Biden vows to rebuild alliances, says "America is back"
The president announced his administration is halting the withdrawal of troops of Germany, reversing plans by the Trump administration.
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Senate confirms Antony Blinken as secretary of state
Blinken was confirmed by a vote of 78 to 22, with all of the "no" votes coming from Republicans.
Hearings start for Biden's cabinet nominees
The Senate is kicking off a series of high-stakes confirmation hearings Tuesday for President-elect Joe Biden's top cabinet nominees. Lawmakers will question his picks to lead the Departments of State, Treasury, Homeland Security and Defense along with the director of national intelligence. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN from Wilmington, Delaware with more on the hearings, the upcoming impeachment trial and the new administration's expected first moves.
U.S. diplomats mount extraordinary protest against Trump for riot
U.S. diplomats drafted two cables condemning Mr. Trump's conduct.
Biden on national security concerns
President-elect Joe Biden painted a grim landscape of the state of the nation's national security and foreign policy agencies, warning that in the four years that President Trump has been in office, those departments "incurred enormous damage" and have been "hollowed out in personnel, capacity and in morale." Watch his remarks and CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe's analysis.
Eritrea reportedly enters Ethiopian conflict
The U.S. State Department said it believes reports of Eritrean troops entering the conflict in Ethiopia are credible despite denials from both nations. Also, a newly installed system of mobile artificial dams in Venice, Italy, failed to activate, leading to flooding in the city, and Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and media tycoon, has been charged amid a widening crackdown on dissent. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joined "CBSN AM" from Johannesburg with today's global headlines.
New rule to require certain travelers to pay bonds to enter U.S.
The State Department said the rules are designed to send "a message" to certain countries whose citizens have high rates of remaining in the U.S. after their visas have expired.
Pompeo arrives in Paris for first leg of seven-country tour
Pompeo will visit France, Turkey, Georgia, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
Protesting brutality, corruption in Nigeria
Protests against police brutality and government corruption are intensifying in Nigeria after days of deadly crackdowns. Amnesty International reports at least a dozen protesters were shot and killed by military officers and security forces Tuesday. Akin Olaoye, a business owner in the Lagos area who is helping the protest movement, joins CBSN to talk about the latest developments.
Violence overshadows Afghan peace talks
Deadly violence is gripping Afghanistan despite ongoing peace talks. Lyce Ducet, from our partners at BBC News, is there following the latest developments.
Trump administration sets refugee cap at 15,000, a record low
The Trump administration said it is planning to take in no more than 15,000 refugees in fiscal year 2021.
2nd senior U.S. official visits Taiwan, irking Beijing even more
Months after HHS secretary visited the island claimed by China, another top official is there as the Trump admin seeks to "deepen this bilateral relationship."
Jared Kushner visits Middle East
President Trump's adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner is on a trip to the Middle East following last month's announcement of a historic peace deal between Israel and the UAE. CBS News State Department reporter Chrisina Ruffini joins CBSN to talk about the trip.
Pompeo, set to address RNC, warned State employees to avoid political activity
Despite his own guidance on participation in political activities, Pompeo is set to address the Republican National Convention in a speech taped in Jerusalem.
Major Garrett reports on what other actions the White House is considering
The State Department is warning Americans against traveling to Ukraine. Major Garrett reports on what other actions the White House is considering.
State Department watchdog resigns after less than 3 months in office
Stephen Akard was appointed acting inspector general of the State Department after his predecessor was abruptly removed in May.
Democrats subpoena State Department aides in probe of IG's firing
The subpoenas for joint depositions were issued Monday.
U.S. ambassador's security controversy
The U.S. Ambassador to Iceland is sparking controversy over security issues. Jeffrey Ross Gunter expressed interest in arming himself with a gun and wearing a stab-proof vest despite serving in one of the safest countries in the world. CBS News State Department and foreign affairs reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN with more on her exclusive reporting.
U.S. Ambassador to Iceland "paranoid" about security despite country's record safety
The State Department declined to say if there is any credible threat to Gunter's safety, but U.S. government officials told CBS News the ambassador has been informed multiple times that he is at no extraordinary risk.
U.S. "not going to allow" Russia and China to build more nuclear weapons
Ahead of nuclear talks with Russia, senior American negotiator says it's vital for China to join the discussion amid fears Beijing is doubling its weapons stockpile.
Rep. Ro Khanna on federal protest response in D.C.
Democratic Representative Ro Khanna of California joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the unidentified officers used in the federal response to protests in Washington, and his calls for police reform legislation in Congress.
Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China
Pompeo had warned that a new national security law proposed by Beijing would be a "death knell" for Hong Kong's autonomy.
House Dems demand ousted inspector general be reinstated
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.
Pompeo defends firing of State Department watchdog
President Trump notified Congress of his decision to terminate Steve Linick, the State Department's inspector general, on Friday.
Pompeo accuses Democrats of "bullying" diplomats
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."
At least 4 dead as Isaias brings threat of floods across the Southeast
At least 12 killed, more than 300 hurt in strike on Saudi airport, officials say
DOJ investigating TV networks over suspension of press pool after Trump media ban
Christa Pike released from hospital following botched execution, lawyers say
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