"Very high" risk of Julian Assange attempting suicide, expert says

A psychiatrist who's interviewed Assange about 20 times says the WikiLeaks founder has shown "severe depression" and "psychotic symptoms."

• Sep 22, 2020

WikiLeaks' Assange back in court to fight U.S. extradition request

The Australian could face a life sentence if convicted in the U.S. of stealing military secrets, but backers say it's a politically motivated abuse of U.S. power.

• Sep 7, 2020

Barr says he would be "vehemently opposed" to pardoning Snowden

President Trump floated the idea of pardoning Edward Snowden in a press conference last week.

• Aug 21, 2020

New York Republican congressman discusses the Sochi Olympics, NSA leaker Edward Snowden, and immigration reform

New York Republican congressman discusses the Sochi Olympics, NSA leaker Edward Snowden, and immigration reform.

• Feb 9, 2014
• 05:38

Cybersecurity, counter-intelligence, and the threat of terrorism each pose their own problems for policymakers to deal with

Flash Points: CBS News National Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about the varied threats facing American interests and what officials are doing about them.

• Feb 1, 2014
• 04:24

In an interview with German television, Edward Snowden claims the NSA also spied on companies

In an interview with German television, Edward Snowden claims the NSA also spied on companies. Norah O'Donnell reports.

• Jan 27, 2014
• 00:22

Michael Morell, former deputy director of the CIA, believes Edward Snowden stole secret documents from the National Security Agency on his own

Michael Morell, former deputy director of the CIA, believes Edward Snowden stole secret documents from the National Security Agency on his own, but wonders whether the former NSA contractor had contact with Russian or Chinese intelligence when he was in Hong Kong. Scott Pelley reports.

• Jan 22, 2014
• 03:16

Former CIA Deputy Director and CBS News contributor Michael Morell discusses security at the Winter Olympics in Sochi

Former CIA Deputy Director and CBS News contributor Michael Morell joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss security at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, as well as NSA leaker Edward Snowden.

• Jan 20, 2014
• 02:36

Miss the second half of the show? The latest on the 2014 agenda in Washington

Miss the second half of the show? The latest on the 2014 agenda in Washington, from Obamacare to unemployment benefits with a panel of experts.

• Jan 5, 2014
• 24:14

Susan Rice was asked if the Obama administration would make a deal with the NSA leaker Edward Snowden

During a "60 Minutes" interview Sunday night with Lesley Stahl, Susan Rice, the president's national security adviser, was asked if the Obama administration would make a deal with the NSA leaker Edward Snowden.

• Dec 23, 2013
• 03:14

At his final press conference of the year, President Obama addressed questions about NSA leaker Edward Snowden, and whether there's a possibility of a negotiation for a plea agreement or amnesty

At his final press conference of the year, President Obama addressed questions about NSA leaker Edward Snowden, and whether there's a possibility of a negotiation for a plea agreement or amnesty. Major Garrett reports.

• Dec 20, 2013
• 02:35

White House press secretary says there's been "no change" in the administration's position on the man who leaked classified information about NSA programs.

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney says there's been "no change" in the administration's position on the man who leaked classified information about NSA programs.

• Dec 16, 2013
• 01:12

The NSA's Rick Ledgett said the NSA was in the midst of implementing security changes when Snowden stole documents

The NSA's Rick Ledgett said the NSA was in the midst of implementing security changes when Snowden stole documents.

• Dec 15, 2013
• 01:30

Moment of the week: How did Edward Snowden find his way into a high-security position in a U.S. intelligence agency? By cheating on the entrance exam, says the NSA

Moment of the week: How did Edward Snowden find his way into a high-security position in a U.S. intelligence agency? By cheating on the entrance exam, says the NSA

• Dec 15, 2013
• 01:31

NSA investigator Rick Ledgett said labeling Snowden as a "whistle-blower" offends him

NSA investigator Rick Ledgett said labeling Snowden as a "whistle-blower" offends him.

• Dec 15, 2013
• 01:34

The NSA's Rick Ledgett said he'd be "shocked" if foreign intelligence agencies hadn't already gained access to Snowden's leaked material

The NSA's Rick Ledgett said he'd be "shocked" if foreign intelligence agencies hadn't already gained access to Snowden's leaked material.

• Dec 15, 2013
• 01:45

The NSA's Rick Ledgett said system administrators detected that Snowden was downloading confidential documents

The NSA's Rick Ledgett said system administrators detected that Snowden was downloading confidential documents.

• Dec 15, 2013
• 01:12

The NSA's Rick Ledgett said the NSA needs to be more "transparent," but he believes people will die as a result of Snowden's leaks

The NSA's Rick Ledgett said the NSA needs to be more "transparent," but he believes people will die as a result of Snowden's leaks.

• Dec 15, 2013
• 01:19

On assignment for 60 Minutes, CBS' John Miller asked the NSA's Rick Ledgett what he would say to Edward Snowden if given the chance

On assignment for 60 Minutes, CBS' John Miller asked the NSA's Rick Ledgett what he would say to Edward Snowden if given the chance.

• Dec 15, 2013
• 00:37

According to the NSA's Rick Ledgett, suspected terrorists are discussing how to learn from intelligence documents leaked by Snowden

According to the NSA's Rick Ledgett, suspected terrorists are discussing how to learn from intelligence documents leaked by Snowden.

• Dec 15, 2013
• 00:44

U.S. intelligence insiders say the Edward Snowden affair will continue to create problems for years to come

Just the tip of the iceberg? U.S. intelligence insiders say the Edward Snowden affair will continue to create problems for years to come. CBS News senior correspondent John Miller was granted unprecedented access behind-the-scenes at the NSA. He joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts with details.

• Dec 16, 2013
• 04:02

Facebook, Google, Yahoo and others said in an open letter to the president and Congress that the National Security Agency's surveillance program "undermines the freedoms we all cherish"

Facebook, Google, Yahoo and others said in an open letter to the president and Congress that the National Security Agency's surveillance program "undermines the freedoms we all cherish." Bob Orr reports on ways the tech companies are fighting back against government surveillance.

• Dec 9, 2013
• 01:51

Edward Snowden: U.S. won't give me a fair trial

Former NSA contractor Edward Snowden is shedding new light on his decision to reveal classified documents about the U.S. government's mass surveillance program. In 2013, Snowden disclosed government programs that collected Americans' emails, phone calls and internet activity in the name of national security. The U.S. government charged Snowden under the Espionage Act for his actions. A congressional report said his disclosures "caused tremendous damage to national security." In his new memoir, "Permanent Record," Snowden tells his story in detail for the first time and speaks about his life in exile in russia. Snowden, who now identifies himself as a privacy advocate, spoke with "CBS This Morning" in an exclusive U.S. TV interview. It's edited only for satellite delays, but not for editorial content.

• Sep 16, 2019
• 15:25

Edward Snowden says he wants a fair trial

Former NSA contractor Edward Snowden says he wants a fair trial if he returns to the U.S. He's been living in exile in Moscow since 2013 after leaking top secret government documents. Snowden opens up about his decisions in a new memoir titled "Permanent Record." Jennifer Szalai, a book critic for The New York Times, wrote a review of the book and she joins CBSN to discuss that and Snowden's interview on "CBS This Morning."

• Sep 16, 2019
• 12:32

Judge rules in favor of U.S. effort to take Snowden book money

A federal judge ruled Tuesday former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden violated secrecy agreements with the federal government.

• Dec 18, 2019

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