Biden nominates Adm. Lisa Franchetti as first woman to lead Navy
If her nomination is confirmed by the Senate, Adm. Lisa Franchetti would become the first woman to serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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U.S. formally investigating reports of botched Syria strike in May
Nearly two months after reports surfaced that a U.S. strike may have killed a civilian instead of a terrorist, U.S. Central Command said it has opened a formal investigation into the allegations.
Guardsman in Pentagon docs leak pleads not guilty
Jack Teixeira, a 21-year-old National Guardsman accused of leaking classified military documents that were made public through the social media platform Discord, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to multiple federal charges.
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Secretary Blinken speaks after holding talks with China's Xi Jinping; Wyndham Clark wins U.S. Open.
Blinken meets with Chinese president
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday in Beijing. The meeting comes amid growing tension with China, which has made a series of "provocative" actions recently, according to the Pentagon. Margaret Brennan reports from Beijing.
U.S. says Ukraine counteroffensive could be long, and at a "high cost"
The U.S. and its allies backing Ukraine are shifting from "crisis mode to a campaign mode," with Washington warning there will be no "easy sprint to the finish line."
Lawmakers again target military contractors' price gouging
Bipartisan lawmakers from the House and Senate are zeroing in on exorbitant amounts contractors charge the Pentagon.
Alleged Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira indicted by federal grand jury
Jack Teixeira, the former Air National Guardsman accused of leaking Pentagon documents, originally faced charges stemming from a criminal complaint.
More aid for Ukraine amid counteroffensive
The Pentagon has announced $325 million more in military aid to Ukraine, as Kyiv continues to press its counteroffensive to regain Russia-occupied territory. Ian Lee reports.
Trump lawyers told DOJ they couldn't find classified doc discussed in audio
The recording — from a July 2021 meeting at Trump's golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey — is a crucial piece of evidence that prosecutors obtained in recent months.
Chinese fighter jet harassed U.S. Air Force spy plane
The pilot of the Chinese jet performed an "unnecessarily aggressive maneuver" while intercepting a U.S. Air Force reconnaissance plane May 26, the Pentagon said.
Senators urge Pentagon to investigate price gouging by military contractors after 60 Minutes report
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is asking the Department of Defense to launch an investigation into longstanding price gouging by defense contractors.
Weapons contractors hitting Pentagon with inflated prices
A six-month 60 Minutes investigation found the nation's defense budget is plagued by a military supply chain rife with price gouging.
How the Pentagon falls victim to price gouging by military contractors
Almost half of the Department of Defense's massive budget will go to defense contractors. Experts in the field say those contractors are overcharging the Pentagon.
Alleged Pentagon leaker had prior warnings
Jack Teixeira, the Massachusetts Air National Guardsman accused of leaking highly-classified military documents, was warned repeatedly about his handling of top-secret material, court filings show. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has the latest.
New details in classified docs leak investigation
New court documents filed Thursday revealed that Jack Teixeira, the 21-year-old Air National guardsman charged with leaking highly classified Pentagon documents, had been warned several times about his alleged unauthorized access to highly classified information. Catherine Herridge has more.
Man accused of leaking docs requests release
Lawyers for the U.S. airman accused to leaking classified documents are asking that he be released on bail ahead of the trial. Catherine Herridge joins "CBS News Mornings" with more on what we've learned about Jack Teixeira and the argument being made against his release.
Hearing held for suspect in Pentagon docs leak
A 21-year-old Air National Guardsman charged with leaking troves of highly classified U.S. military secrets appeared in federal court Thursday for a detention hearing. In new court documents, prosecutors said that rifles and AK-style weapons were found in Jack Teixeira's bedroom. Catherine Herridge has more.
U.S. documents leak suspect appears in court
Jack Teixeira, the man accused of leaking highly classified military documents, was back in court Thursday for a hearing on whether he will remain jailed during the course of his case. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.
Judge to rule on accused Pentagon leaker's detention at later date
Prosecutors say Jack Teixeira could be a significant flight risk and nations hostile to the U.S. might even try to help him flee.
What we know about Jack Teixeira, the airman charged in Pentagon leaks case
The 21-year-old faces charges of unauthorized retention and transmission of national defense information and unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents.
Air Force suspends leaders of alleged Pentagon leaker's intelligence unit
Jack Teixeira of Massachusetts is accused of leaking hundreds of classified Pentagon documents.
Details of U.S. Embassy evacuation in Sudan
The U.S. evacuated its embassy in Sudan's capital, Khartoum, over the weekend. The move was in response to the rapid increase in violence plaguing Africa's third largest country. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has more.
Lawmakers briefed on Pentagon documents leak
Lawmakers received a closed-door briefing Wednesday from top intelligence officials on the leak of classified Pentagon documents. Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira was arrested and charged under the Espionage Act last week in the case. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett discusses lawmakers' reaction to the leak.
U.S. tracking more than 650 potential UFOs, official says
The sightings are concentrated off the East Coast and West Coast of the U.S., in the Middle East and in the area of the South China Sea.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia could be deported to Uganda, official says
The Trump administration may try to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda days after he was released from pre-trial detention, according to a DHS official.
Why utility bills are rapidly rising in some states
Residential electricity rates are expected to increase by as much as 18% in the next few years, according to the Energy Information Administration.
Abbott says he will approve contentious GOP redistricting bill
The Texas Senate approved the measure after a heated debate, marking a major step in a mid-decade redistricting effort backed by President Trump.
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 33; famine announcement raises pressure
Hospital officials say Palestinians sheltering in tents or seeking scarce food aid were among at least 33 people killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza.
Some international postal services suspend shipment of packages to U.S.
Multiple postal services, including in India and around Europe, say they are suspending the shipment of many packages to the United States amid a lack of clarity over new import duties.
Maps show Tropical Storm Fernand's path and forecast in Atlantic
Fernand is the sixth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
North Korea test fires 2 new antiair missiles
The test coincided with new South Korean President Lee Jae Myung 's trip to Tokyo for a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
Ghislaine Maxwell's interview on Epstein case released by DOJ
The Justice Dept. released transcripts of Deputy AG Todd Blanche's two-day interview with convicted sex trafficker and Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
U.S. scientists work to preserve vulnerable species at a Smithsonian lab
Experts at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute care for endangered species on 32,000 sprawling acres in Northern Virginia.