https://www.cbsnews.com/ Politics Washington Unplugged From CBSNews.com Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:24:18 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/the-drive-the-lessons-of-the-latest-gop-debate/ CBSNews.com senior political reporter Brian Montopoli explained how the latest republican debate on foreign policy shed light on the shortcomings of some candidates and brought Newt Gingrich closer to a showdown with Mitt Romney. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:48:42 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/02/06/90504fe9-da40-4ffe-a780-32cd7728f12d/thumbnail/60x60/a8413b9a715b1d6fec987ef077ae985b/gingrich-640x360-2170232517.jpg 6768a77e-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/mitt-romney-reads-late-shows-top-ten/ Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney stopped by The Late Show with David Letterman to read the Top Ten list. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:48:40 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/02/06/ebaf4854-fe6b-4aa8-9069-272636ea941d/thumbnail/60x60/e2098794fb4c76634b4785d48519cff0/hl-romneytopten-1219-640x360-2178435554.jpg 676ace63-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/christie-now-is-not-my-time-1/ New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie ended weeks of speculation on Tuesday when he announced he's not "prepared to walk away" from his job as governor to run for president in 2012. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:48:38 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/02/06/4c953d8a-db47-4f3d-99f4-b03eca11e2b1/thumbnail/60x60/d9b8b44d6dc606a9b6fcc24f6a4a53ff/chrisno-copy-1-640x360-2147886194.jpg d1c9d04c-c364-492d-9bce-ae3791ab9a80 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/behind-the-scenes-south-carolina-republican-debate/ National Journal reporter Rebecca Kaplan sat down with debate hosts Scott Pelley of the CBS Evening News, and Major Garrett, National Journal's Congressional correspondent, to talk about debate preparation. The hosts talked about how they prepared for the debate, their rapport on stage, and how they'll spend the rest of the day getting ready. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:48:37 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/02/06/211c9c51-c962-4d7b-8bf5-303fa29baaac/thumbnail/60x60/e66978cccdc72cfd2088c7624cd4c575/debate-intvu-pelley-garrettnew-640x360-2167024731.jpg 67678a63-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/romney-america-must-assert-military-might/ Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Friday said President Obama has weakened the country economically, militarily and in terms of "the enduring strength of our values." Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:41:32 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/02/06/04b9c014-5b0f-4880-beaa-86e7a809c400/thumbnail/60x60/a6a81df37680197d88c65766574c8239/romneygrab-copy-640x360-2149590150.jpg 67646f9a-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/obama-voter-registration-spoof-video/ The president attempts five things more difficult than registering to vote. One involves Cheerios Mon, 27 Jun 2016 21:22:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2016/06/28/92938dfb-1a9a-47da-a08c-2790788e0175/thumbnail/60x60/0e3b217eb11c8524464ff4b0329687e9/screen-shot-2016-06-27-at-8-41-16-pm.png bd0f2f67-d9bc-47a6-ae4b-d5e442d15f76 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/flash-points-can-the-gaza-conflict-spread-regionally/ In this edition of "Flash Points", CBS News senior national security analyst Juan Zarate and justice & homeland security correspondent Bob Orr discuss the strategic ramifications of the Gaza conflict and the possibility of it spreading regionally Wed, 21 Nov 2012 04:22:27 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/11/20/06cf33db-3a2b-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/53dcbe751aae6125786448d0d2cfcca2/Gaza_TUES239_CBS.jpg 678a3f7d-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/flash-points-whats-going-on-in-gaza/ In the latest edition of "Flash Points," CBS News senior national security analyst Juan Zarate and correspondent Bob Orr discuss the tensions in Gaza, the players involved, and how this conflict differs from previous ones. Wed, 21 Nov 2012 04:21:26 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/11/20/06e69505-3a2b-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/9de38baf5e9ba535b70c11d307e5ed31/flashpoint_1120_SEG_01.jpg 678a3d3e-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/flash-points-attack-in-benghazi-and-middle-east-protests/ In the latest edition of "Flash Points," CBS News senior national security analyst Juan Zarate and correspondent Bob Orr discuss: the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, and the continuing anti-American protests throughout the Middle East. Mon, 22 Oct 2012 06:45:20 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/09/21/a2c8d8c9-3a2b-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/c3d222f1d4bd7916a72de041cb57de03/hotsheet_0921_ZARATE.jpg 67836ec7-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/flash-points-muslim-brotherhood-wins-election/ In the latest edition of "Flash Points," CBS News senior national security analyst Juan Zarate and correspondent Bob Orr discuss: the Muslim Brotherhood's election wins in Egypt, rising tension between Syria and Turkey, fighting in Yemen and Mexico's elections. Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:31:22 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/06/29/a8843457-3a2c-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/587b8bed3a7df1055de2d29f126ac4de/FP.png 677be240-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/flash-points-syria-al-qaeda-mali/ In the latest edition of the CBSNews.com series "Flash Points," senior national security analyst Juan Zarate and CBS News' Bob Orr discuss: crisis in Syria, the death of al Qaeda general manager, the Stuxnet revelation and terrorism in Mali. Thu, 14 Jun 2012 07:26:17 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/06/14/d2d27074-3a2c-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/50687231057068cce1edc94ace300e20/FP.jpg 677a5796-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/flash-points-nato-agrees-on-afghanistan-timeline/ In the latest edition of CBSNews.com's series "Flash Points," senior national security analyst Juan Zarate and national security correspondent Bob Orr discuss: elections in Egypt, terrorism in Yemen, nuclear threats in Iran and NATO's agreement on a timeline in Afghanistan. Fri, 25 May 2012 09:35:16 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/05/25/fc5d63b5-3a2c-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/e56e24ff097b89720ec5ccfe5e35ee6a/FPfull.png 6778dbb7-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/flash-points-syria-in-crisis/ In the latest edition of "Flash Points," CBS News national security correspondent Bob Orr and analyst Juan Zarate discuss lines crossed in Iran, Russia and China's influence in Syria, Hungary's role in Europe and an increasing problem with cyber hackers. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:29:19 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/02/09/dec61f89-3a2d-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/01e44c2006b53731a29cb091985da31f/HSL_FlashPoints.png 676f5ed7-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/flash-points-tension-grows-with-iran/ In the latest edition of "Flash Points," CBS News national security correspondent Bob Orr and analyst Juan Zarate discuss: growing tension with Iran, killing sprees in Syria, regime transition in North Korea and the 10 year anniversary of the opening of the military prisons at Guantanamo Bay. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:27:15 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/01/13/143603a8-3a2e-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/78f66f1c9e10f70c04f289da93c20b1b/HSL_FlashPoints.jpeg 676cf306-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/meet-freshman-gop-rep-elect-plus-flash-points/ On Wednesday's "Washington Unplugged," CBS News' Bob Orr continued the series profiling incoming freshmen members of Congress with Rep.-elect Cory Gardner, a Republican from Colorado. Plus, "Flash Points" with CBS News senior national security analyst Juan Zarate. Wed, 17 Nov 2010 06:38:03 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2010/11/17/c59e24bd-3ab3-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/63d6b9f269322aae72199d800367c9b2/full.png 6747dd31-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/flash-points-obama-in-asia-awlaki-burma-elections/ On this week's "Flash Points" with CBS News' Juan Zarate and Bob Orr, we take an in-depth look at the president's trip to Asia, the impact of Muslim cleric Anwar al-Awlaki on Yemen, a terror spike in Iraq and recent elections in Burma. Wed, 10 Nov 2010 06:41:49 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2010/11/10/cc2a36f2-3ab3-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/a86049448784d81cdbf744737af2f23e/WU_1110.jpg 674757f7-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/flash-points-9-11-koran-controversy/ CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate joined Bob Schieffer with a look at this week's "Flash Points"; the 9th anniversary of September 11th and the continuing controversy over Pastor Terry Jones' "Burn a Koran Day". Fri, 10 Sep 2010 08:56:47 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2010/09/10/012c2936-3ab4-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/9b43218de64512c7049ef070859c7652/WU_FlashPoints_0910.jpg 6742cfef-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/flash-points-uncertainty-in-iraq/ CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate breaks down this week's "Flash Points" from the withdrawal of U.S. combat forces in Iraq, the continuing crisis after Pakistan's historic floods, civil unrest in Kashmir and Afghan President Karzai's pledge to remove private security firms. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 07:46:10 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2010/08/20/13902c0b-3ab4-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/71dbaa35ed219c2b1124904ba2ea91c0/WU_FlashPoints_0820.jpg 67417116-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/flash-points-france-declares-war-on-al-qaeda/ Flash Points with Juan Zarate looks at potential trouble spots and foreign policy challenges. This week: WikiLeaks; French hostages in North Africa; and digital diplomacy. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:27:32 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2010/07/30/2873db98-3ab4-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/8f3b7c7f10aa826855ea19d2821f60e3/flashpoints.jpg 673fe12e-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/flash-points-dni-cartel-violence-and-asia-diplomacy/ Flash Points with Juan Zarate looks at the hearings for the Director of National Intelligence nominee James Clapper. This week: the out of control intelligence community; escalating drug cartel violence; and U.S.-Asia relations. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 06:37:59 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2010/07/23/2ed9c7da-3ab4-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/5f697bb25cc24f73483f487eac8fc775/wu_flashpoints_0723.jpg 673f6bf6-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/flash-points-uganda-castro-and-radiological-smuggling/ Flash Points with Juan Zarate looks at the terror in the streets of Kampala and Castro's public emergence. This week: Somali terror hits Kampala; radiological material smuggling in South Africa; Fidel Castro emerges; and Sudan's Bashir indicted for war crimes. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:11:20 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2010/07/16/35909a02-3ab4-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/c6dd88a453e987cfc3ad5f08cc8f83e1/wu_flashpoints_0716.jpg 673ef4e5-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/flash-points-mcchrystal-fallout/ Flash Points with Juan Zarate looks at potential trouble spots and foreign policy challenges. This week: McChrystal fallout and Petraeus' takeover; the Humanitarian Law Project; Iran's Crackdown on Sunnis; and the election in Colombia. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 06:51:21 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2010/06/25/4a079c76-3ab4-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/608a6998c8a95913cc0916cf7f009c86/unplugged_0625_FLASHPOINTS.jpg 673d85e1-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/flash-points-questions-raised-over-afghanistan-progress/ Flash Points with Juan Zarate looks at potential trouble spots and foreign policy challenges. This week: U.S. and EU sanctions against Iran; progress, pace & cost in Afghanistan; Mexico drug cartel violence; and the continued challenges of integration for Muslims. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 07:27:05 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2010/06/18/4fe494c5-3ab4-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/c6c67d06f041a286d30b0cf8a9b51dc3/unplugged_0618_FLASHPOINTS_copy.jpg 673d0759-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/flash-points-iran-afghanistan-somalia-and-yemen/ "Flash Points," with CBS News National Security Analyst Juan Zarate. This week: U.N. sanctions against Iran; Afghanistan timetable; Islamic militias in Somalia; and Americans detained in Yemen. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 07:09:29 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2010/06/11/5662a648-3ab4-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/d7318bb61dec7ebaa0527e6840e73624/unplugged_0611_ZARATE.jpg 673c857c-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/flash-points-06-04-10/ This week's Flash Points with Juan Zarate: the Israeli raid on a Gaza aid flotilla; sanctions against Iran; China's payback for Taiwan arm sales; and violence in Jamaica. Fri, 04 Jun 2010 07:34:16 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2010/06/04/5cac0485-3ab4-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/257541dba6a99b143f943d6aca0cc05c/unplugged_0604_ZARATE_01.jpg 673c06ba-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/flash-points-05-21-10/ Bob Orr talks to CBS News National Security Analyst Juan Zarate for this week's "Flash Points" segment. Today's discussion covers the resignation of National Intelligence Director, Dennis Blair; Iran Sanctions; North Korea; Indonesia Terror Raids; and lastly, Miss USA. Fri, 21 May 2010 06:43:54 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2010/05/21/6777a4de-3ab4-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/5b18145dc45a8fdeaec7edb4272048c1/unplugged_0521_FLASHPOINTS.jpg 673b25bd-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/flash-points-karzais-stateside-visit/ President Obama hosted Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai after months of tension, so what was the end result? From Karzai to al Qaeda in Iran, CBS News' Juan Zarate spans the globe taking a look at the national security stories you need to know on this week's "Flash Points". Fri, 14 May 2010 08:07:37 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2010/05/14/6d493e6f-3ab4-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/b72a2ca2e8e0d4baef424199ec5870c1/WU_Flash_0514.jpg 673aa3f4-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/flash-points-terrorism-afghanistan-ukraine/ "Flash Points" spans the globe and explores hot button issues like national security and foreign policy. This week: Global Terrorism; Afghanistan Reconciliation; Ukrainian Parliament. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:30:59 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2010/04/29/7a1f3ba8-3ab4-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/34dbbc81ba8ba2cf70744854219af031/unplugged_0429_FLASHPOINT_02.jpg 67398157-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/flash-points-moscow-bombings-aftermath/ National Security analyst Juan Zarate discussed the political aftermath and finger pointing following the Moscow subway suicide bombings, Google's vs. China and Iran nuclear sanctions. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 03:50:15 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2010/04/01/8f0482b7-3ab4-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/a5362e55e4476e52c5f375d26643f5ca/wu_zarate_401.jpg 67379ad8-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/flash-points-nuclear-security-summit/ Flash Points: Bob Schieffer and National Security Analyst Juan Zarate took a close look at political stories from around the world. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 07:31:05 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2010/04/16/83ea37ce-3ab4-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/9d2cb8830db1842cad79544dd6c29222/wu_zarate_416.jpg 67389bd2-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759