Trump says he's "disappointed" in DOJ ahead of Asia trip
The president will be in Asia for 10 days, with stops in Japan, South Korea, and China, Vietnam and the Philippines
North Korea
Trump raises doubt about Tillerson's fate ahead of crucial Asia trip
On the eve of the most consequential foreign trip of his young presidency, the president leaves future of America's top diplomat open-ended
U.S. bombers fly over Korean Peninsula before Trump visit
North Korea slams "gangster-like U.S." for what it describes as a "surprise nuclear strike drill"
Asia braces for Trump and his unpredictable foreign policy
Trump's upcoming visit has inspired fear, resignation, indignation and morbid curiosity
Most Americans think North Korea can be contained; Republicans like how Trump conducts himself
Republicans polled by CBS News also think president and Congress shouldn't criticize each other
Defector: U.S. strike would trigger automatic N. Korea retaliation
Thae Yong Ho said the U.S. and South Korea would win a war after a military strike, but there would be a "human sacrifice"
God of War
North Korea is on the verge of having an ICBM capable of hitting the U.S. homeland. 60 Minutes goes inside the intelligence center at the heart of the United States' defense
Inside North Korea's missiles
Recovered debris from a North Korean rocket revealed parts made by a major company in the West—how does the rogue state get Western parts?
Sen. Corker: Tillerson getting "kneecapped" by Trump "hurts our nation"
"The tweets that are sent out mocking a leader of another country raises tensions in the region," Sen. Corker said
What happens when North Korea launches a missile?
When North Korea does a missile test, American personnel go to work sifting through piles of data. They've been able to paint a picture of what a North Korean ICBM goes through after launch
Corker says White House has "kneecapped" Tillerson
The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said the White House has "kneecapped" Secretary of State Rex Tillerson
Mattis: North Korea tries to "threaten others with catastrophe"
But U.S. defense chief stressed in visit to South Korea, including DMZ, that U.S. is pursuing diplomacy as way to ending nuclear crisis with Pyongyang
US report shines light on brutal conditions in North Korea
The State Department report identifies individuals outside North Korea who assist with forced labor
How America is preparing for conflict – in space
As tensions with North Korea escalate, the U.S. military is preparing for a potential war above
In communist China, it's increasingly all about Xi
As he enters next 5-year term, Xi Jinping has centralized his power in ways that many Chinese admire, and others fear
Panetta tells Trump to "lower the volume" on North Korea
"The tension has risen a great deal, and with that tension is the concern about a miscalculation or mistake that will ultimately escalate into a greater conflict"
Americans' fears shift under Trump
Environmental concerns have quickly become prevalent, according to a new Chapman University survey
Australia PM: N. Korean anti-Trump "rant" shows sanctions working
Malcom Turnbull says letter from N. Korea to many governments a typical "rant," shows Kim Jon Un feeling "the squeeze"
Pompeo warns of North Korea's nuclear advances
CIA director says US "ought to behave as if we are on the cusp of them achieving" a perfected nuclear weapons program
Nicholas Kristof says North Korea has "galvanized for war"
When the New York Times op-ed columnist traveled to the reclusive country, the trip was "very different" this time around
Will Trump tour DMZ amid tense N. Korea relations?
Trump previously said the White house was still "taking a look" at a possible tour of the DMZ
North Korea warns U.S. of "unimaginable strike"
Angered by U.S.-South Korean naval exercises just off Korean Peninsula, Kim regime continues hurling rhetoric -- but no missiles, for now
North Korea says "nuclear war may break out any moment"
Nation’s deputy U.N. ambassador also claims “entire U.S. mainland is within our firing range”
U.S., S. Korea begin new drills as North threatens Guam
Pyongyang, claiming the joint exercises are invasion rehearsals, warns again that it could fire missiles near strategic U.S. island territory
Latest CBS News poll
The latest CBS News Nation Tracker poll shows how Americans feel about the prospects of war, the president's rifts with Congress, and gun control in the wake of the Las Vegas shooting. CBS News Elections and Surveys Director Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN to break down the latest poll numbers.
live updates
Government faces midnight shutdown deadline as Senate plans vote
The Senate plans to vote for a House-passed bill to keep the government open, but Democrats remain opposed ahead of a midnight deadline. Follow live updates here.
Trump, Hegseth rally troops at rare meeting, rail against "woke" standards
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth touted the new name, the Department of War, saying "the era of the Department of Defense is over."
Judge finds Trump admin. unconstitutionally targeted pro-Palestinian students
A judge gave a blistering assessment of the Trump administration's efforts to go after international students who expressed pro-Palestinian views on college campuses.
Pfizer to lower some drug prices as White House builds "TrumpRx" website
Pfizer's CEO said President Trump's threat of tariffs motivated his company to take swift action.
Hamas leaning toward accepting Trump's Gaza plan quickly, source says
Hamas and other Palestinian factions are expected to present their response to Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan quickly, a source tells CBS News.
Imelda strengthens into a hurricane off the Bahamas
Imelda, the ninth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, strengthened into a hurricane on Tuesday.
Immigration officials outline plans to accept new DACA applicants
Federal immigration officials have revealed plans to reopen the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to new applicants to comply with a court order.
ACA tax credits for 22 million are at the center of the shutdown drama
With time running out to avert a government shutdown, millions of Americans who get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act could soon face sharply higher premiums.
U.S. sees surge in baptisms as more Gen Z men embrace faith
A nationwide event drew 30,000 people and marked a broader trend of rising baptisms, with Gen Z men leading a new wave of faith.