Iran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz in challenge to U.S.-Iran deal
Iran attacked a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, a U.S. official confirmed, leading a United Nations agency to pause an evacuation effort.
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Iran strikes vessel in Strait of Hormuz
Iran hit a cargo ship with a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday. Former CIA officer and Marine Corps veteran Elliot Ackerman joins with analysis.
Trump calls on House Republicans to unify
President Trump continues to demand legislation requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration and voter identification at polling sites. That's driven Congress into a standoff. On social media Thursday, the president told House Republicans to unify. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Trump calls for probe into gas price gouging
President Trump is calling on the Department of Justice to investigate what he calls gas price gouging at the pump. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, joins CBS News to discuss.
Trump says Iran agreed to nuclear inspections, but Tehran denies claim
Iran insists there are no plans for inspections of its bombed nuclear sites, but Trump says Tehran "fully and completely" agreed to let inspectors return.
U.S., Iran make contradict each other on talks
Tuesday was another day of conflicting claims from the White House and Iran over what, if any, progress has been made toward permanently ending their conflict. New York Times diplomatic correspondent Edward Wong joins with analysis.
U.S., Iran offer conflicting accounts of deal
President Trump stumped in Pennsylvania on Tuesday as disagreements over the initial deal with Iran appeared to multiply, adding to confusion over what's been agreed to and what's left to resolve. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Samantha Vinograd have the latest.
Rubio on allies and Iran peace talks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio landed in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday ahead of meetings with U.S. Gulf allies about the memorandum of understanding with Iran. CBS News' Olivia Gazis reports and Ian Ralby, president of Auxilium Worldwide, discusses the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump touts Iran deal; Senate adopts resolution
President Trump traveled to a Mack Trucks facility in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, touting his economic agenda and the Iran agreement. The event came as the Senate adopted the House-passed Iran war powers resolution. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the latest.
Iran denies Vance's nuclear inspection claims
Iran is denying Vice President JD Vance's claims that Tehran agreed to allow the IAEA to return for nuclear inspections as part of negotiations with the U.S. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Holly Williams report.
Iran to let nuclear inspections resume as talks continue, Vance says
Vance says Iran agreed to let international nuclear inspectors back into the country during a "very, very good" first day of negotiations with the U.S.
Expert: U.S. deal gives Iran "material benefits"
Much remains for the U.S. and Iran to negotiate before reaching a final deal, but debate over which side benefits most from the talks is underway. Mona Yacoubian, director of the Middle East program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins with analysis.
Optimism after first round of U.S.-Iran talks
There's some optimism after the first round of peace negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. CBS News' Natalie Brand and Holly Williams report.
Vance: Iran talks set "good foundation" to end war
Vice President JD Vance said Monday that Iran, after hours of negotiations, agreed to allow international nuclear inspectors inside the country. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Aaron MacLean have the latest.
Issues that could derail a U.S. and Iran deal
While Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism after wrapping up two days of talks with Iran, questions remain about certain sticking points that could derail negotiations. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Courtney Kealy have more.
Vance touts U.S.-Iran progress
Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. and Iran made progress toward a deal during an update from Switzerland on Monday. Meanwhile, ongoing clashes between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon remain a worry for both sides. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Holly Williams have more.
Oil prices drop amid possible U.S.-Iran deal
Oil prices dropped on Monday amid updates from Vice President JD Vance on progress between the U.S. and Iran toward a deal. Jennifer Sor, a markets reporter for Business Insider, joins with more.
Vance says Iran will allow nuclear inspection
Vice President JD Vance claimed at a press conference on Monday morning that the U.S. and Iran are making notable progress in their talks. Vance said Tehran will also allow IAEA inspectors to enter the country to survey nuclear facilities. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Courtney Kealy report.
Vance gives update on Iran talks
Vice President J.D. Vance gave an update after the U.S. wrapped up another day of talks with Iran in Switzerland, touting that the two sides had laid "a very good foundation" for a deal. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Courtney Kealy have more.
Vance claims Iran talks are progressing
Vice President JD Vance gave an update on the war in Iran, saying that the Strait of Hormuz is open and that Iran agreed to allow IAEA nuclear inspectors to reenter the country to ensure compliance with the agreement being negotiated. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Courtney Kealy report.
Open: "Face the Nation," June 21, 2026
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," a thorny set of U.S.-Iran talks have begun amid threats surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing strikes between Israel and Hezbollah. U.N Ambassador Mike Waltz, GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham and Democratic Rep. Jason Crow discuss the talks.
Trump tells Axios his power has "no limits"
President Trump sat down with Axios reporter and CBS News contributor Marc Caputo after returning from the G7 summit, saying he sees no limits to his power amid the war in Iran and that Israel does what he says. Caputo joins "The Takeout" to unpack his conversation with the president.
Timing of new U.S.-Iran talks unclear
A new round of U.S.-Iran peace talks scheduled to start in Switzerland on Friday was postponed. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports. Then, Army Special Forces Ret. Lt. Col. Roger Carstens joins with analysis.
Trump unveils new Air Force One jet from Qatar
President Trump on Friday unveiled the new Air Force One, a $400 million Boeing 747-8 jet, gifted by Qatar.
Expert on latest Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
CBS News contributor Aaron MacLean is reacting to the latest Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire news after tensions rose in Lebanon, likely leading to U.S.-Iran talks being postponed.
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
200 young campers, staff rescued amid record flooding in Missouri
More than 200 people at Camp Taum Sauk in Missouri, were rescued after 6 to 12 inches of rain fell along the Taum Sauk Reservoir.
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U.S. and Iran to continue talks amid heightened tensions
U.S. and Iranian delegations are expected to continue negotiations in Oman via mediators after a week of intense attacks between both sides.
New York Times journalists issued subpoenas over Air Force One reporting
The subpoenas were issued after the New York Times reported on alleged security concerns with the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One.
Congressman says he was detained by Israeli settlers in the West Bank
Congressman Ro Khanna said members of the Israel Defense Forces spoke with the settlers and moved a car to block the road.
Iran admits to Trump advisers "they made a mistake" in shooting at ships in strait
The White House wants Iran to publicly acknowledge that shooting at the ships was a mistake.
10 injured in overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv
Ukrainian military said its air defenses shot down or suppressed two missiles and 111 drones, while Russia claims its forces targeted drone production facilities in Kyiv.
Parents of teen found dead on island don't believe he chose to stay behind
Christine and Elmore Wonsley said they don't believe their son would've stayed on the island when his friends left by boat.
Pentagon releases new set of UFO files: "Unlike anything I had seen"
The U.S. military released a new batch of files related to UFOs, including one report from a Navy pilot who said a mysterious object was "unlike anything I had seen" in 28 years of service.
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200 young campers, staff rescued amid record flooding in Missouri
More than 200 people at Camp Taum Sauk in Missouri, were rescued after 6 to 12 inches of rain fell along the Taum Sauk Reservoir.
New York Times journalists issued subpoenas over Air Force One reporting
The subpoenas were issued after the New York Times reported on alleged security concerns with the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One.
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Judge vacates convictions of 4 Proud Boys in Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection
A federal judge on Friday agreed to dismiss the convictions of four members of the far-right Proud Boys group for their actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
A boy's simple habit of waving to his neighbors transformed his community
Roman Butzlaff brought together a group of neighbors who say they would have barely known each other if not for a little boy, who lived in a neighborhood but needed a village.
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Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
Household staff can earn up to $300,000 working for America's rich
Good help is hard — and expensive — to find, according to a recruiting firm for private chefs, chauffeurs and other household workers.
Gas prices start climbing again as U.S.-Iran tensions flare
Prices at the pump sank following a June ceasefire. But renewed conflict in the Middle East and other factors are driving fuel costs back up.
Trump not expected to veto housing bill, U.S. official says
President Trump said Friday he won't sign the law, but a U.S. official said he isn't expected to veto it either.
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Congressman says he was detained by Israeli settlers in the West Bank
Congressman Ro Khanna said members of the Israel Defense Forces spoke with the settlers and moved a car to block the road.
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Judge vacates convictions of 4 Proud Boys in Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection
A federal judge on Friday agreed to dismiss the convictions of four members of the far-right Proud Boys group for their actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Graham Platner formally drops out of Maine Senate race
Graham Platner had until 5 p.m. on Monday to formally suspend his campaign or he would remain on the ballot in November.
Iran admits to Trump advisers "they made a mistake" in shooting at ships in strait
The White House wants Iran to publicly acknowledge that shooting at the ships was a mistake.
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U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for Ebola, CDC says
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak recorded on the continent.
Pregnant mom diagnosed with Stage IV cancer after symptoms were dismissed
Jenney Bitner feared she wouldn't get to see her children grow up after a tumor in her brain revealed she had Stage IV melanoma.
Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak grows to more than 1,500 cases
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 1,500 cases.
I tried eating Erling Haaland's World Cup "Viking diet" for a day
Can a normal human handle soccer star Erling Haaland's calorific bonanza? CBS News' Leigh Kiniry found out the hard way.
What to know about "explosive" diarrhea-causing parasite reported in several states
Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection, called cyclosporiasis, that causes severe diarrhea.
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South African soccer player who competed in the World Cup dies at 25
Jayden Adams' death was confirmed by South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture on Saturday.
U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for Ebola, CDC says
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak recorded on the continent.
Hundreds of firefighters in Spain battle deadly wildfires that killed at least 12
The fire has scorched some 25 square miles of forest and farmland, about the size of Manhattan.
Pitbull sets record for largest gathering of people wearing bald caps
A total of 22,141 fans wore the caps in London's Hyde Park on Friday ahead of his set at the British Summer Time festival.
Congressman says he was detained by Israeli settlers in the West Bank
Congressman Ro Khanna said members of the Israel Defense Forces spoke with the settlers and moved a car to block the road.
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The James Hunter Six play "A Sure Thing"
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The James Hunter Six play "Gun Shy"
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The James Hunter Six sings "Here And Now"
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Harry and Meghan reunite with royal family
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, visited King Charles and Queen Camilla for the first time in over four years following a week of controversy surrounding security efforts in the United Kingdom.
Dave Portnoy talks pizza and provocation
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy discusses his new book, "Cancel Me If You Can."
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Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
AI slop floods social media, report says
A new report from AI detector Pangram found that AI-generated content is flooding socials like X and Reddit, with LinkedIn accounting for nearly two-thirds of all AI content detected. Pangram CEO and co-founder Max Spero joins CBS News to discuss his findings.
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.
MSG tracked celebrities, WIRED reports
A major database breach at James Dolan's Madison Square Garden arena revealed an apparent internal list tracking nearly 40,000 celebrities, according to a new report from WIRED. The report alleges that surveillance labels included "LGBTQIA," "DO NOT HOST," and evaluated individuals on a "risk" level. MSG claims the report is inaccurate. WIRED contributing editor Noah Shachtman joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss his reporting.
Breaking down the Texas app store age law
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court said it would allow Texas to enforce a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages while the issue plays out in the lower courts. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the constitutional question.
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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.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
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.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
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Nolan Wells' parents speak out
Teen football player Nolan Wells was found dead on a Mississippi island days after he vanished during a July Fourth outing. Wells' parents are searching for answers, saying that they don't believe their son would have stayed behind on the island by choice.
Takeaways from weeklong Tyler Robinson hearing
The weeklong pre-trial hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk wrapped up on Friday with the defense calling one final witness to the stand. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Indictments in White House UFC attack plot
Eight people have each been charged with conspiracy counts over a planned attack at the UFC event that was held at the White House in June. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
New details on Mexican man killed by ICE
New details are emerging about what led to Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's death. The Mexican man was wrongfully shot and killed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during a traffic stop in Houston, Texas. Shawna Mizelle has the latest.
Police investigating murder of former British politician found dead in her home
Ann Widdecombe, a former member of Parliament, had "sustained serious injuries" when she was found dead in her home in southwest England, police said.
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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.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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Trump vows revenge if Iran tries to kill him
President Trump threatened to "decimate and destroy" Iran if they try to assassinate him. This comes as the U.S. and Tehran continue negotiations. Here's what to know about where things stand.
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Nolan Wells' parents speak out
Teen football player Nolan Wells was found dead on a Mississippi island days after he vanished during a July Fourth outing. Wells' parents are searching for answers, saying that they don't believe their son would have stayed behind on the island by choice.
The James Hunter Six play "A Sure Thing"
James Hunter is a Grammy-nominated R&B artist known for his gritty voice and songwriting acumen. Here's The James Hunter Six with "A Sure Thing."
The James Hunter Six play "Gun Shy"
James Hunter is a Grammy-nominated R&B artist known for his gritty voice and songwriting acumen. Here's The James Hunter Six with "Gun Shy."