John Bolton on Trump's war in Iran
John Bolton, a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and President Trump's national security adviser during his first term, says he can't "fully understand" Trump's objectives in the war with Iran.
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John Bolton, a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and President Trump's national security adviser during his first term, says he can't "fully understand" Trump's objectives in the war with Iran.
President Trump is insisting that a deal with Iran is imminent despite disagreement from Tehran on its nuclear capabilities. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Elizabeth Palmer report.
President Trump says more talks with Iran could occur in the coming days as questions linger about how effective his blockade is at the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports, and Captain Raman Kapoor comments on his ship stranded in the Persian Gulf since February.
President Trump says another round of peace talks with Iran could begin within days. It comes as the U.S. enforces a blockade of Iranian ports, but CBS News has confirmed some ships are getting through the Strait of Hormuz. Weijia Jiang has the latest.
President Trump claims there could be another round of peace talks with Iran. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports, and Elizabeth Palmer has more on traffic at the Strait of Hormuz amid a U.S. blockade.
Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales officially resign from Congress; U.S. blockade of Iranian ports continues for second day.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth joins "The Takeout" to discuss the Iran war and her efforts to pass a war powers resolution.
Olivia Troye departed the first Trump administration in 2020 and has become an outspoken critic of the president. Now she's switched parties and is running for Congress in Virginia as a Democrat. Marc Short, former chief of staff for Vice President Mike Pence, and Democratic strategist Kendra Barkoff Lamy join "The Takeout" to discuss.
As talks between Israel and Lebanon took place Tuesday, President Trump suggested that face-to-face talks between the U.S. and Iran could resume within days. Weijia Jiang reports.
The U.S. blockade on Iranian ports along the Strait of Hormuz has entered day two with no end in sight. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
The Trump administration is easing some of its economic constrictions on Venezuela, Axios reports. Marc Caputo, who covers the White House for Axios, joined CBS News to discuss.
CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the latest on the Capitol Hill reaction to the resignations of Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales.
Tuesday marked Day 2 of the United States' blockade against Iranian ports. Live tracking of tanker vessels in the region show at least three ships were able to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, while more than a hundred would normally pass before the war began. Former CIA officer Elliot Ackerman joined to discuss and CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the latest from Capitol Hill.
Eric Swalwell has resigned from Congress following allegations of sexual misconduct from multiple women. Swalwell has previously called the allegations false. CBS News White House correspondent Nancy Cordes spoke with two of the accusers and has more.
President Trump spoke with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell on Monday night about his ongoing feud with Pope Leo XIV, saying the pontiff is "wrong on the issues." Meanwhile, Mr. Trump defended his now-deleted social media post of an AI image depicting him as Jesus Christ, telling reporters he thought it made him look like a doctor. CBS News' Chris Livesay and Olivia Rinaldi have more.
President Trump spoke to CBS News about his feud with Pope Leo XIV and the AI image he posted on social media that prompted bipartisan backlash. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports, and Monsignor Anthony Figueiredo joins with more insight.
Pope Leo and President Trump remain at odds, clashing over the Iran war. The pope said he's "not afraid" of "speaking out loudly about the message of the Gospel." Chris Livesay reports.
President Trump's feud with Pope Leo XIV highlights how both message unity differently. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
President Trump is facing backlash from both parties after posting an AI-image that appeared to depict him in the likeness of Jesus. He later deleted it. Weijia Jiang reports.
Trump continues to slam Pope Leo over Iran opposition; Eric Swalwell announces he'll resign from Congress.
At least 13 U.S. warships are blocking all tankers going to and from Iranian ports in an effort to choke off Iran's economic lifeline and dial up pressure to reach a peace deal. Weijia Jiang reports.
President Trump slammed Pope Leo again on Monday over the pontiff's criticisms of Mr. Trump's immigration policies and the Iran war. Norah O'Donnell and Chris Livesay report.
Clashes between U.S. presidents and popes are not new, but they've almost always been handled quietly. Chris Livesay reports.
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration, but says his comments are "not meant as attacks on anyone."
President Trump told CBS News on Monday that Pope Leo is "wrong on the issues" as he continued to bash the pontiff for his opposition to mass deportations and the Iran war. Norah O'Donnell, who spoke with the president, has more.