Democratic senators request intel chief provide more information on Trump's claim about Chinese hacking
Trump told the United Nations that China was retaliating against his administration for the trade practices it had employed
Dan Coats
Pence says China is engaged in "unprecedented effort" to influence Americans
"China wants a different American president," Pence says
DNI Dan Coats warns China cyber activities target U.S. state, local governments
China exploits our transparency and open society," Coats said during remarks at The Citadel
Ex-NSA chief says he never discussed collusion with Trump
In rare public remarks, ex-National Security Agency Director and Cyber Command chief Adm. Mike Rogers rejects reports Trump asked him to deny Russian collusion
Mark Warner on securing elections, combating disinformation: "We're not there yet"
On "Intelligence Matters" this week, the Senate Intelligence Committee's top Democrat, Sen. Mark Warner, said the executive branch is still not up to the task of protecting the country from information operations
Transcript: Sen. Mark Warner talks with Michael Morell on "Intelligence Matters" podcast, Aug. 28, 2018
The top Democrat on Senate Select Intelligence talked with Morell about topics ranging from the committee's Russia probe to the politicization of security clearances
Intel chiefs update on election interference
National Security Adviser John Bolton, Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats, FBI Director Christopher Wray and National Security Agency Director Paul Nakasone briefed the media on Russia's attempts to interfere in the U.S. election systems ahead of the 2018 midterm elections.
Intelligence heads convene at White House briefing
Director of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen said that "our democracy is in the crosshairs"
Former CIA leader on Facebook disinformation
Facebook announced on Tuesday it had removed 32 pages and accounts that sought to create political, racial and social divisions in the United States. CBS News senior national security contributor and former acting and deputy CIA director Michael Morell says the U.S. needs to defend itself with legislation and broad retaliatory sanctions aimed at crippling the Russian economy.
Intelligence chief says he meant no disrespect to Trump
DNI Dan Coats said some press coverage "mischaracterized" his intentions
Trump Helsinki comments backlash
President Trump backtracked this week on the statements he made a press conference in Helsinki, where he appeared to accept Russian President Putin's claims that his country did not meddle in the 2016 U.S. election. The comments were criticized on both sides of the aisle, but White House press secretary Sarah Sanders announced Thursday that Putin has been invited to Washington in the fall. Politico reporter and "Politico Playbook" co-author Daniel Lippman joins CBSN to discuss.
Second Trump-Putin summit planned
The White House says President Trump will invite Vladimir Putin to Washington this fall for a second official meeting between the leaders. The announcement came as a surprise to Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to discuss the plans for a second summit and what was discussed in Helsinki.
Intel chief responds to Trump-Putin meeting
Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats says he doesn't think President Trump should have met with Vladimir Putin alone. He also said he was surprised to hear of Putin's invitation to meet with President Trump in Washington. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Intel chief on the Trump-Putin meeting
CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett and Capitol Hill reporter for The Hill Molly Hooper joined Red and Blue to discuss Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats' comments about President Trump and President Putin.
Dan Coats on Putin meeting
Three days after the private meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats acknowledged he doesn't know what was agreed on by the two leaders. Coats also said he doesn't think the president should have met with Putin alone. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports.
7/19: CBS Evening News
Intel chief Dan Coats says he doesn't know what happened in Trump meeting with Putin; Village employees donate sick time to fellow officer battling cancer.
Coats has few details on Trump-Putin meeting
At the Aspen Security Forum, Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats discussed the Trump-Putin summit and the president's contradictory comments on Russian interference. Coats said he doesn't know what happened in the two leaders' private meeting.
Dan Coats reacts to news of Putin invite
Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats appeared surprised to learn of the White House's announcement that President Trump wants to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Washington this fall.
Coats says he doesn't know what happened in Trump-Putin meeting
The director of national intelligence has been front and center lately, seeming to contradict President Trump's assessment of Russian election meddling
Trump says he believes U.S. intel, but declines to say Putin lied
President Trump sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor after returning from his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin
Trump lashes out at former CIA director over criticism of Putin summit remarks
President Trump called John Brennan "a very bad guy" after Brennan denounced remarks that Mr. Trump made at a press conference as "nothing short of treasonous"
Trump has doubts about intel chief's warning on cyberattacks
Last week, Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats said the country's digital infrastructure is "literally under attack"
Trump on cyberattack warning
Last week, Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats warned that the country's digital infrastructure is "literally under attack." But in an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor, President Trump said he doesn't know if he agrees with the warning.
Cyberattack crackdown
Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats has warned of the intensifying threat of cyberattacks against the U.S. He called Russia "the most aggressive" offender. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Intel chief Dan Coats says of cyberattacks, "We are at a critical point"
U.S. digital infrastructure "is literally under attack," and among state actors Russia is the "worst offender," Coats said Friday, as DOJ indicted 12 Russian intel officers in DNC hack
Iran, U.S. start negotiations over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei wrote on X that the "indirect talks" had begun.
Judge allows government to continue effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil
Mahmoud Khalil, who led protests at Columbia University against Israel, appeared in immigration court in Louisiana Friday.
FDA to replace laid-off employees with contractors, sources say
Steep cuts to the agency's workforce had disrupted drug and food safety inspections.
Sandstorms, high winds prompt Beijing to cancel hundreds of flights
Homes were damaged, cars were crushed and trees fell after windy weather and sandstorms in Beijing on Saturday, prompting flight cancellations.
Trump administration vows release of RFK assassination files within days
The Trump administration could release files on the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy — the U.S. health secretary's father — within days, after decades of public fascination about the killing.
Boca Raton small plane crash kills 3 and injures 1, authorities say
A Cessna 310 carrying three people departed Boca Raton and was bound for Tallahassee before it crashed, the FAA said.
South Carolina executes second man by firing squad in 5 weeks
Mikal Mahdi, 42, chose to die by three bullets to the heart instead of lethal injection or the electric chair.
Temple students surprised after human remains, bone fragments discovered on campus
Students were shocked after human remains and bone fragments were discovered at a construction site on campus on Friday.
Pastor abducted at gunpoint while delivering sermon
Pastor Josh Sullivan was holding a prayer meeting with about 30 people, including his wife and six children, when the gunmen entered the church, his colleague said.
U.S.
More U.S.
U.S. intelligence report favors incumbent Ecuadorian president in election
Ahead of the Ecuadorian presidential elections Sunday, CBS News has learned a U.S. intel assessment favors the incumbent president, viewing him as better for U.S. interests.
Trump authorizes military to take control of public land along souther border
President Trump justified the use of the military by saying the United States is "under attack from a variety of threats."
FDA to replace laid-off employees with contractors, sources say
Steep cuts to the agency's workforce had disrupted drug and food safety inspections.
South Carolina executes second man by firing squad in 5 weeks
Mikal Mahdi, 42, chose to die by three bullets to the heart instead of lethal injection or the electric chair.
Los Angeles-area residents crowdsource wildfire contamination data
Some people whose homes survived the Eaton wildfire in January are struggling to convince their insurers to test their properties for safety.
MoneyWatch
More MoneyWatch
Los Angeles-area residents crowdsource wildfire contamination data
Some people whose homes survived the Eaton wildfire in January are struggling to convince their insurers to test their properties for safety.
U.S. consumer sentiment plunges in April as trade war fuels anxiety
Consumer sentiment fell sharply in April for the fourth straight month as the trade war fuels worries about inflation and employment.
Jamie Dimon says U.S. economy faces "considerable turbulence"
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns that tariffs are likely to boost inflation, while urging the Trump administration to strike trade deals.
Stocks cap manic week with best performance since November 2023
Stocks climbed on Friday even as Wall Street analysts warn of a growing trade war between the world's two biggest economies.
Egg prices aren't stopping families from dyeing eggs, an Easter tradition
Some families, however, may be looking at alternatives after the average cost of a dozen eggs climbed to a record high of $6.23 in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Politics
More Politics
Trump administration vows release of RFK assassination files within days
The Trump administration could release files on the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy — the U.S. health secretary's father — within days, after decades of public fascination about the killing.
U.S. intelligence report favors incumbent Ecuadorian president in election
Ahead of the Ecuadorian presidential elections Sunday, CBS News has learned a U.S. intel assessment favors the incumbent president, viewing him as better for U.S. interests.
Trump authorizes military to take control of public land along souther border
President Trump justified the use of the military by saying the United States is "under attack from a variety of threats."
FDA to replace laid-off employees with contractors, sources say
Steep cuts to the agency's workforce had disrupted drug and food safety inspections.
NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
HealthWatch
More HealthWatch
After amputation, losing more of her leg was the only way to help her walk
Dr. Omri Ayalon helped Tracey White recover her ability to walk. Then he joined her for a milestone moment.
FDA to replace laid-off employees with contractors, sources say
Steep cuts to the agency's workforce had disrupted drug and food safety inspections.
Woman believed to be the only person with unnamed genetic disorder
Enriquez lives with chronic kidney disease, neurofibromatosis, which causes tumors to form, scoliosis and Raynaud's phenomenon, causing temporary spasms of blood vessels. On top of all that, she has an unnamed genetic disorder,
Former top FDA official warns RFK Jr. against giving "false hope" on autism
"You can be incredibly supportive of people, but giving them false hope is wrong," said Dr. Peter Marks.
Weekly measles cases top 90 in U.S. for first time in years
Arkansas, Hawaii and Indiana have joined a list of two dozen states with confirmed measles cases.
World
More World
Iran, U.S. start negotiations over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei wrote on X that the "indirect talks" had begun.
Sandstorms, high winds prompt Beijing to cancel hundreds of flights
Homes were damaged, cars were crushed and trees fell after windy weather and sandstorms in Beijing on Saturday, prompting flight cancellations.
Penguin in cardboard box led to South Africa helicopter crash, report says
The pilot and three passengers aboard the helicopter, as well as the penguin, were uninjured, according to an incident report.
U.S. fugitive allegedly kills Mexican officer who led "Gringo Hunters" unit
Authorities said the police unit was trying to arrest a suspect in Tijuana when the man opened fire, hitting and killing 33-year-old Abigail Esparza Reyes.
Pastor abducted at gunpoint while delivering sermon
Pastor Josh Sullivan was holding a prayer meeting with about 30 people, including his wife and six children, when the gunmen entered the church, his colleague said.
Entertainment
More Entertainment
Entertainment
They released an album - then lost everything
Just six weeks after the band Dawes released their new studio album "Oh Brother," brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith lost their homes in the Los Angeles wildfires. They balanced high-profile TV appearances with picking up the pieces, even appearing to open the Grammy Awards. They opened up about that loss and their emotional return to touring life.
Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
"Grey's Anatomy" star Eric Dane reveals he's been diagnosed with ALS
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Sony wins distribution rights to "Wheel of Fortune," "Jeopardy!"
A Los Angeles court ruled that Sony may take over distribution of "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy!" which it produces, from CBS.
Yvonne Strahovski teases what's next in final season of "The Handmaid's Tale"
Yvonne Strahovski, who plays Serena Joy Waterford, says the final season of "The Handmaid's Tale" delivers the long-awaited rebellion.
Technology
More Technology
Technology
iPhones likely to cost more amid tariffs
President Trump's tariffs on China could make Apple iPhones more expensive. China announced Friday it's raising tariffs on U.S. goods to 125% after Mr. Trump increased reciprocal tariffs on some Chinese products to 145%. Yahoo Finance senior tech reporter Yasmin Khorram reports.
Apple airlifts iPhones out of India to avoid Trump tariffs, report says
Apple's move to avoid China tariffs had been in the works for months, according to report citing Indian government officials.
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.
Meta whistleblower: Facebook worked with Chinese government to censor posts
Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams testified Wednesday afternoon before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism.
How AI is trained not to spread abuse
New documents obtained by Business Insider show how companies are testing artificial intelligence models to prevent the spread of extreme information about abusive topics. Effie Webb, a tech news fellow at Business Insider, joins CBS News with more.
Science
More Science
Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
Ancient jawbone found in sea linked to mysterious human ancestors
Relatively little is known about Denisovans, an extinct group of human cousins that interacted with Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.
Scientists map part of a mouse's brain that's so complex it looks like a galaxy
Thanks to a mouse watching clips from "The Matrix," scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date.
Ancient altar found in jungle apparently used for child sacrifices
The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., archaeologists said.
Crime
More Crime
Maryland law school reflects on Freddie Gray's death, looks at what work still needs to be done
It's almost been ten years since Freddie Gray died, and an event in downtown Baltimore Friday aimed to not only remember him but also remember what needs to be done when it comes to ensuring fair policing.
Convicted killer mistakenly released from jail is caught 2 weeks later
Kathan Guzman was mistakenly released from a jail in Clayton County, Georgia, officials said. He was arrested in Florida.
Monica Sementilli found guilty of murder in plot to kill prominent LA hairdresser
The 10-man, two-woman jury began deliberations in Monica Sementilli's trial on Wednesday, and by Friday morning, the guilty verdict was announced.
Menendez brothers resentencing hearing
The Menendez brothers are awaiting a court hearing in California that could determine their chance at resentencing. This comes as the new Los Angeles county district attorney appears to signal he opposes a change in their conviction. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
U.S. fugitive allegedly kills Mexican officer who led "Gringo Hunters" unit
Authorities said the police unit was trying to arrest a suspect in Tijuana when the man opened fire, hitting and killing 33-year-old Abigail Esparza Reyes.
Space
More Space
Space
Gayle King prepares for Blue Origin launch
Blue Origin's latest flight will become the first mission to have an all-female crew in space in just two days. Aboard the ship will be "CBS Mornings" host Gayle King. Co-host Vlad Duthiers opened up about how King is feeling ahead of the launch.
Gayle King prepares for Blue Origin space flight
CBS Mornings host Gayle King is preparing to blast off into space Monday on board a historic all-female Blue Origin space flight. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassman reports.
Space tourism is establishing a new frontier in travel
Private companies have launched nearly 120 civilians to the edge of space.
Gayle King hopes to inspire others with historic flight to space
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke about the opportunity to travel to space, the support she's received and the message she hopes to send to others.
Meet the Blue Origin crew Gayle King is joining on trip to space
Here's a look at the women expected to join Blue Origin's upcoming mission, which has a target launch date of Monday, April 14, and what they have to say about the epic journey.
Latest Galleries
More Latest Galleries
"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Latest CBS News Videos
More Latest CBS News Videos
Latest CBS News Videos
They released an album - then lost everything
Just six weeks after the band Dawes released their new studio album "Oh Brother," brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith lost their homes in the Los Angeles wildfires. They balanced high-profile TV appearances with picking up the pieces, even appearing to open the Grammy Awards. They opened up about that loss and their emotional return to touring life.
The Dish: Crystal Wahpepah
Oakland-based chef Crystal Wahpepah has dedicated herself to preserving and sharing traditional Native American fare. Re-establishing forgotten food systems and reclaiming Native American food sovereignty are key goals for the James Beard finalist. Her restaurant, Wahpepah's Kitchen, is one of the first dedicated to serving Indigenous foods.
College teams with losing streaks face off
Lehman College and Yeshiva University both came to their game with long losing streaks. The matchup broke the streak for one team. Here's what happened - and how players kept the faith.
Where to get the latest CBS Mornings Deals
On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that might just become essentials in your everyday life. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
NTSB investigating Hudson River chopper crash
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating what caused a sightseeing helicopter to crash into the Hudson River near New York City on Thursday. All six people aboard were killed. The incident is raising alarms about the safety of such tourism flights.