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Two American women and six children with ties to ISIS are being sent back to the U.S. from Syria. They're among thousands of foreigners who have been held in detention camps across the country. CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
There are growing concerns over the Pentagon's lack of leadership as tensions continue to rise with Iran. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin and CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini join CBSN to discuss the latest developments.
President Trump says he called off a military strike against Iran because too many people would have died. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins CBSN from the Pentagon with more on Trump administration's strategy.
President Trump abruptly called off military strikes on Iran Thursday night. Sources tell CBS News concerns from U.S. allies were one factor in the president's decision to stand down. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan join CBSN for the latest developments.
Four House Democrats said Linick's firing appears to be part of a Trump administration campaign to undermine inspectors general's ability to expose wrongdoing within the federal government.
The State Department said the U.S. envoy for North Korea is heading back to Asia, trying once again to get Pyongyang to give up its nuclear weapons. There is new urgency in the mission after recent tests. David Martin reports.
President Trump notified Congress of his decision to terminate Steve Linick, the State Department's inspector general, on Friday.
An intelligence analyst for the State Department quit in July, after the White House blocked his report on the national security implications of climate change from being delivered to Congress. In his first interview, Dr. Rod Schoonover told CBS News why he believes the threat to America's national security is being silenced. "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan reports.
President Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani claims the State Department asked him to reach out to Ukrainian officials regarding Joe Biden. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is defending his department amid fallout from the whistleblower complaint. CBS News State Department and foreign affairs reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
Following a whistleblower complaint this week that started a political firestorm Mr. Trump is facing allegations that he pressured the Ukrainian president to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden, a potential 2020 rival, and Biden’s son Hunter in exchange for much-needed military aid. House Democratic leaders issued a subpoena for State Department documents. They are scheduling depositions with officials named in that complaint. Natalie Brand reports.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo responded to a request from House Democrats demanding depositions from five officials involved in President Trump's call with the Ukrainian president. Pompeo called the demand an "attempt to intimidate, bully, and treat improperly the distinguished professionals of the Department of State."
On Tuesday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said five State Department officials will not comply with a deposition request from House Democrats. The committees leading the impeachment inquiry of President Trump asked the officials to appear for confidential interviews this week. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with more on the officials who House Democrats are hoping to speak to about U.S.-Ukraine relations.
CBS News senior national security analyst Fran Townsend was homeland security adviser to President George W. Bush. She's on the board of trustees at the McCain Institute, where former U.S. special envoy to Ukraine, Kurt Volker, is executive director. Volker resigned from his State Department post on Friday and will answer questions today in the House impeachment inquiry. Townsend joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the challenges Volker faces when he speaks to Congress and the long-term implications of treating the whistleblower as a traitor.
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch told House impeachment investigators that President Trump had pressured the State Department to oust her from her post. Nancy Cordes reports.
The State Department will not be implementing the so-called public charge rule as planned today, after five federal judges blocked the regulation on low-income immigrants from taking effect. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined CBSN to explain the latest developments.
The House has released the testimony of State Department official George Kent, who testified before the joint House committees conducting the impeachment inquiry on October 15. CBSN political contributor and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller joins CBSN with the latest.
During the second day of public hearings in the House impeachment inquiry, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch told Democratic Congresswoman Terri Sewell her experience has sent a chill through the diplomatic ranks of the State Department.
A current senior State Department official who used to work with Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch told CBS News Trump "isn't presidential." CBS News White House producer Fin Gomez spoke about the interview to CBSN.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addressed reporters at the White House on Tuesday and responded to a question about the investigation into the Trump administration's contacts with Ukraine as well as U.S. policy towards China and the protests in Hong Kong.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was asked at a White House briefing Tuesday about President Trump's unfounded theory that Ukraine, rather than Russia, interfered in the 2016 election. Pompeo said the U.S. should investigate "whatever nation" was involved. Watch his remarks.
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill want answers after President Trump said he fired the inspector general at the State Department at the request of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Pompeo denies he asked the president to fire Steve Linick as an act of retaliation for an investigation into his own actions. Nancy Cordes reports.
Congressional Democrats are demanding answers after President Trump fired the State Department Inspector General Steve Linick. As CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid reports, Linick's removal was suggested by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, whom Linick was investigating for potential misuse of government resources.
CBS News has learned Steve Linick, the fired State Department inspector general, had opened an inquiry into whether Secretary of State Mike Pompeo potentially misused a political appointee for personal errands. Secretary Pompeo recommended Linick's removal to the president. Paula Reid reports.
Ambassador Stephen J. Akard will replace Linick, a State Department spokesperson told CBS News.
The Trump administration is defending its decision to target top Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani. However, U.S. troops are bracing for retaliation. CBS News State Department and foreign affairs reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN to explain the latest developments and lack of diplomacy.
Documents and images show luxury purchases and wire transfers to China and East Africa.
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
The Senate is set to vote Thursday on competing measures to lower health care costs, but both parties' bills are expected to fail. Follow live updates here.
Prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. They plan to seek the death penalty.
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes and a group of Democrats are asking for a review of the Epstein case files to determine whether the records have been "tampered" with or concealed, ahead of a release by next week.
The U.S. seized a 20-year-old oil tanker called The Skipper off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, three sources told CBS News. Here's what we know about the boat and the operation.
Heavy rain has triggered flooding, rescues and road closures in Washington state, with Gov. Bob Ferguson declaring a statewide emergency.
MyPillow founder and CEO Mike Lindell has announced he will run for Minnesota governor as a Republican against incumbent Gov. Tim Walz.
Erika Kirk has a message for people who sought to justify the assassination of her late husband, Charlie Kirk.
MyPillow founder and CEO Mike Lindell has announced he will run for Minnesota governor as a Republican against incumbent Gov. Tim Walz.
An American special forces veteran led the operation to get María Corina Machado out of Venezuela: "The first Nobel Prize winner that we've ever rescued."
Disney said on Thursday it will make a $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI under a new partnership with the Sora and ChatGPT developer.
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. They plan to seek the death penalty.
Disney said on Thursday it will make a $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI under a new partnership with the Sora and ChatGPT developer.
NHTSA said faulty software may cause Waymo vehicles to pass a stopped school bus even when its red lights are flashing or its stop arm is extended.
Federal prosecutors in New York moved to drop charges against former Fox employee Hernan Lopez and Full Play Group, an Argentine sports media rights company.
Here are the top 20 largest Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots in history, and the odds of winning them.
The Federal Reserve is grappling with economic issues including higher inflation and a slowing labor market.
MyPillow founder and CEO Mike Lindell has announced he will run for Minnesota governor as a Republican against incumbent Gov. Tim Walz.
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
The Senate is set to vote Thursday on competing measures to lower health care costs, but both parties' bills are expected to fail. Follow live updates here.
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes and a group of Democrats are asking for a review of the Epstein case files to determine whether the records have been "tampered" with or concealed, ahead of a release by next week.
The conservative firebrand, who is retiring from Congress early, and the president are engaged in bitter falling-out.
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
Genesis HealthCare's bankruptcy case in Dallas will allow the nursing home chain to avoid paying millions of dollars it promised for residents who were injured or died while in its care.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel on Friday voted to not recommend the Hepatitis B vaccine for everyone at birth, alarming many in the medical community. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the decision and its potential impact.
An American special forces veteran led the operation to get María Corina Machado out of Venezuela: "The first Nobel Prize winner that we've ever rescued."
Police said they wanted to talk to four unidentified men, all wearing caps or hoodies, seen in the CCTV images carrying bags in the early hours.
María Corina Machado had been in hiding in Venezuela since January, when she was briefly detained after joining supporters in a protest in Caracas.
The U.S. seized a 20-year-old oil tanker called The Skipper off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, three sources told CBS News. Here's what we know about the boat and the operation.
President Trump said the U.S. has seized an oil tanker, which Attorney General Pam Bondi said has been "used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran."
The iconic movie "Waiting to Exhale," starring Angela Bassett, Whitney Houston, Loretta Devine and Lela Rochon premiered 30 years ago this month. The film, which had an all Black cast and focused on female empowerment, was a box office hit. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke with the stars of the film about the movie and what Houston would think.
Singer-songwriter Sombr is up for Best New Artist of the Year at the Grammy Awards. He was the only writer on his debut album, "I Barely Know Her." He spoke to Anthony Mason about where his journey began and his whirlwind year.
Grammy-winning country music superstar Carly Pearce joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her highly-anticipated fifth studio album, fans relating to the lyrics in her music and being vulnerable.
Five-time Grammy Award winner Joe Bonamassa may already hold the record for the most No. 1 albums on the Billboard blues albums chart with 29, but he has no plans to stop anytime soon. His upcoming album is a tribute to B.B. King and includes tracks from artists like Aloe Blacc and Eric Clapton. "CBS Mornings" gets a behind-the-scenes look.
Sophie Kinsella, whose real name was Madeleine Wickham, was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer in 2022.
Disney said on Thursday it will make a $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI under a new partnership with the Sora and ChatGPT developer.
With the world's first social media ban for children and teenagers under 16 now in effect in Australia, its initial political architect reveals it was personally inspired by his wife, for their four children.
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.
For thousands of parents in 39 countries, including the U.S., the goal is simple: More time outdoors, and a childhood lived offline as much as possible.
Australia began enforcing a social media ban for kids under the age of 16. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Police said they wanted to talk to four unidentified men, all wearing caps or hoodies, seen in the CCTV images carrying bags in the early hours.
Prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. They plan to seek the death penalty.
Documents and images show luxury purchases and wire transfers to China and East Africa.
Arrests across the U.S. have dropped by 25% compared to the onset of the pandemic in 2019, an analysis by the Council on Criminal Justice released Tuesday found.
Officials warn that more unserialized, untraceable ghost guns found on New York City's streets could soon spread to other areas across the U.S. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
A retrospective look at the actor, director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Institute.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified before a House committee on worldwide threats. Protesters interrupted Noem's opening statement on Thursday,
The Trump administration has unveiled plans to vet tourists from 42 countries enrolled in the visa waiver program. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
The Senate is preparing to vote on dueling proposals to mitigate the impact of the Affordable Care Act tax subsidies expiring. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
The Nicolás Maduro regime is reacting to a U.S. operation near Venezuela targeting an oil tanker. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Natalie Brand report.
The iconic movie "Waiting to Exhale," starring Angela Bassett, Whitney Houston, Loretta Devine and Lela Rochon premiered 30 years ago this month. The film, which had an all Black cast and focused on female empowerment, was a box office hit. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke with the stars of the film about the movie and what Houston would think.