3/10: The Takeout with Major Garrett
War continues in Iran as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth promises "most intense day of strikes"; costs of war's first days revealed.
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Risk insurance offered to tankers near Iran
President Trump is offering political risk insurance to any tankers operating near Iran as the Iran war continues. Jatin Dua, director of the Oceans Lab at the University of Michigan, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
A look at the deadly toll inside Iran
Warning: Some viewers may find images in this report disturbing. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed that Tuesday would be the most intense day of strikes against Iran. CBS News' Holly Williams reports on the impact of the war so far and Sam Vinograd has more on the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. threat level rises amid war with Iran
Two gunmen fired shots at the U.S. consulate in Toronto, Canada, on Tuesday. No one was injured, and police have not identified suspects or a motive. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd joins to examine the rise in threats at home and overseas as the war with Iran enters its 11th day.
Where things stand with Iran
Strikes across the Middle East continued Tuesday on the 11th day of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth promised Tuesday would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran, but he still did not indicate how long the fighting might last. CBS News' Eleanor Watson and Olivia Rinaldi report.
Rep. Amo on Iran war, Cuba threats and more
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed that Tuesday would be the "most intense day of strikes" against Iran, one day after President Trump told CBS News that the war was "very complete, pretty much." Democratic Rep. Gabe Amo of Rhode Island, vice ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Is the Iran war going the way U.S. had hoped?
Tuesday marks the 11th day of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Suzanne Maloney, vice president and director of foreign policy at the Brookings Institution, joins "The Takeout" with analysis on the state of the conflict.
Axios: U.S. rejected Ukrainian anti-drone proposal
Axios reports that the U.S. rejected a 2025 deal for anti-drone technology from Ukraine. Axios White House correspondent Marc Caputo joins "The Takeout" to unpack his exclusive reporting.
Leavitt on Trump's decision to launch Iran strikes
President Trump has said one of the reasons he went to war with Iran was because he believed the regime was about to strike the U.S. On Monday, he said Iran would have struck in seven days without intervention, and in an interview later that same day, he changed the window to three days. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes asked press secretary Karoline Leavitt about the discrepancies on Tuesday.
Role of Persian Gulf states in war with Iran
The Persian Gulf states are facing more attacks from Iran amid its war with the U.S. and Israel. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman has more from Tel Aviv.
Trump refers to war in Iran as an "excursion"
War is deadly serious business and challenges presidents as no other event can. And yet, both former President Joe Biden and President Trump have been tripped up by bizarre language around the topic of war. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains.
Military analyst on status of Iran's military
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would be the most intense day of U.S. strikes inside Iran. Meanwhile, Iran is launching ballistic missiles and drones against U.S. allies in the Gulf. Retired U.S. Army Major and military analyst Mike Lyons joins CBS News to discuss.
Pressure to reopen Strait of Hormuz
The pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is intensifying, along with the rhetoric around it from the U.S. and Iran. Matt Smith, an analyst at the data firm Kpler, joins to discuss.
Insight into Mojtaba Khamenei
Atlantic staff writer Graeme Wood joins CBS News to discuss the ways Mojtaba Khamenei, the new supreme leader of Iran, is more violent and ideological than his father.
White House asked about wounded in Iran war
Approximately 140 U.S. service members have been wounded in the first 10 days of the war with Iran, the Pentagon said Tuesday. When asked to confirm, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the number was "within that ballpark." CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
Key Senate committee briefed on Iran
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal said he left a Senate Armed Services Committee briefing on the war with Iran with "more questions than answers." CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Inside Day 11 of the Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday morning that, "Today will be, yet again, our most intense day of strikes inside Iran." CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports on the situation in the Middle East, Retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Robert Murrett joins with analysis and CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has the latest from the White House.
H.R. McMaster on Hegseth's Iran briefing
H.R. McMaster, who served as President Trump's national security adviser during his first term, joins CBS News 24/7 to break down U.S. strikes on Iran after Defense Secretary Hegseth said Tuesday would be the "most intense day" of attacks on the country.
Latest news on Day 11 of Iran war
President Trump said Monday that the war with Iran will end "very soon," but on the 11th day of fighting strikes are still intensifying. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata, Nancy Cordes and Edward Smith have more.
How the Iran war reached Europe, via the small, divided island of Cyprus
When it comes to European Union territory, you can't go much further east than Cyprus. So far east, in fact, that it's within reach of Iran's weapons.
White House's mixed messages on war with Iran
President Trump said Monday the war against Iran will be over "very soon," while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would be the most intense day of strikes on Iran so far. When asked about timing, Hegseth said, "It's not for me to posit whether it's the beginning, the middle or the end." CBS News' Eleanor Watson and Aaron Navarro have more.
World leaders eye oil reserves
Oil prices surged Monday to more than $119 per barrel but dropped by more than 10% on Tuesday. Meanwhile, world leaders are eyeing oil reserves as the Iran war continues to disrupt traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Robert Schroeder, the Washington bureau chief at MarketWatch, has more.
How Middle East conflict impacts Iranians
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth promised that Tuesday would be the "most intense day of strikes" against Iran. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams spoke with some Iranians about the conflict's impact.
Iran fires drones at Saudi Arabia, Kuwait
Iran fired drones toward Saudi Arabia and Kuwait on Tuesday, officials said, as tensions over the global oil supply ramp up. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has the latest.
Ex-CIA officer on U.S. troops on the ground
CBS News contributor Elliott Ackerman, a former CIA officer and Marine Corps veteran, joins to discuss what U.S. ground troops in Iran might look like as President Trump weighs the option.
Voter data Trump claimed China obtained is easy to get in most states
President Trump called China's acquisition of voter information "the largest compromise of election data in history." In 20 states, anyone can get this information with a simple public request.
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U.S. finishes 7th straight night of Iran strikes as Strait of Hormuz freezes up
As the U.S. and Iran escalate attacks 140 days into the war, an industry analyst says "nobody is willing to move" through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump threatens Canada with higher tariffs over wildfire smoke
President Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days.
House panel probing Epstein asked Leon Black about birthday book, their friendship
Billionaire Leon Black, who paid Epstein $158 million for tax advice, was subpoenaed for a second interview with the House Oversight Committee in September.
Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
What to know about Trump's claim that over 250K non-citizens are registered to vote
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin sent letters to four states alleging that a combined 250,000 non-citizens were registered to vote. Elections experts caution that could be a significant overcount.
Maps show wildfire smoke forecast, air quality alerts in U.S.
Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is engulfing large swaths of the Midwest and the U.S. East Coast this week.
Trump revisits disputed claims about elections but offers no new proof of fraud
In a primetime address, President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls "catastrophically short," revisiting a topic that has drawn his attention for years — and making claims that election experts have heavily disputed.
Feeding Our Future fraud ring's alleged No. 2 appears in court after Somalia arrest
Forty-two-year-old Abdikerm Eidleh appeared in federal court in St. Paul on Friday, just weeks after he was arrested in Mogadishu.
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DOJ says it's no longer illegal to download TikTok on federal devices
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
What to know about Trump's claim that over 250K non-citizens are registered to vote
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin sent letters to four states alleging that a combined 250,000 non-citizens were registered to vote. Elections experts caution that could be a significant overcount.
2 kidnapped Forest Service workers safe after being zip-tied, held at gunpoint
Two suspects, a father and his adult son who were allegedly armed with guns and knives, have been arrested, authorities said.
Trump threatens Canada with higher tariffs over wildfire smoke
President Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days.
House panel probing Epstein asked Leon Black about birthday book, their friendship
Billionaire Leon Black, who paid Epstein $158 million for tax advice, was subpoenaed for a second interview with the House Oversight Committee in September.
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DOJ says it's no longer illegal to download TikTok on federal devices
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Boomer wealth transfer will mostly benefit the already rich, report finds
Trillions of wealth passed down by the baby boomers will likely go to younger Americans who are already rich. Here's how much they'll get.
Coca-Cola temporarily halts production of Fairlife milk after cyberattack
A cybersecurity incident has forced Coca-Cola to suspend Fairlife milk production in the U.S. An investigation is underway.
Trump Media to sell faster access to president's Truth Social posts
"Markets already move on Truth Social posts," the company's chief executive said in the Truth API announcement.
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DOJ says it's no longer illegal to download TikTok on federal devices
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
What to know about Trump's claim that over 250K non-citizens are registered to vote
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin sent letters to four states alleging that a combined 250,000 non-citizens were registered to vote. Elections experts caution that could be a significant overcount.
Trump threatens Canada with higher tariffs over wildfire smoke
President Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days.
House panel probing Epstein asked Leon Black about birthday book, their friendship
Billionaire Leon Black, who paid Epstein $158 million for tax advice, was subpoenaed for a second interview with the House Oversight Committee in September.
Voter data Trump claimed China obtained is easy to get in most states
President Trump called China's acquisition of voter information "the largest compromise of election data in history." In 20 states, anyone can get this information with a simple public request.
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Mexican lettuce potential source of parasite
Authorities have traced the cyclosporiasis outbreak to Mexican-grown lettuce delivered to Taco Bell by Taylor Farms. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
FDA approves new cholesterol pill
The FDA has approved a new daily cholesterol pill that works differently from popular statins and may deliver better results for some people. Dr. Corey Bradley, a cardiologist at Columbia University's Irving Medical Center, joins "CBS Evening News" to discuss.
FDA names likely cyclosporiasis source
The FDA has identified Taylor Farms as the likely source of lettuce contaminated with the parasite behind cyclosporiasis, as the outbreak grows. Mark Strassmann reports.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to lettuce from Mexico used by Taco Bell
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
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Trump threatens Canada with higher tariffs over wildfire smoke
President Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days.
Journalist targeted by Iran says U.K.'s crackdown on IRGC is "the happiest day"
British Iranian journalist Pouria Zeraati was stabbed in what is believed to have been an Iranian state-sponsored attack in 2024.
Strong earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border, tsunami alert lifted
The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.3 with the epicenter 30 miles southwest of Aquiles Serdan, Mexico.
Brenda Fricker, Oscar winner who played Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2," dies
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
India activist urged to end hunger strike as he risks organ failure
Well-known activist Sonam Wangchuk hasn't eaten in nearly 3 weeks, endangering his health as he demands changes to India's exam system.
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"The Odyssey" inspires interest in original poem
Before Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," there was Homer's original epic poem. Kelly Olson, graduate chair of the Department of Classical Studies at the University of Western Ontario, joins CBS News to unpack the history of the Greek tale.
Brenda Fricker, Oscar winner who played Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2," dies
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
Stars of "The Odyssey" preview film
Anne Hathaway and Matt Damon, who star in "The Odyssey," speak to "CBS Mornings" about the movie, the challenges they faced during filming and working with Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan.
From the archives: Pat Oliphant and the art of political cartoons
Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Pat Oliphant, whose acidic drawings skewering political figures were syndicated in as many as 500 publications around the world, died on July 13, 2026 at age 90. In this April 16, 2000 "Sunday Morning" story, Oliphant talked with Morley Safer about caricature, censorship, and the influence of the first great political cartoonist, 19th century French master Honoré Daumier, whose grotesque drawings of King Louis Philippe led to a curtailment of press freedom in France in 1835.
George Santos to try hand as contestant in grueling TV reality show
George Santos has worn many hats: swindler, congressman, prison inmate, podcast host. The obvious next gig? Reality TV show contestant.
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Erin Brockovich on data center regulation
New York is now the first state to temporarily ban data center construction, paving the way for others to follow suit. Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Mayor to homeowner losing sleep over data center plant: "Consider selling"
Noise from a Mississippi plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area is causing migraines, ringing ears and sleepless nights, residents say.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Mississippi residents decry data center plant
Residents of Southaven, Mississippi, are sounding off about a data center plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area, likening the constant noise to being tortured.
Meta announces new safety features
Meta announced it is introducing new features to help protect teens using Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, including alerting a parent if their child discusses self-harm with one of its AI chatbots. Kelly O'Grady explains.
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Feeding Our Future fraud ring's alleged No. 2 appears in court after Somalia arrest
Forty-two-year-old Abdikerm Eidleh appeared in federal court in St. Paul on Friday, just weeks after he was arrested in Mogadishu.
Agent in ME shooting has violent record: AP
The ICE officer who shot and killed a Maine man has a history of violent behavior, the Associated Press reports, citing interviews with family and court records. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
"Master yachtsman" fugitive captured on boat after 21 years on the run
Ronald L. Fischer, who was featured on "America's Most Wanted," fled Rhode Island during his criminal trial for first-degree sexual assault in 2005.
Journalist known as "The Jaguar" shot dead in Mexico
The state government condemned the murder of Josue Martinez, and called on prosecutors to launch a probe in order to find those responsible.
U.S. designates cartel on Texas border as foreign terrorist organization
The Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras joined six other Mexican criminal organizations that the U.S. considers terrorist groups.
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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Trump makes new election claims
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