National security expert on war with Iran
Sam Vinograd, a CBS News national security contributor and former assistant secretary for counterterrorism at the Department of Homeland Security, breaks down where things stand between the U.S. and Iran.
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Details on Patel's lawsuit against The Atlantic
FBI Director Kash Patel is suing the magazine The Atlantic and its reporter for defamation over a recent article that details allegations of what was described as Patel's "bouts of excessive drinking." CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
What led Kash Patel to sue The Atlantic?
FBI Director Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic on Monday after a new piece in the magazine accused him of having "alarmed colleagues with episodes of excessive drinking and unexplained absences." CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has the details.
Future of FISA uncertain amid GOP infighting
The Senate on Friday agreed to a temporary extension of FISA, or the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, until April 30. A divide among House Republicans derailed a vote Thursday night to renew the law for five years. Joshua Skule, former FBI chief of intelligence, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Why new AI model is considered too powerful
Anthropic has announced that it is teaming up with industry competitors to "secure the world's most critical software" from its own AI model, Mythos. New York Times reporter Mike Isaac joins "The Takeout" with more.
TSA's "shoes-on" policy faces pushback
Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois on Friday demanded that TSA immediately rescind its "shoes-on" policy, calling it a "reckless act." Nicole Sganga has more details.
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.
Cybersecurity expert on concerns amid war
The war with Iran is raising cybersecurity concerns in the U.S. Vik Desai, global cybersecurity strategy lead at Accenture, joins CBS News to discuss.
Analyzing Tulsi Gabbard's testimony to Senate
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testified about threats against the U.S. before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Ted Cruz on Joe Kent's resignation over Iran war
Top U.S. counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigned Tuesday over the Iran war, saying "Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation." Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas joins "The Takeout" with his reaction and more.
National security threat amid recent attacks
Recent attacks at a synagogue in Michigan and at Old Dominion University in Virginia are the latest in a series of incidents since the start of the Iran war. National security contributor Sam Vinograd speaks about the recent incidents and if there are any national security concerns.
FBI warns California of possible Iran drone threat
CBS News has obtained an FBI bulletin warning law enforcement agencies in California that Iran "allegedly aspired" to launch drones along the West Coast. CBS News Bay Area reporter Katie Nielsen has the details. Then, former FBI Special Agent Jeff Harp joins with analysis.
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.
Trump: "Couldn't care less" about threats
In a phone call with CBS News' Robert Costa, President Trump said he "couldn't care less" about threats from Iran's top national-security official, Ali Larijani. Mr. Trump said he is focused on "getting Iran to a point where they surrender," Costa told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Hegseth on Russian involvement in Iran
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told CBS News' Major Garrett that "no one's putting us in danger" over reports of Russia sharing intelligence with Iran in a 60 Minutes interview airing Sunday, March 8. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has more.
Iran capabilities to hit U.S. soil
Iran has launched more than 1,600 drone strikes on U.S. allies in the Middle East since the war began last week, according to the Institute for National Security Studies in Israel. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has more.
John Bolton and Michael Morell on "The Takeout"
Former national security adviser John Bolton talks about reports that President Trump ignored allegations of Russia placing bounties on U.S. troops in Afghanistan which was reportedly included in his presidential briefings on this week's episode of the "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
U.S. sends another warship to Middle East
At a White House cabinet meeting on Thursday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon was ready for any order by President Trump amid tensions with Iran. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.
Trump says "armada" of warships head to Iran
President Trump said that a large "armada" of U.S. warships is heading toward Iran "just in case," nearly a month after anti-government protests began in the country. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.
Latest on massive and deadly Iran protests
President Trump's national security team will meet on Tuesday to discuss the massive and deadly protests in Iran and how the U.S. may respond. U.S. officials told CBS News that Mr. Trump has been briefed on an array of options, including military strikes and cyber operations. Holly Williams reports.
Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5 trillion
President Trump is proposing increasing military spending by more than 50%, citing "troubled and dangerous times."
Polymarket bettor wins big on Maduro capture
Just hours before news broke of the operation to capture Nicolás Maduro, an anonymous user placed a bet that Maduro would be out of power in Venezuela by the end of the month. The bet paid out more than $400,000. CBS News correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports.
Wager made relating to Maduro raises concerns
Just hours before news broke of the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, an anonymous user on a prediction market placed a high-dollar wager that he'd be out of power soon. The well-timed bet is raising questions about national security. Jo Ling Kent reports.
New Orleans boosts New Year's security
National Guard troops were deployed to New Orleans to help with security for New Year's celebrations in wake of the deadly truck attack that killed 14 people and injured dozens on New Year's Day last year. CBS News' Kati Weis has the latest.
NYPD readies for massive New Year's Eve crowd
Security measures are in place at some of the most iconic New Year's Eve celebrations, including New York City's Times Square, where more than one million people are expected to gather on Wednesday. Elaine Quijano looks at how the New York City Police Department is preparing.
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Iran vows to fight on as Trump says ceasefire is "on life support"
President Trump is expected to encourage China to pressure Iran into making a deal to end the war when he visits Beijing later this week and meets with President Xi Jinping.
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Mediator Pakistan allowed Iran to park military aircraft on its airfields
The effort potentially shielded Iranian aircraft from American airstrikes, according to U.S. officials with knowledge of the matter.
Supreme Court clears path for Alabama to redraw congressional map
The Supreme Court set aside lower court decisions that had blocked the state from using a congressional map drawn by Republicans in 2023 that contained one majority-Black district.
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Trump says he aims to suspend gas tax "for a period of time"
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
Cambridge gunman was shooting passing cars at random, witnesses say
There is a massive police response on Memorial Drive in Cambridge Monday afternoon after witnesses say a man with a long gun opened fire on passing cars.
CDC leader says hantavirus not "a five-alarm fire bell"
Jay Bhattacharya, the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CBS News that the hantavirus outbreak should be treated differently from COVID.
Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to reinstate blocked congressional map
Virginia Democrats asked the Supreme Court to restore its congressional map that aimed to give Democrats an edge in the midterms, days after it was blocked by the state's highest court.
Trump approves plan to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary
Marty Makary has served as Food and Drug Administration commissioner since March 2025.
Elon Musk and other CEOs invited to be in Trump's delegation to China
Elon Musk, Tim Cook and other high-powered business leaders have been invited to be a part of the U.S. delegation traveling to China this week.
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Supreme Court clears path for Alabama to redraw congressional map
The Supreme Court set aside lower court decisions that had blocked the state from using a congressional map drawn by Republicans in 2023 that contained one majority-Black district.
Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to reinstate blocked congressional map
Virginia Democrats asked the Supreme Court to restore its congressional map that aimed to give Democrats an edge in the midterms, days after it was blocked by the state's highest court.
Supreme Court continues to temporarily maintain mail access to abortion pill
Justice Samuel Alito extended an administrative stay that maintained access to mifepristone through the mail.
Why hantavirus is not like COVID, according to infectious disease experts
Infectious disease experts have sought to reassure people that the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak poses very low risks to the wider public.
Cambridge gunman was shooting passing cars at random, witnesses say
There is a massive police response on Memorial Drive in Cambridge Monday afternoon after witnesses say a man with a long gun opened fire on passing cars.
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Trump proposes gas tax holiday, but savings may be limited
Suspending the federal gas tax would have a modest impact on fuel prices, while also requiring congressional approval.
ChatGPT developer sued over FSU shooting: "They planned this shooting together"
The family of one of the victims in last year's deadly mass shooting at Florida State University accused ChatGPT developer OpenAI of enabling the suspect leading up to the attack.
Dua Lipa alleges Samsung uses copyrighted image of her to sell TVs
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
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Trump says he aims to suspend gas tax "for a period of time"
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
Fed unlikely to cut interest rates until 2027, Bank of America says
A "hawkish" turn at the Fed and stubbornly high inflation could delay interest rate cuts, according to Bank of America economists.
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Supreme Court clears path for Alabama to redraw congressional map
The Supreme Court set aside lower court decisions that had blocked the state from using a congressional map drawn by Republicans in 2023 that contained one majority-Black district.
Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to reinstate blocked congressional map
Virginia Democrats asked the Supreme Court to restore its congressional map that aimed to give Democrats an edge in the midterms, days after it was blocked by the state's highest court.
Supreme Court continues to temporarily maintain mail access to abortion pill
Justice Samuel Alito extended an administrative stay that maintained access to mifepristone through the mail.
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Mediator Pakistan allowed Iran to park military aircraft on its airfields
The effort potentially shielded Iranian aircraft from American airstrikes, according to U.S. officials with knowledge of the matter.
Elon Musk and other CEOs invited to be in Trump's delegation to China
Elon Musk, Tim Cook and other high-powered business leaders have been invited to be a part of the U.S. delegation traveling to China this week.
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CDC leader says hantavirus not "a five-alarm fire bell"
Jay Bhattacharya, the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CBS News that the hantavirus outbreak should be treated differently from COVID.
Why hantavirus is not like COVID, according to infectious disease experts
Infectious disease experts have sought to reassure people that the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak poses very low risks to the wider public.
Why Americans from the hantavirus-stricken ship were taken to Omaha
Most of the Americans who were on a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak were taken to specialized facilities at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Americans from hantavirus-hit ship arrive in U.S., including 1 who tested positive
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Hantavirus cruise passengers to be evacuated
In just hours, the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak is expected to arrive in the Canary Islands. All the passengers will then be evacuated to their home countries, including 17 Americans. Ramy Inocencio reports and Dr. Jon LaPook has more on the virus.
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CDC leader says hantavirus not "a five-alarm fire bell"
Jay Bhattacharya, the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CBS News that the hantavirus outbreak should be treated differently from COVID.
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Mediator Pakistan allowed Iran to park military aircraft on its airfields
The effort potentially shielded Iranian aircraft from American airstrikes, according to U.S. officials with knowledge of the matter.
Elon Musk and other CEOs invited to be in Trump's delegation to China
Elon Musk, Tim Cook and other high-powered business leaders have been invited to be a part of the U.S. delegation traveling to China this week.
Cartel figure detained as officials recover drugs, guns and 7 tigers
Authorities said they seized unidentified narcotics, cash, 10 guns, 11 vehicles, six motorcycles — and seven tigers.
Iran hangs grad student accused of spying for the CIA
Erfan Shakourzadeh, 29, was hanged after being convicted for allegedly collaborating with the CIA and Israel's Mossad intelligence service, Iran's judiciary said.
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Dua Lipa alleges Samsung uses copyrighted image of her to sell TVs
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
Annette Bening talks "Dutton Ranch"
Annette Bening talks about starring in the "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch," why she wanted to play her character and learning to ride a horse for the role.
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck sued over movie
Inspired by a true story, Netflix's "The Rip," starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, follows two Miami-Dade police officers as they discover more than $20 million of cartel cash during a drug raid and reveals corruption within the department. But now the real-life officers involved in the raid are suing Damon and Affleck through their production company. Carter Evans reports.
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Martin Short: Facing tragedy with joy
When you learn what Martin Short has endured in his private life, as captured in the hilarious and heartbreaking documentary "Marty: Life Is Short," the comedian's irrepressibly sunny attitude is all the more astonishing.
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Online learning platform Canvas hacked
The online learning platform Canvas, which is used by 30 million students around the world, was hacked Thursday in a massive cyberattack. The platform is used by thousands of schools, including major universities. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Canvas back online after cyberattack hit learning platform for U.S. schools
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
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.
Here's how AI can help with retirement planning, and where it struggles
As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.
Google unveils screenless Fitbit
Fitness trackers started as devices for measuring workouts, but now they are designed for 24/7 monitoring and the passive collection of health data. Fitbit announced its latest device, called the Fitbit Air, to compete with other screenless trackers like the Whoop. Tech journalist Lexi Savvides joins CBS News with more.
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What's in the released UFO files?
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
Trump: UFO files released for transparency
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
"The Age of Disclosure" director on UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
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Palisades fire suspect appears in court
The man accused of starting last year's catastrophic Palisades Fire in Los Angeles appeared in court Monday. Prosecutors said the suspect admired Luigi Mangione, who is accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Carter Evans has more.
Cole Allen's lawyers challenge D.C. attorneys
The lawyers for the man accused of attacking the White House Correspondents' Dinner are seeking to disqualify top prosecutor Jeanine Pirro, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and other U.S. attorneys in the Washington, D.C. office from the case. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more.
Cole Allen pleads not guilty to all charges
Cole Allen, the suspected White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter, pleaded not guilty to all charges on Monday. Allen's lawyers are seeking to disqualify all U.S. attorneys in the Washington, D.C., office from the case, including the District of Columbia's Jeanine Pirro and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has more.
Cartel figure detained as officials recover drugs, guns and 7 tigers
Authorities said they seized unidentified narcotics, cash, 10 guns, 11 vehicles, six motorcycles — and seven tigers.
ChatGPT developer sued over FSU shooting: "They planned this shooting together"
The family of one of the victims in last year's deadly mass shooting at Florida State University accused ChatGPT developer OpenAI of enabling the suspect leading up to the attack.
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UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
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CBS News Radio flashback: The Gulf War
CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe introduces CBS News Radio's coverage of the beginning of the Gulf War against Iraq and 1991's Operation Desert Storm.
Hantavirus-exposed Americans start quarantine
The Americans who were exposed to hantavirus aboard a cruise ship are now quarantining back in the U.S. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins to explain what happens next and the current risk of spread.
Netanyahu on decline of U.S. support for Israel
Israel has seen its support in the U.S. deteriorate since the start of the war in Gaza. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about why that might be. Then, former CIA officer and Marine Corps veteran Elliot Ackerman joins to unpack Netanyahu's answer.
Netanyahu on state of Iran war
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about where the war with Iran stands and what it would take to end the conflict. Former Trump national security adviser H. R. McMaster joins with analysis of Netanyahu's response.
Netanyahu on pre-Iran war talks with Trump
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about The New York Times reporting that, in pre-war conversations with President Trump, Netanyahu and his team asserted that Iran would not choke off the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins with Mr. Trump's response.