Stocks level out after North Korea-fueled slide
Financial markets closed higher, despite President Trump's tweets about U.S. firepower
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Political roundup
President Trump is monitoring the threat from North Korea while on a "working vacation" at his New Jersey golf club. Meanwhile, Vice President Pence called a New York Times report on rumors of him running for president "disgraceful." Washington Post congressional reporter Sean Sullivan joins CBSN to discuss these and more political headlines.
Trump says it's "pretty obvious" what he meant by "locked and loaded" North Korea tweet
President Trump said North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un "will truly regret it, and he will regret it fast" if he acts against Guam or any other U.S. territory or ally
Sunday: Pompeo, Thornberry, Panetta
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"Do not look at the flash": Guam issues guidelines in case of nuclear attack
This comes after North Korea threatened to attack Guam earlier this week
Russia touts "plan" with China to ease U.S.-N. Korea standoff
But the proposal calls for President Trump to call off long-scheduled joint U.S. military drills with South Korea
Trump warns military "locked and loaded" against N. Korea threat
Amid rising tensions between two nations, president tweets he hopes North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, "will find another path"
Can Trump cajole China into helping avoid war with N. Korea?
As Trump fuels standoff with harsh rhetoric, he's also calling on China to help, but annoying Beijing at the same time
"Lethal force": An up-close look at U.S. Air Force base in Guam
As North Korea outlines plan to strike U.S. territory, "CBSN: On Assignment" visits base where the largest stockpile of fuel and munitions in the Air Force is kept
Venezuelan "dictator" says he wants to meet Trump
In spite of bellicose rhetoric exchanged by leaders, Nicolas Maduro tells Trump, "here is my hand," as sanctions threat looms
Analysis: "Not likely" China will step up on North Korea
China is in a unique position since North Korea depends on China for 90 percent of its trade, and if Beijing cuts off their oil supply, the regime could collapse
Former CIA deputy director: "Dare, double dare" game with N. Korea is dangerous
Michael Morell also criticized the mixed signals coming from President Trump, Sec. Mattis and Sec. Tillerson
Wall Street drops hard as Korean tensions escalate
The Dow loses more than 200 points and falls back below the 22,000 mark with threats and counter-threats flying
Trump on North Korea "fire and fury" comments: "Maybe it wasn't tough enough"
"Maybe it wasn't tough enough," President Trump said of his "fire and fury" comments on North Korea
Timeline: American attempts to deter North Korea's nuclear program
A brief history of the times the U.S. has tried to halt North Korea's nuclear arsenal from developing
N. Korea lays out plan to land missiles near U.S. island
If they do it, U.S. has warned North Korea faces "end of its regime and the destruction of its people"
Timeline: What has Trump said about N. Korea over the years?
Trump's approach to North Korea has changed over the years and even differed during the 2016 presidential campaign
U.S. warship conducts operation near China-held island
USS John S. McCain sails close to Chinese man-made island in disputed South China Sea
Will North Korea rain on Wall Street's endless summer?
Investors have been enjoying a "Goldilocks" market, but that could get upset if sentiment reverses as fears rise
"Nuclear war" dominates social media amid North Korean tensions
According to social media platform company SocialFlow, Facebook and Twitter users this week retweeted and shared posts more than they pressed the "like" button
North Korea says Trump is "bereft of reason"
In a statement, North Korea said it will complete by mid-August its plan to attack the waters near Guam with mid-range missiles
Richardson: N. Korea catching U.S. off guard "a massive intelligence failure"
Former U.S. ambassador to the U.N. says there's a strong risk of starting a war by accident
Mattis to North Korea: Stand down or risk end of regime
Defense secretary warned the DPRK any actions it's considering would be "grossly overmatched" by the U.S.
Ex-admiral: N. Korea sees nuclear weapons as "survival mechanism"
Retired admiral said he doesn't believe North Korea wants to use nuclear weapons against the U.S. -- but they won't give them up either
Stocks dip and gold rises on North Korea tensions
Investors are keeping a wary eye on the conflict between Kim Jong Un and U.S. officials, but they're not panicking
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Government shutdown begins as lawmakers fail to reach deal to extend funding
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years began at midnight after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on extending funding.
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.
Judge removes Trump-appointed top Nevada prosecutor as "not validly serving"
A judge ruled Tuesday that the top federal prosecutor in Nevada is not serving legally in the role — marking the second time that a judge has partially sidelined one of the Trump administration's prosecutors.
Trump administration to defund federal watchdog council
Two GOP senators are raising questions about the defunding of the Council of Inspectors General.
White House withdraws E.J. Antoni nomination to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics
E. J. Antoni was nominated for the role in August, after President Trump fired former BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer.
Why is the government shut down? Here's what's behind the funding lapse
The government shut down Wednesday after lawmakers failed to reach an agreement to extend government funding.
Video shows several houses along Outer Banks collapsing into Atlantic Ocean
The homes, once propped on high stilts, collapsed in the afternoon in Buxton, a community on one of a string of islands that make up the Outer Banks.
Feds find more SIM cards in N.J. 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.