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New CBS News polling is showing how memories of the Cold War impact how Americans feel about the war between Russia and Ukraine. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the numbers.
President Biden said the U.S. and its allies defeated Iran's unprecedented, weekend attack on Israel. The Israel Defense Forces say nearly all of the more than 300 missiles and drones fired at the country were intercepted. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Israel is vowing a response after Iran launched an unprecedented attack against Israel over the weekend. According to Israel's military, 99% of the more than 300 Iranian drones and missiles were intercepted. President Biden said the U.S. will not participate in any retaliatory strike. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more on the situation in the Middle East. Charles Faint, deputy editorial director for the Modern War Institute at West Point, also joined CBS News to discuss what could happen next in the region.
As the conflict in the Middle East rages on, a new CBS News polling finds a rising number of Americans want President Biden to encourage Israel to stop its military actions in Gaza. CBS News elections and surveys executive director Anthony Salvanto has more.
During Monday's White House press briefing, National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby vehemently and repeatedly denied claims that Iran gave a detailed warning before attacking Israel over the weekend. "I want to be clear," Kirby said, "this whole narrative out there that Iran passed us a message with what they were going to do is ridiculous."
The escalating conflict in the Middle East could continue to impact oil prices that have already spiked since Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks in Israel. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger looks at the state of the global economy.
Israel has vowed retaliation for Iran's mostly-intercepted attack over the weekend. President Biden said the U.S. won't participate in any counterattack and is urging the Israel to show restraint. CBS News' Andrew Boyd and Nancy Cordes have more.
Israel says 99% of the missiles and drones launched by Iran in an overnight assault were downed by its air defenses, with help from its allies.
Samantha Vinograd, CBS News homeland security contributor and former Homeland Security official, tells "Face the Nation" that terrorist organizations have been "using the Israel-Hamas conflict to try to inspire supporters and operatives all around the world to act."
Iran on Saturday evening launched drones toward Israel, the Israeli military said. In a statement, Israel Defense Forces said that Iran launched unmanned aerial vehicles "from within its territory toward Israel." CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.
The White House expects the Iranian attack against Israel to stretch out over hours, Margaret Brennan reports, and the impact could be judged based on how strong Israel's air defenses prove to be, and if there are any casualties.
IDF spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari says Israel is "closely monitoring Iranian killer drones that are en route to Israel, sent by Iran. This is a severe and dangerous escalation." U.S. officials have confirmed a drone attack has been launched from Iranian territory.
Americans in Israel have been warned to limit their travel as U.S. officials say Iran is expected to launch an attack on the country as soon as Friday.
A White House official says the U.S. is adjusting its posture in the Middle East as it monitors escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
Iran is vowing to take revenge for an Israeli strike that killed seven Iranian military officers. U.S. officials believe a retaliatory attack against Israel could be imminent. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from Tel Aviv, and CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has the latest from the Pentagon.
Israel remains on high alert, bracing itself for the possibility of an attack by Iran in retaliation for the bombing of its consulate in Damascus, Syria. It comes amid fears that the region could be on the brink of an expanded conflict. Debora Patta has more from Tel Aviv.
U.S. officials say Iran is on the brink of launching an attack on Israel. Iran had promised to retaliate for a strike nearly two weeks ago that killed multiple Iranian military officers in Syria. CBS News' Weijia Jiang, Debora Patta and Margaret Brennan have the latest.
The U.S. and Israel are on high alert as fears mount over Iran or its proxies launching an attack in retaliation for an airstrike on it's consulate in Damascus, Syria. Israel's defense minister has told U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin that a direct attack by Iran would "require an appropriate Israeli response." CBS News contributor Robert Berger has more.
U.S. officials tell CBS News a major Iranian attack aimed at military targets in Israel could happen as soon as Friday and could involve more than 100 drones as well as dozens of cruise missiles and potentially ballistic missiles. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more on fears of a wider war. And Charles Faint, chair for the study of special operations at West Point, joined CBS News to discuss the danger of the moment.
An Israeli strike last week on Iran's consulate in Syria killed several senior Iranian commanders. U.S. and Israeli officials are now preparing for Iran to respond. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has the details.
President Biden on Wednesday reiterated the United States' "ironclad" support for Israel as concerns flourish over a potential attack on Israel from Iran over a strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria, earlier this month. Israel's foreign minister is warning his country would strike Iran directly if Iran were to attack from its territory. Meanwhile, Hamas said three sons and four grandchildren of one of the group's senior leaders were killed in an Israeli airstrike. CBS News' Debora Patta and Robert Berger have more.
A UNICEF worker says aid vehicles were hit by ammunition while entering northern Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel claims Hamas can't locate dozens of hostages taken during the Oct. 7 attacks. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has the latest details on the Israel-Hamas war.
The U.S. and Israeli officials believe Iran is preparing to retaliate for a recent Israeli strike on an Iranian consulate in Syria, which killed seven people. In response, President Biden has reiterated U.S. support for Israel’s security, despite major differences on the war and humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Ameer, Hazem, and Mohammed Haniyeh were reportedly killed near the Shati refugee camp in Gaza City.
President Biden sharpens his criticism of Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the war in Gaza, saying he doesn't "agree with his approach."
President Trump has pardoned dozens of people who allegedly took part in trying to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, including "false electors."
On Day 40 of the shutdown, eight Democrats joined Republicans in advancing a government funding measure, after 14 previous votes fell short.
Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking co-conspirator, is planning to apply for a commutation of her 20-year prison sentence, House Judiciary Committee Democrats say.
While GOP lawmakers and the Trump administration have downplayed the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, there are state efforts underway to ensure it's recorded for history.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights ahead of this weekend as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
Federal research funds are at risk as the White House pushes policy changes at universities. Researchers warn the cuts put breakthroughs in medicine, technology and national defense at risk.
Firefighters said some of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries when the bus overturned on Highway 330 late Sunday night.