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.
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Democrats subpoena State Department aides in probe of IG's firing
The subpoenas for joint depositions were issued Monday.
China-U.S. relations hits new low
Diplomatic relations between the United States and China are the frostiest they've been in decades. Beijing is retaliating against the U.S. closure of the Chinese consulate in Houston by shuttering the equivalent American mission in Chengdu. Recently, the U.S. also arrested fours Chinese scientists for hiding their army ties on visa applications. Isaac Stone Fish, a senior fellow at the Asia Society's Center on U.S.-China Relations and a CBSN contributor, joins CBSN's Laura Podesta with analysis on the deterioriating situation.
China orders U.S. to shut Chengdu consulate
China is ordering the U.S. to shut down its consulate in the southwestern city of Chengdu as tensions escalate between the two countries. In a Thursday speech, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused China of using its Houston, Texas consulate to spy and steal intellectual property. China denies Pompeo's accusations, and says the U.S. is gravely harming relations with Beijing.
Pompeo: U.S. should limit which human rights it defends
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday that the United States should limit which human rights it defends. Critics say that Pompeo is setting a dangerous precedent by suggesting some rights are more important than others. CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini joined CBSN to discuss.
Trump administration weighs TikTok ban
President Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said they are considering a ban of the popular social media app TikTok, citing national security concerns over the platform's ties to the Chinese government. Wired editor-in-chief Nick Thompson joins CBSN's Errol Barnett to discuss.
House Foreign Affairs Committee calls on Pompeo to testify
One of the U.S. military's top generals is speaking out about intel reports that suggest Russia may have paid the Taliban to kill U.S. troops. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss how those intelligence reports will shape Thursday's hearing for the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the State Department's move to restrict U.S. visas for some Chinese officials.
U.S. considers banning TikTok and other apps, Pompeo says
Pompeo doesn't recommend downloading the app unless "you want your private information in the hands of the Chinese Communist Party."
Could the U.S. ban TikTok?
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the Trump administration is "looking at" a possible ban on TikTok and other social media apps linked to China. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN to break down the issue.
U.S.-China tension mounts as Hong Kong hit with controversial new law
Beijing vows "countermeasures" for U.S. ban on military exports to Hong Kong as region's leader insists new law won't erode freedoms.
Bolton faults Pompeo for tying his "political future" to Trump
The former national security adviser also said the State Department under Pompeo is the "ace of aces in the government for leaking things" to the press.
Bolton responds to Pompeo criticism
In an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell, former national security adviser John Bolton hit back at Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday after he accused Bolton of leaking to the media and lying. Watch the interview with Bolton on the "CBS Evening News" on Tuesday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Republicans worry about Kansas Senate primary
Republicans are reportedly worried about a crowded primary for the open Senate seat in Kansas, with candidates including the divisive Kris Kobach. Bryan Lowry, a lead political reporter for the Kansas City Star, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Ousted State IG says top officials knew about Pompeo probes
Steve Linick, who was fired last month, testified before members of the House Foreign Affairs and Oversight and Reform Committees, as well as the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
China ignores U.S. threats and claims new powers over Hong Kong
Trump administration warned Beijing's adoption of new laws in Hong Kong would bring "significant consequences." But China never flinched.
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 Trump's firing of State Dept. IG
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is defending President's Trump's decision to fire State Department Inspector General Steve Linick, and downplayed reports Linick was investigating him. Nancy Cordes reports.
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 knew of I.G. investigation
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he was questioned about an investigation before recommending the firing of State Department Inspector General Steve Linick. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joined CBSN with more on that plus other developments from Washington.
Ever-friendlier U.S.-Taiwan ties draw "firm opposition" from China
Pompeo becomes 1st U.S. Secretary of State to formally congratulate a Taiwanese president. Beijing says the remarks "seriously violate" U.S. policy.
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.
Fired State watchdog was probing Saudi arms sale, top Democrat says
The Trump administration last year declared an emergency to fast-track a multi-billion dollar sale of weapons to Saudi Arabia, bypassing congressional review.
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.
RNC Day 3: What to expect from the convention after the GOP's show of unity
Former President Donald Trump looked on Tuesday night as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
Donald Trump doesn't have stitches, but a "nice flesh wound," Eric Trump says
"He was millimeters away from having his life expunged ... I'm sure the ear doesn't feel well," Eric Trump told "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil.
Live Updates: Details emerge in Trump rally shooting investigation
The FBI is investigating whether the shooter was a politically motivated homegrown domestic violent extremist, and investigators are combing through his background.
DNC letter says virtual roll call to nominate Biden will happen in August
A letter sent to the convention rules committee establishes that "no virtual voting will begin before August 1."
Peter Navarro, ex-Trump trade adviser, released from prison
Peter Navarro, 75, was released from federal prison in Miami on Wednesday after serving a four-month sentence.
"Top Chef Masters" star Naomi Pomeroy dies in river tubing accident
Naomi Pomeroy, an award-winning chef who helped put Portland on the map as a culinary destination, was 49 years old.
JD Vance's "Hillbilly Elegy" again tops bestseller, streaming charts
JD Vance's 2016 memoir "Hillbilly Elegy" is getting a sales bump after the Ohio senator was picked to run alongside former President Donald Trump.
King Charles delivers speech to open new, left-leaning U.K. Parliament
Britain's King Charles III donned a ceremonial crown and robe to give a speech opening the U.K.'s first left-leaning parliament in 14 years.
FDA warns Diamond Shruumz still on shelves despite recall, hospitalizations
At least 36 have been hospitalized after eating the mushroom "edibles."
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Wisconsin voters say apprehension, worry dominate 2024 presidential election
Over bratwurst, a couple of beers and a whole lot of Wisconsin cheese, "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil set out to answer a few bedrock questions about the 2024 presidential election.
JD Vance's "Hillbilly Elegy" again tops bestseller, streaming charts
JD Vance's 2016 memoir "Hillbilly Elegy" is getting a sales bump after the Ohio senator was picked to run alongside former President Donald Trump.
Donald Trump doesn't have stitches, but a "nice flesh wound," Eric Trump says
"He was millimeters away from having his life expunged ... I'm sure the ear doesn't feel well," Eric Trump told "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil.
DNA breakthrough solves 1963 cold case murder at gas station
A young gas station operator in Wisconsin was stabbed to death on June 12. Authorities have never named a suspect in the murder until now.
FDA warns Diamond Shruumz still on shelves despite recall, hospitalizations
At least 36 have been hospitalized after eating the mushroom "edibles."
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JD Vance's "Hillbilly Elegy" again tops bestseller, streaming charts
JD Vance's 2016 memoir "Hillbilly Elegy" is getting a sales bump after the Ohio senator was picked to run alongside former President Donald Trump.
Supreme brand to be sold to Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica
Here's how much EssilorLuxottica is paying for Supreme, the skate brand with a cult following.
Almost half of Americans say they struggle to pay for medical care
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Her hearing implant was preapproved, but she got $139,000 in bills
Caitlyn Mai underwent cochlear implant surgery with her insurer's approval, expecting it would be covered in full. Then she started getting the bills.
Famed Mirage in Vegas, in last day, slated to rise again in 2027 as Hard Rock
Gambling ends and the doors close Wednesday at The Mirage, which changed the face of Las Vegas. It's slated to resurface in 2027 as the Hard Rock Las Vegas.
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Wisconsin voters say apprehension, worry dominate 2024 presidential election
Over bratwurst, a couple of beers and a whole lot of Wisconsin cheese, "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil set out to answer a few bedrock questions about the 2024 presidential election.
Donald Trump doesn't have stitches, but a "nice flesh wound," Eric Trump says
"He was millimeters away from having his life expunged ... I'm sure the ear doesn't feel well," Eric Trump told "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil.
DNC letter says virtual roll call to nominate Biden will happen in August
A letter sent to the convention rules committee establishes that "no virtual voting will begin before August 1."
Peter Navarro, ex-Trump trade adviser, released from prison
Peter Navarro, 75, was released from federal prison in Miami on Wednesday after serving a four-month sentence.
Live Updates: Trump rally shooting investigation continues as details emerge
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
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FDA warns Diamond Shruumz still on shelves despite recall, hospitalizations
At least 36 have been hospitalized after eating the mushroom "edibles."
Wrist weights are a trendy hack for toned arms, but are they safe?
A workout that mindlessly tones your arms while getting some cardio in? If it sounds too good to be true, that's because it may be. Here's what experts say.
Almost half of Americans say they struggle to pay for medical care
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Her hearing implant was preapproved, but she got $139,000 in bills
Caitlyn Mai underwent cochlear implant surgery with her insurer's approval, expecting it would be covered in full. Then she started getting the bills.
Amazon Prime Day is dangerous time for warehouse workers, report says
Amazon's Prime Day, which generated $12.7 billion in sales in 2023, can also lead to more worker injuries, a Senate probe finds.
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Canadians worry a U.S. company may be emitting toxic gas into their air
Residents of a Toronto suburb tell CBS News they're worried a U.S. company may be emitting a cancer-causing gas in their community.
King Charles delivers speech to open new, left-leaning U.K. Parliament
Britain's King Charles III donned a ceremonial crown and robe to give a speech opening the U.K.'s first left-leaning parliament in 14 years.
4 tons of cocaine found hidden in sugar in historic drug bust
President Santiago Peña said the record discovery, code-named "Operation Sweetness," added to a string of "very sad episodes" in Paraguay.
Paris mayor goes for a swim to show Seine river safe for the Olympics
Mayor Anne Hidalgo declare the Seine river "exquisite" after taking a long-promised dip to show its water is safe for the Paris Olympics.
Bangkok hotel deaths appear to be mass poisoning over bad investment
Officials say traces of cyanide were found on 6 people found dead in a Bangkok hotel, with one suspected of murdering the others.
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"Rust" armorer wants conviction tossed in wake of dropping of Baldwin charges
The armorer on Alec Baldwin movie "Rust" filed to have her involuntary manslaughter conviction overturned, days after Baldwin's trial over a fatal on-set shooting collapsed due to withheld evidence.
NASA beams Missy Elliott song to Venus
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
Ingrid Andress going to rehab after widely criticized National Anthem
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
New "Big Brother" season to premiere
Season 26 of the CBS reality TV show "Big Brother" premieres on Wednesday. Sixteen new house guests will compete and strategize to evict one of their own each week to try and be the last person standing. The prize is $750,000. "Entertainment Tonight" host Nischelle Turner visited the house and even entered a one-day competition.
Shannen Doherty's co-stars pay tribute to late actress
"90210" stars like Jennie Garth and Brian Austin Green paid tribute, and Alyssa Milano commented on her "complicated relationship" with Shannen Doherty.
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Elon Musk announces X, SpaceX headquarters relocating to Texas
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Apple releases iOS 18 preview. Here's what's new.
Apple users can now download an early version of a new iPhone operating system that will be officially released this fall.
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.
AT&T says customer data exposed in big data breach
AT&T on Friday disclosed that hackers had accessed records of calls and texts of "nearly all" its cellular customers for a six-month period between May 1, 2022, and Oct. 31, 2022. Jo Ling Kent reports.
What we know about latest AT&T data breach
AT&T disclosed yet another major data breach on Friday. The company said a third party illegally downloaded call and text records for nearly all its 109 million customers with accounts between May and October 2022. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent is following this story.
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Climate change is making days longer, according to new research
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Creature that washed up on New Zealand beach may be world's rarest whale
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
5 human cases of bird flu in Colorado poultry workers, health officials report
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
James Webb Space Telescope captures galaxies merging
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
Watch: Satellite video tracks Beryl's deadly 2-week journey
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S.
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DNA breakthrough solves 1963 cold case murder at gas station
A young gas station operator in Wisconsin was stabbed to death on June 12. Authorities have never named a suspect in the murder until now.
4 tons of cocaine found hidden in sugar in historic drug bust
President Santiago Peña said the record discovery, code-named "Operation Sweetness," added to a string of "very sad episodes" in Paraguay.
"Rust" armorer wants conviction tossed in wake of dropping of Baldwin charges
The armorer on Alec Baldwin movie "Rust" filed to have her involuntary manslaughter conviction overturned, days after Baldwin's trial over a fatal on-set shooting collapsed due to withheld evidence.
Bangkok hotel deaths appear to be mass poisoning over bad investment
Officials say traces of cyanide were found on 6 people found dead in a Bangkok hotel, with one suspected of murdering the others.
Alleged extremist group leader accused of planning to poison kids in NYC
The alleged leader of a violent extremist group plotted to poison children and minorities in New York City, authorities said Tuesday.
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NASA beams Missy Elliott song to Venus
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
NASA celebrates Webb telescope anniversary
It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
James Webb Space Telescope captures galaxies merging
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
FAA investigating SpaceX rocket failure
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets grounded following launch failure
The engine failure blamed for stranding 20 Starlink satellites in a low, non-survivable orbit was caused by a liquid oxygen leak.
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Sen. Rick Scott on potential gun reform
Sen. Rick Scott, a Republican from Florida, joined CBS News to discuss his thoughts on potential gun reform after the assassination attempt against Donald Trump and what issues he would like to see Trump tackle first if the former president is elected again in November.
What we know about Iranian plot against Trump
Donald Trump's security detail had been beefed up due to a U.S.-detected Iranian plot against the former president before this past weekend's assassination attempt at a Trump rally, a source tells CBS News. So far, investigators have found no connection between the rally shooting and Iran. CBS News' Nicole Sganga and Charlie De Mar have more on the Iranian plot and the investigation into the assassination attempt.
Tim Walz on Democrats' reaction to the RNC
Republicans spent Day 2 of the RNC bashing President Biden on his immigration policies. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat and Biden surrogate, joined CBS News to discuss how Democrats are responding to the Republicans' message so far and ongoing concerns about Biden's candidacy.
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