U.S. tensions with Turkey increase over troop withdrawal confusion in Syria
Bolton was looking for assurances Turkey will not attack America's Syrian allies
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Turkey rejects U.S. request to spare allied Kurds in Syria
John Bolton set to depart Turkey without meeting leader in apparent snub over disagreements about U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters
Bolton in Turkey for talks on Syria
National security adviser John Bolton arrived in Turkey Monday for talks about the future of Syria, and U.S. allies who have been fighting ISIS. His visit comes amid confusion about when U.S. troops will be pulled from Syria. David Martin reports.
Top risks to the world in 2019
The Eurasia Group's annual list explores global threats facing the world in 2019. Eurasia Group president and CBS News senior global affairs contributor, Ian Bremmer, explains what we can expect from geopolitics this year.
Bolton states conditions for Syria withdrawal
National security adviser John Bolton and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo are meeting with U.S. allies this week to discuss President Trump's plan to withdraw troops from Syria. While in Israel, Bolton said conditions could delay the pullout by months or even years, unlike Mr. Trump's call for a swift exit. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest on CBSN.
Bolton differs from Trump on Syria plans
National security adviser John Bolton seems to be contradicting President Trump's plans to withdraw all U.S. troops from Syria. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has more on the U.S.' strategy in the Middle East from the Pentagon.
Bolton contradicts Trump on troops in Syria
National security adviser John Bolton says the U.S. will not withdraw troops from Syria until remnants of ISIS are defeated and the Trump administration receives assurances Turkey will not attack Kurdish fighters in the region. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN with details.
Bolton in Turkey to negotiate Kurds' fate amid Syria policy confusion
Kurdish fighters were vital U.S. ally in fight against ISIS, but if U.S. walks away, they fear Turkey could try to swoop in and wipe them out
Bolton says U.S. troops not leaving Syria yet
White House National Security Adviser John Bolton is rolling back President Trump's plan to quickly withdraw American troops from Syria. Bolton said in Israel Sunday that the 2,000 troops will not leave Syria until ISIS is defeated and Turkey guarantees the safety of America's Kurdish allies. David Martin reports.
Top Pentagon official resigns
Department of Defense chief of staff Ret. Rear Adm. Kevin Sweeney resigned Saturday without giving a reason. Sweeney is the third top Pentagon official to step down since President Trump's controversial plan to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Graham: Goal of shutdown talks "is not to open up the government"
"The goal is to repair a damaged, broken immigration system. It's to implement policies Democrats have voted for in the past," Graham said
Syria withdrawal won't happen without protections for Kurds, Bolton says
National security adviser John Bolton, on Middle East trip meant to assure allies, says the U.S. withdrawal from Syria is linked to several conditions
2019: What's next for the Middle East?
CBS News correspondent Seth Doane on the prospects for diplomacy in a region torn by war and political upheaval
Conflicting reports on Syrian military entry into key Kurdish-held town
Syria's military announced it entered Manbij while the U.S.-led coalition denies changes to military deployment
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Trump makes first visit to combat zone in Iraq ; Hospital launches "Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams"
With U.S. pulling out of Syria, is Iraq next?
President Trump and the first lady have returned to Washington after a surprise visit to U.S. troops in Iraq. Scott Wong, senior staff writer for The Hill, spoke to CBSN about the president's visit plus the rest of the days political news.
Bigger role for privatizing military?
After private security company Blackwater ran an ad in "Recoil" magazine stating, "We are coming," some are speculating the president intends to privatize military operations in Afghanistan -- a move that outgoing Defense Secretary James Mattis opposed. Former CIA operative and co-founder of Diligence LLC, Mike Baker, joined CBSN to discuss.
Trump visits Iraq
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump, under a cloak of secrecy, paid a surprise visit Wednesday to U.S. combat troops in Iraq. In recent days, Mr. Trump has faced criticism for his plans to withdraw thousands of troops from Syria and Afghanistan. CBS News correspondent Chip Reid reports.
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Mattis signs order on troop withdrawal from Syria; NORAD tracks Santa despite gov't shutdown
Top U.S. envoy in fight against ISIS resigns
Brett McGurk, the top U.S. envoy in the fight against ISIS, resigned on Friday in reaction to President Trump's sudden announcement that American troops would soon leave Syria. CBS News senior foreign affairs correspondent and "Face The Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan was first to report the story, and joined CBSN to discuss the impact.
Disgraced reporter may have embezzled donations for war orphans
Influential German news weekly Der Spiegel said Sunday it would file a criminal complaint against a disgraced reporter
Mattis signs order to withdraw troops from Syria
The President announced Sunday that the Pentagon chief would be leaving his post two months earlier than anticipated
Mattis reportedly signs Syria withdrawal order
Outgoing Defense Secretary James Mattis has reportedly signed an order to pull all U.S. troops out of Syria. President Trump ordered Mattis to leave the Pentagon by New Year's Day, turning down the retired Marine general's offer to stay through February after he resigned over the Syrian withdrawal and other issues. Errol Barnett reports.
Trump forces Mattis out
President Trump forced out Secretary of Defense James Mattis today two months earlier than planned. The abrupt exit comes four days after the general resigned in protest over the president’s decision to pull all U.S. troops out of Syria. A second diplomat stepped down over the same reason yesterday. Major Garrett has the story.
12/23: CBS Evening News
Trump forces Mattis out earlier than planned; Parents monitor children through Christmas gifts
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Government shutdown live updates as impasse enters second day
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years is underway as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over 2025 funding. Follow live updates here.
The facts behind the shutdown debate over health care and immigrants in U.S. illegally
One of the main lines of attack leveled by Republicans amid the government shutdown is that Democratic lawmakers want to give immigrants in the U.S. illegally free healthcare — which Democrats deny.
Stabbing near synagogue in Manchester, England, as Jews mark Yom Kippur
Police in the northern England city of Manchester say they responded to a stabbing outside a mosque as Jews mark Yom Kippur.
Jane Goodall, renowned conservationist, dies at 91
British conservationist Jane Goodall spent her life researching and educating others about chimpanzees and the natural world.
Trump administration freezes $18 billion in infrastructure funding to New York
The Trump administration announced $18 billion in federal funds will be frozen for key New York City projects amid the government shutdown.
Investors are unfazed about the government shutdown. Here's why.
Data shows government shutdowns tend to have a modest impact on financial markets and the broader U.S. economy.
Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt retakes prime West Wing office space
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is reclaiming the press secretary's traditional West Wing office — a roomy space with a fireplace.
Two Delta planes collide on taxiway of New York's LaGuardia Airport
There were no serious injuries after two passenger jets had a collision on the taxiway of LaGuardia Airport, officials said.
NYC high-rise partially collapses after explosion
Emergency crews are responding to reports of a possible gas explosion and partial building collapse in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx.