 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passengers to address climate change threats to Hawaii.
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Traffic safety regulators are reviewing a motorist's complaints that the manual door handles on some Model 3 cars are hard to find, a potential hazard in a crash.
The new tourist tax imposes an 11% tax on the gross fares paid by a cruise ship's passengers to address climate change threats to Hawaii.
Many Americans face soaring costs to heat their homes this winter. Here are some ways to lower your monthly utility bill.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
President Trump spent part of Christmas Eve bantering with kids, updating families on NORAD's Santa tracker and reminding one child that the big guy has a "serious appetite."
President Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura has won Honduras' presidential election, the country's electoral authorities said, ending a weeks-long count.
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
Trump signed an executive order in March saying it was "no longer in the national interest" for attorney Mark Zaid and others to access classified information.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
#LillyPartner Cancer clinical trials can offer patients access to investigational treatments that can be explored as early as the time of diagnosis. Ovarian cancer survivor Alicia Dellario and Dr. Arjun Balar, senior vice president of global clinical development at Eli Lilly and Company, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the potential benefits of cancer clinical trials -- and clarify common misconceptions. Visit cancerclinicaltrials.lilly.com for more information. (Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there have been 4.6 million flu cases across the U.S. since the season began. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, a pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York, explains what to know about rising cases, symptoms to watch for and how to protect your family.
In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.
A bomb exploded during prayers at a mosque in Nigeria, killing five people in what police described as a likely suicide attack.
President Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura has won Honduras' presidential election, the country's electoral authorities said, ending a weeks-long count.
Billions worldwide mark the birth of Jesus of Nazareth with various traditions.
The private jet carrying Libya's Gen. Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad and four other military officials crashed on Tuesday.
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
The New York Times movie critic Alissa Wilkinson ranked the top films of 2025. She joins CBS News 24/7 to review this year's list.
The leg lamp in "A Christmas Story" might be one of cinema's most iconic props, and one small town in Oklahoma has a special way to celebrate it. Omar Villafranca reports.
Kiefer Sutherland stars in the new holiday comedy "Tinsel Town," about a washed-up Hollywood actor who lands in a small English town doing a theater production of "Cinderella." He talks about what drew him to the role.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
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.
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
His lawyers argued that Rozier's alleged involvement in the wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies is limited.
A prominent California farmer was arrested in the shooting death of his estranged wife in a remote mountain community in Arizona, authorities said.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, is accused of fatally shooting Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and wounding Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe.
California authorities announced Tuesday they have found the body of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard and arrested her mother for murder. See the full news conference.
A Delaware state trooper was killed Tuesday during a shooting at a Wilmington DMV, the Delaware State Police said. The state's governor confirmed the shooter is also dead.
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
In late 19th-century Florida, hunters pushed flamingos into functional extinction. But something changed over the last 25 years when hurricanes in the Caribbean chased them into the Everglades. Mark Strassmann reports.
Thousands traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual tree lighting ceremony in Manger Square -- the first such celebration since 2023. As Imtiaz Tyab reports, there's hope for a brighter future and lasting peace.
At least two people were killed, and about 20 others were taken to hospitals, after a gas leak is believed to have sparked two explosions and a fire at a nursing home in Pennsylvania. Lilia Luciano has more on the victims and the investigation.
The hills of Altadena, California, scorched at the beginning of this year by a wildfire, are now sliding amid heavy rain. Andres Gutierrez spoke to one homeowner who plans to ride out the storm. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
The Christmas Eve drive was anything but a holiday gift for many across Los Angeles as heavy rain turned roads into rivers in some areas. At LAX, the last-minute dash to make it home before Christmas had flyers lining up early hoping the storm didn't keep them grounded. Kris Van Cleave reports.