Pompeo defends decision to hold then scrap secret Taliban meeting
"Sadly you often have to deal with some pretty bad characters to get peace," the secretary of state said on "Face the Nation"
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State Department employee linked to white nationalism
According to an investigation by the Southern Poverty Law Center, the employee oversaw the Washington D.C.-chapter of a white nationalist organization
U.S. cuts millions in aid to Central America, fulfilling Trump's vow
Aid workers in the region believe the move will only exacerbate the widespread poverty in the region — and fuel more migration
Pompeo says U.S. weighing "full range" of options to counter Iran
Last week, the U.S. accused the Iranian government of attacking two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, an important waterway near the Arabian Peninsula
10,000 asylum seekers sent to Mexico under controversial policy
The deal brokered late Friday by the U.S. and Mexico calls for the immediate implementation of "Remain in Mexico" along the entire southern border
New push to recognize twin boy's U.S. citizenship
More than 90 Democrats signed a letter urging the State Department to recognize the citizenship of children whose parents are in same-sex marriages
Tillerson jokes that God "sent him home" from State post
Tillerson also discussed the current state of politics and democracy in the United States with the Boy Scouts of America
Trump says Russia told U.S. "most of their people" have left Venezuela
The president's assertion — if true — would represent a significant development in the political showdown in Venezuela
U.S. now requires visa applicants to share social media accounts
Only applicants for certain diplomatic and official visa types are exempted from submitting social media usernames, previous email addresses and phone numbers
Trump calls Tillerson "dumb as a rock" over remarks on Putin
"I don't think Putin would agree," the president said in a tweet about Tillerson's reported assessment. "Look how the U.S. is doing"
Commentary: The Great American Brain Drain is coming
"The global talent that America does still attract is increasingly looking to succeed elsewhere," writes Vikram J. Singh, a former State Department official
Pompeo: U.S. doesn't expect North Korea to "tell us the truth"
In a bold move on Friday, North Korea launched several short-range missiles which landed in the Sea of Japan, according to the South Korean government
Only member of Congress born in Central America says U.S. shares blame for instability
"We are in part responsible for what has happened there," said Rep. Norma Torres, the only member of Congress born in Central America
Pompeo "confident" there will be a third summit with North Korea
Asked if diplomatic channels had gone cold between the North and South, Pompeo replied: "Nope"
Turkish foreign minister confused about U.S. foreign policy in Syria
"Do you know what the U.S. foreign policy in Syria is?" CBS News' Margaret Brennan asked the Turkish foreign minister. "No," he replied. "And this is the problem"
Pompeo slams China for Uighur Muslim detentions
The U.S. is slamming China over human rights abuses in the Xinjiang region, where about a million Uighur Muslims and other ethnic minority groups are being held in internment camps. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with several Uighurs in Washington yesterday. CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini has more on the meeting's significance.
Pompeo on abortion access overseas
"American taxpayer dollars will not be used to underwrite abortions," Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Tuesday as he announced an expansion of the so-called Mexico City policy, barring U.S. funding for programs overseas that include abortion counseling or referrals.
Israeli leader faces scandals amid election
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will visit Israel this week as the country gears up for major elections next month. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is running for re-election. He's the first sitting Israeli leader to be indicted on criminal charges. CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN with a look at the latest developments.
Venezuelan opposition seizes 3 offices in U.S.
Representatives of National Assembly President Juan Guaidó, who has been recognized by the U.S. and more than four dozen countries as Venezuela's legitimate leader, said they took control of three diplomatic offices in Washington and New York that were formerly operated by the government of President Nicolás Maduro. CBS News State Department Christina Ruffini joins CBSN with analysis.
U.S. pulling last of its embassy personnel from Venezuela
Move comes as blackout continues and desperation spreads across much of nation in grips of political crisis and hyperinflation
Venezuela deports American journalist
Venezuela has deported American journalist Cody Weddle back to the U.S. a day after military forces arrested him. CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN to explain what the Trump administration is doing to support opposition leader Juan Guaidó.
Case won't be expedited for "ISIS bride"
A young woman who ran away from Alabama to marry an ISIS fighter lost a round in federal court on Monday. Hoda Muthana wants to come back to the U.S. but the State Department has blocked her return. Charlie D'Agata spoke with her in Syria.
U.S. offers $1M reward in hunt for bin Laden's son
The U.S. government is offering $1 million for help tracking down the son of the late terrorist leader Osama bin Laden. A State Department notice says the reward will be paid for help locating Hamza bin Laden in any country as part its "rewards for justice" program.
U.S. offers $1 million bounty in hunt for bin Laden's son
Eight years after a Navy SEAL team shot and killed Osama bin Laden, the U.S. government is offering $1 million to help track down the son of the Sept. 11 mastermind
Trump to name Kelly Knight Craft U.N. ambassador
Craft is currently the U.S. ambassador to Canada
2 dead, about 15 missing after Grand Canyon hit by flash floods
Violent flash floods hit the Grand Canyon's Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area, the National Park Service said, leaving more than a dozen people missing.
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Trump says more coming as U.S., Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks
President Trump says the U.S. will hit Iran hard after it targeted American bases, which Tehran said was in retaliation for U.S. attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
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ICE sends Afghans and others to Africa, expanding "third country" deportations
Over a 10-day period, the Trump administration sent more than 100 deportees from Afghanistan, Cuba and other nations to eight countries across Africa, according to internal government documents obtained by CBS News.
Tropical storm warning issued along Louisiana, Texas coasts
The National Hurricane Center issued a tropical storm warning for coastal Texas and Louisiana on Monday as a potential tropical cyclone formed in the Gulf.
Lionel Messi says he is retiring from the Argentina national soccer team
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
John Galliano's Met Gala exhibit canceled amid backlash
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
House returns with vote expected on Senate bill to prevent shutdown
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
Kalshi bans ex-congressman George Santos for life after suspicious trades
George Santos faces a lifetime ban from Kalshi after failing to cooperate with the prediction market's investigation into his alleged unlawful trades.
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Abdul El-Sayed's deleted tweets on 9/11 invite scrutiny of past remarks
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed deleted posts invoking 9/11 and the U.S. response.
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Tropical storm warning issued along Louisiana, Texas coasts
The National Hurricane Center issued a tropical storm warning for coastal Texas and Louisiana on Monday as a potential tropical cyclone formed in the Gulf.
Lionel Messi says he is retiring from the Argentina national soccer team
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Kalshi bans ex-congressman George Santos for life after suspicious trades
George Santos faces a lifetime ban from Kalshi after failing to cooperate with the prediction market's investigation into his alleged unlawful trades.
John Galliano's Met Gala exhibit canceled amid backlash
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Ross Fire still burning after a week, with 85,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, has forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
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Kalshi bans ex-congressman George Santos for life after suspicious trades
George Santos faces a lifetime ban from Kalshi after failing to cooperate with the prediction market's investigation into his alleged unlawful trades.
Trump says U.S. now has control of over 60 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
Court hands states a win in fight over who regulates prediction markets
Trading of sports event contracts on Kalshi constitutes gambling, appeals court rules in siding with Nevada officials.
See which jobs could grow fastest — and slowest — over the next decade
New federal labor figures forecast the fastest-growing U.S. job sectors over the next decade.
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Abdul El-Sayed's deleted tweets on 9/11 invite scrutiny of past remarks
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed deleted posts invoking 9/11 and the U.S. response.
House returns with vote expected on Senate bill to prevent shutdown
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 30, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Rep. John James join Margaret Brennan.
Blumenthal urges House to pass Russia sanctions amid "extreme urgency" in Ukraine
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut urged the House to approve the Senate-passed Russia sanctions bill amid a "moment of extreme urgency" in the war in Ukraine.
Transcript: Rep. John James on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 30, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. John James, Republican of Michigan, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 30, 2026.
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Man with sinus infection symptoms diagnosed with heart condition
Marc Gaudisosi thought his symptoms were caused by a sinus infection. Then an urgent care told him to go to the hospital.
Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
2 airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane in Germany
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
Cyclospora outbreak tied to 3 more states, FDA says
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
FDA approves new pancreatic cancer drug that could extend patients' lives
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
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Lionel Messi says he is retiring from the Argentina national soccer team
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Spectator calls low stadium flyover a top life moment: "Amazing"
An extremely low flyover above a rugby stadium in South Africa has left many people asking: How low is too low?
Families of those missing after Nepal floods struggle to cling to hope
As the death toll from the Nepal floods surges over 900, Americans with loved ones among the 4,000 people missing are still hoping for miracles.
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Trump says more coming as U.S., Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks
President Trump says the U.S. will hit Iran hard after it targeted American bases, which Tehran said was in retaliation for U.S. attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
Nicolás Maduro shares photos from New York prison: "We are standing firm"
In the two photographs, Venezuela's deposed leader Nicolás Maduro is wearing a gray tracksuit and making peace signs with his hands.
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Tommy Davidson on "The Varnell Hill Show"
Tommy Davidson, who starred in "Martin," sits down with "CBS Mornings" and gets emotional about his spinoff, "The Varnell Hill Show," and the hard work behind it. Plus, he sings out the show as Varnell in "Martin."
John Galliano's Met Gala exhibit canceled amid backlash
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
How to make a proper hoagie
Legend has it that Philadelphians have been living on hoagies since shipyard workers packed them for lunch during World War I. Liberty Kitchen executive chef Beau Neidhardt demonstrates for correspondent Susan Spencer how to construct a giant sandwich, Philadelphia-style. [Original air date: May 17, 2026.]
Jon Favreau on father-son relationships in "Star Wars"
Jon Favreau, creator of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," and director of the big-screen spin-off "The Mandalorian and Grogu," talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the handmade feel of the "Star Wars" universe, and how father-son relationships have always been at the heart of the stories set in a galaxy far, far away. He also discusses bringing his improv roots to directing Robert Downey Jr. in "Iron Man." [Original air date: May 17, 2026.]
The one and only Dolly Parton: A tribute
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
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details of OpenAI's Hugging Face hack
Some of the biggest names in artificial intelligence, including OpenAI and Anthropic, signed an open letter warning of the increased threat of AI-enabled cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure. Matt Shumer, a venture capitalist and founder of somethingbig.ai newsletter, has more.
Adobe construction: What's old is new again
For thousands of years, civilizations around the world have built houses out of earth – whether it be mud brick, wattle and dab or rammed earth. But adobe (the practice of making mudbricks) has now become today's "it" building material, from museums around the world designed using adobe, to do-it-yourselfers constructing homes from the very dirt beneath their feet. Correspondent Conor Knighton looks at the history of adobe, and how ancient adobe materials are being merged with 3-D printing techniques. [Original air date: May 17, 2026.]
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Latest on Meta's social media settlement
Tech giant Meta settled a series of multistate social media addiction lawsuits, agreeing to pay out up to $17 billion. In addition, Meta will roll out some changes to its portfolio of social media apps, including Instagram, Facebook and others.
Younger workers are more scared of AI than older employees, survey finds
Employee attitudes toward AI are closely tied to their age and generational concerns, according to Glassdoor.
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Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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Day 3 of Clancy trial jury deliberations
Jury deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial have entered a third day. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Man poses as NFL player in alleged scam
Daejon Love is a 35-year-old man who posed as an NFL player on dating apps. Now he's accused of scamming unsuspecting victims out of millions of dollars. Tom Hanson reports.
2 dead, 8 wounded in Trenton shooting, officials say
Two people died and eight others were hurt in a shooting on Locust Street in Trenton early Sunday morning, officials say.
At least 1 killed, 5 injured in shooting at rave in Switzerland
Local police said early Sunday a manhunt was underway and the motives were still unclear.
A wife is accused of her husband's murder. Can she clear her name?
Alison Davis says she woke up to find her husband, Kevin Davis, face down in a pool of blood inside their New Haven, Indiana, home. She says he fell down the stairs. But after an autopsy report, police came to a different conclusion.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Vance defends Trump's Kharg Island threats
Vice President JD Vance reacted to President Trump's Sunday night social media post of an AI rendering of a Kharg Island bombing, calling it a "message to the Iranians." CBS News' Eleanor Watson has the latest.
Lionel Messi announces Argentina retirement
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from Argentina's national soccer team on Monday via social media. Messi still plays for Inter Miami CF.
Nepal floods and climate change impact
Events like the Nepal flash floods are highlighting the potential rising impact of climate change. Dr. Daniel Swain, a climate scientist at the California Institute for Water Resources, joins CBS News with more insight.
Aid workers facing Nepal flooding devastation
Aid workers in Nepal are facing harsh conditions and utter devastation after floods swept through entire villages. All Hands & Hearts COO Mike Ball joins CBS News with more on his team's efforts.
Medical student thanks former science teacher
This "Beg-Knows America" is the latest installment of David Begnaud's series "The Person Who Believed in Me," where David heads to Florida to meet a medical student who says her high school science teacher taught her how to "look at the positives in life."