China nuclear force growing faster than expected
China has accelerated its nuclear warhead production, according to the Pentagon, which warned that China could have 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030. David Martin has the details.
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Bolton book makes bombshell claims about Trump
In a new book, John Bolton, President Trump's former national security adviser, claims the president asked China’s leader to help him win the reelection this fall. The book also says Mr. Trump explicitly tied aid to Ukraine to an investigation of the Bidens, the scandal that led to the president's impeachment. Ben Tracey reports. (Bolton's book is being published by Simon & Schuster, a division of ViacomCBS.)
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U.S. explores theory virus spread started in Chinese lab
Although Chinese authorities claim the coronavirus surfaced at a wet market in Wuhan, independent Chinese researchers say the first known patient had no exposure to it. There is now growing speculation that the virus may have been accidentally leaked from a lab nearby the wet market. Margaret Brennan reports.
Biden will meet with Chinese president
President Biden announced that he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping for their first summit later this year. Prince Andrew has been granted access to a document his lawyers believe could help end the sexual abuse case brought against him. Roxana Saberi reports from London on these and other topics.
Ambassador on Biden's China trade policy
The Biden administration is revealing its plan to address trade with China. Ambassador Carla Hills, who previously served as the U.S. trade representative during the George H.W. Bush administration, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on this.
Detained Huawei executive arrives in China
Huwaei executive Meng Wanzhou was released from Canada on Friday after reaching an agreement with U.S. prosecutors to end a bank fraud case against her. China responded by releasing two Canadian prisoners charged with espionage. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Shift in Trump foreign policy
The White House admits the developments in Syria over this past week, including the missile strike against an airfield, altered the tone of President Trump's foreign policy - and cast a diplomatic shadow over a long-planned summit at Mar-a-Lago with Chinese President Xi Jinping. White House correspondent Margaret Brennan reports from Palm Beach, Fla.
Biden calls Chinese President Xi Jinping about U.S.-China relationship
The president has been exasperated that lower-level Chinese officials haven't been willing to speak substantively with his administration.
China willing to strengthen relations with Taliban
The Chinese government criticized the U.S for its withdrawal from Afghanistan, allowing the Taliban to swiftly gain control of the country. Although some Chinese officials remain concerned about the extremist group's potential influence over the Uighur Muslim population located in the Xinjiang province, the government is willing to strengthen its diplomatic relations with the Taliban. CBS News contributor and founder of Strategy Risks Isaac Stone Fish joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Hong Kong remembers Tiananmen Square Massacre
Hong Kong authorities banned vigils commemorating the 32nd anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre — the official reason, the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, protesters gathered in smaller groups in a show of defiance. Ramy Inocencio reports.
U.S. criticizes China for Uighur crackdown
The U.S. and other countries criticized China during a virtual meeting this week for the country's treatment of its Uighur Muslims. Beijing is accused of carrying out genocide in the Xinjiang region. Ramy Inocencio joins "CBSN AM" with the latest.
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CBSN contributor and Signal newsletter writer for GZERO Media, Alex Kliment, takes CBSN through today's fascinating hard numbers.
Xi Jinping: China's president for life?
China is moving to allow President Xi Jinping to remain in power indefinitely. The ruling Communist Party announced Sunday that it will work to abolish presidential term limits in China's constitution, which currently restrict presidents to two five-year terms. CBSN contributor and Signal newsletter writer for GZERO Media, Alex Kliment, explains the significance.
Shutdown's global impact
The international community is reacting to the U.S. government shutdown. This comes as President Trump gears up for the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Alex Kliment, a CBSN contributor and Signal newsletter writer for GZero Media, takes us through the latest.
Trump's national security speech
President Trump unveiled his national security strategy Monday, and called out Russia and China in the process. Georgetown University professor and senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, Matthew Kroenig, joins CBSN for a closer look at the president's speech, and what this means for foreign policy moving forward.
Trump on N. Korea launch
President Trump vowed the U.S. will "handle" the threat after North Korea's latest missile launch. Kim Jong Un's regime called it "the most powerful" intercontinental ballistic missile it has ever tested. Yahoo News chief Washington correspondent Olivier Knox joins CBSN with more on that and other political headlines.
Trump's Asia Trip
President Trump touted his accomplishments from his recent marathon trip to Asia and said China is unified in disarming North Korea. Anthony Ruggiero, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins CBSN to discuss.
Trump and China
President Trump turned on the charm in China Thursday with President Xi Jinping. In the past, Mr. Trump has accused the Chinese of unfair trade practices. Thursday was different, as he seeks China's help in reining in North Korea. Margaret Brennan, who is traveling with Mr. Trump, reports.
Trump Asia trip
President Trump will visit five countries on his trip to Asia. Isaac Stone Fish, senior fellow for the Asia Society's Center on U.S.-China relations, joined CBSN to discuss what we can expect from the president's nearly two-week long visit.
Xi Jinping's power in China
China's president officially won a new term in office, ending the twice-a-decade Communist Party congress. President Xi Jinping's name and political ideology are now written into the country's constitution. That makes Xi the country's most powerful leader since Mao Zedong. Ben Tracy reports.
Behind the stock market surge
Wall Street hit a new milestone Tuesday, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average soared past 23,000 for the first time. It closed just below that mark, gaining 40 points for the day. Since the start of 2017, the Dow has climbed more than 3,000 points. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" with what's behind the record-setting surge.
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North Korea tensions
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, ambassador to the U.N., Nikki Haley, and national security adviser H.R. McMaster met with President Trump on Friday to discuss diplomatic efforts to deescalate tensions with North Korea. President Xi Jinping of China echoed that sentiment in a call with Mr. Trump later Friday. Errol Barnett has more.
North Korea tensions
President Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping about escalating tensions between the U.S. and North Korea over the North's nuclear weapons program. The White House said both men agreed North Korea "must stop its provocative and escalatory behavior." Third Way National Security Vice President Mieke Eoyang joins CBSN to discuss.
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Newsom says he will consider White House run after 2026 elections
In an exclusive interview, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he will consider a presidential campaign after the 2026 midterm elections.
Arrests made in crown jewelry heist at Paris' Louvre museum, prosecutor says
Thieves took less than eight minutes to steal jewels valued at $102 million last Sunday morning from Paris' famous Louvre museum.
Hurricane Melissa strengthens into a powerful Category 4 storm
Melissa strengthened into a major hurricane and is expected to bring "catastrophic" flash flooding and landslides to Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Bessent says U.S. won't be able to pay military by Nov. 15 amid shutdown
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said service members will miss paychecks by Nov. 15 if the government shutdown stretches on.
Trump hikes tariffs on Canada by another 10% in response to anti-tariff ad
The move comes even though Ontario's leader said the anti-tariff ad would be halted beginning Monday.
Kamala Harris leaves the door open for another presidential run
Former vice president Kamala Harris spoke about the possibility of a woman being in the White House one day in an interview with the BBC.
Hamas expands search for remaining hostages' bodies as Egypt joins effort
Under the fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire, reached on Oct. 10, Hamas is expected to return all of the remains of Israeli hostages as soon as possible.
Trump calls for prosecution of more political foes including Smith and Garland
President Trump late Friday pushed for several Biden-era Justice Department officials to be prosecuted over an FBI investigation into the fallout of the 2020 election.
Honduran man killed on Virginia highway while fleeing ICE agents
Jose Castro-Rivera was in a vehicle that was stopped on a Virginia highway on Thursday morning, according to Virginia State Police.