Trump ousts Rex Tillerson, replaces him with Mike Pompeo
Secretary had not yet spoken with the president Tuesday when news of his firing was made public
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Tillerson thanks State staffers, no mention of Trump in first remarks since firing
The secretary delivered remarks after being fired by Trump Tuesday morning
Political world reacts to sudden ousting of Rex Tillerson
Republicans and Democrats differed in their responses to the president's latest staff change
Gina Haspel participated in briefing with South Koreans without Tillerson
The CIA director-designate was present when Trump agreed to meeting with Kim Jong Un
CIA's new deputy director is first female spy to hold position
Haspel, a career CIA officer, would be the first woman to hold the job
Trump fires Steve Goldstein, a top Tillerson deputy
Steve Goldstein, a Tillerson loyalist, was informed Wednesday that he was no longer needed
Trump picks Gina Haspel as new CIA director
CIA deputy director Gina Haspel is the president's choice to replace Mike Pompeo at the agency. Pompeo is replacing Rex Tillerson as secretary of state. Jeff Pegues reports on why Haspel was chosen for the history-making role.
Tillerson and Trump's policy disagreements
"60 Minutes" aired a wide-ranging interview with Rex Tillerson less than a month ago. "Face the Nation" moderator and CBS News senior foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan asked him about the possibility that he would be forced out. Brennan joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss Tillerson's firing and the foreign policy differences between the former secretary of state and President Trump.
Rex Tillerson fired as secretary of state
President Trump has fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. This move has been in the works since late last year. But a State Department official says the president did not explain his decision to Tillerson. Major Garrett reports.
Trump on Tillerson's ouster
President Trump told reporters he was talking about removing Secretary of State Rex Tillerson for a "long time," and said that the two had disagreed on things like the Iran deal.
Rex Tillerson ousted as secretary of state
President Trump has replaced Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with CIA Director Mike Pompeo. Tillerson, a former Exxon CEO, had served barely one year in charge of the State Department. Major Garrett reports.
CIA director nominee
Gina Haspel has been tapped to replace CIA director Mike Pompeo as leader of the agency, after President Trump fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and named Pompeo his successor. If confirmed, Haspel will be the first female director of the CIA, but there is some controversy surrounding her nomination. Michael Morell is a former acting director of the CIA and a CBS News senior national security contributor. He joins CBSN to discuss the changes, and what Haspel's leadership will mean for the agency.
Tillerson: Nerve agent used to poison ex-spy "clearly came from Russia"
"This is a really egregious act," Tillerson said Monday aboard a plane home from a trip to Africa
Tillerson sidesteps questions on Kushner's security clearance issues
The Secretary of State was asked about Kushner, the president's son-in-law and a top adviser, during a news conference in Africa
Why Trump meeting with Kim Jong Un is "a really big deal"
Eurasia Group president Ian Bremmer breaks down the president's willingness to meet with North Korea's leader
Tillerson cancels day's events in Africa after falling ill
Tillerson became sick Saturday but was expected to resume his schedule Sunday
"Long ways from negotiations" with North Korea, Tillerson says
"We need to be very clear-eyed and realistic about it," Tillerson says of potential talks with Kim Jong Un regime
Tillerson: U.S. commitment to Africa "quite clear"
In visit to African Union, Tillerson reaffirms importance of relationship in wake of president's alleged "sh*thole countries" comments
Tillerson set for fence-mending mission to Africa
Trump's description of "sh*thole countries" was greeted with mix of horror and outrage in Africa, now Tillerson has to explain U.S. stance
U.S. makes Cuba staffing cuts permanent in wake of "health attacks"
"We still do not have definitive answers on the source or cause of the attacks, and an investigation into the attacks is ongoing," the State Department said in a statement
State kickstarts slim effort to counter Russian meddling
New fund to solicit ideas how how to combat foreign disinformation
U.S. envoy's retirement may hurt efforts to solve N. Korea crisis
Joe Yun's move could decrease emphasis on diplomacy as means of eradicating North's nuclear threat
Tillerson on "moron" remark
CBS News White House and senior foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joins "Red & Blue" to discuss her "60 Minutes" interview with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
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Secretary of State Tillerson sits down with 60 Minutes; Nancy Cordes sits with four retiring Republican Senators
Secretary Tillerson, Divided II
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Hegseth shared details of Yemen strike in another Signal chat: sources
The messages were sent the same day Hegseth shared similar details in a separate Signal chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief.
What scientists fear most about bird flu spread in the U.S.
Bird flu infections have been rare among people, but the pathogen is evolving, which has scientists worried about a possible pandemic.
Van Hollen: El Salvador didn't want him to see Abrego Garcia
Sen. Chris Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador last week, where he met with Abrego Garcia after he said his attempts were repeatedly turned down by the Salvadoran government.
Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of breaking Easter ceasefire
According to the Kremlin, the ceasefire will last from 6 p.m. Moscow time on Saturday to midnight following Easter Sunday.
Israel probe into deaths of Palestinian medics finds "professional failures"
The Israeli military investigation said the Palestinians were killed due to an "operational misunderstanding" by Israeli forces.
Trump takes aim at Biden, "Radical Left Lunatics," courts in Easter message
Minutes after sharing a more traditional Easter message on Truth Social, President Trump posted a longer, grievance-filled message.
Flooding kills 2 in Oklahoma as severe storms threaten millions across U.S.
Two people died Saturday night in an Oklahoma City suburb after floodwaters swept their truck into a creek, police said. One of the deceased was 12 years old.
Zeldin says says Trump deregulation actions won't have adverse effects
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said he can "absolutely" guarantee the deregulatory actions announced last month won't have an adverse impact on people and the environment.
Officers who attended Jan. 6 rally ask SCOTUS to allow anonymity in records
Current and former Seattle Police officers who attended President Trump's Jan. 6 rally are seeking to keep their identities out of public records related to the insurrection.
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Hegseth shared details of Yemen strike in another Signal chat: sources
The messages were sent the same day Hegseth shared similar details in a separate Signal chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief.
Salvadoran Catholic leader urges Bukele not to turn country into U.S. prison
El Salvador's top Catholic leader on Sunday urged President Nayib Bukele not to turn the country into a Guantanamo-style U.S. prison.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 20, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Chris Van Hollen and EPA administrator Lee Zeldin join Weijia Jiang.
Officers who attended Jan. 6 rally ask SCOTUS to allow anonymity in records
Current and former Seattle Police officers who attended President Trump's Jan. 6 rally are seeking to keep their identities out of public records related to the insurrection.
Trump takes aim at Biden, "Radical Left Lunatics," courts in Easter message
Minutes after sharing a more traditional Easter message on Truth Social, President Trump posted a longer, grievance-filled message.
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What's open and closed on Easter 2025?
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Trump is studying how to remove Fed Chair Powell, adviser says
Trump administration economist Kevin Hassett said Powell's removal is being studied by the president and his team.
Here's the magic number Americans say they need for retirement
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Ford says it could raise prices this summer if tariffs remain in effect
Ford's vehicle prices could rise this summer if 25% auto tariffs remain in place, the company said in a memo to dealers.
About 429,200 wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
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Hegseth shared details of Yemen strike in another Signal chat: sources
The messages were sent the same day Hegseth shared similar details in a separate Signal chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 20, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sen. Chris Van Hollen and EPA administrator Lee Zeldin join Weijia Jiang.
Officers who attended Jan. 6 rally ask SCOTUS to allow anonymity in records
Current and former Seattle Police officers who attended President Trump's Jan. 6 rally are seeking to keep their identities out of public records related to the insurrection.
Trump takes aim at Biden, "Radical Left Lunatics," courts in Easter message
Minutes after sharing a more traditional Easter message on Truth Social, President Trump posted a longer, grievance-filled message.
Zeldin says says Trump deregulation actions won't have adverse effects
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Trump administration replaces COVID websites
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About 429,200 wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard
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Obesity doctor touts new weight loss drug
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CDC scraps plan to help Texas schools curb measles over layoffs, employee says
Some employees working on the CDC's measles response were warned they could face layoffs.
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Salvadoran Catholic leader urges Bukele not to turn country into U.S. prison
El Salvador's top Catholic leader on Sunday urged President Nayib Bukele not to turn the country into a Guantanamo-style U.S. prison.
German police hunt for a suspect who fatally shot 2 Turkish men
German police in a spa town north of Frankfurt were expanding a manhunt for one or more suspects still on the loose after two Turkish men were fatally shot a day earlier.
Israel probe into deaths of Palestinian medics finds "professional failures"
The Israeli military investigation said the Palestinians were killed due to an "operational misunderstanding" by Israeli forces.
Lion kills 14-year-old girl in front of another teen in Kenya
Rangers "traced bloodstains leading to the Mbagathi River, where the girl's body was recovered." wildlife officials said.
Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of breaking Easter ceasefire
According to the Kremlin, the ceasefire will last from 6 p.m. Moscow time on Saturday to midnight following Easter Sunday.
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Extended interview: David Hyde Pierce
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David Hyde Pierce, the very model of a modern Major-General, in "Pirates! The Penzance Musical"
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David Hyde Pierce in "Pirates! The Penzance Musical"
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Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino: Curtain up on "Étoile"
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Fake job seekers are flooding the market, thanks to AI
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Scientist on reviving extinct dire wolves
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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About 429,200 wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard
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Judge: Google is online advertising monopoly
A federal judge ruled Thursday that Google is a monopolist in markets for online advertising technology. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has the details.
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NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
Breaking down the return of dire wolves
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Scientists find "strongest evidence yet" of life on distant planet
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Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?
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NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal
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Was an Oregon teen the mastermind behind her father's murder?
After Aaron Friar and his 15-year-old daughter Ellie vanished from their Medford, Oregon, home, investigators arrived to discover a horrific scene – and soon after, evidence of a murder plot is revealed.
FSU president reacts to the campus' mass shooting
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Judge to allow "bushy eyebrows" testimony in Bryan Kohberger trial
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Gunmen disguised as soldiers kill 12 spectators at cockfight
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FSU shooting victim speaks out from hospital
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NASA's most senior astronaut returns to Earth with 2 cosmonauts
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Pastor on state of religion in America
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Supreme Court, Trump at odds over deportations
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At least 2 killed in Oklahoma flooding
At least two people were killed as flooding hit Oklahoma amid a string a severe weather impacting the U.S. over Easter weekend. Shanelle Kaul reports.