Syria power vacuum as US withdraws troops
President Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from northern Syria not only opened the door to Turkey's attack on America's Kurdish allies, but it also created a major power vacuum. David Martin reports.
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Trump orders 1,000 troops out of Syria
President Trump has ordered around 1,000 U.S. troops to withdraw from northeastern Syria. The announcement is seen as another blow to U.S.-allied Kurdish fighters in the region. There are also growing fears ISIS will regain strength. Washington Post military reporter Dan Lamothe joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
Pence says Trump told Erdogan to implement immediate ceasefire
Vice President Mike Pence announced Monday that the Trump administration was imposing sanctions against Turkey over its invasion of northern Syria. He told reporters at the White House that the president has been monitoring the situation, had spoken to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and called for an immediate ceasefire. Pence also said that Mr. Trump had directed him to lead a delegation to Turkey to bring the bloodshed to an end.
Turkey seizes key Syrian highway
Changes on the ground in Syria are complicating efforts by U.S. troops to withdraw from the region. Meanwhile, President Trump announced he will issue sanctions against Turkish officials after facing a bipartisan backlash in Washington over his decision to pull all U.S. troops from Syria. CBS News National Security Correspondent David Martin joins CBSN with the latest from the Pentagon.
Trump imposes new sanctions on Turkey
The White House is scrambling to contain the growing crisis in Syria after President Trump's decision to withdraw most U.S. troops from the country. Turkey's invasion of northern Syria, targeting U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters and civilians, has entered its seventh day. Ben Tracy reports.
Turkey steps up Syria offensive
Turkey's president is defending his country's military incursion into Syria despite growing international pressure to bring an end to the violence. Charlie D’Agata reports from Dohuk, Iraq, near the border with Syria.
Turkish assault on Kurds: How we got here
Turkey’s invasion of northern Syria highlights the complicated relationship between the U.S., Turkey and the Kurds. It's the latest chapter in a long history of tension in the region. "CBS This Morning" co-host Tony Dokoupil breaks down how we got here.
Trump Syria withdrawal: Impact on presidency
CBS News senior foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss Turkey’s invasion of northern Syria and the country's assault on U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters.
Trump orders sanctions on Turkey
President Trump is imposing sanctions on Turkey and increasing tariffs on Turkish steel. This comes as the White House faces bipartisan criticism over its decision to pull U.S. troops from northern Syria, leading to the Turkish invasion. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joined CBSN AM with the latest.
Trump hits Turkey with sanctions over Syria
President Trump is calling for a cease-fire in northern Syria as clashes erupt across the region. He's also imposing tough economic sanctions on Turkey over its incursion into Syria last week. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy has the latest, and CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN from Capitol Hill, where Democrats are intensifying their impeachment inquiry.
Russia moves in as U.S. pulls out of Syria
Turkey invaded northern Syria last week to flush out America's Kurdish allies after President Trump ordered U.S. troops to withdraw. Now thousands of people are on the run and one of America's biggest rivals is moving in. Charlie D'Agata reports from Iraq.
Giuliani: I won't comply with subpoena
President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani said he will not comply with a subpoena from House Democrats, calling the impeachment inquiry "illegitimate." Lawmakers are seeking documents related to Giuliani's contacts with Ukraine. Anita Kumar and Sarah Wire joined "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest on the inquiry and Syria.
Turkish leader rejects US push for ceasefire
A bipartisan group of congressional leaders will go to the White House Wednesday to discuss the crisis in Syria caused by Turkey's invasion. New video shows Turkish artillery firing on Kurds in Syria. Vice President Mike Pence is heading to the region to press for a ceasefire, as Turkey's president gave Kurdish fighters a deadline of Wednesday night to leave a designated area along the border. Charlie D’Agata reports.
Pence, Pompeo to meet with Turkish leader
Turkey has demanded Kurdish fighters surrender and leave the Syrian border by tonight as violence escalates across the region. Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo are expected to meet with Turkish President Erdogan tomorrow. CBS News State Department and foreign affairs reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
Trump says Kurds are "not angels"
President Trump said Wednesday the Kurds are "not angels," as the U.S. withdraws troops from northern Syria and allows the Kurds to fend for themselves. The president, seated alongside his counterpart from Italy, said the move to pull troops was strategically "brilliant."
Pelosi says Trump had a "meltdown" in meeting
Bipartisan congressional leaders went to the White House for a meeting with President Trump about the situation in Syria, but Democrats said they left after the president made insulting remarks about House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Watch their remarks about the meeting.
"Meltdown": Dems storm out of Syria briefing
The first face-to-face meeting between President Trump and top Democrats since the impeachment inquiry began did not go smoothly. The Democrats walked out Wednesday, claiming the president insulted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during a briefing for congressional leaders on the deteriorating military situation in Syria. Weijia Jiang reports.
Pence, Pompeo trying to mitigate Syria fallout
Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo are on a mission to stop the violence in Syria. They are in Turkey to ask for a ceasefire. “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the diplomatic efforts.
Syria fallout "essentially irreversible": retired admiral
The Trump administration is making its strongest push yet for a ceasefire in northern Syria. Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with the Turkish president in Ankara. They’re trying to convince Turkey to halt its military operation against the Kurds. Retired Adm. Sandy Winnefeld, former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and CBS News military and homeland security analyst, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the situation.
Trump & Democrats spar over Syria meeting
Republicans and Democrats are giving two different accounts of how a White House meeting on Syria derailed from policy discussions to personal attacks. It came after the House overwhelmingly voted to condemn the president's move to withdraw troops from northern Syria. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN AM with the latest.
Pence, Pompeo in Turkey to meet with Erdogan
Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have arrived in Turkey to urge the country to stop attacking Kurdish forces in Syria. This comes after the president told reporters the U.S. has no stake in defending the Kurds, who fought alongside the U.S. against ISIS. CBS News State Department and foreign affairs reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN to discuss.
Graham to Trump: "I will hold you accountable"
Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the leading critics of President Trump's drawdown of U.S. troops from Syria, stood alongside senators from both parties Thursday and introduced a bill to impose further sanctions on Turkey over its invasion into northern Syria. He also had a message for Mr. Trump. Watch his remarks.
U.S. & Turkey agree to Syria ceasefire
Vice President Mike Pence announced a ceasefire deal in Syria Thursday. The deal will suspend Turkey's incursion into Syria amid growing humanitarian concerns. CBS News State Department and foreign affairs reporter Christina Ruffini has more.
Pence announces Syria ceasefire
Vice President Mike Pence announced Thursday afternoon that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has agreed to a ceasefire in northern Syria. Pence said Turkey would pause its invasion for 120 hours in order to allow Kurdish forces to withdraw from the safe zone of the border region. Watch his announcement.
Trump calls Turkey ceasefire "an incredible outcome"
President Trump welcomed the temporary ceasefire in Syria announced Thursday by Vice President Mike Pence in Ankara. In Texas, Mr. Trump told reporters "we've got everything we ever dreamed of" and said the Kurds are "incredibly happy" with this outcome.
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White House removes Trump post with racist footage of Obamas hours after defending it
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Authorities say they're "aware of a new message" in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
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Trump called Sen. Tim Scott after lawmaker condemned image of Obamas
President Trump called GOP Sen. Tim Scott after the South Carolina Republican publicly urged the president to remove a reposted video depicting former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
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Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
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Republicans condemn Trump's racist video portraying the Obamas as apes
The criticism continued even after the White House removed the video after the initial backlash.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
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Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
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Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
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Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Appeals court endorses Trump policy of denying bond hearings to many ICE detainees
A federal appeals court on Friday endorsed the Trump administration's policy of holding broad groups of immigration detainees without access to bond hearings, a major legal victory for President Trump.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
Trump says he "didn't see" image depicting Obamas as apes in social media post
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
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White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
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Injured Lindsey Vonn completes final training run ahead of Olympic race
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Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
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Olympic skater gets last-minute approval for Minions-themed program
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Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
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Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
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Authorities say they're "aware of a new message" in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
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Mangione claims double jeopardy
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Suspect in 1994 murder of Colombian soccer star killed in Mexico
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NASA delays Artemis II launch
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