Biden names CIA Director William Burns to his cabinet
President Biden cited Burns' expertise and leadership in confronting a range of national security challenges, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing U.S. tension with China.
FBI conducted improper searches of U.S. officials in foreign surveillance database
FBI analysts conducted improper searches on a U.S. senator and two state officials using a foreign intelligence database, according to a declassified court opinion released Friday.
Prigozhin undermined Putin's standing among Russian elite, officials say
Officials expect Russian President Vladimir Putin to exact "retribution" for his former caterer's mutiny attempt.
Blinken pushes against Rand Paul's blanket hold on diplomatic nominees
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said there would be no confirmed U.S. ambassadors to Egypt, Israel, Jordan and Lebanon by the end of the summer.
FBI looking into Iran envoy Rob Malley, multiple sources say
One source familiar with the matter told CBS News that the FBI was examining Malley's handling of classified material.
Ukraine wants commitments at NATO summit. Can allies give them?
The alliance's unity may be newly tested as divisions over the type of assurances made to Ukraine regarding its future membership become starker.
CIA director: Wagner Group rebellion "vivid reminder" of Putin regime's effect
In his first public remarks on the matter, William Burns said the U.S. "has had and will have no part" in Prigozhin's rebellion or its fallout.
State Department report details failures in chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal
The report faults both the Trump and Biden administrations for "insufficient" planning and a lack of clear communication.
U.S.' Iran envoy on leave, says his "security clearance is under review"
U.S. special envoy for Iran Rob Malley said he was informed that his "security clearance is under review" and has "not been provided any further information."
No direct evidence COVID began in Wuhan lab, US intel report says
"Almost all" the agencies studying the issue assess the virus "was not genetically engineered," a U.S. intelligence report states.
Blinken to raise cases of wrongfully detained Americans with Chinese
Three wrongfully detained American prisoners in China are caught in the middle of what may be the single most consequential and complicated geopolitical relationship for the U.S.
Report: U.S. intelligence acquires "significant amount" of personal data
The report outlined both privacy and counterintelligence concerns stemming from the ability of U.S. government agencies to acquire potentially sensitive personal information.
Blinken to go to China after earlier trip postponed amid spy balloon
Antony Blinken's visit there will be the first by a Secretary of State since 2018, and the first by a cabinet-level official since 2019.
Iran helping Russia build drones plant for Ukraine war, White House says
The declassified intelligence shows what could be the latest indication of a deepening military partnership between Tehran and Moscow.
Prospect of Chinese spy base in Cuba unsettles Washington
Cuba may allow China to establish a facility on its territory capable of conducting electronic surveillance on the United States, CBS News has confirmed.