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America's VetDogs trains service dogs to help veterans with disabilities during their next chapter. President and CEO John Miller joins "The Takeout" with Luke, one of the organization's dogs, to discuss the process.
Some of America's closest European allies say they're already in a gray zone between peace and war with Russia.
With the government shutdown in its fifth week, the uncertainty is affecting many military families who are left wondering if their paychecks will stop or if food aid may end. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports on how families are coping.
Secretary Daniel Driscoll joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to highlight a new partnership between the U.S. Army and the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team, celebrating the 10th Mountain Division's role in shaping both military and Olympic skiing history.
As the U.S. expands its military presence in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss what's driving the Trump administration's actions and how Congress is responding.
Vice President JD Vance says the Trump administration has found a way to pay U.S. troops this week, as the government shutdown drags on. But some legal experts and lawmakers are raising concerns about how the White House can secure these paychecks. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has analysis.
Active-duty troops and National Guard members on missions will continue to work with the promise of back pay after Congress passes legislation to fund the government.
The Trump administration announced Friday it will send an aircraft carrier strike group to the waters off South America, escalating efforts to target what it says are drug traffickers in the region.
The Pentagon said the U.S. is deploying the Navy's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, to the Caribbean, along with its strike group. The move comes as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted Friday that the U.S. military carried out its tenth strike at sea on alleged drug vessels. Ret. Army Maj. Mike Lyons, a military analyst, joins CBS News to discuss.
The Pentagon said that the U.S. is sending an aircraft carrier strike group to the waters off Latin America, an escalation that will dramatically increase the number of service members and ships dedicated to the Trump administration's campaign to counter narcotics traffickers. Charlie D'Agata has more.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the USS Gerald R. Ford and its strike group to deploy to U.S. Southern Command area on Friday, which includes the Caribbean Sea, Central America and South America. This comes as the U.S. military conducted its 10th strike on alleged drug vessels in Latin America. CBS News national security coordinating producer James LaPorta reports.
Since September, the U.S. has been carrying out strikes on alleged drug cartel boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific Ocean.
President Trump posted a video of a U.S. military strike on a submersible suspected of smuggling drugs on Saturday. Two people were killed in the Thursday strike but the two survivors were brought to a Navy ship. Mr. Trump says the U.S. will send the them back to their home countries for detention and prosecution. Willie James Inman has more.
The U.S. military flew three B-52 bombers on missions near the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, as the Trump administration continues to exert pressure on the country.
The U.S. military flew three B-52 bombers on missions near the coast of Venezuela, according to a Global Strike Command spokesperson and a U.S. official, as the Trump administration continues to exert pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's government. Charlie D'Agata has details.
"We were already living paycheck to paycheck, so this doesn't help at all," one military spouse said of the shutdown.
President Trump announced the Pentagon is ordering 28 new B-2 Spirit stealth bombers -- the military jet that has for decades been the tip of the spear of America's air defense and global operations, most recently against Iran's nuclear facilities. Ian Lee got rare access to the air base which operates the bomber fleet.
With the government shutdown extending into its third week, roughly 1.3 million active-duty military members are waiting to see if they will receive a paycheck. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.
Military pay will stop on Oct. 15 unless lawmakers resolve the government shutdown before then. Democratic Rep. Mike Levin of California joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Authorities are searching for at least 19 people after a powerful blast completely leveled a military explosives facility in Humphreys County, Tennessee. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports.
Imagine cooking dinner for the 800 best chefs in the world. This was the challenge facing President Trump and Secretary of Defense Hegseth when they summoned the nation's top 800 generals and admirals to Quantico. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Sen. Mark Kelly joined "CBS Mornings Plus" to react to President Trump's speech to military leaders and new comments from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. He also warned that millions of Americans face soaring health care costs if Congress fails to act.
The gathering of America's top generals and admirals at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia was extraordinary -- and what they heard from President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth no less so. Charlie D'Agata has details.
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed a rare gathering of senior military leaders in Virginia on Tuesday. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has the details.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Trump summoned U.S. military generals and admirals from around the world to Quantico, Virginia, for an unprecedented gathering on Tuesday. Combat veteran and Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois joins "The Takeout" with her reaction.
"What I saw in that room one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service," Democratic Rep. Jim Himes said.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
President Trump suggested Americans won't have to pay personal income taxes "in the not-too-distant future" because of rising U.S. tariffs.
The current architect, with whom President Trump has some disagreements, will remain on the White House ballroom team, sources said.
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
A U.K. inquiry says Russian agents "carry out Putin's bidding," blaming him for a deadly 2018 attack in England using the nerve agent Novichok.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Thursday that Democrats will offer a clean three-year extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits for a vote next week.
Contender, a nearly 14-foot long white shark, has traveled nearly 5,000 miles since he was tagged by the research group OCEARCH.
The GAO has accepted a request from Senate Democrats to investigate Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte.