O'Brien on Kim Jong Un reappearance
"I can't see how Hong Kong remains an Asian financial center if the Chinese Communist Party goes through and implements its national security law" O'Brien told "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan.
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Intel chief orders review of sensitive info
Richard Grenell says he's "increasingly concerned" over the handling of sensitive U.S. person information among intelligence agencies. That comes as the Senate appears poised to approve Rep. John Ratcliffe as the next Director of National Intelligence. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN with the latest on the intel community.
National security adviser denies intel chief was pushed out
"Joe Maguire was always planning on leaving within the next couple of weeks," O'Brien said on "Face the Nation."
House intel briefing on worldwide threat assessment delayed
The hearing serves as a rare opportunity for the leaders of largely clandestine organizations to publicly elaborate their major areas of concern.
National security adviser "very confident" NSC didn't leak Bolton manuscript
"I am very confident that the leaks of that book did not come from the NSC," the national security adviser told CBS News' "Face the Nation."
House impeachment team says intel agencies withholding evidence
"CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell spoke with four of the impeachment managers, including House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff.
NSA identifies "critical vulnerability" in Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft released its patch on Tuesday.
NSA discovers Microsoft security flaw
The NSA has discovered a software flaw in Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system which could have exposed users to hacking or surveillance. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN to explain the significance and what's being done about it.
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.
Where U.S. cyber warriors are working to protect against election threats
CBS goes inside new NSA facility in Maryland where U.S. personnel work to head off election threats 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year
Trump announces new national security adviser
Robert O'Brien is currently the country's hostage negotiator for the State Department and will take over for former National Security Adviser John Bolton. "Face the Nation" moderator and senior foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joins CBSN with more on the latest developments.
U.S. sues Snowden for proceeds from new book
The Justice Department is seeking to recover the proceeds of Edward Snowden's new book
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."
Edward Snowden says he wants to come home: "I'm not asking for a pass"
The former NSA contractor is shedding new light on his decision to reveal classified documents about the U.S. government's mass surveillance program
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.
What the NSA is doing to prepare for the 2020 election
"NSA really had to up its game," says Anne Neuberger, head of the new Cybersecurity Directorate
New documents reveal more overcollection by NSA phone data program
The previously undisclosed glitch surfaced in memos obtained through an ACLU Freedom of Information Act lawsuit
DOJ review of Russia probe intel fuels fears of politicization
A mix of concern, confusion and defiance has spread through elements of the intelligence community
Former NSA director would support ending phone data collection program
"Should we do away with it? I think that's where current people have to make a decision," retired Army Gen. Keith Alexander said Friday
Inside NSA Hawaii, the "front lines" of intelligence gathering
Cameras usually aren't allowed inside the secretive outpost in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, but CBS News got a close look
Inside the secretive outpost of NSA Hawaii
CBS News is getting an exclusive look at the National Security Agency's secretive outpost in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. NSA Hawaii is on the front lines of American intelligence gathering, intercepting communications and monitoring a region that includes China and North Korea. Carter Evans reports.
Inside look at secret NSA data facility
The National Security Agency has given CBS News exclusive access inside its Hawaii data collection facility. The site is where Edward Snowden worked and stole hundreds of thousands of documents. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more on the NSA's role in intelligence gathering.
China-linked hackers repurposed NSA cyberweapons report says
The cybersecurity firm Symantec released a report Tuesday on the hackers' use of the weapons
Transcript: Glenn Gerstell on "Intelligence Matters"
On "Intelligence Matters" this week, NSA's top lawyer talks about the societal changes coming with the advent of 5G cellular networks
Lawmakers push to end NSA phone data collection program
The collection program, first implemented in the aftermath of 9/11, allowed the NSA to collect details, known as metadata, about which phone numbers had been connected and when
Zelenskyy says if Russia not stopped in Ukraine, war could escalate
Three years after Russia's full-scale invasion, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discusses the state of the war and his country's relationship with the U.S.
Trump tariff plans bring wide concern about financial impact — CBS News poll
President Trump's approvals on economy and inflation dip, as Wall Street has one of its most volatile weeks in recent years.
Man arrested after fire at Shapiro's Pa. Governor's Residence, officials say
Cody Balmer will be charged with attempted homicide and more after intentionally setting a fire at the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence, officials said.
Trump's focus on Greenland ignites sense of defiance on isolated Arctic island
An elder Inuit statesman says President Trump is treating Greenland like a toy. As President Trump fixates on acquiring Greenland for the U.S., the Arctic territory has been thrust into the spotlight.
Former top health official criticizes RFK Jr. for downplaying measles deaths
Dr. Peter Marks said that the deaths of unvaccinated children is "just not acceptable."
Ex-LSU receiver Kyren Lacy dies in apparent suicide during police pursuit
The sheriff's office in Harrison County, Texas, says former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after a vehicle pursuit.
No distress call before plane with 6 aboard crashed in New York: NTSB
A former NCAA soccer star, her partner and several family members were killed in the crash, according to a statement from her family.
Trump, Xi "don't have any plans" to speak, trade representative says
U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer said President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping "don't have any plans" to speak amid an escalating trade war between the two countries.
Teen charged with parents' murders is accused in Trump assassination plot
A Wisconsin teen charged in his parents' murders allegedly killed them to "obtain the financial means" to assassinate President Trump and overthrow the government.
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Ex-LSU receiver Kyren Lacy dies in apparent suicide during police pursuit
The sheriff's office in Harrison County, Texas, says former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after a vehicle pursuit.
Rory McIlroy wins Masters playoff to complete career Grand Slam
Rory McIlroy won a sudden-death playoff to finally win the Masters and take his place in golf history as the sixth player to claim the career Grand Slam.
Teen charged with parents' murders is accused in Trump assassination plot
A Wisconsin teen charged in his parents' murders allegedly killed them to "obtain the financial means" to assassinate President Trump and overthrow the government.
Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy dead at age 24
Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy, who was facing criminal charges stemming from a fatal car accident in December, has died at age 24, a university athletics spokesman said.
Trump, Xi "don't have any plans" to speak, trade representative says
U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer said President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping "don't have any plans" to speak amid an escalating trade war between the two countries.
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Trump tariff plans bring wide concern about financial impact — CBS News poll
President Trump's approvals on economy and inflation dip, as Wall Street has one of its most volatile weeks in recent years.
Prize money at the Masters golf tournament goes up by $1 million
The winner of the Masters will receive $4.2 million and the signature green jacket.
U.S. exempts smartphones, computers from global Trump tariffs
The exemptions, published late Friday in a notice by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection office, cover various electronic goods, including smartphones.
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.
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Trump, Xi "don't have any plans" to speak, trade representative says
U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer said President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping "don't have any plans" to speak amid an escalating trade war between the two countries.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 13, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer and former top FDA official Dr. Peter Marks join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 13, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 13, 2025.
Transcript: Rep. Ro Khanna on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 13, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 13, 2025.
Transcript: Minneapolis Fed president Neel Kashkari on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 13, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Neel Kashkari, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 13, 2025.
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Ex-FDA official: RFK Jr.'s autism claims could give "people false hope"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed Friday that new research will find the cause of the "autism epidemic" by September. Dr. Peter Marks, the former top vaccines official at the Food and Drug Administration, warns on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "giving people false hope is something you should never do."
Former top health official criticizes RFK Jr. for downplaying measles deaths
Dr. Peter Marks said that the deaths of unvaccinated children is "just not acceptable."
How HHS cuts could affect physical, mental health
In his first network TV interview since becoming Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sat down with Dr. Jon LaPook. Kennedy said he was not familiar with cuts to programs that could have a devastating impact on infectious diseases and mental health.
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.
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Renowned Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa dies at the age of 89
Mario Vargas Llosa, a Nobel literature laureate who challenged Peru's powerful military in the early 1960s, has died at 89 surrounded by family, his children say.
Russian missiles hit kill 34 in Ukraine amid Palm Sunday celebrations
The strikes from two Russian ballistic missiles killed at least 34 people, including two children, and wounded about 117 in the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy.
Israeli strike destroys part of hospital in Gaza City
The Diocese of Jerusalem, which runs Al-Ahili hospital, said the medical building has been hit five times since the start of the war in November 2023
Convalescing Pope Francis opens Holy Week with appearance at St. Peter's Square
The Argentinian pope is entering his fourth week of convalescence during which doctors have advised him to avoid crowds.
State Department says Maryland man mistakenly deported is "alive and secure"
In a filing on Saturday, the U.S. State Department, however, did not address a judge's demands that the Trump administration detail what steps it is taking to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States.
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Cheech and Chong: Older and wiser
The comedy duo Richard Anthony "Cheech" Marin and Thomas Chong made their names and fortunes playing laid-back potheads. Now 78 and 86, respectively, they're back on movie screens in "Cheech and Chong's Last Movie" (which may not be an accurate title). The best buds talked with correspondent Tracy Smith about their legacy.
Meet the "grandfluencers"
After Diane Shiffer retired from working as an educator and social worker, she took on a new calling: as a social media "grandfluencer." Known on TikTok as YourChubbyVintageNana, she now has nearly two million followers across platforms, as she goes all-in on "the Nana vibe." Correspondent Faith Salie talks with Shiffer, and with Barbara Costello, of Brunch With Babs, both part of a growing number of older content creators who are finding audiences and post-retirement careers in social media.
Tetris' global success
Tetris is one of the best-known video games of all time — but that wasn't always the case. Video game publisher Henk Rogers recounts the game's journey to success and his own personal experiences with it in his new book "The Perfect Game."
Author Jennifer Weiner talks new novel
Jennifer Weiner has penned 22 books, and her latest, "The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits," tells the story of a former pop duo trying to find their way back to each other. Weiner's novels are known for complex, strong, relatable protagonists, and her characters leap off the page. She sat down with Dana Jacobson to talk about her career and newest book.
Dawes performs "Still Strangers Sometimes"
Just six weeks after 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 returned to touring life this week, starting with their emotional return visit to Saturday Sessions. From "Oh Brother," here is Dawes with "Still Strangers Sometimes."
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Trump exempts some electronics from tariffs
President Trump retreated a bit in his trade war with China on Friday, exempting smartphones, computers and other electronics from the hefty tariffs. The move is a relief for companies like Apple and consumers who are concerned about how tariffs could affect prices. Willie James Inman has the details.
Tech CEO allegedly defrauded investors lured by AI of $40 million, feds say
The nate app was not powered by advanced AI technology at all, but by human workers, according to the indictment.
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.
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%. Tech journalist 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.
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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.
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Ex-LSU receiver Kyren Lacy dies in apparent suicide during police pursuit
The sheriff's office in Harrison County, Texas, says former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after a vehicle pursuit.
Detective believes 6-year-old's mother was killed in next room while he slept
For most of his life, Reggie Reed has wondered who murdered his mother Selonia Reed decades ago in Hammond, Louisiana. A fresh look at the evidence ultimately implicated the man he called his "rock" — Reginald Reed Sr., the man who lovingly raised him.
Co-worker: Gilgo murders suspect unnerved her by tracking her down on a cruise
Exclusive details about the NYC architect accused of being the Long Island serial killer, his life and how he may have been hiding in plain sight for more than a decade.
Tech CEO allegedly defrauded investors lured by AI of $40 million, feds say
The nate app was not powered by advanced AI technology at all, but by human workers, according to the indictment.
Idaho autistic teen has died after police shooting, family says
Victor Perez, a 17-year-old autistic teen with cerebral palsy, was shot nine times by Pocatello police officers in Idaho.
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Gayle King's last preparations for space trip
The countdown is on to the first all-female spaceflight as a Blue Origin rocket gets set for launch Monday. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King will be among the crew making history. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports and CBS News meteorologist Andrew Kozak has a check of the forecast for the launch.
Gayle King, all-female crew get ready to blast off into space Monday
Gayle King, Lauren Sanchez and four other women will blast off into space Monday for an 11-minute trip into space. Mark Strassmann on the historic liftoff.
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.
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"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
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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.
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MIT graduate and family from Weston killed in plane crash in upstate New York
Karenna Groff, her boyfriend, her parents, her brother and her brother's girlfriend were all killed in the plane crash on Saturday, a relative confirmed late Sunday night. WBZ-TV's Logan Hall reports.
Gayle King's last preparations for space trip
The countdown is on to the first all-female spaceflight as a Blue Origin rocket gets set for launch Monday. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King will be among the crew making history. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports and CBS News meteorologist Andrew Kozak has a check of the forecast for the launch.
Knitting emotional support chickens
A knitting community in California has started creating "emotional support chickens" that are taking flight to knitting circles all over the world. Joy Benedict reports.
High lead levels near L.A. wildfire spots
Homeowners in the Los Angeles area have started the long process of rebuilding after the destructive wildfires in January, but a new threat has emerged: soil contamination. Up to 80% of samples taken from areas near the Eaton and Palisades Fires reveal dangerously high levels of lead. Andres Gutierrez has more.
Poll: Americans split on tariff expectations
A new CBS News poll shows 75% of Americans believe President Trump's tariffs will raise prices in the short-term, but there's a political divide on whether his plan will bring back overseas jobs and factories. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.