Trump advisers fear GOP midterm losses as gas prices spike
White House officials have been trying to drum up new strategies to prevent a GOP wipeout in the midterm elections.
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Trump criticizes Europeans over Strait of Hormuz
President Trump lashed out at European allies who he said haven't done enough to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz to oil tanker traffic. Weijia Jiang has details.
Russian oil tanker arrives in Cuba
A Russian tanker carrying roughly 700,000 barrels of crude oil arrived in Cuba on Tuesday morning. This is the first significant oil delivery to the island nation in three months. CBS News national correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.
Potential ground troops could target Kharg Island
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have not ruled out a potential ground operation in the ongoing war with Iran. Military experts told CBS News that one of the places troops could be sent is Kharg Island, about 15 miles off the Iranian coast. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean breaks it down.
Mark Sanford launches comeback bid
Mark Sanford, the former South Carolina Republican congressman and governor who resigned after a high-profile affair, is running for his old congressional seat. Political strategists Tiffany Smiley and Richard Goodstein join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Breaking down ruling in conversion therapy case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against Colorado's ban on conversion therapy, siding with a counselor who argued the law violated her First Amendment rights. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more.
What if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed?
The Wall Street Journal reports President Trump has considered ending the war in Iran without reopening the Strait of Hormuz. On Tuesday, he told the New York Post it would reopen automatically. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean joins "The Takeout" to examine the situation.
John Bolton on Iran war, regime change
President Trump told CBS News on Tuesday that "we've had total regime change" in Iran. Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.
Trump: U.S. not leaving Strait of Hormuz yet
President Trump told CBS News on Tuesday that he's not ready "quite yet" to abandon his bid to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the details.
Rising oil costs hurting farmers, small businesses
AAA announced Tuesday that the average U.S. gas price has topped $4 a gallon. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak reports on how the costs are impacting businesses. Then, Justin Wolfers, professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan, joins with analysis.
Iran strikes Kuwait oil tanker: state media
A Kuwait oil tanker was Iran's latest target in the fight over the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported Tuesday. President Trump has threatened to strike Iran's energy plants if the strait is not reopened. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Farmer says he's spending hundreds more on fuel
The average U.S. gas price has topped $4 a gallon for the first time since August 2022, AAA announced on Tuesday. Diesel fuel prices have also jumped significantly since the start of the war in Iran. CBS News' Lana Zak and Kelly O'Grady have the latest.
CBS News speaks with Trump on Iran
President Trump told CBS News' Weijia Jiang on Tuesday that the U.S. isn't withdrawing "quite yet" from the war with Iran, and urged U.S. allies to be more helpful with reopening the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.
Key details on Iran war as Trump slams allies
President Trump is slamming U.S. allies for their lack of cooperation in the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News reporter Olivia Rinaldi, contributor Elliot Ackerman and correspondent Elizabeth Palmer have more.
Trump slams U.S. allies again
President Trump slammed U.S. allies on social media Tuesday morning for not helping the U.S. in the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has more.
Iranian in Tehran reacts to Trump's war
President Trump posted on social media a video of apparent strikes in Isfahan, a key Iranian city, as Iranians cope with the war and the regime's stance on the drawn-out conflict. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
Trump posts bombing video in Iran's Isfahan
President Trump posted a video of a strike in Iran's central city of Isfahan, which is the home to one of three nuclear facilities attacked by the U.S. military in June 2025. CBS News' Olivia Gazis and Elizabeth Palmer report.
Trump renews threats against Iran
A Tehran resident told CBS News many people have given up hope that the war will help topple the regime, adding that it is "ready at any cost" to stay in power. Meanwhile, President Trump has renewed threats to strike Iran's power plants. Holly Williams reports.
Trump threatens to invade Iran, "obliterate" its energy resources
Energy markets remain volatile as President Trump threatens Iran with an invasion to seize its oil while also suggesting a deal could soon end the war.
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More U.S. troops arrive in the Middle East while Trump touts Iran talks; TSA workers begin receiving paychecks, but shutdown continues.
What latest deployment signals about Iran war
Sources confirmed to CBS News that the latest deployment to the Middle East includes special operation forces, like Navy SEALs and Army Rangers, in addition to thousands of Marines and Army paratroopers. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean joins to examine the move.
Unmanned drones reshaping modern battlefields
Even before the conflict in the Middle East, the Russia-Ukraine war became a testing ground for the use of unmanned drones in active military combat. Former national security adviser H. R. McMaster joins CBS News to discuss the technology's impact on warfare.
Ex-Mossad official says Iran was underestimated
As the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen join the conflict with Israel, a former Mossad official tells Holly Williams that the Iranians were underestimated.
Trump pushes for Iran deal, threatens action
President Trump argues he's making progress in talks with Iran, but threatened to blow up Iran's energy sector if talks fail. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
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