Trump on Pope: "I have a right to disagree"
President Trump defended his criticisms of Pope Leo on Thursday, saying he has "a right to disagree" with the pontiff over his stance on the Iran war. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has the latest.
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Cuban leader says country will "be ready" for possible U.S. attack
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says that while Cuba does not want military aggression from the United States, his country is prepared to fight back.
Trump speaks on feud with Pope Leo and more
President Trump spoke to reporters before leaving the White House on Thursday, addressing several topics from the war with Iran to his feud with Pope Leo XIV.
"Arc de Trump" receives preliminary design approval from arts commission
The plans call for the arch to be built on Columbia Island, a man-made strip of land in the Potomac River that is part of Washington, D.C.
Trump admin. officials make case for funds
Several Trump administration officials testified on Capitol Hill on funding for the 2027 fiscal year. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Latest as Trump announces Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
President Trump said on social media Thursday that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, set to begin at 5 p.m. ET. CBS News' Natalie Brand, Eleanor Watson and Taurean Small have more.
Trump announces Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
President Trump says Israel and Lebanon will enter a 10-day ceasefire following talks in Washington, D.C. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports, and Eleanor Watson has the latest details after Pentagon officials briefed the press on the Iran war and the U.S. blockade at Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz.
Hegseth quotes Bible at Pentagon briefing
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth quoted the Bible and attacked the press during a Pentagon briefing on Thursday. Shortly after, Pope Leo XIV posted on social media denouncing those who "manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic, and political gain." CBS News' Weijia Jiang has more.
Details on U.S. blockade at Strait of Hormuz
Pentagon officials held a briefing on U.S. operations at the Strait of Hormuz while the U.S.-Iran ceasefire holds. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Olivia Rinaldi report.
Mamdani says he and Trump "are in touch," have "one place of agreement"
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he and President Trump are "honest, direct about the fact that we have many disagreements," but they agree on their love for New York City.
Trump says Iran war "close to over" amid push for new peace talks
With the Iran war paused halfway through a 2-week ceasefire, President Trump is again voicing optimism over the potential for a deal to end it for good.
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Next phase of Iran war still uncertain with blockade in Day 3; Senate rejects war powers resolution for fourth time.
Former NATO leader: U.S. is "safer with NATO"
According to a new Wall Street Journal report, a fallback plan for the U.S. leaving NATO is gaining traction among some European nations amid President Trump's attacks on the organization. Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg joins to discuss.
U.S. blockade puts a chill on shipping
President Trump is expressing optimism once again about an end to the war with Iran. In comments to Fox News, the president said he thinks the conflict is "very close to over." CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer and Zak Hudak have more.
Cook Political Report moves 4 races to the left
The Cook Political Report has shifted four closely-watched Senate races toward the Democrats. Jessica Taylor, Senate and governors editor for the Cook Political Report, joins "The Takeout" to explain why. Then, political strategists Mo Elleithee and Alex Conant join with analysis.
Senate rejects effort to limit Trump's war powers
For the fourth time, the Senate on Wednesday failed to pass a Democrat-led war powers resolution aimed at curbing President Trump's ability to use further military force against Iran. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the details.
Former State Department official on U.S. blockade
The U.S. Navy blockade of vessels using Iranian ports continues, with the Treasury Department adding sanctions on Wednesday targeting oil smuggling vessels. Edward Fishman, former Russia and Europe sanctions lead at the U.S. State Department, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Next stage of Iran war remains unclear
President Trump on Wednesday said the war with Iran could be over soon, repeating a refrain he's made several times in the past few weeks. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Prosecutors blocked from Fed after surprise visit
A source says prosecutors from Jeanine Pirro's office made a surprise visit to the Federal Reserve on Tuesday to access the building's ongoing renovations, but were denied entry. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more.
Bessent, Loeffler and Leavitt take questions
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Small Business Administration administrator Kelly Loeffler and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt spoke to reporters Wednesday about a wide range of issues at the White House press briefing. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak provided analysis following the news conference.
Leavitt discusses "Arc de Trump"
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt spoke about President Trump's proposed triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday. See her remarks.
Waltz on Trump's Iran civilization threat
Mike Waltz, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, testified before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and said President Trump's threat to end Iran's civilization helped engage Iran.
Impeachment articles filed against Hegseth
Democrats in the House on Wednesday introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
Trump: China won't send weapons to Iran
President Trump said Wednesday that China has agreed not to send weapons to Iran amid reports that Beijing considered making a transfer. CBS News' Zak Hudak and Elizabeth Palmer have more.
Trump's fresh criticism of Pope Leo
President Trump posted more criticisms of Pope Leo XIV on social media late Tuesday night as his feud with the first American pontiff continues. CBS News' Chris Livesay has the latest.
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