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White House defends second strike on alleged drug boat; New details on National Guard shooting suspect's mental health.
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CBS News is learning new details about the mental health of the man accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D.C. Justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are expressing concern over Washington Post reporting that alleges Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a verbal order to leave no survivors before a deadly U.S. attack on a suspected drug smuggling boat in early September. Reese Gorman, politics and Congress reporter for NOTUS, and Julia Manchester, White House reporter for The Hill, join to unpack the day's top stories.
Voters in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District will head to the polls Tuesday in what has become a test of Democrats' recent electoral momentum. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has the latest.
President Trump recently used a slur for people with intellectual disabilities to describe Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. CBS News Minnesota reporter and anchor Esme Murphy joins to discuss.
The suspect in the National Guard shooting in Washington, D.C., served in a CIA-backed unit in Afghanistan before coming to the U.S. Elliot Ackerman, author and former intelligence officer who served in the same unit, joins "The Takeout" with more.
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Monday that Andrew Wolfe, the second National Guardsman shot in Washington, D.C., last week, has woken up from an induced coma. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt asserted Monday that President Trump has the authority to kill any suspected drug boat occupants headed toward the United States. Democratic Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz of Florida joins with her reaction.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday confirmed Washington Post reporting that the U.S. launched two strikes on an alleged drug boat in September, but denied Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the second strike that killed two survivors of the initial attack. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports. Then, Jamil Jaffer, former associate counsel to President George W. Bush, joins with analysis.
Higher U.S. tariffs take effect on dozens of countries; What to know about "buy now, pay later" services.
A suspect was taken into custody after five soldiers were shot at Fort Stewart Army Base in Georgia; Sean Duffy, the interim NASA administrator, is fast-tracking a plan to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders arrest of Democrats who fled Texas over redistricting; President Trump takes a stroll on the roof of the White House.
President Trump fires labor statistics commissioner after weak jobs report; Former VP Harris says she will not run for California governor, citing a "broken" system.
Trump says Canada moving to recognize Palestine is not a deal breaker for a potential trade deal; Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan joins The Takeout
GDP surges in second quarter after dipping earlier this year; Kamala Harris will not run for California governor
NYC Mayor: Gunman in office shooting tried to target NFL; Trump calls Biden’s use of an autopen a “political scandal”.
President Trump touts trade agreement with European Union; E.U. to purchase $750B of U.S. energy under new trade deal
The U.S. deputy attorney general meets with Ghislaine Maxwell for a second day; President Trump pushes fossil fuels over green energy.
Epstein files loom over Washington; Speaker Johnson: Republicans need to better inform Americans about President Trump's immigration policies.
WSJ: Justice Department told Trump in May he is in Epstein files; Rahm Emanuel rebukes current state of Democratic Party.
President Trump says he has "no concern" about Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche interviewing Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell; Budget law provision reduces deduction for gambling losses.
Some Republicans push for the release of the Epstein files; Axios: White House officials express concern over Netanyahu
CBS News interviews ICE's acting director; President Trump sues the WSJ over its Epstein story. Note: Mr. Trump's suit names six defendants, not five.
President Trump diagnosed with vein condition; Former VP Pence says he’s “disappointed” by Trump’s “retribution” for January 6 riot prosecutions