Unpacking Trump's pause on Iran attack decision

President Trump has been briefed on both the risks and the benefits of bombing Fordo, Iran's most secure nuclear site, and his mindset is that disabling it is necessary because of the risk of weapons being produced in a relatively short period of time, multiple sources told CBS News. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president will make a decision on whether to order a strike within the next two weeks. Benjamin Jensen, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins to discuss.

• Jun 19
• 03:09

Florida charters flights out of Israel

Amid the Israel-Iran conflict, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis chartered flights carrying nearly 1,500 Jewish Americans who had traveled to Israel on their Birthright trip. Now, they are beginning to safely arrive back in the U.S. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez is at the airport in Tampa, Florida.

• Jun 19
• 02:05

Trump signals openness to more talks with Iran

President Trump said Thursday he will decide on striking Iran within the next two weeks. The president also said in a statement that he believes there is still a chance to negotiate with Iran in the "near future." CBS News' Debora Patta, Charlie D'Agata and Willie James Inman report.

• Jun 19
• 08:42

Rep. Greg Casar on detaining of lawmakers

Federal authorities have arrested several officeholders amid President Trump's immigration crackdown. Democratic Rep. Greg Casar of Texas, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.

• Jun 19
• 06:46

Obama: U.S. "dangerously close" to autocracy

During an appearance in Connecticut, former President Barack Obama expressed concerns that the U.S. is slipping toward autocracy. Brakkton Booker, Politico national correspondent, and Matt Brown, congressional reporter for the Associated Press, join "The Takeout" to discuss.

• Jun 19
• 07:18

Retired lieutenant colonel on 2020 Iranian attack

In January 2020, after the U.S. killed Iran's top general, Iran responded with the largest ever ballistic missile attack on Americans. Ret. U.S. Army Lt. Col. Alan Johnson was at the intended target: A military base in Iraq. Johnson joins "The Takeout" to recount his experience as President Trump weighs further U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict.

• Jun 19
• 06:55

Ex-U.S. ambassador to Israel on Iran conflict

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised President Trump on Thursday, calling him "a tremendous world leader," as the White House weighs further U.S. involvement in Iran. Daniel Shapiro, who served as the U.S. ambassador to Israel in the Obama administration, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the conflict.

• Jun 19
• 05:26

What are the risks of the U.S. striking Iran?

President Trump has been briefed on the risks and benefits of ordering military action in Iran and potentially bombing Fordo, Iran's most secure nuclear site. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins with analysis.

• Jun 19
• 05:07

Trump's 2-week timeline on Iran

The White House says President Trump will decide on whether the U.S. should join Israel in its military operations against Iran within the next two weeks. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from Tel Aviv.

• Jun 19
• 04:07

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Trump administration boosts monitoring of possible Iran-backed cells in U.S., sources say

FBI Director Kash Patel has increased efforts to monitor possible domestic sleeper cells linked to Hezbollah, U.S. officials say.

• Jun 19

Edan Alexander greeted in New Jersey hometown

Freed Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, who was held by Hamas for nearly 600 days, returned to his hometown in New Jersey on Thursday. CBS News New York reports.

• Jun 19
• 03:57

Edan Alexander lands in U.S.

Edan Alexander, the Israeli-American who was taken hostage during Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack on Israel and held for nearly 600 days, has arrived back in the United States.

• Jun 19
• 00:43

Evacuation flights from Israel land in U.S.

Flights carrying evacuated Jewish Americans from Israel have begun landing in Florida. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.

• Jun 19
• 02:46

White House sets Trump-Iran decision timeline

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that President Trump will make a decision on potential U.S. strikes against Iran within the next two weeks. CBS News' Willie James Inman, Courtney Kealy and Olivia Gazis have the latest reporting.

• Jun 19
• 11:15

Military is preparing if Iran tensions rise

The U.S. is positioning military assets near the Middle East as tensions rise between Israel and Iran and as more details emerge about President Trump's decisions to join operations against Iran's nuclear sites. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more.

• Jun 19
• 04:33

Leavitt: Trump decision on Iran within 2 weeks

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says President Trump will decide within the next two weeks on whether to order U.S. strikes on Iran. Alex Vatanka, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, joins CBS News with reaction.

• Jun 19
• 02:16

U.S. building military forces in Middle East

The Pentagon is beefing up the U.S. military presence in the Middle East amid the ongoing strikes between Israel and Iran. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.

• Jun 19
• 05:04

Netanyahu says he trusts Trump's judgement

President Trump is still deciding whether or not he'll join Israel in strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities. In the meantime, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday praised Mr. Trump and called him a "tremendous friend." CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.

• Jun 19
• 05:51

World awaits Trump's decision on Iran

The world is awaiting President Trump's latest thinking on joining Israel in operations against Iran's nuclear sites. This comes as tensions escalate after Iran and Israel trade airstrikes. CBS News' Haley Ott reports.

• Jun 19
• 04:57

Israelis react to missile strike on hospital

Israel is vowing to hold Iran's leader accountable for "war crimes" after Iranian missile hit a hospital early Thursday. CBS News international reporter Haley Ott has more.

• Jun 19
• 03:27

American students, tour groups waiting to evacuate Israel amid missile strikes

About 1,500 American students were evacuated by cruise ship from Israel to Cyprus, Birthright Israel said.

• Jun 19

Edan Alexander to return to U.S.

Edan Alexander, a U.S.-Israeli hostage held in Gaza by Hamas after the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks, is returning to New Jersey for the first time since his capture. CBS News New York's Christina Fam reports.

• Jun 19
• 01:42

Iranian insider says country weakened, but Iranians "very united"

A Tehran-based political analyst acknowledges Iran has been weakened by Israel's onslaught, but the official line is still one of defiance and solidarity.

• Jun 19

Lawmakers on U.S. support for Israel on Iran

Lawmakers of both parties are hesitant to weigh in on the U.S. supporting Israel's strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities. CBS News' Caitline Huey-Burns has more.

• Jun 19
• 03:44

Netanyahu reacts to Iran strike

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced an Iranian strike that hit the Soroka Medical Center. Netanyahu also addressed President Trump's potential decision to join operations against Iran. This comes as a source tells CBS News that European representatives are meeting Iran's foreign minister in Geneva Friday. CBS News' Robert Berger and Natalie Brand have the latest.

• Jun 19
• 07:01

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