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.
United States Department of State
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."
U.S. will not implement "public charge" rule
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.
House releases George Kent transcript
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.
Yovanovitch: Attacks had a "chilling effect"
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.
State Dept. official says Trump "isn't presidential"
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.
Pompeo says he's complying with investigation
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.
Pompeo addresses Ukraine investigation
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 seek answers after state IG firing
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.
Trump fires State Department watchdog
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.
Fired State Dept. watchdog was probing Pompeo
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.
Trump fires State Department watchdog Steve Linick
Ambassador Stephen J. Akard will replace Linick, a State Department spokesperson told CBS News.
No sign of diplomacy between U.S. and Iran
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.
Biden: The only way out of Iran crisis is diplomacy
Former Vice President and Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden delivered a speech on foreign policy in New York City on Tuesday amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Americans urged to avoid travel to China
The State Department is urging Americans to avoid all travel to China amid the coronavirus outbreak."CBS This Morning" lead national correspondent David Begnaud joined CBSN AM from a hospital in California that is ready to treat patients suspected of having the virus.
U.S. denies role in alleged Venezuela plot
The U.S. is denying involvement in alleged plot to overthrow the Maduro regime in Venezuela after two Americans were reportedly captured in the scheme. CBS News State Department and foreign affairs reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN to break down the latest developments.
Trump limits immigrant visas in new coronavirus proclamation
Some 52,000 would-be immigrants could lose the opportunity to move to the U.S. over the next two months under the order, according to one estimate.
Trump to pause immigrant visas for 60 days over coronavirus
The president said the move is necessary to protect American workers reeling from an economy battered by the coronavirus pandemic.
Thousands of Americans stranded abroad due to coronavirus
A steady stream of Americans have been brought home, but some 22,000 still remain stranded overseas.
Hundreds of Americans flown out of locked-down Nepal
U.S. State Department arranged the flight for those wanting to get home during the pandemic but as many as 4,000 Americans are still there.
Americans stranded abroad amid coronavirus pandemic
Thousands of Americans want to get back to the U.S. but can't. The State Department said it is scrambling to get some U.S. citizens home.
NPR demands answers from Pompeo about reporter barred from trip
NPR wants the State Department to explain why it removed its diplomatic correspondent from Secretary Mike Pompeo's trip.
Court blocks Trump from allowing states to reject refugees
The ruling is a temporary blow to the White House's concerted efforts to dramatically overhaul the nation's refugee program, which enjoyed bipartisan support for decades.
John Kerry says Sanders is "distorting" Biden's record on Iraq War
The former secretary of state told "Face the Nation" accused Sanders of "distorting" Biden's record on the war in Iraq.
Extradition request would be "inappropriate," U.S. official says
The State Department commented after the British authorities requested Anne Sacoolas' extradition.
DOJ calls Alaska Senate allegations "troubling," asks to segregate ballots
Live
Midterm Updates: Trump rallies in Florida, El-Sayed clashes with Stevens
Judge orders DOJ to stop trying to "intimidate" California election officials
Exclusive
Daniel J. Sullivan left his Alaska hometown before Senate election
First on CBS
Disclosure of fired general's polygraph may have violated privacy laws
El-Sayed and Stevens feud ahead of key Michigan Senate race
Christa Pike speaks after botched execution: "Don't know what's next"
Live
Trump predicts Iran war will end soon as Qatar pushes for a deal
