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Biden imposes tough new sanctions on Russia

President Joe Biden has imposed new sanctions on Moscow over recent cyberattacks, aggression along the Ukrainian border and bounties placed on U.S. troops overseas. This comes as Secretary of State Antony Blinken makes a surprise visit to Afghanistan, which U.S. forces are set to depart by September 11. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to discuss these stories along with a new Democratic bill to add more justices to the Supreme Court.

Apr 15, 2021
08:41

Inside the SolarWinds Hack

Bill Whitaker reports on how Russian spies used a popular piece of software to unleash a virus that spread to 18,000 government and private computer networks.

Feb 14, 2021
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Officials: China and Russia pose greatest threat to U.S.

The Senate Intelligence Committee held a public hearing Wednesday to discuss the dangers facing the United States from around the globe. Officials said China and Russia present the most serious risk of undermining the nation. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the hearing and what officials said about how the U.S. troop drawdown in Afghanistan will impact terror threats.

Apr 14, 2021
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Senator Mark Warner on Biden's supply chain executive order

Senator Mark Warner joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss President Biden's latest executive order to strengthen American supply chains. He also weighed in on the growing domination of big tech companies and next week's Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on the SolarWinds hack.

Feb 25, 2021
09:56

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Sullivan: Biden ready for Iran talks, vows response to SolarWinds hack

Jake Sullivan, the White House national security adviser, says President Biden is "prepared to go to the table" with Iran over the country's nuclear program.

Feb 21, 2021
08:17

ICYMI: A look back at Sunday's 60 Minutes

Unprecedented Russian SolarWinds hack that infiltrated federal government likely still happening; Then, Bill Gates on how the world can avoid a climate disaster; And, Simone Biles readies for her final Olympics.

Feb 15, 2021

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Chris Krebs on Russia SolarWinds hack

American intelligence agencies are still trying to understand and stop the most sophisticated cybersecurity breach in U.S. history. Former Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Chris Krebs, who served under President Trump, joined "CBS This Morning" to discuss the implications of the SolarWinds hack, and why U.S. intelligence missed the attack that affected several government agencies.

Feb 15, 2021
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Cybersecurity experts say U.S. needs to strike back after SolarWinds hack

In the wake of the SolarWinds hack, cybersecurity experts told 60 Minutes that the U.S. must be willing to attack Russia and other adversaries, or the hacks will keep coming.

Feb 14, 2021

Unprecedented Russian hack accessed government secrets

Bill Whitaker reports on how Russian spies used a popular piece of software to unleash a virus that spread to 18,000 government and private computer networks.

Feb 14, 2021

Russians outsmarted U.S. cyber defenses in hack

Investigators believe Russia is behind a massive cyber hack that hit several federal agencies, including the Treasury, Commerce, and Justice Departments. Sunday, 60 minutes investigates the largest and most sophisticated cybersecurity breach of federal systems in U.S. history.

Feb 12, 2021

Domestic extremist groups adapting online

Social media giants like Facebook and Twitter are cracking down on far-right extremists and other violent groups after the assault on the U.S. Capitol earlier this month. But many of those groups are finding ways to adapt their online presence using encrypted apps. CBSN's Lana Zak spoke with Michael Daniel, the CEO of Cyber Threat Alliance, about the danger this poses to national security.

Jan 23, 2021
06:14

The threats arising from the massive SolarWinds hack

Cybersecurity experts discuss the national security implications of the suspected Russian breach — a "cyber virus" — that has infected the computer systems of more than 18,000 private and government customers.

Jan 3, 2021

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How did SolarWinds hack go undetected?

The massive data breach of the software company SolarWinds, which left government agencies like the Treasury and Defense departments vulnerable to suspected Russian hackers, went undetected for at least nine months. Hitesh Shesh, president and CEO of the cybersecurity threat detection company Vectra, joins CBSN to discuss what we know so far.

Dec 28, 2020
04:50

What we know – and don't know – about the suspected Russian hack

Cybersecurity experts say the economic, societal, and military impact of this hack cannot be overemphasized.

Dec 22, 2020

Senate Finance Committee Examines Tax Filing Season And IRS COVID-19 Recovery

"Dozens" of top Treasury email accounts hacked, senator says

Senator Ron Wyden said the "full depth" of the Treasury hack "isn't known."

Dec 22, 2020

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Barr: Russia likely behind SolarWinds hack

A former adviser for the software company SolarWinds, at the center of a massive hack of U.S. government agencies and companies, says he warned them years ago about security issues. Nina Jankowicz, a disinformation fellow for the Wilson Center, spoke to Tanya Rivero about President Trump's refusal to blame Russia for the attack, as the rest of his administration is doing.

Dec 21, 2020
06:34

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Russia blamed for U.S. hack

Russian intelligence services are being blamed for a just-discovered major cyberattack on U.S. government agencies and private companies that started in March. President Trump has downplayed the seriousness of the breach and floated the idea that China might instead be the culprit, but Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has blamed Russia, and the incoming Biden administration says it is considering retaliation that goes beyond sanctions. Neil Walsh, director of cyber affairs at the U.N. Office of Drugs and Crime, joins CBSN AM's Anne-Marie Green to talk about the ongoing investigation and the potential diplomatic fallout.

Dec 21, 2020
08:52

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Pompeo says Russia behind massive U.S. gov't hack

A growing number of cybersecurity experts blame Russia for a massive online attack infiltrating more than 40 U.S. government agencies. But President Trump is not accepting that, and so far has not taken any action in response. As White House correspondent Paula Reid reports, the president is even contradicting his own secretary of state.

Dec 21, 2020
02:15

FireEye CEO: Hack was "totally unique," "utterly clandestine"

Kevin Mandia, the CEO of cybersecurity firm FireEye, says the recent SolarWinds intrusion was "just one campaign in a long battle in cyberspace."

Dec 20, 2020
06:49

U.S. cybersecurity agency warns of "grave" threat from massive hack

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said that the intrusion compromised government agencies as well as "critical infrastructure."

Dec 17, 2020

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Potentially major hack of government agencies disclosed

Treasury, Commerce Departments hit. Feds order all agencies to search their networks for signs they were affected. Russia, suspected by many experts, denies any role.

Dec 14, 2020

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U.S. Commerce Department confirms security "breach"

The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are investigating the breach, which may have affected other government agencies.

Dec 13, 2020

California Governor Newsom Makes Announcement On Gerrymandering In Response To Trump's Efforts In Texas

Supreme Court lets California use new congressional map in midterms

The Supreme Court declined to block California's new congressional map that could net Democrats five seats in the upcoming midterm elections.

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Savannah Guthrie and mother Nancy Guthrie on the "Today" show June 15, 2023.

No suspect identified in disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mom

The disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, is being investigated as a crime.

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Trump says the lesson from Minneapolis is to use a "softer touch" in immigration enforcement

President Trump told NBC News the call to remove 700 immigration officers from Minneapolis came from him.

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Georgia army veteran faces deportation after 50 years in U.S.

A Covington Army veteran facing deportation after more than 50 years in the U.S. could be removed this week.

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With latest Minnesota fraud case looming, lead prosecutors have quit

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Minnesota corrections officials dispute accusations from feds

Immigration authorities say they're targeting the "worst of the worst," but they haven't asked to take custody of over 100 non-citizens in Minnesota's prison system.

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President Trump is expected to sign an executive order putting JD Vance and Andrew Ferguson in charge of the group.

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EEOC investigating Nike over alleged discrimination against White workers

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said Nike may have engaged in "a pattern or practice of disparate treatment against White employees."

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ICE lawyer in Minnesota tells judge "this job sucks"

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The Supreme Court declined to block California's new congressional map that could net Democrats five seats in the upcoming midterm elections.

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EEOC investigating Nike over alleged discrimination against White workers

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said Nike may have engaged in "a pattern or practice of disparate treatment against White employees."

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Pinterest fired 2 engineers who built an internal layoff tracker

Pinterest says two engineers lost their jobs after writing custom scripts to identify employees who were cut in a recent round of layoffs.

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Washington Post begins sweeping layoffs as it scales back news coverage

Former WaPo executive editor Martin Baron told CBS News the paper's coverage will be "dramatically diminished" because of the job cuts.

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China banning hidden car door handles starting in 2027 due to safety concerns

China will ban hidden door handles on cars, commonly used on Tesla's electric vehicles and many other EV models, starting next year, due to safety concerns.

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With latest Minnesota fraud case looming, lead prosecutors have quit

The four prosecutors who spearheaded a $250 million Minnesota fraud case have all left the U.S. Attorney's Office in a growing wave of resignations.

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Treaty limiting U.S., Russian nuclear weapons expiring as leaders mull what's next

The last remaining nuclear treaty between the U.S. and Russia is set to expire Thursday, ending decades of arms control between the two countries with the largest nuclear arsenals.

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The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.

Feb 3

5 ways to find affordable care without health insurance

Many Americans are expected to lose ACA or Medicaid coverage in the coming months and years, but doctors and researchers say there are still ways to find affordable care.

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When health insurance costs more than the mortgage

As health care costs skyrocket and federal lawmakers pull back help on ACA insurance premiums, more middle-income families are facing tough choices on health care.

Feb 2

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In her latest bestseller, the motivational speaker discusses how personal growth is only possible when you stop pouring energy into things you cannot control – which includes changing other people.

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Russian comedian Ostanin accused of mocking war invalids appears in Moscow court

Comedian gets 6 years in Russian prison over joke about war veteran

"I hope no one ever finds themselves in the same situation of brutal legal abuse that I did," Artemy Ostaninsaid in his final statement in court.

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Poland probing whether Epstein's "satanic circle" trafficked Polish girls

Polish leader Donald Tusk says his country will pore over the files for any evidence that Epstein's network trafficked women or girls from the country.

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The Epstein files have yielded a police investigation, as former U.K. Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson is accused of sharing state secrets.

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King Charles' disgraced brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor moves from his royal mansion to a private estate after appearing in newly released Epstein files.

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Ransom note being investigated in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, sheriff says

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Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety

Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.

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No suspect in Guthrie disappearance: police

The Pima County Sheriff's Department said Wednesday that investigators have not identified a suspect or person of interest in the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez and Anna Schecter have more.

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Latest on possible ransom note in Guthrie case

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