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U.S. officials have had some trouble getting their story straight about whether the U.S. is technically at "war" with the jihadists in Iraq and Syria.
White House spokesman Josh Earnest says, much like the U.S. is at war with al Qaeda and its affiliates, it is also at war with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS.)
Every member of Congress was briefed on the president's plan to combat ISIS this week, and both chambers are expected to vote first on arming and training moderate Syrian rebels. That is expected to pass, but not without controversy. Nancy Cordes reports.
The Syrian president has never taken on major ISIS headquarters inside the country, Secretary of State John Kerry said in an interview with CBS News State Department Correspondent Margaret Brennan.
It’s not just about leaders being taken off the battlefield, the secretary of state said in an interview with CBS News State Department Correspondent Margaret Brennan.
The U.S. military has begun a new campaign targeting all ISIS forces across northern and western Iraq, gearing up for more aggressive attacks on ISIS as the military carries out the plan laid out by President Obama in his speech Wednesday. On Thursday, they knocked out ISIS machine guns near the Mosul Dam. David Martin reports.
Secretary of State John Kerry stresses that while the U.S. is not at "war" with ISIS, it is engaged in a heightened level of counter terrorist activity. Margaret Brennan reports.
Secretary of State John Kerry says Americans shouldn't have "war fever" over President Obama's announcement of an expanded campaign against Islamist extremists in Iraq and Syria.
House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul, R-Texas, says the U.S. should be aiming to destroy ISIS, not merely degrade the terrorist group.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nevada, says he expects Congress to pass a proposal giving President Obama authority to equip and train moderate Syrian rebel groups.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-California, says President Obama has the authority to carry out his plan to defeat ISIS.
On the 13th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the city of New York is remembering and honoring the victims. NYPD commissioner Bill Bratton and deputy commissioner of intelligence and counterterrorism John Miller join "CBS This Morning" to talk about preventing terror in the homeland.
Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson says "the terrorist we face today is more complex." Johnson sits down with Michelle Miller to discuss homegrown terror threats.
ISIS is described as the wealtheist terror group in history, worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Sources say that ISIS is now bringing in $1 million a day in oil from a single Syrian province. Wyatt Andrews reports.
Mike Morell, a former CIA deputy director and senior security contributor for CBS News, was in a meeting with President Obama this week about the ISIS threat. He joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss the president's address Wednesday.
On the 13th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the United States is facing the growing threat of ISIS and other terrorist groups in the Middle East and North Africa. Bob Orr sat down with CIA director John Brennan to discuss the threats.
Bob Schieffer, Chief Washington Correspondent and Anchor of Face The Nation, joins UTTM to discuss Pres. Obama's prime time speech presenting his plan to defeat ISIS.
Maj. Mike Lyons (Ret.), CBS News Military Analyst, gives analysis of President Obama's plan to respond to the ISIS threat.
President Obama outlined his strategy for the U.S. armed forces in confronting the lingering threat from ISIS and announced additional military action that will be taken. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett explains how big the U.S. mission in Iraq may get.
President Obama on Wednesday announced a comprehensive strategy to "degrade and ultimately destroy" the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. CBS News' Bob Schieffer reports.
The president says he has the authority to go after the group but would welcome congressional support and needs authorization to train moderate Syrian rebels.
The president says the United States will expand airstrikes on ISIS targets in Iraq and go after the group in Syria, modeling their strategy after previous U.S. counterterrorism efforts.
Left unchecked, the militant group will pose a threat to the entire Middle East and the United States, the president said during his primetime remarks.
The U.S. airstrikes in Iraq that began a month ago saved thousands of refugees trapped by ISIS on Mount Sinjar -- and stopped the ISIS advance on the Kurdish capital of Erbil. Thanks to the U.S. airstrikes, the Peshmerga are on the offensive and eventually the Kurdish fighters will be moving toward Mosul. Scott Pelley reports.
In his speech, President Obama will call for a multi-front campaign against ISIS, and attempt to eliminate any doubt about U.S. strategy against ISIS. Major Garrett reports.
Former U.K. ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson has been arrested weeks after a series of emails between him and the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released.
The State Department has ordered some staff in the U.S. Embassy in Beirut to begin to leave Lebanon, multiple sources familiar with the matter said.
American skier Lindsey Vonn, who crashed seconds into her downhill race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, said she is finally out of the hospital as she recovers.
Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — known as "El Mencho" — was the boss of one of the fastest-growing criminal networks in Mexico.
Britain's film academy and the BBC apologized after a broadcast of the BAFTA awards ceremony that included an offensive outburst by an audience member with Tourette's syndrome.
Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho," had a $15 million U.S. bounty on his head.
Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," was the leader of the notorious Jalisco New Generation Cartel prior to his death on Sunday.
The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony inside the ancient Roman amphitheater, Verona Arena.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran has "every right to enjoy a peaceful nuclear energy, including enrichment" as the U.S. pushes for a deal on its nuclear program.
Documents given to Congress appear to show courses involving use-of-force were eliminated.
Workers who claim the new deduction will see an average tax cut of around $1,400, although some could realize larger savings.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
American skier Lindsey Vonn, who crashed seconds into her downhill race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, said she is finally out of the hospital as she recovers.
The Supreme Court agreed to take up an effort by energy companies to end a lawsuit filed in state court that seeks billions of dollars in damages.
Workers who claim the new deduction will see an average tax cut of around $1,400, although some could realize larger savings.
The Social Security Administration wouldn't stop issuing benefits once its trust funds are exhausted, but it could be forced to cut benefits.
President Trump signed an order that will impose 10% tariffs on imports from all countries, just hours after the Supreme Court struck down a different set of sweeping global tariffs.
While the Supreme Court struck down the Trump administration's emergency tariffs, experts said it could take years for businesses to get refunds.
The recall involves 3.4 million pounds of frozen chicken fried rice products shipped to Trader Joe's locations nationwide and to retailers in Canada.
Documents given to Congress appear to show courses involving use-of-force were eliminated.
The State Department has ordered some staff in the U.S. Embassy in Beirut to begin to leave Lebanon, multiple sources familiar with the matter said.
The Supreme Court agreed to take up an effort by energy companies to end a lawsuit filed in state court that seeks billions of dollars in damages.
A federal judge on Monday permanently blocked the Justice Department from releasing former special counsel Jack Smith's report on the classified documents investigation.
A defense lawyers group has posted a tracking tool to enable users to check on the status of some of the controversial prosecutions attempted by DOJ in the first year of Trump's second term.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized the broadening use of anxiety medications, but doctors and researchers say the MAHA movement is misrepresenting drugs that have been proven to help.
After decades of American children routinely receiving polio vaccines, the virus that had doomed many to paralysis was nearly eliminated in the United States. But vaccine avoidance today may allow the crippling disease to return.
After decades of American children routinely receiving polio vaccines, the virus that had doomed many to paralysis was nearly eliminated in the United States. But vaccine avoidance today may allow the crippling disease to return. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook talks with David Oshinsky, author of "Polio: An American Story," and with violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman, who contracted polio as a child, about how parents opting out of vaccinations for their children could affect polio rates here.
A growing, aging population and an acute caregiver shortage are pushing adult care centers to think outside the box. Itay Hod introduces a new, high-tech helper.
Travis Corbitt's struggles to breathe led to his retirement and reliance on an oxygen tank.
Former U.K. ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson has been arrested weeks after a series of emails between him and the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released.
The State Department has ordered some staff in the U.S. Embassy in Beirut to begin to leave Lebanon, multiple sources familiar with the matter said.
American skier Lindsey Vonn, who crashed seconds into her downhill race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, said she is finally out of the hospital as she recovers.
Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — known as "El Mencho" — was the boss of one of the fastest-growing criminal networks in Mexico.
Britain's film academy and the BBC apologized after a broadcast of the BAFTA awards ceremony that included an offensive outburst by an audience member with Tourette's syndrome.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
CBS News' Dave Malkoff joins from Star Trek: The Cruise with Rob Picardo, who plays "The Doctor" in the series, to discuss how people are celebrating 60 years of the franchise.
Britain's film academy and the BBC apologized after a broadcast of the BAFTA awards ceremony that included an offensive outburst by an audience member with Tourette's syndrome.
Contestant Colby Donaldson talks about returning to play "Survivor" again, why he wanted to play originally and how the 50th season is all about the fans.
Isabel May speaks with "CBS Mornings" about starring in "Scream 7" after her breakout performance in the Yellowstone prequel "1883." May discusses joining the cult classic franchise, which takes place 30 years after the first murders, what it was like to work with Neve Campbell and how she prepared for the role.
A growing, aging population and an acute caregiver shortage are pushing adult care centers to think outside the box. Itay Hod introduces a new, high-tech helper.
One of the catalysts for the social media addiction debate was a 2024 book called "The Anxious Generation" by social psychologist Jonathan Haidt. His new book tries to help parents and kids break free from screens. Haidt joins CBS News to discuss Mark Zuckerberg, the ongoing social media addiction trial and artificial intelligence.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
A Los Angeles judge ordered Meta officials to remove their AI glasses at a trial over the impact of social media on users.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand at the social media addiction trial examining whether children and teens were given access to an addictive and harmful product. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
An armed man was shot and killed after gaining "unauthorized entry" into Mar-a-Lago, President Trump's Florida estate, the Secret Service said. The shooting occurred as FBI Director Kash Patel attended the Winter Olympics in Italy. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — known as "El Mencho" — was the boss of one of the fastest-growing criminal networks in Mexico.
The U.S. Secret Service shot and killed a North Carolina man who authorities say entered a secure perimeter at Mar-a-Lago with a shotgun and gas canister. President Trump and the first lady were at the White House at the time. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho," had a $15 million U.S. bounty on his head.
The space agency said Sunday it's targeting Tuesday for the slow, four-mile trek across Kennedy Space Center, weather permitting.
The Artemis II mission aims to send four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen — on a flight around the far side of the moon and back.
An internal investigation is blasting NASA's handling of the first piloted flight of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft in 2024. The flight left two astronauts stuck on the International Space Station for nearly a year. The investigation found the flight was plagued by potentially life-threatening technical and management failures.
President Trump has ordered the release of all government documents related to aliens, UFOs and extraterrestrial life. It comes after former President Barack Obama addressed the topic earlier this week and said aliens are real, a statement which he later modified. CBS News contributor Janna Levin has more details.
A successful fueling test prompts NASA to press ahead toward a March 6 moonshot.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
President Trump is threatening to impose 15% global tariffs after the Supreme Court struck down his sweeping levy on major trading partners. Madison Mills, a senior markets reporter for Axios, joins with more.
The U.S. has continued to ramp up its military presence in the Middle East ahead of ongoing peace talks with Iran. Ret. Col. Mark Cancian, a senior advisor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins with more.
President Trump slammed last week's Supreme Court tariff decision on social media, calling the ruling "ridiculous, dumb, and very internationally divisive." CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
CBS News' Dave Malkoff joins from Star Trek: The Cruise with Rob Picardo, who plays "The Doctor" in the series, to discuss how people are celebrating 60 years of the franchise.
U.S. farmers and manufacturers are feeling the heat of President Trump's sweeping global tariffs threats following the stunning Supreme Court decision on the economic policy. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.