Trump nuclear threat sparks concern over tensions with North Korea
American policy has long been to use nuclear weapons only in extreme circumstances, such as a nuclear attack against the U.S.
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Biden weighs in on Trump tweets, Steve Bannon
Biden addressed the news of the day and the president's tweets while paying a visit to Senator Doug Jones' new office
Live: White House briefing January 3, 2018
Watch the White House daily briefing with White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET
Trump boasts of "nuclear button" but doesn’t really have one
Despite ratcheting up the tension with North Korea, Trump doesn't really have a nuclear button at his disposal
As Trump and Kim spar, N. Korea opens door to talks
Amid nuclear war threats on Twitter, Kim Jong Un reopens key cross-border communication channel with South for 1st time in 2 years
Trump: I have a much bigger nuclear button than Kim Jong Un
President Trump said someone from Kim Jong Un's "depleted and food starved regime" should inform him that "I too have a Nuclear Button"
New global leadership and "America First" could mean major changes for U.S., geopolitical expert says
The political risk consulting firm says we are due for an unexpected crisis, equivalent to the 2008 financial crisis
Nikki Haley addresses Iran protests, North Korea at U.N.
"We must not be silent. The people of Iran are crying out for freedom," Haley said Tuesday
N. Korea resumes missile activity as South offers talks
North Korea appears to be in early stages of launch cycle for another intercontinental ballistic missile test
Expert warns 2018 will bring geopolitical disaster akin to 2008 financial crisis
From China filling a global power vacuum to Iran's relationship with the U.S., Eurasia Group president Ian Bremmer breaks down the list
Trump tweets on first day after returning from Mar-a-Lago
Trump launched back into tweets on his first day back since the winter break, taking on Iran, Clinton and North Korea
Deadly protests spread like wildfire across Iran
Hundreds arrested, 20 killed as Ayatollah Khamenei again blames unnamed "enemies" for Islamic Republic's internal strife
Kim Jong Un warns "button for nuclear weapons is on my table"
North Korean leader lauds his nation for "completing" nuclear force, but also hints at possible opportunity to ease tension in region
Graham on North Korea, Iran: U.S. can deliver "fatal blows to really bad actors"
Graham said 2018 will "be the year to deny North Korea the capability to hit the homeland"
2018: What's next for Asia?
CBS News correspondent Ben Tracy on the North Korean nuclear crisis that looms on the horizon
How hope of diplomacy with North Korea dwindled
The Trump administration sees the time for diplomacy shrinking
Sunday: Graham, Cheney, Crowley, Dingell, Hurd
Tune into “Face the Nation” this Sunday for a look at what’s in store for next year
Trump: I can do whatever I want with the Justice Department
Tells New York Times he thinks Robert Mueller will treat him fairly, but leaves his options open; also, takes tougher line with China on N. Korea
Some Hawaii siren glitches in test amid missile threat
Hawaii re-introduced the Cold War-era warning siren during a test earlier this month
S. Korea seizes ship suspected of transferring oil to N. Korea
China rejects accusation of oil transfers to North Korea; Trump tweets it was "caught RED HANDED" allowing oil to reach isolated nation
North Korean defectors show signs of radiation exposure
The South Korean government started conducting medical exams on defectors in October
Atomic bomb scientist's "nightmare scenario" taking shape?
In "Man of the Hour," granddaughter and historian Jennet Conant writes about the brilliant scientist and Harvard president's life and career
U.S. sanctions 2 North Korean officials over weapons program
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control announced the sanctions against two leaders said to be key figures in North Korea's ballistic missile program
N. Korea to U.S.: Prove we were behind "WannaCry" hack attack
Pyongyang calls U.S. claim "baseless provocation"; WannaCry infected hundreds of thousands of computers worldwide in May
Analysis: The year in polls
CBS News polls surveyed over 16,000 Americans this year on topics ranging from Trump to North Korea to marijuana. Here's a look at some of what we found in 2017
Hegseth to announce 20% cut to generals and admirals
Trump and major AI executives sign "morally binding" voluntary controls
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Iran's military says war will only end when U.S. admits defeat
Flight to Tel Aviv diverts to Saudi Arabia after reported feud between pilots
U.S. military declares end of anti-ISIS Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq
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Sen. Josh Hawley introduces bill aimed at stopping abuse of Flock cameras
Jack Smith defends handling of Trump probes at heated Senate hearing
