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White House press secretary Josh Earnest defends President Obama's leadership after being asked about criticism from former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta.
The Pentagon has given schools across the country millions of dollars worth of military weapons and gear. Some oppose the idea, while other agencies say the equipment is neccessary. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Warplanes from the U.S. and two Arab allies hit ISIS oil facilities near al-Mayadeen during the third night of airstrikes. David Martin reports from the Pentagon, where he says the airstrikes were a success.
Lt. Gen. William Mayville, director of operations for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, described what the United States hopes will be a “sustainable” campaign after it began carrying out its first airstrikes in Syria against ISIS and the Khorasan Group
Lt. Gen. William Mayville, director of operations for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, explained the threat to Europe and the West after the United States began carrying out its first airstrikes in Syria against ISIS and the Khorasan Group.
Asia Cotton was only 11 when her flight, American Airlines flight 77, crashed into the Pentagon on 9/11. Her parents established a scholarship in her honor, and just celebrated the first recipient's graduation. Bruce Leshan from WUSA reports.
"13 years after hateful minds tried to break us, America stands tall," President Obama says at a Pentagon ceremony marking the anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks.
President Obama speaks at a ceremony at a Pentagon observing the 13th anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks.
Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said the Department of Defense has received a request from HHS to use two facilities.
President Obama ordered U.S. reconnaissance flights over Syria in the effort to battle militant group ISIS. Airstrikes in that country have not yet been authorized, although the Pentagon is planning for possible action. David Martin reports.
As the U.S. military enters its third week striking ISIS targets in Iraq, the White House is considering expanding the operation. Julianna Goldman reports.
Army Lt. Gen. Mick Bednarek says in an interview that ISIS must be neutralized, as U.S. is poised for airstrikes in Iraq and providing airdrops of food and water for stranded Iraqi civilians. David Martin reports from the Pentagon.
The Pentagon is trying to figure out how a young man breached security and managed to lodge himself in a hidden location near the wheel well of an American military plane. He was not seen during pre- and post-flight checks, raising security concerns. David Martin reports from the Pentagon.
The Pentagon agencies responsible for identifying and bringing home America's war dead have long been criticized by frustrated families. Some 83,000 American servicemen and servicewomen are still unaccounted for in wars dating back to World War II. Chip Reid reports.
American military forces are stepping up activity in Iraq as the sectarian crisis escalates. Mark Albert reports from Washington.
The mile-long public tour of the Pentagon is impressive, and so is the training that the tour guides go through. CBS News' Kylie Atwood reports.
Two recent studies confirm widespread veteran concern with VA mental health care. One challenge is that both the Pentagon and the VA have attacked the PTSD problem without measuring what kind of therapy works. Wyatt Andrews meets one vet who says his PTSD therapy at the VA can be excellent one day but horrible the next.
U.S. Special Operations forces captured Ahmed Abu Khattalah, a suspected leader of the attacks on a U.S. diplomatic post in Benghazi, Libya in 2012, in a secret weekend raid, the Pentagon announced. Khattalah is expected to be tried in federal court. Bob Orr reports.
The Pentagon increased spy flights over Iraq using high flying global hawk drones as it developed plans for air strikes designed to blunt the insurgent march south. But despite the firepower, officials say there are not too many lucrative targets when bombing an insurgent force fewer than 10,000 people. David Martin reports.
CBS News is investigating a massive amount of tax money wasted on the Afghanistan war. Chip Reid reports from Washington on what the Defense Department bought and why it's sitting idle.
"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the headlines from around the globe.
In the days following the 9/11 attacks, U.S. Army curator Jim Speraw collected items recovered from the gaping hole where American Airlines Flight 77 slammed into the Pentagon. One of the artifacts, a partially melted telephone from one of the Pentagon offices, is on loan to the 9/11 Memorial Museum in New York. CBS News' Craig Boswell reports.
Massive government spending cuts and the end of the war in Afghanistan will force the Pentagon to downsize. U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss the spending cuts and how his service handles sexual assault.
President Barack Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to Army Sgt. Kyle White for risking his life in Afghanistan to save fellow soldiers. The honor comes seven years late, after the Pentagon lost White’s nomination. David Martin sits down with the American hero.
The Pentagon will send a small team with expertise in communications, logistics and intelligence, but they will not be part of a rescue operation. The Justice Department and State Department are also sending experts to help the Nigerian government find the kidnapped teens. Margaret Brennan reports.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
Heavy snow, thick ice and brutal cold are expected to make the winter storm a potentially life-threatening weather event for nearly 30 states.
President Trump told world leaders, CEOs and policymakers at the Davos economic forum that he wouldn't use force to take control of Greenland.
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
The "Board of Peace" was first announced as part of the peace plan for Gaza. President Trump has recently suggested that its work could extend more broadly.
A federal appeals court on Wednesday temporarily paused a judge's ruling that restricted the use of force federal agents can use on peaceful protesters in Minneapolis.
Federal agents this week launched a new immigration enforcement operation in Maine, the latest front of the Trump administration's widening mass deportation campaign.
President Trump has exaggerated threats to Greenland from Russia and China and downplayed the country's current defenses, according to local officials and experts on the Arctic.
The Justice Department ordered prosecutors to drop all pending cases targeting the sale of illicit "defeat devices" in diesel-powered vehicles.
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
Heavy snow, thick ice and brutal cold are expected to make the winter storm a potentially life-threatening weather event for nearly 30 states.
A federal appeals court on Wednesday temporarily paused a judge's ruling that restricted the use of force federal agents can use on peaceful protesters in Minneapolis.
The Justice Department ordered prosecutors to drop all pending cases targeting the sale of illicit "defeat devices" in diesel-powered vehicles.
Nearly one-third of U.S. household wealth was held by the top 1% in the third quarter of 2025.
Nearly one-third of U.S. household wealth was held by the top 1% in the third quarter of 2025.
President Trump said his plans for boosting home affordability are already helping, but stopped short of providing details.
Budget airline Ryanair launches "big idiot" fare promotion after CEO Michael O'Leary and Elon Musk trade insults.
Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
A former flight attendant for a Canadian airline posed as a commercial pilot and as a current flight attendant to obtain hundreds of free flights from U.S. airlines, authorities said.
President Trump has exaggerated threats to Greenland from Russia and China and downplayed the country's current defenses, according to local officials and experts on the Arctic.
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
The Justice Department ordered prosecutors to drop all pending cases targeting the sale of illicit "defeat devices" in diesel-powered vehicles.
Federal agents this week launched a new immigration enforcement operation in Maine, the latest front of the Trump administration's widening mass deportation campaign.
The Justice Dept. is calling for resources to be sent to Minnesota as it expands its fraud investigation in the state.
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
President Trump has exaggerated threats to Greenland from Russia and China and downplayed the country's current defenses, according to local officials and experts on the Arctic.
An Israeli airstrike killed three journalists in Gaza on Wednesday, the territory's civil defense agency said. One of those killed, Abed Shaat, had worked for years as a cameraman for CBS News and other outlets.
President Trump said his plans for boosting home affordability are already helping, but stopped short of providing details.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
The "Board of Peace" was first announced as part of the peace plan for Gaza. President Trump has recently suggested that its work could extend more broadly.
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
An Albuquerque judge denied the state's request to detain actor Timothy Busfield while he awaits trial. Busfield, who has denied the allegations, is accused of inappropriately touching two young boys while directing the TV series, "The Cleaning Lady."
Brooklyn Beckham, the oldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, accused his parents in a social media statement of trying to undermine his marriage and of valuing "public promotion" over family. David Beckham acknowledged the allegations and responded, saying, "they make mistakes. Children are allowed to make mistakes." Adriana Diaz has more.
"CBS Mornings" exclusively announces the newest inductees to the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Anthony Mason reports.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Tech leaders have taken the stage this week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to discuss how AI will impact jobs. Bloomberg News reporter Sarah Frier joins CBS News with more.
On average, young people between the ages of 8 and 18 spend about 7.5 hours a day on their screens, not including school work. A growing nonprofit is trying to change that alarming trend. The Balance Project focuses on delaying the use of smartphones for kids and encouraging more time with friends and independent play outside. Meg Oliver shows how.
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.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
A new investigative report by 404 Media says ICE agents have a new high-tech way to zero in on neighborhoods to raid. The report says it's an app called Elite, powered by Palantir. Joseph Cox, an investigative journalist at 404 Media, discusses his reporting on CBS News.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
A charter boat captain in the Florida Keys was arrested for allegedly selling cocaine that was reportedly found at sea, authorities said.
An Albuquerque judge denied the state's request to detain actor Timothy Busfield while he awaits trial. Busfield, who has denied the allegations, is accused of inappropriately touching two young boys while directing the TV series, "The Cleaning Lady."
President Trump commented on ICE raids in the U.S. as the Justice Department served subpoenas for multiple Democratic officials in Minnesota. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
The suspect in the "Colonial Parkway murders" that shook Virginia in the 1980s has been linked to 2 more of the killings, investigators announced.
Virgin Galactic is sending its first all-female crew to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
The Department of Homeland Security is claiming local authorities in Minnesota are not cooperating with their operations. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga spoke with Minnesota Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell, who says those allegations are false.
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday over whether President Trump exceeded his authority when he fired Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford joins with the key takeaways.
Tech leaders have taken the stage this week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to discuss how AI will impact jobs. Bloomberg News reporter Sarah Frier joins CBS News with more.
President Trump addressed the World Economic Forum on Wednesday, criticizing NATO and pushing his Greenland demands to global leaders. H. R. McMaster, who served as a national security adviser during the president's first term, joins with analysis.
New text messages between pop superstar Taylor Swift and actress Blake Lively have been unsealed as part of a lawsuit against "It Ends With Us" actor and director Justin Baldoni. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the details.