Will Trump's return force Europe to "wake up" on collective defense?
French President Emmanuel Macron says Europe must "wake up" and spend more on its defense as Trump returns, but how realistic is the suggestion?
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Trump looming over World Economic Forum
Leaders from around the globe are currently gathering in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum's annual multi-day meeting as newly-inaugurated President Trump is beginning his second term. Ravi Agrawal, editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy magazine, joins "America Decides" from Davos to discuss how Trump is looming large over world leaders' talks.
Biden celebrates foreign policy moves
President Biden addressed the State Department to tout his foreign policy achievements during the past four years. This comes as major conflicts in the Middle East and in Ukraine threaten U.S. national security. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports and Mike Lyons, a retired major in the U.S. Army, has more on Biden's assessment.
Trump: Putin should make deal with Ukraine
President Trump said Monday that Vladimir Putin should make a deal to end the war in Ukraine and that "I think he's destroying Russia by not making a deal." CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
Trump's foreign policy priorities
President Trump will soon have to deal with the country's role in several major foreign conflicts and rocky relationships with several countries across the world. CBS News' Margaret Brennan breaks down what to expect from Mr. Trump on the global stage.
Inside Trump's foreign policy plans
President-elect Donald Trump is being sworn in with a ceasefire taking effect between Israel and Hamas and war continuing to rage between Russia and Ukraine. Andrew Mumford, professor of war studies at the University of Nottingham, joined CBS News to discuss Trump's foreign policy.
Putin, Iran's president sign 20-year treaty
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met in Moscow on Friday to sign a broad 20-year treaty. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd breaks down how it could affect U.S. policy, and discusses President Biden's decision to remove Cuba from the state-sponsored terrorism list.
Russia sentences Alexey Navalny's lawyers to years in prison
Russia sentenced three lawyers who had defended Alexei Navalny to several years in prison for sharing his messages from prison with the outside world.
Bessent calls for stronger Russia sanctions at treasury confirmation hearing
Scott Bessent, tapped by Donald Trump to be treasury secretary, faced sharp questions from Democrats and Republicans on tax policy, tariffs, China, Russia sanctions and the IRS.
Major Russian missile strike forces Ukraine to shut down power grid
Russia missiles have pounded energy infrastructure across Ukraine, forcing power cuts in the dead of winter.
Rosen asks Hegseth about Ukraine
Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nevada) asked Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, about the next administration's intentions on aiding Ukraine in the war against Russia.
Biden delivers last foreign policy speech
President Biden delivered his final foreign policy speech at the State Department on Monday. The president said the U.S. is in a better position on the world stage than it was when he took office. Matthew Kroenig, vice president and senior director of the Atlantic Council's Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, joins CBS News with analysis.
Biden says he is "leaving the next administration with a very strong hand"
When President Biden took office four years ago, he sought to reassure global allies and reestablish foreign treaties from which the Trump administration had withdrawn.
Biden's foreign policy address expected
President Biden will address the nation to discuss his administration's foreign policy efforts as he prepares to depart the White House. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports as more details emerge about a potential Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release deal.
Ukraine says 2 North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia were captured
Moscow's counterattack has left Ukrainian forces outstretched and demoralized, killing and wounding thousands and retaking more than 40% of the 380 square miles of Kursk Ukraine had seized.
Biden addresses wide range of topics
President Biden unexpectedly answered reporter questions on a wide range of topics on Friday, including if he regrets dropping out of the 2024 election. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has details.
As U.S. announces new Ukraine aid package, Zelenskyy says send troops
Ukraine's leader says partners sending ground troops would help "force Russia into peace," as America's European allies ponder Trump's next move.
Top political risks that could arise in 2025
2025 is set to be another dynamic year on the world stage between the inauguration of Donald Trump, uncertainty in the Middle East, Ukraine and the South China Sea, and major political changes coming to South Korea and Canada. Ian Bremmer, founder and president of the Eurasia Group, joins CBS News to unpack the top political risks of the year.
Dozens of marine mammals found dead after oil spill
An animal rescue group said 61 dead cetaceans - an order of aquatic mammals that includes whales and dolphins - had been recorded since the oil spill.
North Korea test fires a ballistic missile as Blinken visits Seoul
North Korea test fires a ballistic missile as Blinken visits Seoul, where he warned that Putin could provide Kim Jong Un with advanced space technology.
Ukraine launches counterattack in Russian border region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will again call on allies to boost his country's air defenses at a Ramstein group meeting in Germany this week.
Finnish police report massive clue in suspected undersea cable sabotage
Police in Finland probing damage to undersea cables say a shadowy Russia-linked ship may have dragged its anchor for more than 60 miles.
Russian who allegedly ran LGBTQ+ travel agency found dead in custody
Andrei Kotov — director of the "Men Travel" agency — reportedly faced charges of "organizing extremist activity and participating in it."
What caused the Azerbaijan Airlines crash? Here's what we know so far.
Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Russia all opened investigations into the cause of the crash of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243.
Azerbaijan's president says Russia unintentionally shot down plane
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev also accused Russia of trying to "hush up" the issue for several days.
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