Tillerson meets Putin
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met with Russian President Vladimir Putin Wednesday in Moscow. CBS News White House & Senior Foreign Affairs Correspondent Margaret Brennan spoke to CBSN about what that meeting may cover.
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U.S.-Russia joint news conference
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke at a press conference after Secretary Tillerson had a "productive" meeting with Vladimir Putin. "There is a low level of trust between our two countries," Tillerson said in his opening statement.
Syria, Russia scrutinized
The White House says Russia and Syria purposefully confused the world community about the chemical attack in Idlib. CBS News senior national security analyst Fran Townsend explains on CBSN.
Tillerson's goals in Russia talks
Fran Townsend, former homeland security adviser to President George W. Bush and CBS News senior national security analyst, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the Trump administration's increased criticism of Russia, Moscow's role in the chemical attack in Syria, and options for pressuring Russia to get out of Syria's civil war.
Russia's Syria alliance
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson called on Russia to break its alliance with Syrian dictator Bashar Assad. After the chemical attack, Tillerson said the U.S. and its allies want Russia to broker a cease-fire and convince Assad to step down. Margaret Brennan has the details.
Rex Tillerson in Moscow
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is in Moscow Tuesday to meet with Russian officials about the Syrian Civil War. Tara Palmeri, White House Correspondent for Politico, spoke to CBSN about what's at stake with his visit.
Tillerson, Russia analysis
The Washington Post's David Nakamura discusses Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's tense trip to Moscow amid the Syria conflict.
Russia relations
While Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was on his way to Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he believes the United States is planning more military action against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime. CBS News White House and foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan has the latest from Moscow.
Tillerson travels to Russia
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is on his way to Moscow for his first high-level talks in Russia. He and other foreign leaders are considering how to move Russia away from supporting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime. Margaret Brennan reports.
Trump admin split on Syria
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and U.S. Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley appear to have conflicting opinions on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Republican strategist Dan Senor joins CBSN to discuss the mixed messages being sent by the White House.
W.H. split on al-Assad's future
The White House appears split on President Trump's doctrine in Syria, with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley at odds over how to handle President Bashar al-Assad after last week's missile attacks on the Syrian air base that launched a sarin gas attack on civilians. Major Garrett reports.
Tillerson on Syria
Secretary State Rex Tillerson says that while he believes Assad is undermining his own authority, priorities have not changed. "I think the President has been quite clear," Tillerson said. "First and foremost, we must defeat ISIS."
Tillerson on working towards a possible solution in Syria
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson appears on "Face the Nation" and talks about working with Russia to stabilize the war in Syria
Tillerson's agenda in China
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson arrived in Beijing for his first face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The visit comes a day after Tillerson suggested the U.S. could initiate military action against North Korea if the North continues to escalate its nuclear weapons program. Adriana Diaz reports.
Foreign policy update
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson told reporters in South Korea that the U.S. policy of "strategic patience" against North Korea is over -- and the U.S. is willing to use military force to combat the rogue regime and its nuclear program. This news comes as the U.S. military is forced to deny that they deliberately targeted a mosque in Syria. National security correspondent David Martin has the latest on the Trump administration's foreign policy.
North Korea policy
In South Korea Friday, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the U.S will not rule out the use of force to confront a growing nuclear threat from the north. More on this from David Martin at the Pentagon.
Tillerson on North Korea
The first task Secretary of State Rex Tillerson faces in his Asia trip is how to combat North Korea's growing nuclear threat. Adriana Diaz has more on Tillerson's first trip abroad.
Tillerson in Asia
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is in Asia visiting Japan, South Korea, and China to strengthen foreign relations and discuss the growing threat of North Korea. CBS News' Adriana Diaz joins CBSN with more.
"Different approach" on N. Korea?
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is in Japan, the first leg of a three-nation tour of Asia. He's traveling in the middle of growing concerns over North Korea and how the U.S. will protect its allies. When he leaves Japan, he'll visit South Korea and China. Adriana Diaz reports from Tokyo.
Tillerson Asia trip
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson traveled to Asia Wednesday amid growing concerns about North Korea. Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State PJ Crowley joined Margaret Brennan on "Red & Blue" to break down what to expect frpm Tillerson's trip - and why he ditched his traveling press pool.
Rex Tillerson's role
Some reports are raising questions about whether Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has essentially been sidelined by the White House when it comes to foreign policy. Daniel Drezner, a Washington Post contributing editor and professor of international politics at the Fletcher School at Tufts University, spoke to CBSN about Tillerson's role.
Mending relations with Mexico
A high-level U.S. delegation is trying to sell new deportation policies to Mexico. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly want to find common ground on immigration and a border wall. So far, Mexico's leadership is not buying it. Chip Reid reports.
Trump immigration
President Trump delayed the release of a revised travel ban order that was expected to be unveiled this week. The delay comes as Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Homeland Security Chief John Kelly head to Mexico after the release of new immigration guidelines. CBS News Foreign Affairs and White House correspondent Margaret Brennan joins us with the latest.
Trump team in Latin America
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson went on a fence-mending trip to Mexico following the mobilization of President Trump's new immigration enforcement strategy. Homeland Security Secretary John Kellymade a simjilar tirp to Guatemala, reports Margaret Brennan.
U.S.-Mexico relationship
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said Wednesday that the Trump administration has a "robust dialogue" with the Mexican government. On the other hand, Politco reported that the administration "riled Mexican officials" with its new deportation guidelines. Eli Stokols, a national political reporter for Politico, spoke to CBSN about the relationship.
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Ukrainian president tells CBS News Russia targeted his plane with drones
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia targeted his plane with drones as part of a campaign to intimidate him and other foreign leaders.
Patel pushed on lower hiring standards at FBI, Olympic celebration
FBI Director Kash Patel was grilled for nearly five hours by both Democrats and Republicans about a string of recent negative headlines about the FBI.
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ICE deportees in Africa describe being stranded "on the other side of the world"
CBS News traveled to Liberia to speak to some of the Latin American deportees banished to Africa under President Trump's immigration crackdown.
Political foes like Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon talk about making AI "humans first"
As AI CEOs call for a slowdown, President Trump wants acceleration. But the issue is gaining bipartisan momentum.
Judge rules Kennedy Center board cannot put Trump's name on building again
The Kennedy Center board, which is filled with President Trump's allies, is set to vote Tuesday on a new plan to close the center for two years of renovations.
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Iran war has cost well over $33.4 billion, Pentagon report says
The Iran war has cost the U.S. military at least $33.4 billion - most of it on munitions - and not including hundreds of millions more spent by other agencies, the Pentagon says.
Nick Reiner will not face death penalty if convicted of his parents' murders
A pretrial hearing is scheduled at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Fed rate hike expected on Wednesday. See what it means for your money.
The Federal Reserve is likely to raise borrowing costs on Wednesday, and more hikes could be in store, according to economists.
FBI investigation thwarts "mass casualty attack" from man accused of ISIS allegiance
Federal officials said Jonathan Kramer had armed himself to carry out a mass casualty attack against the American people.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Sanders says potential danger of AI is "probably greater" than nuclear weapons
Sen. Bernie Sanders is one of the most vocal opponents in Congress on rapid AI development, but bipartisan concerns are growing.
Iran war could cost $2 billion per month, Congressional Budget Office estimates
The Congressional Budget Office estimated the war between Feb. 28 and Aug. 1 has directly cost the U.S. about $38 billion.
Fed rate hike expected on Wednesday. See what it means for your money.
The Federal Reserve is likely to raise borrowing costs on Wednesday, and more hikes could be in store, according to economists.
U.S. confirms it deployed weapons in space. China and Russia respond.
China warned against turning outer space into a "battlefield" after the U.S. confirmed that it has weapons deployed in space.
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Fed rate hike expected on Wednesday. See what it means for your money.
The Federal Reserve is likely to raise borrowing costs on Wednesday, and more hikes could be in store, according to economists.
Your home heating oil bill is likely to jump this winter. Here's why.
Millions of homeowners will face higher heating costs this winter because of surging global oil prices, according to a new forecast.
Outcome of employment lawsuit could promote use of skimpy health plans
A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.
AI companies must ensure their tech is safe, says top Trump adviser on AI
In an interview with CBS News, Sacks suggested that fears AI could harm people are overblown. "I think this is becoming a panic," he said.
The AI bubble is leaking air, some economists say. Should investors worry?
AI has fueled a stock boom in recent years. Now, some Wall Street analysts think that epic run is coming to an end.
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Senate fails to advance Clarity Act amid Democratic concerns about crypto bill
The Senate on Tuesday failed to advance a sweeping cryptocurrency bill known as the Clarity Act, amid opposition from Democrats and a handful of Republicans.
Sanders says potential danger of AI is "probably greater" than nuclear weapons
Sen. Bernie Sanders is one of the most vocal opponents in Congress on rapid AI development, but bipartisan concerns are growing.
Iran war could cost $2 billion per month, Congressional Budget Office estimates
The Congressional Budget Office estimated the war between Feb. 28 and Aug. 1 has directly cost the U.S. about $38 billion.
U.S. confirms it deployed weapons in space. China and Russia respond.
China warned against turning outer space into a "battlefield" after the U.S. confirmed that it has weapons deployed in space.
Judge rules Kennedy Center board cannot put Trump's name on building again
The Kennedy Center board, which is filled with President Trump's allies, is set to vote Tuesday on a new plan to close the center for two years of renovations.
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Outcome of employment lawsuit could promote use of skimpy health plans
A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.
Pennsylvania woman dies of measles complications, coroner reports
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Strange symptom and a "weird" referral led to surprise Stage 4 cancer diagnosis
Kate Ping thought she was just stressed out. A nurse practitioner's surprising recommendation led to a shocking diagnosis.
Trump admin. to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Record-setting cyclospora outbreak is over, U.S. health officials say
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.
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Iran war could cost $2 billion per month, Congressional Budget Office estimates
The Congressional Budget Office estimated the war between Feb. 28 and Aug. 1 has directly cost the U.S. about $38 billion.
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Ukrainian president tells CBS News Russia targeted his plane with drones
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia targeted his plane with drones as part of a campaign to intimidate him and other foreign leaders.
7 women found dead in South Africa, sparking fears of serial killer
Authorities say the cases appear to be linked, although they did not confirm whether they are the work of the same killer.
2 U.S. government workers accidentally shot by soldiers in Africa
The U.S. personnel were shot during an anti-smuggling operation in a rural region in the northeast of the country, Eswatini's government said.
Hospital could have prevented some of nurse's baby killings, judge says
British nurse Lucy Letby, convicted of murdering seven babies, was enabled by a "complete failure" to protect them at the hospital where she worked, the chair of an inquiry said.
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Food & Wine unveils list of "Best New Chefs"
Food & Wine reveals its list of "Best New Chefs" this week. One of those talents is Masako Morishita of Perry's Restaurant in Washington, D.C., who joins to discuss her career move from NFL cheerleader to D.C. food icon and share one of her favorite recipes.
Elin Hilderbrand and daughter on latest book
Elin Hilderbrand, who wrote hit summer reads like "The Perfect Couple" and "28 Summers," joins "CBS Mornings" with her daughter Shelby Cunningham to discuss the latest book in their co-written The Academy Series, titled "The Thoroughbreds."
Remembering Bob Mackie's most iconic looks
Bob Mackie, who bedazzled stars like Cher, Carol Burnett and Marilyn Monroe, died at 87. "CBS Mornings" looks back at some of his legendary looks.
2026 Emmys top moments
"People" executive editor for TV and events Breanne Heldman breaks down the top moments from the 2026 Emmy Awards.
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour
Performer Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour following controversy over his onstage statements in which he shared his pro-Palestinian beliefs. Shanelle Kaul reports.
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Speaker Johnson on Trump's AI comments
President Trump took aim at criticism of AI development, calling the warnings a "hoax." House Speaker Mike Johnson shared his thoughts on Mr. Trump's comments.
Trump lauds AI amid dire warnings
President Trump called Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during an industry summit, saying that data centers "make people wealthy" and dismissing AI development concerns as a "hoax." CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more on what you should know.
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.
Rep. Beyer on AI regulation and threat
Tech CEOs are pushing for an AI development slowdown following a slew of concerns regarding the misuse of the technology. Virginia Democratic Rep. Don Beyer, vice chair of the House Joint Economic Committee, weighs in on the issue.
Alex Bores on AI regulation debate
Democrat Alex Bores, a state assemblyman for New York's 73rd District and former tech consultant, joins "CBS Mornings" to break down possible AI safety measures that could be put in place as the debate over tech regulation heats up.
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Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
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7 women found dead in South Africa, sparking fears of serial killer
Authorities say the cases appear to be linked, although they did not confirm whether they are the work of the same killer.
FBI investigation thwarts "mass casualty attack" from man accused of ISIS allegiance
Federal officials said Jonathan Kramer had armed himself to carry out a mass casualty attack against the American people.
Hospital could have prevented some of nurse's baby killings, judge says
British nurse Lucy Letby, convicted of murdering seven babies, was enabled by a "complete failure" to protect them at the hospital where she worked, the chair of an inquiry said.
New details on Clancy holdout juror
The holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial faced a domestic violence charge in 2021, but it was later dismissed, police records show. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Lindsay Clancy juror speaks out
Paula Devlin, a juror in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, sat down with Shanelle Kaul to share her experience with the high-profile case and tense deliberations that ultimately ended in a mistrial.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Watch: Blanche holds White House briefing
Attorney General Todd Blanche delivered Tuesday's White House press briefing, taking questions on AI regulations, the legal battle over mail-in voting and more. Following Blanche's remarks, CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Nicole Sganga provided further context.
CBO: Iran war cost hits estimated $38 billion
The Congressional Budget Office on Tuesday released a report saying the Iran war has cost an estimated $38 billion up to this point, with the price forecasted to rise by $3 billion a month. CBS News' James LaPorta has more.
The current state of AI regulations
Calls have reached a fever pitch recently for government action on AI. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent, Ed O'Keefe and Ryan McGee have more.
Zelensky says Russia targeted his plane twice
In an exclusive interview with CBS News' Aidan Stretch, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia had targeted his plane with drones twice in recent weeks, part of what he called a strategy to intimidate himself and other European leaders.
Watch: Patel, Sen. Schiff squabble
Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff and FBI Director Kash Patel squabbled over firings at the bureau and Patel's relationship with the media during his Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday.