New U.S. sanctions package against N. Korea up for vote
But new draft resolution isn't quite "strongest possible measures" Trump admin. wanted -- because they need China and Russia on board
North Korea
McCain to North Korea: aggression will lead to "extinction"
Sen. John McCain said that if North Korean leader Kim Jong Un acts aggressively, "the price will be extinction"
U.N. report says member states help North Korea evade sanctions
Unpublished report obtained by CBS News says "lax enforcement" allowed Pyongyang to earn $270 million since February
U.S. not disputing North Korea's claim that it tested a hydrogen bomb
If confirmed, it would mark a major advance in North Korea's demonstrated ability to build high-yield nuclear weapons
Defense launchers deployed as China approves N. Korea sanctions
Seoul hardens stance against Pyongyang after torrent of weapons tests; China says U.N. should take "necessary measures" to quell tensions
Polls: Trump's approval rating holding steady near 40 percent
As hurricanes, immigration fights, and international threats force action from Washington, the president’s numbers have remained fairly consistent
N. Korea test was 10 times bigger than Hiroshima, U.S. says
The initial U.S. intelligence assessment of Sunday's test indicates the underground explosion measured 140 kilotons
N. Korea sanctions stymied, U.S. vows to boost 2nd ally's "capabilities"
As U.S. pushes for "strongest" measures at U.N., Putin warns against pushing Kim Jong Un "into a corner," and Mattis says U.S. will "enhance" Japan's defenses
Ash Carter urges "coercive diplomacy" with North Korea
The former defense secretary says the threat posed by North Korea goes back "multiple administrations of both parties"
Timeline of North Korea missile launches
North Korea has been testing missiles since at least 1984 -- here's a timeline, according to the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI)
U.N. chief warns U.S., North Korea on "confrontational rhetoric"
U.N. Secretary-General told the U.S. and North Korea that "confrontational rhetoric may lead to unintended consequences"
Why does Kim Jong Un want nuclear weapons? Experts weigh in
Despite the cartoon character stereotype of the North Korean leader, one professor in Seoul says Kim Jong Un is "not a madman"
Retired Adm. Winnefeld: Americans shouldn't panic over North Korea threat
Kim Jong Un's regime is reportedly moving what appears to be another ICBM toward a launch pad
Putin hints at next move in U.S. diplomatic face-off
Russian leader says "we reserve the right" to expel 150 more U.S. diplomats, possibly more, but he leaves ball in U.S. court
South Korea seeks more powerful weapons from U.S.
U.S. agreed to lift restrictions and allow Seoul to increase the explosive power of its missiles and buy billions more in U.S.-made weapons
Reverberations continue after N. Korea’s latest nuclear test
South Korean warships carry out live-fire drills; Putin doubts wisdom of more sanctions on Pyongyang; North readying new ICBM test?
Trump provides "conceptual approval" for South Korea to purchase U.S. military weapons
North Korea claimed over the weekend that it detonated a hydrogen bomb underground
Nikki Haley says North Korea is "begging for war"
Trump's envoy to U.N. warns U.S. patience "not unlimited," calls for "strongest possible measures" after nuke test
Former CIA chief says U.S. faces 2 options on N. Korea
After North Korea claimed a successful hydrogen bomb test, South Korea fired missiles to simulate an attack on the country's nuclear test site
Nuclear standoff escalates as N. Korea, U.S. plan next moves
South Korea responds to North's powerful nuclear test with show of force, as Kim Jong Un reportedly plots possible new long-range missile test
Asked if he'd attack North Korea, Trump says: "We'll see"
North Korea on Sunday claimed a "perfect success" for its most powerful nuclear test so far
N. Korea hydrogen bomb
North Korea state media claims the country successfully tested a hydrogen bomb early Sunday morning. If true, the bomb would mark a significant step up from the traditional atomic weapons North Korea has tested in the past. Ben Tracy reports.
Trump reacts to N. Korea
Hours after North Korea carried out its alleged nuclear test, President Trump responded to a reporter's question of whether or not he'll attack the country with, "we'll see." Mr. Trump then took to Twitter to denounce the test as hostile and dangerous, expressing frustration with North Korea's neighbors and threatening to stop trade with any country that does business with North Korea. Paula Reid reports.
A timeline of North Korea's nuclear tests
North Korea detonated what it called a hydrogen bomb in its sixth nuclear test in the regime's history
U.N. Security Council calls emergency meeting after latest N. Korea nuke test
With testing of hydrogen bomb, North Korea provoked international community and defied toughest set of sanctions imposed by the U.N.
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Government faces midnight shutdown deadline as Senate votes fail
The Senate failed to pass a House bill to keep the government open 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.
Feds find more SIM cards in NJ after disrupting network last week
Last week, U.S. Secret Service investigators found SIM servers in the Tri-State area that were capable of disabling cell towers and launching cyber attacks.
Why is the U.S. heading toward a government shutdown?
The government will shut down at 12 a.m. on Wednesday if lawmakers do not reach an agreement to extend government funding.
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.
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.
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.
Dozens dead in the Philippines after 6.9-magnitude earthquake
An offshore earthquake of magnitude 6.9 collapsed walls of houses and buildings late Tuesday in a central Philippine province.