Russians vote on reforms that could allow Putin to rule until 2036
Strongman leader insists current constitutional term limits would only lead to a distracting search for a successor, and Russia doesn't need that.
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Biden: Trump doesn't seem "cognitively aware" of Russia bounty intel
"I think the president has a lot to answer for and we should get the answers quickly," Biden said Tuesday.
White House slams leaks on Russia allegations
The White House is railing against "targeted leaks" as questions swirl over an alleged Russian plot to kill U.S. troops in Afghanistan. Lawmakers are demanding more information about the intelligence, saying initial briefings from the White House fell short. Ben Tracy reports.
100 years of Russian electoral interference — David Shimer transcript
In this episode of "Intelligence Matters," host Michael Morell speaks with David Shimer, author of "Rigged: America, Russia and 100 Years of Covert Electoral Interference."
Lawmakers demand answers on Russia bounty intelligence
Several top House Democrats left the White House frustrated after a closed-door briefing on intelligence on an alleged Russian bounty program paying Taliban fighters to kill U.S. soldiers. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about the alleged bounty program.
White House pushes back on bounty reports
The White House is pushing back on reports that President Trump was briefed on allegations that Russia paid the Taliban to kill U.S. soldiers. CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest from Washington, and New York Times investigative reporter Michael Schwirtz joins CBSN with more on the story.
Biden on reports of Russian bounties
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden rebuked President Trump over reports that intelligence on a Russian spy agency offering bounties to Afghan insurgents to target U.S. troops was included in his briefing material months ago. "It's an absolute dereliction of duty if any of this is even remotely true," Biden said in Wlimington Tuesday.
Trump denies knowing about Russian bounties
The White House denies President Trump had any prior knowledge of allegations that Russia offered bounties to Taliban-linked militants for the deaths of American troops. But there are reports U.S. officials provided a written briefing to the president earlier this year on the alleged bounties. CBSN political contributor and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller joined CBSN to explain how some top officials may have been aware of the situation even earlier.
House Democrats frustrated by White House briefing on Russia intel
A group of House Democrats attended a briefing at the White House on Tuesday morning.
White House disputes Russian bounty reports
The White House says President Trump was never told about possible intel that Russia offered money to Taliban-linked fighters to kill U.S. troops in Afghanistan. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN to talk about the latest.
White House pushes back on Russian bounty reports
The White House is pushing back on reports that President Trump was briefed about an alleged plot by Russia to pay Taliban-linked fighters to kill U.S. troops in Afghanistan. CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion and CBSN political contributor and Washington Post national political reporter Sean Sullivan join CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss.
Trump slams reports about Russia putting a bounty on U.S. troops
Several Republican members of Congress were briefed Monday about reports of a plot by Russia to pay Taliban-linked fighters to kill U.S. troops. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest developments.
White House says Trump wasn't briefed on Russia bounty intel
The denials follow explosive reports published by the New York Times and the Washington Post detailing the alleged Russian operation.
White House on Russian bounty intel
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said at Monday's White House briefing that President Trump wasn't briefed on intelligence that Russians offered the Taliban bounties to kill U.S. troops. The intelligence was not verified, McEnany told reporters. Watch her remarks.
Paul Whelan won't appeal 16-year sentence
Lawyers for Paul Whelan, the American convicted of espionage in Russia and sentenced this week to 16 years in prison, say he will not appeal his sentence. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata explains why.
U.S. jets intercept Russian planes off Alaska for 6th time this month
NORAD posted video of the Russian reconnaissance aircraft, which were intercepted by F-22s.
Arctic records its hottest temperature ever
Reaching 100 degrees in or near the Arctic is almost unheard of.
Bolton opens up about book, 2020 election
John Bolton, President Trump's former national security adviser, spoke with "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell about the claims he made against the commander in chief and his views of the upcoming election. (Disclosure: Bolton's book is published by Simon & Schuster, a division of ViacomCBS).
Ex-intel official on Bolton's claims
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton is raising questions about President Trump's fitness for office. CBS News senior national security contributor and former acting and deputy director of the CIA Michael Morell joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss.
Ex-U.S. Marine won't appeal 16-year sentence for spying in Russia
Paul Whelan still says he's innocent of espionage, but his legal team says he doesn't "believe in Russian justice," and won't challenge the ruling.
Negotiating Russia and China's nuclear arsenals
The U.S. is set to sit down with Russia and possibly China on Monday to discuss limiting all three countries' nuclear stockpiles. CBS News foreign affairs analyst Pamela Falk spoke to Ambassador Robert Wood, the U.S. top arms control negotiator, about his growing concerns over Russia and China's nuclear arsenals.
U.S. "not going to allow" Russia and China to build more nuclear weapons
Ahead of nuclear talks with Russia, senior American negotiator says it's vital for China to join the discussion amid fears Beijing is doubling its weapons stockpile.
Will new U.S. sanctions hurt Bashar Assad, the Syrian people, or both?
The U.N. estimates at least 80% of Syrians are already living in poverty, and many fear the new sanctions from Washington will make life even harder.
Russia sentences ex-U.S. Marine Paul Whelan to prison for espionage
The American's family hopes that now that he's been formally convicted, the U.S. can push Moscow harder for a deal to get him back home.
New data suggest Russia may have a lot more COVID deaths than it says
Government data show Moscow had thousands more coronavirus-linked deaths than officially counted, as WHO calls Russia's numbers "difficult to understand."
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