Transcript: William Evanina talks with Michael Morell on "Intelligence Matters" podcast, Sep. 4, 2018
On "Intelligence Matters" this week, William Evanina talks with host Michael Morell about the broad ranger of espionage threats facing the U.S.
North Korea
Leon Panetta says North Korea summit was "doomed" from the start
"I think we have a failed summit on our hands right now," the former defense secretary said
What a top diplomat learned from high-stakes negotiations
Ambassador Wendy Sherman spent years negotiating the Iran nuclear deal and was also a policy coordinator on North Korea
U.S.-South Korea joint military exercises still suspended, White House says
Defense Secretary James Mattis said Tuesday there are "no plans at this time to suspend any more exercises"
U.S. weighs military drills with South Korea
The Pentagon says there are no plans to suspend more joint military drills with South Korea. Defense Secretary James Mattis says the U.S. is resuming small-scale exercises that have been in place since President Trump met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in June. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
U.S.-North Korea diplomacy faces more hurdles
President Trump abruptly canceled Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's trip to Pyongyang last week, and we've learned that the president received a letter from the North Korean regime that prompted him to halt talks. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to explain the latest challenges facing President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Little progress made with North Korea?
CBS News has learned a letter from a North Korean official to the U.S. was a key factor behind President Trump's decision to cancel Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s upcoming visit to North Korea. The trip was planned to advance denuclearization talks, months after a historic summit between Mr. Trump and the North Korean leader. Weijia Jiang reports.
Mattis says no more halt to U.S.-South Korea joint military exercises
Mattis had "indefinitely suspended" exercises as part of an overture by the U.S. to keep North Korea engaged on denuclearization negotiations
Ostrich skin and Neo-Viagra? A shopping guide to North Korea
North Korea wants to sell its consumer goods to the rest of the world. Here are some of its products
China, South Korea respond to Trump's criticism on North Korea progress
The president tweeted on Friday that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo would no longer be making a planned visit to North Korea
Trump blames China for stalled N. Korea talks
President Trump canceled Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's upcoming trip to North Korea and accused China of not being supportive in efforts to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula. China called the U.S. statement “irresponsible.” CBSN contributor Isaac Stone Fish joined CBSN to discuss what the development means for future negotiations and the U.S.-China trade war.
Trump Organization CFO granted immunity
Federal prosecutors have granted immunity to the chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, Allen Weisselberg, in exchange for his testimony in Michael Cohen's case. Politico reporter and co-author of Politico Playbook, Daniel Lippman, joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments and the rest of the day's political headlines.
President Trump tweets that Mike Pompeo will not be visiting North Korea
President Trump tweeted Friday that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will not be visiting North Korea a day after the State Department announced the visit
New U.S. representative to North Korea
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has announced that Stephen Biegun, former national security adviser to President George W. Bush, will serve as the state special representative to North Korea. CBS News State Department reporter Kylie Atwood has more the announcement.
UN nuclear watchdog: "Grave concern" over North Korea's nuclear program
Agency says the North's continued nuclear activities constitute "clear violations of relevant UN Security Council resolutions" and "are deeply regrettable"
Hard numbers: India & the Korean peninsula
Deadly flooding has crippled southern India, where more than 800,000 people have been displaced. Meanwhile, in South Korea, the country's president wants to create a rail link system with the North which could mean more jobs. CBSN contributor and Signal newsletter writer Alex Kliment has more.
Emotional reunions for North and South Korean families split by war
It has been three years since the last reunion of divided families took place, and time is running out for many elderly Koreans
Emotional reunion for North & South Koreans
Dozens of South Koreans are in North Korea this week, reuniting with family members they've been separated from since the Korean War. The emotional and time-limited reunion is being held at a mountain resort. Ben Tracy reports.
Families separated in Korean War reunited
Families from South and North Korea separated during the Korean War had emotional, temporary reunions Monday, nearly 68 years after they were torn apart.
Families reunited for first time since Korean War
The reunion came after dozens of elderly South Koreans crossed the border into North Korea to meet with their relatives
Women told to prep defense over murder of Kim Jong Un's half brother
Malaysian judge finds evidence of "well-planned conspiracy" against Kim Jong Nam, extends murder trial to next phase
China and Russia face new sanctions
The United States has placed new sanctions on China and Russia after a handful of companies aided in exporting goods into North Korea. CBS News State Department reporter Kylie Atwood joined CBSN to discuss.
South Korean leader to meet Kim Jong Un on his turf
But North and South Korean envoys give different accounts of how far along planning for the landmark summit actually is
North Korea blasts "shameless and impertinent behavior" by the U.S.
Pyongyang accuses "high-level officials within the U.S." of keeping pressure up against North Korea
Brothers reunited with father's Korean War dog tag
The Korean War dog tag of Army Master Sgt. Charles McDaniel was returned with repatriated remains from North Korea
Trump says he plans to send troops to Portland, Oregon
President Trump said on Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, as his deployments expand to more cities across the U.S.
Humberto strengthens to major hurricane in the Atlantic. Maps show its path.
Humberto rapidly strengthened into a major hurricane as it churned over the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said.
Russian drone, missile attack on Kyiv kills at least 4
This is the first major bombardment since an air attack in August on Kyiv left at least 21 people dead.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia transferred to Pennsylvania detention center, attorneys say
Abrego Garcia's lawyers argued that travel to Moshannon is far more difficult for members of the defense team based in Nashville, and not easier for those in New York.
Trump to meet with congressional leaders ahead of shutdown deadline
Lawmakers are facing a deadline of midnight Tuesday, when the 2026 fiscal year begins, to reach a deal to keep the government funded.
Dominion reaches settlement in its $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit against Guiliani
Dominion sued Giuliani in 2021 for $1.3 billion in damages after he led President Trump's efforts to cast doubt on the 2020 election results.
Airstrikes and shooting kill at least 91 people in Gaza as calls for ceasefire grow
Among the dead were those hit by two strikes in the Nuseirat refugee cam, including women and children, according to staff at al-Awda Hospital.
U.N. hits Iran with "snapback" sanctions over its nuclear program
The sanctions will again freeze Iranian assets abroad, halt arms deals with Tehran, and penalize any development of Iran's ballistic missile program, among other measures.
Selena Gomez marries Benny Blanco
Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco, the music producer and songwriter to whom she'd been engaged since last year. Gomez shared photos from the ceremony on social media.