Another alleged Venezuelan boat struck
The U.S. military struck a fifth apparent Venezuelan boat allegedly carrying drugs, President Trump announced on social media Tuesday. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more details.
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Netanyahu says he's giving "peace a chance," but voices long-term doubts
Netanyahu tells CBS News he's giving "peace a chance," but despite Trump's assertion the war is over, Israel's leader talks of change over generations.
Florida judge temporarily blocks transfer of Miami land for Trump's presidential library
The move by Circuit Judge Mavel Ruiz came after a Miami activist alleged that officials at a local college violated Florida's open government law.
Inside Charlie Kirk's Medal of Freedom event
President Trump posthumously awarded Charlie Kirk with the nation's highest civilian honor Tuesday, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In the White House Rose Garden, the president presented the award to Kirk's wife, Erika Kirk, on what would have been Kirk's 32nd birthday. Eric Cortellessa, senior political correspondent for TIME, joins CBS News to discuss.
Reporter's Notebook: Trump's new tariffs
Imported furniture, kitchen cabinets and lumber will now be subject to new tariffs. The duties, which range from 10% to an ultimate level of 50% on some goods, are part of President Trump's effort to boost domestic manufacturing. But economists warn they will raise housing and furniture costs as well as the costs of renovations, slowing construction work. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Demands mount for Gaza aid to flow and Hamas to hand over more remains
So far the Gaza ceasefire is holding, but calls are getting louder for Hamas to hand over more hostages' remains, and for Israel to allow in more aid.
U.S. struck 5th boat accused of carrying drugs off Venezuela, Trump says
President Trump says the U.S. has struck another small boat he accuses of carrying drugs in the waters off Venezuela.
Letitia James attends rally amid indictment
New York Attorney General Letitia James appeared at a campaign rally for New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on Monday night, marking her first public appearance since she was indicted by the Trump Justice Department last week. Political strategists Chuck Rocha and Terry Sullivan join "The Takeout" with more.
Israel limits Gaza aid over hostage remains
In a potentially alarming sign for the newly-signed peace deal, Israel has opted not to reopen a key passage for supplying aid to civilians in Gaza because Hamas has not returned the bodies of all hostages. Kate Phillips-Barrasso, vice president of global policy and advocacy for Mercy Corps, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Netanyahu reacts to Trump's jest to Knesset
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted to President Trump's jest that he "wasn't the easiest guy to deal with" while addressing the Israeli Knesset on Monday, saying he hopes it's because "he's very tough on the matters that pertain to [his] country's future." Watch more of Netanyahu's exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil on Wednesday.
Military families face paycheck uncertainty
With the government shutdown extending into its third week, roughly 1.3 million active-duty military members are waiting to see if they will receive a paycheck. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.
Hamas releases four more deceased hostages
Hamas released the remains of four more deceased hostages to the Red Cross on Tuesday, in addition to the four bodies returned on Monday. There are still 20 bodies left that need to be brought back to Israel. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Media outlets reject Pentagon requirements
Reporters for multiple news outlets covering the Pentagon, including CBS, are preparing to turn in their press credentials on Wednesday after rejecting new requirements from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. CBS News Pentagon reporter and producer Eleanor Watson explains.
Trump: Hamas will disarm or "we will disarm them"
President Trump proclaimed peace in the Middle East on Monday, but warned of violence on Tuesday as his Gaza peace deal lurches toward phase two. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports. Then, Jon Alterman, with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins with analysis.
Charlie Kirk awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Trump posthumously awarded conservative activist Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom at an event in the Rose Garden on Tuesday. The award is the highest civilian honor in the U.S. Kirk was assassinated while speaking at a Utah university in September.
Erika Kirk speaks at Charlie Kirk medal ceremony
Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, spoke at the Rose Garden on Tuesday after President Trump posthumously awarded her husband the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Charlie Kirk was assassinated while speaking at a Utah university in September.
Trump threatens China over soybeans
Trade tensions continue to escalate between the U.S. and China, with President Trump accusing the world's second-largest economy on Tuesday of "purposefully not buying" American soybeans. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
What recovery looks like for released hostages
The last surviving Israeli hostages are now free, but they still face a long road ahead as they recover and get back to regular life. Liz Cathcart, executive director of Hostage US, joins CBS News to discuss.
Airports declining to play DHS shutdown video
Several major U.S. airports are refusing to display a controversial Department of Homeland Security video that features Kristi Noem blaming congressional Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown. Some airports cited the video as violating the Hatch Act, which prohibits use public assets for political purposes.
Outlets refuse to sign Pentagon press rules
The vast majority of the country's major news organizations are banding together and refusing to sign a Defense Department document about new press rules at the Pentagon. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
Trump: U.S. struck another alleged drug boat
President Trump says the U.S. has struck another alleged Venezuelan drug boat. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth posted the alleged strike on social media, showing the explosion in international waters. Six people were killed onboard, Mr. Trump says.
Trump hosts Argentine President Javier Milei
President Trump is meeting with the president of Argentina, Javier Milei, days after the U.S. agreed to pay a $20 billion bailout for the Argentinean economy. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Trump takes questions with Argentine president
President Trump spoke to reporters Tuesday during a bilateral meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei. See his remarks.
How fragile is the Israel-Hamas peace deal?
Yousef Munayyer, head of the Palestine/Israel Program at the Arab Center Washington, D.C., joins CBS News to discuss the the strength of the ceasefire in Gaza.
Trump's new tariff on wood takes effect
New tariffs on wood products took effect Tuesday. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent has more details, while Lana Zak has more details on how soybean farmers have been impacted by the government shutdown.
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