RFK Jr. offers foreign policy views on Ukraine, Israel
Kennedy told voters during an event in California that U.S. foreign policy has been based on the "delusion" that American intervention abroad will uphold democracy.
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Russian warships arrive in Cuba for drills
Russian warships and a nuclear-powered submarine arrived in Cuban waters Wednesday ahead of planned military exercises. The mission in the Caribbean comes less than two weeks after the U.S. authorized Ukraine to use American weapons to strike inside Russia. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has more on the drills.
Lloyd Austin to undergo procedure
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is returning to Walter Reed Army Medical Center on Friday evening for a "minimally invasive follow-up non-surgical procedure." CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has more from the Pentagon.
The ethical challenges of AI on battlefield
Artificial intelligence has revolutionized how millions work and the same is true for militaries worldwide. Autonomous weapons systems are already on the battlefield in Ukraine and Gaza. Dr. C. Anthony Pfaff, research professor at U.S. Army War College, joins CBS News to discuss.
Intel chiefs on China, Russia and Iran threat
Two top U.S. intelligence officials testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday, outlining threats Americans face around the globe. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports on the top concerns.
Breaking down Blinken's trip to China
Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarked on a three-day trip to China this week, meeting with his Chinese counterpart and President Xi Jinping on Friday. Trade and national security were among the topics of discussion. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
U.S. warns Iran against attacking Israel
An Israeli strike last week on Iran's consulate in Syria killed several senior Iranian commanders. U.S. and Israeli officials are now preparing for Iran to respond. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has the details.
Why House GOP is divided over FISA program
The U.S. House of Representatives is facing a deadline to reauthorize a program intelligence officials say is crucial to national security. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion explains why some Republicans want to stop it from moving forward.
Russia may be responsible for Havana Syndrome
A five-year "60 Minutes" investigation suggests Russia may be responsible for the mysterious illness known as "Havana Syndrome." CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports.
U.S. forces, allies shoot down over 2 dozen Houthi drones in Red Sea
There were no reports of commercial or naval vessels damaged in the assault, U.S. Central Command reported.
Read the full text of the unclassified Pentagon report on UFOs
The Pentagon's latest report on UFOs, now referred to as UAPs, finds no evidence that any of the reported sightings were caused by extra-terrestrial beings.
U.S. officials: 3 killed in Houthi attack
U.S. officials say a Houthi missile attack has killed three people aboard a Liberian-owned cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden. It is the first fatal attack since the Iran-backed group began targeting ships near the Red Sea in mid-November. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has the latest.
Austin testifies about hospitalization
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told lawmakers Thursday he did not handle his January hospitalization correctly when he failed to notify the White House about it for days. Watch his opening remarks before the House Armed Services Committee.
Military tracking balloon flying over U.S.
The U.S. is tracking a high-altitude balloon flying over the Western part of the country. The balloon is not considered a threat to national security. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has the latest.
High-altitude balloon seen flying over U.S.
The U.S. is tracking a high-altitude balloon flying over the Western part of the country. One official told CBS News the balloon was seen over Colorado.
4 charged in connection with Navy SEAL deaths
The U.S. says it captured Iranian weapons on the way to Houthi rebels in the January raid that killed two Navy SEALs. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has the details.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin released from hospital, Pentagon says
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was released from the hospital Tuesday after treatment for complications related to his surgery for prostate cancer, the Pentagon said.
Secretary Austin to return to work Tuesday
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized over the weekend for a bladder issue. Doctors at Walter Reed Medical Center expect he will be able to return to work Tuesday. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in critical care with "emergent bladder issue"
Lloyd Austin's "bladder issue is not expected to change his anticipated full recovery. His (prostate) cancer prognosis remains excellent," hospital officials said.
Austin in hospital for second time in weeks
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was back at the hospital for the second time in less than two months on Monday, this time for a bladder procedure while under general anesthesia. The hospitalization followed surgery for prostrate cancer in late December. Austin has temporarily ceded his duties to his deputy, Kathleen Hicks. David Martin reports.
Austin cancels trip abroad; still in hospital
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin canceled his trip to Brussels to meet with NATO ministers as he remains in the hospital for what the Pentagon is saying is an "emergent bladder issue." CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the details.
Retired general on strikes in Iraq and Syria
The U.S. launched retaliatory strikes in the Middle East on Friday in response to a deadly drone attack on a military base in Jordan. Retired Gen. Joseph Votel, former commander of U.S. Central Command, joins CBS News to assess the situation.
U.S. strikes in Iraq and Syria: What we know
The U.S. launched a series of retaliatory strikes in Iraq and Syria on Friday after a drone attack on a base in Jordan that killed three American soldiers last weekend. Nancy Cordes, David Martin, Sam Vinograd, Debora Patta and Mohammed Albasha join to discuss the latest.
U.S. retaliates after drone attack in Jordan
The U.S. launched a series of strikes Friday in retaliation for an attack on a base in Jordan that killed three American soldiers. Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mark Cancian, CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini and contributor Sam Vinograd join to unpack the latest developments.
Lawmakers react to U.S. striking Iraq, Syria
The U.S. launched retaliatory strikes against targets in Iraq and Syria on Friday following a deadly drone attack on troops in Jordan. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and David Martin report on reactions from Capitol Hill and the Pentagon.
U.S. sending aircraft carrier to Latin America in major buildup
The deployment dramatically increases the number of U.S. service members and ships dedicated to countering narcotics traffickers.
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Government shutdown hits Day 24 with no deal in sight
The government shutdown hit Day 24 with no deal in sight as the Senate stands adjourned for the weekend. Follow live updates here.
Newsom calls Trump's consideration of sending troops to San Francisco "laughable"
In a "CBS Sunday Morning" interview to air Oct. 26, the California governor dismisses the president's proposal to send National Guard troops to San Francisco, and says that he would sue to block any such attempt.
U.S. sanctions Colombian president amid intensifying feud with Trump
The U.S. sanctioned the Colombian president, an escalation of the feud between President Trump and the South American leader.
N.Y. AG Letitia James pleads not guilty to bank fraud charges in federal court
New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted by the Justice Department in October on bank fraud charges.
Company that made lift used in Louvre heist hopes to cash in
German businessman Alexander Böcker was reading the news with his wife when she told him about a robbery at the Louvre in Paris. They soon saw an opportunity.
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Colombia's leader slams U.S. boat strikes as illegal and ineffective
Colombian President Gustavo Petro gives his side of the story as he engages Trump in a war of words over mounting U.S. boat strikes.
Accused fentanyl kingpin "Brother Wang" extradited to U.S.
Zhi Dong Zhang, known as "Brother Wang," escaped house arrest in Mexico in July and has now been transferred into U.S. custody, officials said.
Isabelle Tate, "9-1-1: Nashville" actor who died at 23, had neurological disease
Isabelle Tate previously shared she suffered from a progressive neuromuscular disease and her family requested memorial donations be sent to the the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association.