Will U.S. comics help Saudi Arabia comedy-wash its grim rights record?
A rights group is urging some top-level Western comedians not to be "complicit in covering up the abuses of a repressive regime" in Saudi Arabia.
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Judge lets families of 9/11 victims sue Saudi Arabia for allegedly helping hijackers
A federal judge in New York kept alive a lawsuit accusing officials in Saudi Arabia of assisting the Sept. 11 hijackers — which the Saudi government has vehemently denied.
Evidence could change understanding of 9/11
Important questions are being raised about 9/11 as evidence surfaces in a lawsuit against the Saudi government filed by families of the people killed in the 2001 terrorist attacks.
17 people executed in Saudi Arabia, mostly for drug crimes
It is the quickest pace of capital punishment since March 2022, when 81 people were executed in a single day for terrorism-related offenses.
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President Trump heading back to United States after trip to the Middle East; Contestants prepare for Eurovision song contest final in Switzerland.
What to know about Al Udeid Air Base after Iran attacked U.S. military post
Iran launched retaliation against the United States on Monday, firing short- and medium-range missiles targeting the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
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Trump secures $600B Saudi investment; "debunk-bot" challenges conspiracy theories.
Saudi Arabia accused of hacking Bezos
A new report suggests a WhatsApp account belonging to Saudi Arabia's crown prince was used to hack Jeff Bezos. According to the report, the two exchanged messages before. Jeff Pegues has the latest.
Bezos claims Saudi Arabia hacked his phone
The Guardian reports that Jeff Bezos is blaming Saudi Arabia for hacking his phone last year after an investigation he ordered apparently drew links between a personal message sent from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the malware that caused the hack. Errol Barnett breaks down the timeline between their alleged phone number exchange and the National Enquirer's release of intimate photos and texts between Bezos and TV host Lauren Sanchez.
Saudi military students removed from U.S.
Twenty-one military students from Saudi Arabia were removed from the U.S. last night over alleged extremist links and child pornography. The FBI says they made the discoveries while investigating the December 6 Pensacola Naval Air Station shooting, when a Saudi cadet killed three U.S. sailors. Catherine Herridge reports on the investigation.
Robert O'Brien on Florida shooting: "It appears to be a terrorist attack"
National Security Adviser O'Brien says that the FBI doesn't know if the shooter was acting alone but Saudi Arabia has committed to cooperate with the investigation.
Saudi Arabia accused of spying in the U.S.
For the first time, federal authorities are accusing Saudi Arabia of spying in the U.S. The case involves two former Twitter employees who allegedly gained access to thousands of accounts. Jeff Pegues reports.
Former Twitter workers accused of spying
Federal authorities have charged two former employees at Twitter of spying for Saudi Arabia. They were allegedly paid in cash and at least one luxury watch. Jeff Pegues has the details.
Women driving in Saudi Arabia
CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams is in Riyadh, where Sunday marked the first day that women can drive legally in Saudi Arabia. She has more on what the changing culture means for women in the country.
Rubio: U.S.-Saudi relationship should be "completely revised" if Saudis killed missing journalist
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, joins John Dickerson to discuss Hurricane Michael as well as the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi and its implications for the U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia.
Face The Nation - Susan Glasser, Jonah Goldberg, Susan Page
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi and foreign policy.
Why is the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi a challenge for the White House?
Susan Page, Jonah Goldberg and Susan Glasser join John Dickerson to discuss the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi and how the Trump administration could respond if Saudi Arabia had a hand in it.
Rubio says he has no reason to believe Trump's business ties affect his decisions on Saudi Arabia
Sen. Rubio says Saudi Arabia plays a central role in the Trump administration’s Middle East strategy, and any reaction to Khashoggi will be based on the strategy, not personal business ties.
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on the U.S.-Saudi alliance
CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer spoke early Sunday in Tehran with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and asked about his government's view on the U.S.-Saudi alliance.
Rand Paul on Khashoggi murder
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, discusses how the murder of Jamal Khashoggi will affect the US relationship with Saudi Arabia with moderator Margaret Brennan.
Sen. Sanders is confident legislation to stop U.S. support of Saudi Arabia in Yemen will pass
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, joins Margaret Brennan to discuss the Climate Change report and pulling back support for Saudi Arabia in the war in Yemen.
Reporter's Notebook: David Martin in the Middle East
As tensions with Iran continue to escalate, CBS News national security correspondent David Martin got rare access to U.S. troops serving in the Middle East. His report begins at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia.
Kerry: Iran likely behind Saudi oil attack
Former Secretary of State John Kerry talks to Margaret Brennan about the recent attack on a Saudi oil plant and his efforts to address climate change.
Behind The Headlines: The disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi
Jamal Khashoggi, a writer for The Washington Post who has written columns critical of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, last week and has not been seen since. U.S. intelligence reportedly intercepted Saudi communications portending a plot to detain Khashoggi, while Turkish officials have said they feared he has been murdered. Correspondent Holly Williams reports on the investigation into Khashoggi's apparent death, and how the Trump administration is responding.
2019: What to expect in the Middle East in the New Year?
CBS News correspondent Seth Doane looks at the prospects for diplomacy in a region torn by war, political upheaval, and, in the case of Saudi Arabia, a scandal involving a political assassination.
Judge questions prosecutor's handling of indictment in Comey case
A judge repeatedly questioned prosecutors about the validity of the indictment returned by a grand jury and its handling by interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan.
Epstein bill heading to Trump's desk after clearing final hurdle in Congress
The House sent to the Senate a bill that would force the release of the Epstein files, the final procedural move before President Trump's signature.
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FBI veteran alleges he was fired for displaying Pride flag
A 16-year FBI employee has filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired last month because he had a Pride flag displayed near his desk.
Trump vows U.S. help in settling Sudan war, at request of Saudi crown prince
President Trump said the U.S. is getting involved in peace efforts in Sudan at the request of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman.
Epstein survivor expresses hope for transparency after files vote
Annie Farmer, who testified that she was sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, spoke to "CBS Mornings" about what she expects from the Epstein files.
Woman admits to falsely claiming astronaut ex committed crime in space
Summer Worden pleaded guilty to lying to law enforcement after alleging her ex-wife, astronaut Anne McClain, illegally accessed her bank account.
Israeli military strikes in Lebanon, Gaza kill dozens of people
An airstrike killed 13 people in the Palestinian refugee camp of Ein el-Hilweh. It was the deadliest Israeli attack reported since a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war a year ago.
Summers resigns from OpenAI board, other roles after Epstein emails released
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said Wednesday that he is resigning from the board of OpenAI after last week's release of emails between him and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
House to vote on repealing new law allowing $500k lawsuits from senators
House lawmakers are moving quickly to repeal a provision that allows senators to sue for $500,000 over phone record seizures. It's unclear what the Senate will do.