Fallout over Trump's "bloodbath" remark
Former President Donald Trump is facing criticism for controversial comments he made at a campaign rally over the weekend. CBS News' Fin Gómez and Jake Rosen join with analysis.
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Israel pushes back at mounting U.S., European criticism over Gaza war
Israel vows to push ahead with Rafah offensive in Gaza, and pushes back at mounting criticism from the U.S. and Europe.
Netanyahu calls Schumer remarks inappropriate
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing back against U.S. officials who are demanding he do more to protect civilians in Gaza, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who last week called for new elections in Israel and said Netanyahu had lost his way. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more from Tel Aviv.
Israel continuing plans to invade Rafah
As Israel plans an invasion of Hamas’ stronghold in Rafah, hundreds of thousands of Gaza civilians are on the brink of starvation and could wind up the crossfire. The U.S. and other allies of Israel are warning of a possible disaster, but Israeli leaders say they have a plan. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay is in Tel Aviv.
U.S. "cautiously optimistic" about cease-fire
The White House says it is "cautiously optimistic" about a cease-fire in Gaza after a new Hamas proposal called for a six-week pause in fighting. Israel rejected the proposal, but said it will send a team of negotiators to Qatar this week.
First maritime aid shipment reaches Gaza
The first maritime aid shipment has reached Gaza, bringing 200 tons of desperately needed food to the war-ravaged territory. The move comes amid a deepening rift between President Joe Biden and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. On Friday, Netanyahu approved an Israeli military plan for a ground invasion of Rafah, which the White House said it had not been briefed on and could not support without a credible proposal to limit civilian loss.
Tensions between Biden and Netanyahu
Following President Biden's critical remarks on Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the Gaza war, the Israeli prime minister is pushing back.
Netanyahu approves Rafah military plans
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved plans for a ground offensive expansion into Rafah, CBS News has learned. This comes as sources say there may be some movement forward in negotiations for a temporary cease-fire in Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports.
Biggest national security stories of the week
Questions about the presidential handling of classified documents, growing gang violence in Haiti, and a call for Israeli leadership change are among the top national security stories this week. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins to break it all down.
Biden praises Schumer's "good speech" criticizing Netanyahu
President Biden praised Sen. Chuck Schumer's speech, which was highly critical of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
This St. Patrick's Day, Biden faces an Irish backlash over the Gaza war
Many Irish people feel a bond with Palestinians, and Mr. Biden's stance on the Israel-Hamas war has changed Ireland's view of the U.S. leader.
Schumer calls for new election in Israel
A longtime supporter of Israel is now criticizing its leadership's approach to the Israel-Hamas war. In a speech on Thursday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer denounced Hamas for its Oct. 7 attack. He also issued a warning about the conduct of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and called on Israel to hold a new election.
Schumer calls for new election in Israel amid increasing criticism of Netanyahu
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish elected official in the U.S., said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has "all too frequently bowed to the demands of extremists."
Biden campaigning in Michigan, Wisconsin
President Biden is visiting Michigan and Wisconsin, two battleground states in the 2024 presidential election, in hopes of drumming up support for his reelection bid heading into November. Mr. Biden is hoping to garner support from Black voters in the Midwest and Arab Americans who disagree with the president's handling of the war in Gaza. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Schumer says Netanyahu "has lost his way"
The highest-ranking Jewish elected official in the U.S., Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, called on Thursday for new elections in Israel, saying Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was a "major obstacle to peace" and that he "has lost his way by allowing his political survival to take the precedence over the best interests of Israel."
Schumer calls for new elections in Israel
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish elected official in the U.S., called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "major obstacle to peace" during an address in the Senate Thursday. Schumer suggested new elections in Israel are the "only way" to determine a path forward after the war against Hamas. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Israel likely to face Hamas resistance "for years," U.S. intel assessment says
The unclassified report released Monday by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence noted Israel is likely to face "lingering armed resistance."
Netanyahu vows to expand Gaza offensive
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is dismissing President Biden's concerns over Israel's military approach in Gaza, vowing to move forward with an offensive in Rafah. CBS News' Chris Livesay and Weijia Jiang report.
Biden splits with Netanyahu on Gaza strategy
Divisions between President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the war in Gaza are growing. Netanyahu has repeated his intention to send Israeli forces into the southern Gazan city of Rafah, a move the president says would cross a "red line." Brian Katulis, senior fellow for U.S. foreign policy at the Middle East Institute, joins CBS News to discuss.
Biden-Trump rematch nearly set
President Biden and former President Donald Trump are less than 150 delegates from clinching their respective party nominations. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the details.
Ramadan begins with no cease-fire in Gaza
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan has begun in Gaza with no sign of a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has the latest.
Netanyahu dismisses Biden's warning over "innocent lives" lost in Gaza
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu says President Biden is wrong to suggest Israel's actions in Gaza are doing more harm than good.
Netanyahu vows to invade Rafah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to press ahead with a planned invasion of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, despite concerns from the White House that such a move could kill thousands more civilians. Chris Livesay reports.
Netanyahu rejects Biden remarks on war policy
Tensions are rising between President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the war in Gaza. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Sanders: "No more money to Netanyahu's war machine"
Despite President Biden's recent calls for a 6-week ceasefire amid the war between Israel and Gaza, leading progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders tells "Face the Nation" that "the United States of America cannot be complicit in this mass slaughter of children." "That should be clear: No more money to Netanyahu's war machine to kill Palestinian children," Sanders said.
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Thune rebuffs Trump's call to scrap filibuster to end government shutdown
Senate Majority Leader John Thune's stance on the filibuster is "unchanged" despite President Trump's call to scrap the rule to end the government shutdown. Follow live updates here.
Epstein cultivated celebrity relationships, even as his arrest neared
Jeffrey Epstein's schedule, flight logs and personal calendars detail his connections with high-profile people including Woody Allen and leaders in finance and public affairs.
Head Start programs begin to close as funding ends during shutdown
Approximately 140 Head Start programs nationwide, serving roughly 65,000 children, will stop receiving federal funding beginning Nov. 1.
FBI says "potential terrorist attack" thwarted in Michigan, 5 arrested
In a social media post, FBI Director Kash Patel said multiple people who were allegedly plotting a violent attack were arrested in Michigan.
Some NBA and poker gambling suspects with alleged mob ties released on bail
At least 9 defendants of the 34 people charged in a crackdown on alleged illegal gambling rings were released on bail this week.
Get ready to fall back: Daylight saving time ends this weekend
Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, at 2 a.m., when the clocks "fall back" and we gain an hour.
Sean "Diddy" Combs moved to federal prison in New Jersey
Sean "Diddy" Combs was sentenced to just over four years in prison earlier this month after he was convicted of prostitution-related charges.
Hurricane Melissa death toll nears 50 as focus turns to recovery
Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba were assessing the damage and beginning to dig out after they were slammed by Hurricane Melissa, which left dozens dead.
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol rules out a value menu as chain revamps
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol doesn't expect AI to replace baristas as the coffee chain focuses on improving the "human-to-human experience" for customers.