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Changes on the ground in Syria are complicating efforts by U.S. troops to withdraw from the region. Meanwhile, President Trump announced he will issue sanctions against Turkish officials after facing a bipartisan backlash in Washington over his decision to pull all U.S. troops from Syria. CBS News National Security Correspondent David Martin joins CBSN with the latest from the Pentagon.
The White House is scrambling to contain the growing crisis in Syria after President Trump's decision to withdraw most U.S. troops from the country. Turkey's invasion of northern Syria, targeting U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters and civilians, has entered its seventh day. Ben Tracy reports.
Turkey's president is defending his country's military incursion into Syria despite growing international pressure to bring an end to the violence. Charlie D’Agata reports from Dohuk, Iraq, near the border with Syria.
Turkey’s invasion of northern Syria highlights the complicated relationship between the U.S., Turkey and the Kurds. It's the latest chapter in a long history of tension in the region. "CBS This Morning" co-host Tony Dokoupil breaks down how we got here.
CBS News senior foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss Turkey’s invasion of northern Syria and the country's assault on U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters.
President Trump is imposing sanctions on Turkey and increasing tariffs on Turkish steel. This comes as the White House faces bipartisan criticism over its decision to pull U.S. troops from northern Syria, leading to the Turkish invasion. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joined CBSN AM with the latest.
President Trump is calling for a cease-fire in northern Syria as clashes erupt across the region. He's also imposing tough economic sanctions on Turkey over its incursion into Syria last week. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy has the latest, and CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN from Capitol Hill, where Democrats are intensifying their impeachment inquiry.
Turkey invaded northern Syria last week to flush out America's Kurdish allies after President Trump ordered U.S. troops to withdraw. Now thousands of people are on the run and one of America's biggest rivals is moving in. Charlie D'Agata reports from Iraq.
President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani said he will not comply with a subpoena from House Democrats, calling the impeachment inquiry "illegitimate." Lawmakers are seeking documents related to Giuliani's contacts with Ukraine. Anita Kumar and Sarah Wire joined "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest on the inquiry and Syria.
A bipartisan group of congressional leaders will go to the White House Wednesday to discuss the crisis in Syria caused by Turkey's invasion. New video shows Turkish artillery firing on Kurds in Syria. Vice President Mike Pence is heading to the region to press for a ceasefire, as Turkey's president gave Kurdish fighters a deadline of Wednesday night to leave a designated area along the border. Charlie D’Agata reports.
Turkey has demanded Kurdish fighters surrender and leave the Syrian border by tonight as violence escalates across the region. Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo are expected to meet with Turkish President Erdogan tomorrow. CBS News State Department and foreign affairs reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
President Trump said Wednesday the Kurds are "not angels," as the U.S. withdraws troops from northern Syria and allows the Kurds to fend for themselves. The president, seated alongside his counterpart from Italy, said the move to pull troops was strategically "brilliant."
Bipartisan congressional leaders went to the White House for a meeting with President Trump about the situation in Syria, but Democrats said they left after the president made insulting remarks about House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Watch their remarks about the meeting.
The first face-to-face meeting between President Trump and top Democrats since the impeachment inquiry began did not go smoothly. The Democrats walked out Wednesday, claiming the president insulted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during a briefing for congressional leaders on the deteriorating military situation in Syria. Weijia Jiang reports.
Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo are on a mission to stop the violence in Syria. They are in Turkey to ask for a ceasefire. “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the diplomatic efforts.
The Trump administration is making its strongest push yet for a ceasefire in northern Syria. Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with the Turkish president in Ankara. They’re trying to convince Turkey to halt its military operation against the Kurds. Retired Adm. Sandy Winnefeld, former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and CBS News military and homeland security analyst, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the situation.
Republicans and Democrats are giving two different accounts of how a White House meeting on Syria derailed from policy discussions to personal attacks. It came after the House overwhelmingly voted to condemn the president's move to withdraw troops from northern Syria. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN AM with the latest.
Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have arrived in Turkey to urge the country to stop attacking Kurdish forces in Syria. This comes after the president told reporters the U.S. has no stake in defending the Kurds, who fought alongside the U.S. against ISIS. CBS News State Department and foreign affairs reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN to discuss.
Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the leading critics of President Trump's drawdown of U.S. troops from Syria, stood alongside senators from both parties Thursday and introduced a bill to impose further sanctions on Turkey over its invasion into northern Syria. He also had a message for Mr. Trump. Watch his remarks.
Vice President Mike Pence announced a ceasefire deal in Syria Thursday. The deal will suspend Turkey's incursion into Syria amid growing humanitarian concerns. CBS News State Department and foreign affairs reporter Christina Ruffini has more.
Vice President Mike Pence announced Thursday afternoon that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has agreed to a ceasefire in northern Syria. Pence said Turkey would pause its invasion for 120 hours in order to allow Kurdish forces to withdraw from the safe zone of the border region. Watch his announcement.
President Trump welcomed the temporary ceasefire in Syria announced Thursday by Vice President Mike Pence in Ankara. In Texas, Mr. Trump told reporters "we've got everything we ever dreamed of" and said the Kurds are "incredibly happy" with this outcome.
The Trump administration has announced a ceasefire agreement with Turkey in northern Syria to allow withdrawal of Kurdish forces. CBS News Radio national security consultant Lt. Col. Jeff McCausland explains why the deal isn't expected to last.
The U.S. has brokered a ceasefire with Turkey to stop attacks on Kurdish forces in Syria. Associated Press White House reporter Jill Colvin is traveling with President Trump in Texas and joins CBSN to explain what we know about the ceasefire deal.
There's heavy criticism of Vice President Mike Pence's deal to stop Turkey's attacks on Kurdish forces in northern Syria. Turkish forces have also been accused by a chemical weapons expert of using white phosphorus against Kurdish civilians. Charlie D'Agata reports.
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