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O'Brien said details of his predecessor's manuscript did not come from the National Security Council.
The National Security Council will be reduced to its lowest staffing levels in nearly twenty years by February.
The Senate is weighing whether to have the former national security adviser testify in the impeachment trial.
Andrew Peek, the top White House adviser on Russia, was under investigation by the State Department before he was detailed to the White House in November.
Former national security adviser John Bolton returned to Twitter on Friday after a two-month hiatus, telling his followers there is "more to come" and to "stay tuned"
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."
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 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."
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."
Fiona Hill, a former senior director on Russia at the National Security Council, pushed back Thursday against the unfounded theory that Ukrainian officials sought to interfere in the 2016 election, and said the Russian government spreads disinformation by operating "like a Super PAC." Watch her opening statement in the fifth day of public impeachment hearings.
The public hearings in the Trump impeachment inquiry continue Thursday with testimony from a former National Security Council official and a State Department employee. They follow Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland's revelation that there was a quid pro quo with Ukraine. "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the impact of Sondland's testimony and what to expect from Thursday's hearing.
New revelations are expected in Thursday’s impeachment testimonies, after Gordon Sondland, President Trump's hand-picked EU ambassador, said there was a quid pro quo with Ukraine. But Trump and other members of the administration are strongly disputing his account. Former National Security Council official Fiona Hill and State Department employee David Holmes, who overheard Sondland speaking to the president about Ukraine, will testify Thursday. Nancy Cordes reports.
Fiona Hill and David Holmes to face lawmakers; World Pancreatic Cancer Day raises awareness
Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, a National Security Council expert on Ukraine, and Jennifer Williams, an aide to Vice President Pence, testified Tuesday in the Trump impeachment inquiry.
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff and Daniel Goldman, senior adviser and director of investigations on the committee, questioned Kurt Volker and Tim Morrison on Tuesday in the third day of public impeachment hearings. Volker is the former special envoy to Ukraine and Morrison is the outgoing senior director of European and Russian affairs at the National Security Council and a deputy assistant to the president.
Tim Morrison, the departing senior director of European and Russian affairs at the National Security Council, urged lawmakers not to lose sight of the ongoing military conflict in eastern Ukraine. He also said he does not know who the whistleblower is. Watch his opening statement in the third day of public impeachment hearings.
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff and Daniel Goldman, senior adviser and director of investigations on the committee, questioned Jennifer Williams and Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman Tuesday in the third day of public impeachment hearings. Williams is Vice President Mike Pence's special adviser for Europe and Russia and Vindman is the top expert on Ukraine on the National Security Council.
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.
Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, who is an expert on Ukraine on the National Security Council, said in his opening statement Tuesday in the third day of public impeachment hearings that he found the July 25 call between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky "improper." Watch his opening statement.
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, 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."
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.
Tim Morrison is scheduled to testify before the House committees leading the impeachment inquiry on Thursday
The House impeachment inquiry hears from two more witnesses Wednesday before the full House takes a key vote Thursday. A National Security Council official, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, told investigators Tuesday that the official summary of a phone call that led to the impeachment probe is missing some information. Nancy Cordes reports.
Alexander Vindman, who listened to the president's July 25 call, will tell lawmakers he "did not think it was proper" for Trump to encourage investigations
"I feel like the luckiest man on Earth right now," Marc Fogel said, standing alongside President Trump in the White House upon his return.
Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest man, took questions for the first time since the president gave him broad authority to overhaul the executive branch.
Ukraine's leader says a Russian strike on Kyiv shows Putin is "not preparing for peace," as the Kremlin rules out swapping occupied territory for a peace deal.
A report from the USAID inspector general says that almost $500 million in food assistance is sitting in ports, ships and warehouses.
Pain MD, which once ran as many as 20 clinics across three states, gave chronic-pain patients about 700,000 total injections near their spines, according to court documents. Last year, federal prosecutors proved at trial that the shots were medically unnecessary and part of an extensive fraud scheme.
The White House on Tuesday demanded the AP alter its style guidance of the Gulf of Mexico, which President Trump renamed last month.
Influenza trends have reached record highs in recent weeks.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin said he has "highly credible information" that Patel is behind the firings at the FBI, though he is not yet the FBI director.
A satirical online petition is catching the attention of both Californians and Danes alike.
Among the Westminster Dog Show finalists were a bichon frisé, a shih tzu, a whippet, a German shepherd, an English springer spaniel, a giant schnauzer and a Skye terrier.
After being on the run for months in New Orleans, Scrim was captured yet again Tuesday. He had been missing since he jumped 13 feet out of a second-story window in November.
Influenza trends have reached record highs in recent weeks.
While nationwide scores are still below pre-pandemic levels, some local districts are seeing improvements in math and reading.
The White House on Tuesday demanded the AP alter its style guidance of the Gulf of Mexico, which President Trump renamed last month.
Tesla has sued its own customers and journalists in China for defamation – and won just about every time. Elon Musk's company has pioneered an aggressive legal strategy there.
A new lawsuit filed by Missouri's attorney general alleges that Starbucks is unlawfully relying on "race-and-sex-based hiring practices."
Also omitted is Indigenous Peoples Month, Hispanic Heritage Month and Holocaust Remembrance Day, according to social media users and product experts.
Soda prices could rise, too, if packaging costs increase under President Trump's tariffs.
A report from the USAID inspector general says that almost $500 million in food assistance is sitting in ports, ships and warehouses.
Tesla has sued its own customers and journalists in China for defamation – and won just about every time. Elon Musk's company has pioneered an aggressive legal strategy there.
The White House on Tuesday demanded the AP alter its style guidance of the Gulf of Mexico, which President Trump renamed last month.
Rowe led the Secret Service as acting director after Kimberly Cheatle's resignation in the wake of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Pennsylvania last July.
Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest man, took questions for the first time since the president gave him broad authority to overhaul the executive branch.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin said he has "highly credible information" that Patel is behind the firings at the FBI, though he is not yet the FBI director.
Pain MD, which once ran as many as 20 clinics across three states, gave chronic-pain patients about 700,000 total injections near their spines, according to court documents. Last year, federal prosecutors proved at trial that the shots were medically unnecessary and part of an extensive fraud scheme.
Influenza trends have reached record highs in recent weeks.
The NGO Doctors for America argued that HHS, CDC and FDA violated federal law in removing medical information from public-facing websites.
Certain tuna products may have defective lids that could lead to "a potentially fatal form of food poisoning," FDA notice states.
Pertussis cases are on the rise again, after a dip following the winter holidays.
Tesla has sued its own customers and journalists in China for defamation – and won just about every time. Elon Musk's company has pioneered an aggressive legal strategy there.
Any intelligence gathered from Mexican territory would have to be shared under agreements between the two countries, Defense Minister Ricardo Trevilla said.
Ukraine's leader says a Russian strike on Kyiv shows Putin is "not preparing for peace," as the Kremlin rules out swapping occupied territory for a peace deal.
The two latest cases include the alleged killing of a 25-year-old woman in her apartment in 2021 and the alleged murder of a 57-year-old woman in 2024.
Rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns in West Africa, which supplies around 70% of the world's cacao, are disrupting the crop, affecting both the quantity and quality of beans — and driving up prices for consumers..
Among the Westminster Dog Show finalists were a bichon frisé, a shih tzu, a whippet, a German shepherd, an English springer spaniel, a giant schnauzer and a Skye terrier.
Former Beatle and music legend Paul McCartney took the stage at New York City's Bowery Ballroom for a surprise show Tuesday evening.
Last month, Demi Moore collected a Golden Globe for her performance in "The Substance." Now, she's getting buzz as the frontrunner for the Oscar. Moore looks back at her career journey as she speaks about what's behind her powerful performance and what the recognition means to her.
Alex Cooper, host of the hit podcast "Call Her Daddy" is the most listened to female podcaster in the world and she's continuing to expand her media empire. Last year she signed a deal with SiriusXM. She joined "CBS Mornings" to talk about her podcast and the launch of her two new channels on SiriusXM.
British superstar singer Ed Sheeran, after being unplugged by Indian police, insists he did have permission to busk in tech hub Bengaluru.
Vice President JD Vance warned foreign leaders on Tuesday against placing excessive regulations on artificial intelligence in Paris. He highlighted U.S. advancements in AI and vowed to safeguard the technology from people trying to weaponize it. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the details.
Also omitted is Indigenous Peoples Month, Hispanic Heritage Month and Holocaust Remembrance Day, according to social media users and product experts.
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.
The charges are one of several recent moves against international ransomware groups.
Vice President JD Vance called America the "gold standard" in artificial intelligence and promised to keep it that way while speaking at an AI summit in Paris. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more from France.
By switching the next space station crew to a different ferry ship, the Starliner astronauts will get home a bit earlier than planned.
Endangered Mexican long-nosed bats are now being tracked via "eDNA" using their saliva.
Methane is one of the climate-damaging gases emitted by industry, but a British firm has found a way to give it a major makeover.
The world set yet another monthly heat record in January, despite an abnormally chilly U.S., a cooling La Nina and predictions of a slightly less hot 2025, the European climate service Copernicus says.
Australia-based scientists say they've produced the world's first kangaroo embryo through IVF and hailed it as a key step toward saving endangered marsupials.
The two latest cases include the alleged killing of a 25-year-old woman in her apartment in 2021 and the alleged murder of a 57-year-old woman in 2024.
The charges are one of several recent moves against international ransomware groups.
Warrants were issued against a total of 183 people, 36 of whom were already in custody, for crimes including attempted murder, extortion and drug trafficking, police said.
Officials said Deputy Basil Powell was "targeted and ambushed while returning home."
The couple were motivated by their "long-unfulfilled wish to have a daughter," prosecutors said.
By switching the next space station crew to a different ferry ship, the Starliner astronauts will get home a bit earlier than planned.
Get ready for the Snow Moon, February's full moon, which is set to peak on Wednesday morning.
Astronomers will use the Webb telescope to closely monitor the size and trajectory of an asteroid that has a slim chance of striking Earth in 2032.
Starliner astronaut Sunita Williams says she and crewmate Butch Wilmore have not been "abandoned" in space, as NASA considers plans to speed their return.
Scientists are closely watching a recently discovered asteroid that is being called a potential "city-killer." NASA calculates there is a 1.6% chance it could hit the Earth in 2032. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
Pennsylvanian teacher Marc Fogel arrived on U.S. soil Tuesday night after Russia held him in captivity for more than three years. President Trump welcomed Fogel at the White House. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
NASA astronaut Suni Williams tells John Dickerson about her extended stay in space with crewmate Barry "Butch" Wilmore aboard the International Space Station, setting a new spacewalk record, the "incredible science" the team is doing and more in an interview on "CBS Evening News Plus."
Will Vice President JD Vance be the one to take over the MAGA mantle in the future? President Trump didn't exactly give that idea a ringing endorsement. Deepa Shivaram, White House correspondent for NPR, and Leigh Ann Caldwell, chief Washington correspondent at Puck News, join "America Decides" to discuss.
For the first time the pandemic began, deaths from influenza have outpaced deaths from COVID-19 in 22 states, plus New York City and Washington, D.C. Dr. Jon LaPook has the latest numbers.
Federal safety investigators have rushed to the scene of a deadly crash involving a private jet on a Scottsdale, Arizona, runway. Kris Van Cleave reports that the probe into what happened may center on the plane's landing gear.