Several more attacks on U.S. bases in Syria after strikes on Iran-linked group
After the U.S. conducted retaliatory "precision airstrikes" on facilities used by Iran-linked groups, there were a series of new attacks on U.S. bases Friday.
Pentagon
Dramatic video said to show Russian jet hitting U.S. drone near Ukraine
The camera view is lost briefly after the apparent collision but it comes back to show what the Air Force said was damage to the propeller from the strike.
Video appears to shows Russian jet hit drone
The Pentagon released dramatic video it says shows the mid-air confrontation between Russian fighter jets and an American surveillance drone near Ukraine. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Elaine Quijano spoke with CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang about how the Biden administration is responding to the encounter.
Drone video released; Bakhmut battle rages on
The Pentagon has released video of a Russian warplane striking an American drone. This comes as the battle of Bakhmut — the longest battle in Ukraine since Russia invaded — rages on. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio provides details on the battle from Odesa, Ukraine.
Pentagon's $842 billion budget focuses on China with lessons from Ukraine war
The request includes $30.6 billion for munitions — a nearly 12% increase over last year — driven in large part by lessons learned from Ukraine's high munition expenditure in its fight against Russia.
Sexual assaults up at military academies
A new report released Friday by the Defense Department found that the number of reports of sexual assaults and sexual harassment at U.S. military academies increased significantly in the 2021-2022 academic year.
U.S. military could face possible weapons shortage, war game shows
A recent war game showed that the U.S. would run out of a key weapon while trying to stop a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.
Pentagon to troops: Avoid eating poppy seeds due to drug tests
Officials are warning that natural poppy seeds can be contaminated with morphine and codeine, which can show up in drug tests.
Suspected Russian ship spotted near Hawaii
The U.S. Coast Guard is monitoring a suspected Russian ship believed to be gathering intelligence near the Hawaiian Islands. CBS News anchors Michelle Miller and Lilia Luciano spoke with former U.S. Navy captain Bradley Martin, director of RAND National Security Supply Chain Institute, about why the ship is raising some concerns.
Pentagon releases UFO sightings report
In a report released Thursday, the Pentagon said that 366 additional UFO sightings have been investigated since its last report in 2021. While some of those sightings appeared unusual, officials said they have found no evidence that any are extraterrestrial.
Military to proceed with changing names of bases honoring Confederate generals
The Defense Department has until the end of the year to implement recommendations from an independent commission, including changing the names of nine bases and hundreds of smaller items.
Pentagon warns of China's nuclear expansion
Pentagon officials say China is on track to challenge the U.S. by accelerating its nuclear expansion. Raymond Kuo, a political scientist for the RAND Corporation, joins CBS News to share his insights on the report.
Pentagon to pay for travel across state lines to access abortion
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin issued a memo Thursday to ensure reproductive health care for service members and their families regardless of where they are stationed.
Pentagon releases plan to mitigate civilian casualties in U.S. airstrikes
The plan includes creating a center to coordinate data collection and lessons learned.
COVID vaccine mandate for military
The Pentagon is planning to require COVID-19 vaccination for all active-duty military personnel by mid-September. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, Associated Press White House reporter and CBSN political contributor Zeke Miller, and Politico congressional reporter Nicholas Wu join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details on that, as well as the latest on the bipartisan infrastructure bill and Democrats' $3.5 trillion budget resolution.
Japan approves boosted funding for U.S. military presence as threats loom
Lawmakers approved the $8.6 billion, 5-year host-nation budget amid rising threats from China, North Korea and Russia.
U.S. plans for potential Ukraine evacuation
CBS News has confirmed that the White House has approved a plan to help Americans leave Ukraine if Russia decides to invade its neighbor. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata is on the ground with NATO troops in Lasna, Estonia, where troops have started training in preparation for a possible attack; then, CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes discusses how the U.S. is responding to the escalating tensions.
Ukraine prepares for possible invasion
As thousands of Russian troops remain massed at the Ukrainian border, the country is preparing for a possible invasion. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from Ukraine. Then Pentagon press secretary John Kirby joins CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the prospects for de-escalation, as well as the recent U.S. raid targeting the ISIS leader in Syria.
ISIS leader dead after U.S. raid in Syria
President Biden announced that the global leader of the ISIS terrorist group, Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurashi, is dead after reportedly detonating a bomb during a U.S. counterterrorism operation in northwest Syria. CBS News' Debra Alfarone has more and then CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins Tanya Rivero and Errol Barnett from the Pentagon to discuss how the operation was conducted.
U.S. counterterrorism mission in Syria
U.S. military missions around the world are in the spotlight, with thousands of troops deploying to Eastern Europe, and reports emerging of casualties in Syria following a counterterrorism raid. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins "CBS News Mornings" with more.
Pentagon deploying troops to Eastern Europe
The Pentagon is sending thousands of troops to Europe as tensions escalate with Russia over Ukraine. Congressman Colin Allred joins "Red and Blue" to discuss U.S. involvement.
Pentagon deploying more troops to Europe
The Pentagon will be deploying approximately 3,000 troops to Europe to bolster support for U.S. allies as Russia continues to increase its military troops presence along the border with Ukraine. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
Russia blames U.S. for escalating tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin is blaming the U.S. for escalating tensions in Eastern Europe, as the Pentagon puts 8,500 U.S. troops on "heightened alert" to deploy if necessary. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports and CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins Tanya Rivero and Jericka Duncan with more from the administration.
U.S. troops on alert amid Ukraine tensions
The Pentagon is preparing U.S.-based troops for a possible deployment ahead of any invasion of Ukraine by Russia. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
U.S. troops on standby amid Russia tensions
The Pentagon has 8,500 U.S. troops ready to deploy in case the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates. President Biden held a lengthy call with European allies on Monday. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBS News about the briefing on this matter Congress will soon get, as well as President Biden's hot mic moment.
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.