Trump orders military force against cartels
The New York Times reports President Trump has secretly ordered the Pentagon to conduct military actions against some Latin American drug cartels. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
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Watchdog asks for probe of Trump's Qatari jet
CBS News has learned that a nonpartisan government watchdog group is requesting an investigation into whether the Pentagon violated any laws by accepting a jet from the Qatari royal family on behalf of President Trump.
Petangon on new Hegseth Signal claims
The Pentagon is responding to reports that its internal watchdog detected details from a classified email in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's communications on Signal about a strike against Yemen. The chat became controversial after an Atlantic reporter was mistakenly added to a top official chain on the matter. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
Senior Hegseth adviser out at Pentagon, sources say
Justin Fulcher started at the Defense Department as a member of DOGE. He was later promoted to a post as senior adviser to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Official: U.S. to send Ukraine weapons again
The U.S. has now resumed sending some weapons to Ukraine, a U.S. official told CBS News. The decision follows last week's move to pause some shipments to Ukraine. The pause was reportedly due to concerns about the U.S. military stockpiles falling too low. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
Unclear who ordered Ukraine weapons pause
President Trump has not said who in his administration ordered a pause on weapons shipments to Ukraine, which he's now reversing. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Eleanor Watson join "The Takeout" with the latest.
The Americans spying for Cuba in the U.S.
Former U.S. Ambassador Victor Manuel Rocha spent decades spying for Cuba. Before Rocha there was Ana Montes, a Pentagon analyst who spent 17 years spying for Cuba.
Trump administration evasive on weapons pause
The Trump administration has announced it is halting some weapons shipments to Ukraine, even as Russia is intensifying its attacks. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more details.
Pentagon pauses some military aid to Ukraine
The U.S. is halting some military aid to Ukraine and it's unclear how long the pause will last. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
Latest details on Iran intel assessment
The Trump administration is defending its strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities as a complete success, even as some key questions remain. CBS News' Eleanor Watson, Nikole Killion and Willie James Inman have the latest reporting.
Hegseth lashes out at media over Iran reporting
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lambasted journalists at a news conference Thursday, championing the U.S. airstrikes against Iran's nuclear sites and pushing back on a leaked intelligence report that raised questions about the attack's effectiveness. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
Analyzing Trump's rhetoric on Iran
President Trump said Iran's nuclear program has been obliterated, despite a preliminary intelligence assessment suggesting otherwise. Former chief Pentagon spokesperson Chris Meagher joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Details on Iran attack on U.S. base in Qatar
The Department of Defense is closely monitoring any threats to the U.S. base in Qatar targeted by Iran in its retaliatory strikes. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has the details.
Pentagon reveals new details on Iran strikes, named Operation Midnight Hammer
Operation Midnight Hammer included seven B-2 Spirit bombers, 125 total aircraft and more than 75 precision-guided weapons, the Joint Chiefs chairman said.
Inside the complex U.S. mission in Iran
The U.S. military operation in Iran over the weekend, dubbed "Operation Midnight Hammer," included seven B-2 Spirit bombers, 125 total aircraft and more than 75 precision-guided weapons, Pentagon officials said. Here's what we know about the "highly classified" mission.
What we know about "Operation Midnight Hammer"
Senior Pentagon officials said the U.S. mission in Iran, dubbed "Operation Midnight Hammer," included seven B-2 Spirit bombers that flew east from their base in Missouri to Iran. Watch CBS News' special report for the latest details.
Pentagon officials on U.S. strikes on Iran
Senior Pentagon officials on Sunday morning shared new details about the U.S. military operation to strike Iran's three key nuclear sites, calling it the "largest B-2 operational strike in U.S. history." Watch the full briefing.
Trump signals openness to more talks with Iran
President Trump said Thursday he will decide on striking Iran within the next two weeks. The president also said in a statement that he believes there is still a chance to negotiate with Iran in the "near future." CBS News' Debora Patta, Charlie D'Agata and Willie James Inman report.
Iran's leader reacts to Trump surrender post
In a televised address on Wednesday, Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, responded to President Trump's call for Iran's "unconditional surrender." CBS News' Holly Williams and Charlie D'Agata have the latest.
Pentagon sends more forces to Middle East
The Pentagon is sending additional forces towards the Middle East amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. Approximately 40,000 U.S. troops are currently in the Middle East. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more details.
Military shifts report on Iran missile attack
The U.S. military now says several Americans were injured when Iran fired missiles at troops at an Iraqi air base in retaliation for killing its most powerful general. This most recent statement comes after the Pentagon reported that no Americans were harmed in the attack. David Martin is at the Pentagon to break down the shifting accounts.
How will U.S. respond to Iran missile strike?
The Pentagon still has not released any official statement on the damage the missiles did in Iran's attack against two bases housing U.S. troops in Iraq, but the initial reports were that there had been no casualties. U.S. bases in the region were already on high alert in response to Iranian threats. David Martin reports on how the U.S. could respond to the missile strike.
Soldier’s deployment “shattering,” wife says
The Pentagon is sending more than 3,000 additional soldiers to the Middle East to protect against any revenge attacks from Iran. Chip Reid spoke with two women who just saw their husbands sent to the region.
Pentagon: U.S. not withdrawing from Iraq
Defense Secretary Mark Esper says the U.S. military will not be leaving Iraq following a non-binding Iraqi parliamentary vote to expel foreign troops from the country. CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini, Politico White House correspondent Anita Kumar, and Los Angeles Times congressional reporter Jennifer Haberkorn spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about the state of U.S. policy foreign policy following the killing of a top Iranian general.
White House defends killing of Soleimani
Both the U.S. and Iran have increased the alert level of their forces including, in Iran's case, its ballistic missiles. As more than 3,000 U.S. troops head to the Middle East, the Trump administration insists it's having no second thoughts about killing Iranian General Qassem Soleimani when it had the chance. David Martin reports from the Pentagon.
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Senate talks continue over ending shutdown as Democrats weigh offer
Senators continued talks over resolving the government shutdown, with Republicans saying they are waiting to hear from Democrats. Follow live updates here.
Trump announces deal to lower weight loss drug prices in some cases
The deal, with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, is expected to lower the price of obesity drugs to between $149 and $350 per month in certain cases, officials said.
Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old wins civil case against school official
Abby Zwerner, 25, was shot in the hand and chest by a 6-year-old first grade student in January 2023.
Nancy Pelosi, former House speaker, to retire from Congress after this term
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she will not seek reelection and will retire from Congress at the end of her term.
These 40 airports could be impacted by FAA's capacity cuts and flight cancellations
The FAA's plan to slash airline capacity due to the government shutdown could hit some of the nation's busiest airports, including in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles, according to a proposed list obtained by CBS News.
Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland dead at age 24
The Department of Public Safety said officers found Kneeland's vehicle abandoned after a crash, then found his body nearby.
Judge issues preliminary injunction against federal agents over use of force
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against federal immigration agents' use of force during Operation Midway Blitz, telling lawyers for the Trump administration she found their evidence "simply not credible."
American dad and son die after being stung by swarm of wasps in Laos
Dan Owen and his son Cooper were attacked by the insects at the Green Jungle Park, as they were descending from a tree at the end of the zip line.
Senate to vote on war powers resolution aimed at blocking Venezuela strikes
Senators will take up a war powers resolution on Thursday aimed at blocking President Trump from conducting strikes against Venezuela.