Tillerson meets Putin
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met with Russian President Vladimir Putin Wednesday in Moscow. CBS News White House & Senior Foreign Affairs Correspondent Margaret Brennan spoke to CBSN about what that meeting may cover.
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U.S.-Russia joint news conference
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke at a press conference after Secretary Tillerson had a "productive" meeting with Vladimir Putin. "There is a low level of trust between our two countries," Tillerson said in his opening statement.
Syria, Russia scrutinized
The White House says Russia and Syria purposefully confused the world community about the chemical attack in Idlib. CBS News senior national security analyst Fran Townsend explains on CBSN.
Tillerson's goals in Russia talks
Fran Townsend, former homeland security adviser to President George W. Bush and CBS News senior national security analyst, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the Trump administration's increased criticism of Russia, Moscow's role in the chemical attack in Syria, and options for pressuring Russia to get out of Syria's civil war.
Russia's Syria alliance
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson called on Russia to break its alliance with Syrian dictator Bashar Assad. After the chemical attack, Tillerson said the U.S. and its allies want Russia to broker a cease-fire and convince Assad to step down. Margaret Brennan has the details.
Rex Tillerson in Moscow
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is in Moscow Tuesday to meet with Russian officials about the Syrian Civil War. Tara Palmeri, White House Correspondent for Politico, spoke to CBSN about what's at stake with his visit.
Tillerson, Russia analysis
The Washington Post's David Nakamura discusses Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's tense trip to Moscow amid the Syria conflict.
Russia relations
While Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was on his way to Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he believes the United States is planning more military action against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime. CBS News White House and foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan has the latest from Moscow.
Tillerson travels to Russia
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is on his way to Moscow for his first high-level talks in Russia. He and other foreign leaders are considering how to move Russia away from supporting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime. Margaret Brennan reports.
Trump admin split on Syria
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and U.S. Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley appear to have conflicting opinions on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Republican strategist Dan Senor joins CBSN to discuss the mixed messages being sent by the White House.
W.H. split on al-Assad's future
The White House appears split on President Trump's doctrine in Syria, with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley at odds over how to handle President Bashar al-Assad after last week's missile attacks on the Syrian air base that launched a sarin gas attack on civilians. Major Garrett reports.
Tillerson on Syria
Secretary State Rex Tillerson says that while he believes Assad is undermining his own authority, priorities have not changed. "I think the President has been quite clear," Tillerson said. "First and foremost, we must defeat ISIS."
Tillerson on working towards a possible solution in Syria
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson appears on "Face the Nation" and talks about working with Russia to stabilize the war in Syria
Tillerson's agenda in China
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson arrived in Beijing for his first face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The visit comes a day after Tillerson suggested the U.S. could initiate military action against North Korea if the North continues to escalate its nuclear weapons program. Adriana Diaz reports.
Foreign policy update
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson told reporters in South Korea that the U.S. policy of "strategic patience" against North Korea is over -- and the U.S. is willing to use military force to combat the rogue regime and its nuclear program. This news comes as the U.S. military is forced to deny that they deliberately targeted a mosque in Syria. National security correspondent David Martin has the latest on the Trump administration's foreign policy.
North Korea policy
In South Korea Friday, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the U.S will not rule out the use of force to confront a growing nuclear threat from the north. More on this from David Martin at the Pentagon.
Tillerson on North Korea
The first task Secretary of State Rex Tillerson faces in his Asia trip is how to combat North Korea's growing nuclear threat. Adriana Diaz has more on Tillerson's first trip abroad.
Tillerson in Asia
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is in Asia visiting Japan, South Korea, and China to strengthen foreign relations and discuss the growing threat of North Korea. CBS News' Adriana Diaz joins CBSN with more.
"Different approach" on N. Korea?
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is in Japan, the first leg of a three-nation tour of Asia. He's traveling in the middle of growing concerns over North Korea and how the U.S. will protect its allies. When he leaves Japan, he'll visit South Korea and China. Adriana Diaz reports from Tokyo.
Tillerson Asia trip
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson traveled to Asia Wednesday amid growing concerns about North Korea. Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State PJ Crowley joined Margaret Brennan on "Red & Blue" to break down what to expect frpm Tillerson's trip - and why he ditched his traveling press pool.
Rex Tillerson's role
Some reports are raising questions about whether Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has essentially been sidelined by the White House when it comes to foreign policy. Daniel Drezner, a Washington Post contributing editor and professor of international politics at the Fletcher School at Tufts University, spoke to CBSN about Tillerson's role.
Mending relations with Mexico
A high-level U.S. delegation is trying to sell new deportation policies to Mexico. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly want to find common ground on immigration and a border wall. So far, Mexico's leadership is not buying it. Chip Reid reports.
Trump immigration
President Trump delayed the release of a revised travel ban order that was expected to be unveiled this week. The delay comes as Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Homeland Security Chief John Kelly head to Mexico after the release of new immigration guidelines. CBS News Foreign Affairs and White House correspondent Margaret Brennan joins us with the latest.
Trump team in Latin America
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson went on a fence-mending trip to Mexico following the mobilization of President Trump's new immigration enforcement strategy. Homeland Security Secretary John Kellymade a simjilar tirp to Guatemala, reports Margaret Brennan.
U.S.-Mexico relationship
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said Wednesday that the Trump administration has a "robust dialogue" with the Mexican government. On the other hand, Politco reported that the administration "riled Mexican officials" with its new deportation guidelines. Eli Stokols, a national political reporter for Politico, spoke to CBSN about the relationship.
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Trump posts renderings showing Kennedy Center exterior after planned renovation
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Latin American drug kingpin wanted by U.S. is arrested in Bolivia
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Democratic senators file war powers resolution to try to restrain Trump on Cuba
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James Blake on new album, leaving his label
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