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U.S.: Killing Iranian general was defensive

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the U.S. airstrike that killed top Iranian General Qassem Soleimani was a defensive attack meant to deter future actions against Americans. Iran has warned of harsh retaliation in the wake of Soleimani's death, and the State Department is urging Americans to leave Iraq immediately. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee reports on the latest from Baghdad, and Behnam Ben Taleblu, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joined CBSN to discuss.

Jan 3, 2020
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Embassy unrest in Iraq highlights rising tensions

The crisis at the U.S. Embassy in Iraq has calmed down as demonstrators left the area. Violence erupted earlier this week after supporters of Iranian-backed militias attacked the facility. The turmoil has highlighted escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with Iraq stuck in the middle. Matthew Kroenig, an associate professor at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, joins CBSN to break down the latest developments.

Jan 2, 2020
06:47

Pompeo postpones trip to Ukraine after attack on U.S. embassy in Iraq

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo postponed a five-country trip scheduled to start Friday following an attack on the U.S. embassy in Baghdad by pro-Iran protesters.

Jan 1, 2020

U.S. to send 750 troops to Middle East after embassy attack

An estimated 6,000 protesters stormed the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday morning, smashing a door and setting fire to a reception area.

Dec 31, 2019

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Pompeo talks North Korea threats and U.S. embassy attack

In an interview with CBS News, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reacted to the attack on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and said the U.S. wants peace with North Korea.

Dec 31, 2019
08:08

Pompeo responds to attack on U.S. Embassy in Iraq

Thousands of angry protesters stormed the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad in response to U.S. airstrikes. In an interview with Major Garrett, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reacted to the attack.

Dec 31, 2019
03:58

Pompeo to meet with Ukrainian president

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky later this week. The meeting comes as the House withholds articles of impeachment from the Senate. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.

Dec 30, 2019
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Pompeo to visit Ukraine as Senate prepares for impeachment trial

The secretary of state will travel to Kiev, Ukraine, on Friday as part of a five-country swing.

Dec 30, 2019

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Pompeo addresses integrity of U.S. elections

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a joint press conference in Washington on Tuesday, with Lavrov demanding more evidence Russia meddled in the 2016 presidential election. Pompeo said the integrity of the democratic process will be protected. Watch some of his remarks here.

Dec 10, 2019
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Trump claims he discussed election meddling with Russia's Lavrov

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo also met with Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov in Washington Tuesday, saying election meddling won't be tolerated.

Dec 10, 2019

Iran frees Chinese-American scholar in exchange for scientist

The prisoner exchange marked a potential breakthrough between Tehran and Washington after months of tensions.

Dec 7, 2019

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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.

Nov 26, 2019
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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.

Nov 26, 2019
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Palestinians protest new U.S. stance on settlements in "day of rage"

About 2,000 gathered in West Bank city of Ramallah, burning posters of President Trump as well as Israeli and American flags

Nov 26, 2019

Secretary Of State Pompeo Holds At Press Briefing On Iran At The State Department

Pompeo dodges on whether he'll testify before Congress

He was also asked whether the U.S. should investigate the debunked theory that Ukraine and not Russia hacked the DNC server during the 2016 election

Nov 26, 2019

New documents show contacts between Giuliani and Pompeo

The State Department released the documents to the group American Oversight in response to a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit

Nov 23, 2019

Impeachment hearings: What we learned this week and what happens next

Highlights and analysis of the impeachment inquiry against President Trump

Nov 23, 2019

Riot police tries to disperse people as they protest on a highway against increased gas price in Tehran

Iran declares victory over protesters after week of deadly unrest

Amnesty International says at least 106 were killed, but many inside and outside Iran believe the death toll is much higher

Nov 22, 2019

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Ambassador implicates Trump in quid pro quo

U.S. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland testified in Wednesday's public hearing that President Trump was involved in a quid pro quo scheme to pressure Ukraine into announcing investigations. The president and other administration officials have disputed Sondland's account. CBS News Capitol Hill producer Rebecca Kaplan joins CBSN AM to break down Wednesday's hearings and preview what's ahead Thursday.

Nov 21, 2019
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Sondland implicates Pompeo in testimony

Ambassador Gordon Sondland testified Wednesday that a number of people, including Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, knew of a quid pro quo in regard to Ukraine investigations. CBS News state department and foreign affairs reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN with more.

Nov 21, 2019
08:42

Pompeo still poised to run for Senate — but only with Trump's blessing

Pompeo is not accelerating his plans to leave his current perch and has until a June filing deadline to make a final decision

Nov 20, 2019

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Pompeo says he's proud of Ukraine policy

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke to the press Wednesday after a NATO foreign ministers' meeting in Brussels. He was asked about testimony from U.S. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland, who earlier in the day implicated Pompeo in a "quid pro quo" scheme to pressure Ukraine to investigate President Trump's political rival. Watch his response.

Nov 20, 2019
01:19

Pompeo responds after Sondland says he knew of push for Ukraine investigations

"I know precisely what American policy was with respect to Ukraine," Pompeo said. "I was working on it, and I'm very proud of what we've accomplished"

Nov 20, 2019

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Trump policy shift on Israeli settlements

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Monday that the Trump administration is reversing the Obama administration's approach toward Israeli settlements. "The establishment of Israeli civilian settlement in the West Bank is not per se inconsistent with international law," said Pompeo. He added that the "ultimate status" of the West Bank is a "complex political problem that can only be solved by negotiations between the Israelis and the Palestinians."

Nov 18, 2019
03:27

Pompeo announces reversal on Israeli settlements

Israeli settlements in the West Bank are not necessarily inconsistent with the law, Pompeo said Monday

Nov 18, 2019

Hurricane Helene makes landfall over Florida's Big Bend as Category 4 storm

More than 2 million customers in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas were in the dark as the Helene moved inland from Florida's Gulf Coast.

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Trump says he'll meet with Zelenskyy at Trump Tower Friday morning

Former President Donald Trump announced he will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York City.

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Top U.S. artificial intelligence startup OpenAI took a hit Thursday after three of its top executives exited the company. The departures come as CEO Sam Altman is reportedly preparing to turn OpenAI into a traditional for-profit company. Connie Guglielmo, senior vice president focused on AI edit strategy for CNET, joins CBS News to examine the future of the startup.

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Super Micro Computer shares plunge on report of federal probe

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