Iran war has cost $25 billion to date, defense official says
The war with Iran is now in its ninth week, and Congress is concerned about the reduction of global munition stockpiles and the ability to restock them.
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The war with Iran is now in its ninth week, and Congress is concerned about the reduction of global munition stockpiles and the ability to restock them.
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
Six U.S. service members who were killed in a military refueling aircraft crash over Iraq last week have been identified as members of the Ohio Air National Guard and Florida-based crew members.
In Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's second news briefing since the start of the Iran war, Hegseth said the U.S. had sunk an enemy ship by a torpedo for the first time since World War II.
Adm. Alvin Holsey relinquished command Friday in a ceremony at U.S. Southern Command headquarters after announcing early retirement amid U.S. buildup off of Venezuela.
Democratic Rep. Jim Himes, who is one of the lawmakers briefed on the U.S. strikes on a boat allegedly carrying drugs, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that it is "really important" the video of the strikes be released to the public. He added that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has "zero credibility" about the issue.
The Pentagon watchdog released its report on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of Signal to share details about operations in Yemen.
Just before meeting with China's Xi Jinping, President Trump announced he had directed the Pentagon to resume testing of nuclear weapons "on an equal basis" with other countries.
President Trump on Friday signed an executive order to begin the process of renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War.
President Trump singed an executive order Friday directing the Department of Defense to use the name Department of War as a "secondary title" — restoring a name it last held in the late 1940s.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said leaker of initial intel assessment wanted to "make it look like this historic strike wasn't successful."
U.S. Navy is renaming a ship named for gay rights leader Harvey Milk and considering new names for others named for prominent Americans.
The Trump White House has said "these were NOT war plans that were discussed."
The Pentagon ordered a digital refresh to remove content featuring DEI, which has led to the removal in some cases of pages recognizing significant figures in the U.S. military's history.
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes ruled in favor of transgender active-duty service members and transgender people in the process of enlisting.
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, faced some tough questions from Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee.
The case of the mystery drones over New Jersey is still a big unknown. State and federal officials say they are no closer to finding out who's behind them.
President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, his embattled pick for defense secretary, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was released from the hospital Tuesday after treatment for complications related to his surgery for prostate cancer, the Pentagon said.
Lloyd Austin's "bladder issue is not expected to change his anticipated full recovery. His (prostate) cancer prognosis remains excellent," hospital officials said.
President Biden signed an executive order Friday that takes decisions about whether to prosecute major crimes in the military, like sexual assault, out of the chain of command.
Daniel Ellsberg copied and leaked documents that revealed secret details of U.S. strategy in the Vietnam War that became known as the Pentagon Papers.
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is asking the Department of Defense to launch an investigation into longstanding price gouging by defense contractors.
After evacuating U.S. diplomats and their families over the weekend, the Pentagon is examining options to help the remaining U.S. citizens in Sudan who wish to leave.
The sightings are concentrated off the East Coast and West Coast of the U.S., in the Middle East and in the area of the South China Sea.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
O'Shae Sibley was killed at a Brooklyn gas station in 2023 after an argument turned physical. The suspect is being charged with murder as a hate crime.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office is rolling out "Summer in NYC," featuring free or low-cost programs to help kids stay busy this summer and avoid violence.
Protesters gathered Tuesday near Gracie Mansion, accusing Mayor Zohran Mamdani of failing to protect Jewish New Yorkers.
The Yankees clubbed six home runs and every starter in the lineup had at least two hits for the first time in franchise history
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
Protesters gathered Tuesday near Gracie Mansion, accusing Mayor Zohran Mamdani of failing to protect Jewish New Yorkers.
Knicks fans are getting excited and anxious about the upcoming NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
A federal appeals court is giving former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil more time to fight the Trump administration's efforts to deport him.
A high-ranking member of the NYPD is on modified duty as police in Rockland County investigate his involvement in a shooting incident.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
Dozens of residents gathered Tuesday to protest an AI data center in Union County, New Jersey.
Protesters came face-to-face with ICE agents Tuesday outside Delaney Hall immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey.
New Jersey's six-day early voting period in the 2026 primary election is underway. Here's a guide with what you need to know.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
The Jones Beach Memorial Day drone show lit up the night sky Monday after it was postponed due to dreary weather over the weekend.
Memorial Day parades and events are taking place all across New York on Monday.
The New York City Council and Mamdani administration are beginning negotiations this week to hammer out the city's budget. The Council's first ask is an increase in funding for the FDNY.
New Jersey's six-day early voting period in the 2026 primary election is underway. Here's a guide with what you need to know.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a new "block by block" initiative to tackle the city's affordable housing crisis Tuesday morning.
President Trump on Tuesday underwent a "6 month physical" at Walter Reed National Military Hospital, he posted on social media.
Protests escalated outside Delaney Hall, an ICE detention center in Newark, after DHS denied Gov. Sherrill's request to enter the facility.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
New York City's Department of Health is evaluating an East Village apartment complex after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease over the course of a year.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
"Romeo and Juliet" is being shown at Central Park starting Friday night through June 28. Free tickets can be attained through a lottery.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
The Yankees clubbed six home runs and every starter in the lineup had at least two hits for the first time in franchise history
The Reds beat the Mets 7-2, dropping New York 11 games under .500 — tying a season-high.
Knicks fans are getting excited and anxious about the upcoming NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
The squad was announced during an event in New York City on Tuesday after U.S. Men's National Team manager Mauricio Pochettino spent months evaluating players to finalize the roster.
Celebrity fans attended the Knicks game in Cleveland as they celebrated a historic win to earn their spot in the NBA Finals.
Monitor Point proposal in Greenpoint would bring 1,150 apartments, including 460 affordable units, to former industrial waterfront site.
Gold Star families, veterans and thousands of spectators gathered in Bay Ridge to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The grassroots group pushed for bilingual policing, victim support and anti-gang efforts as Brooklyn's Chinatown rapidly grew.
Advocates estimate one-third of the 200-acre park in Flushing is still without functioning drinking fountains and bathrooms.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A new skate park is coming to Mount Prospect Park. The project has the backing of skateboarding legend Tony Hawk.
The money will go towards expanding artificial intelligence literacy for library staff and the public.
Dozens of residents gathered Tuesday to protest an artificial intelligence data center in Union County, New Jersey. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The man who allegedly killed professional dancer O'Shae Sibley in 2023 is expected to take the stand at his trial Wednesday.
Before Brooklyn had brownstones, a small group of soldiers made a last stand that may have changed American history. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
