U.S. military lays groundwork for potential action around Cuba

Some units would "possibly [be] needed in 90-120 days," according to an internal Army message reviewed by CBS News.

• Sep 26

U.S. lays groundwork for potential Cuba action

The U.S. Army Reserve is examining whether it can provide the military's Southern Command with police forces, medical personnel and other support units within the next four months, according to an internal Army message reviewed by CBS News. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.

• Sep 25

U.S. State spokesman on Cuba, Israel

The U.S. military is laying the groundwork for potential action in Cuba, a memo obtained by CBS News suggests. U.S. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott comments on U.S.-Cuba relations, the Iran war and more.

• Sep 25

U.S. eyes potential action against Cuba

An internal Army memo reviewed by CBS News suggests the U.S. is laying the groundwork for potential military action against Cuba. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.

• Sep 25

Trump touts "great friendship" with China's Xi

President Trump touted his "truly great friendship" with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the state visit on Thursday even as issues like AI and trade linger. Nancy Cordes has the details, while retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster also joins with his reaction.

• Sep 25

U.S. military plans action in Cuba

The U.S. Army Reserve is reviewing a request to move resources to the military's Southern Command over the next four months, according to an internal message. Multiple U.S. officials say the request is part of continued military planning aimed at Cuba. Charlie D'Agata has more.

• Sep 25

Rubio meets with Russian foreign minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to the press following a meeting with Sergey Lavrov, Russia's foreign minister, at the United Nations General Assembly.

• Sep 23

Cuban foreign minister slams U.S. blockade

Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío spoke with CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman ahead of this week's United Nations General Assembly, blasting the ongoing U.S. oil blockade against his country.

• Sep 22

Cuban deputy foreign minister on oil blockade

Cuba's power grid collapsed on Friday, leaving millions on the island without electricity, marking the sixth known outage since President Trump cut off fuel to the country in January. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman spoke with Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossio about the blockade.

• Sep 21

9/21: The Takeout with Major Garrett

Networks pull out of White House pool coverage after President Trump bars three media outlets; ICE agent shoots man delivering food in Austin, Texas.

• Sep 21

Cuba power grid collapse leaves millions without electricity again

One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.

• Sep 19

Former Cuban President Raúl Castro appears publicly after hospitalization

Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has reappeared in public at a military event celebrating an army branch's anniversary.

• Sep 6

Trial date set for alleged Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is accused of developing and directing the plot to crash hijacked airliners into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001.

• Aug 27

Wife pleads for release of Latin Grammy-winning Cuban musician detained by ICE

Degnis Bofill, who won a 2022 Latin Grammy, is being held at the Krome Detention Center in Miami-Dade County while his asylum case is pending.

• Aug 25

Cuban ambassador to the U.N. on U.S. blockade

Over the past six months or so, Cuba has undergone an unprecedented energy crisis amid President Trump's oil blockade. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman spoke with Cuban Ambassador to the United Nations Ernesto Soberón Guzman about the challenges his country faces.

• Aug 7

Waltz clashes with Rep. Jackson on Cuba

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz testified Wednesday in front of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, where he and Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson had a tense exchange on the current U.S.-Cuba situation.

• Jul 22

Why U.S. officials are looking into Cuba

Senior defense officials are examining potential military options in Cuba, CBS News has learned. CBS News contributor Sam Vinograd has more.

• Jul 16

U.S. considering military action against Cuba

The Pentagon is drawing up plans for possible military action in Cuba, U.S. officials say. Charlie D'Agata reports.

• Jul 16

Senior defense officials looking at Cuba military options

Military planners have examined options for possible action against Cuba, including an Army-led air assault involving the 101st Airborne Division.

• Jul 16

Pentagon weighs Cuba options

President Trump and senior defense officials are considering military action in Cuba, CBS News has learned, but no official decision on an operation has been made. Charlie D'Agata explains what we know.

• Jul 16

Cuba slowly getting power back after third nationwide blackout in 6 months

Cubans were gradually getting power restored after the third nationwide power outage this year, causing mounting despair in the face of an energy collapse precipitated by a U.S. fuel blockade.

• Jul 7

Cuba approves free-market reforms in effort to stave off economic collapse

Cuban lawmakers Thursday adopted nearly 200 historic free-market reforms aimed at rescuing the communist island from a severe crisis aggravated by a U.S. oil blockade.

• Jun 18

South Florida feels powerful earthquake off Cuba

An earthquake off Cuba was felt across parts of Florida, but Miami officials reported no major injuries, significant damage or tsunami threat.

• Jun 8

U.S. sanctions Cuban president as Trump administration puts pressure on its leaders

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, according to a filing on the Treasury Department website.

• Jun 4

Key U.S. general meets with Cuban military near Guantanamo Bay

The head of the U.S. military's Southern Command met Friday with top Cuban military officials at the edge of Guantanamo Bay, a rare meeting as President Trump heaps pressure on Cuba and does not rule out military action.

• May 29

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