Briefing on Sept. 2 boat strikes expected
Lawmakers are expecting a classified briefing on the Sept. 2 strikes near Venezuela targeting a boat allegedly carrying drugs toward the U.S. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Taurean Small report.
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Details about the boat strikes near Venezuela
Pete Hegseth is facing fresh scrutiny as more details emerge about operations near Venezuela and Yemen during his time as Secretary of Defense. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Nancy Cordes have more.
Scrutiny mounts on Pete Hegseth
A watchdog report on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's texts in a Signal group chat about a strike in Yemen has been released. This comes as Hegseth faces more scrutiny over the strikes on Sept. 2 near Venezuela against an alleged drug-carrying boat. CBS News' Natalie Brand and Taurean Small report.
Trump says he supports releasing video of boat strike
President Trump said he would support releasing the footage of a second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat on Sept. 2.
U.S. offering $5 million for tips leading to Tren de Aragua leader's arrest
The U.S. has increased its reward to $5 million for information leading to the arrest of an alleged leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.
Hegseth on controversial boat strikes
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that he "didn't stick around" to watch the controversial second strike on an alleged drug boat near Venezuela on Sept. 2. Meanwhile, Navy Adm. Frank "Mitch" Bradley is expected to hold a classified briefing for lawmakers on the strikes Thursday. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi, Charlie D'Agata and Caitlin Huey-Burns have more.
More on Sept. 2 deadly boat strikes
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth provided more details on what they knew about the Sept. 2 boat strikes near Venezuela that have raised concerns among lawmakers. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Lilia Luciano have more.
Trump says he's planning land strikes on alleged drug traffickers "very soon"
President Trump said his administration could attack accused drug traffickers who traverse Latin America by land "very soon," which would mark an escalation in his anti-narcotics campaign.
Hegseth defends boat strikes as lawful
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday defended a controversial decision to conduct a second strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean, while at the same time making it clear they did not directly order the attack. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
Hegseth doubles down on boat strikes
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday revealed new details about a September strike on an alleged drug boat that has sparked intense fallout. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Sam Vinograd have more.
"Franklin the Turtle" publisher on Hegseth post
The Canadian publisher behind the popular "Franklin" books has responded to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's social media post with a fake book title, "Franklin Targets Narco Terrorists." The publisher, Kids Can Press, said in part, "We strongly condemn any denigrating, violent, or unauthorized use of Franklin's name or image, which directly contradicts these values."
Venezuela says U.S. requested resumption of migrant flights
The government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Tuesday announced that the twice-weekly flights will go on following a request from the Trump administration.
Trump holds 9th Cabinet meeting of 2nd term
President Trump on Tuesday held his ninth Cabinet meeting of his second term, discussing a number of different topics. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Lilia Luciano report.
Hegseth claims lethal strikes to continue
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that lethal boat strikes against what he called "narco-terrorists" have "only just begun" during President Trump's 9th Cabinet meeting of his second term. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more on his most recent comments about the strikes.
Colombian fishermen react to boat strikes
The White House confirmed and defended the U.S. military's second strike on an alleged drug boat on Sept. 2 near Venezuela. CBS News' Lilia Luciano spoke with fishermen in Colombia who expressed concern for their lives over the strikes.
Lawmakers to receive briefings on strikes
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are expecting classified briefings on the strikes against suspected drug-carrying vessels near Venezuela and Colombia. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
White House on Sept. 2 vessel strike
The White House confirmed the U.S. military's second Sept. 2 strike against an alleged Venezuelan drug boat as more claims emerge about the operation. Lawmakers have raised concerns over the legality of the strikes. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata and White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi have the latest.
Fallout over 2nd strike on alleged drug boat
The White House on Monday confirmed the military made a second strike on a suspected drug boat in September. Lawmakers from both sides are now demanding to see the orders and the video of the second strike. Nancy Cordes reports.
Second strike on alleged drug boat under scrutiny
The President Trump convened a meeting of his national security team to talk about Venezuela and what the U.S. will do next amid heightened tensions in the region. It comes amid fresh scrutiny of one of the 21 U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats. Weijia Jiang reports, then "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson speaks about the issue with former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta.
International law and alleged drug boat strikes
The Trump administration says it has the legal authority to target alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, but lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are speaking out after a newly revealed second strike. Allen Weiner, director of Stanford's Program in International and Comparative Law, joins with analysis.
Trump meets with top deputies over Venezuela
The White House is standing by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after a Washington Post report raised concerns about the Pentagon's deadly military operations around Latin America. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Nikole Killion have the latest.
Reporters on alleged drug boat strikes
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are expressing concern over Washington Post reporting that alleges Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a verbal order to leave no survivors before a deadly U.S. attack on a suspected drug smuggling boat in early September. Reese Gorman, politics and Congress reporter for NOTUS, and Julia Manchester, White House reporter for The Hill, join to unpack the day's top stories.
Wasserman-Schultz slams Trump Venezuela policy
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt asserted Monday that President Trump has the authority to kill any suspected drug boat occupants headed toward the United States. Democratic Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz of Florida joins with her reaction.
White House defends alleged drug boat strike
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday confirmed Washington Post reporting that the U.S. launched two strikes on an alleged drug boat in September, but denied Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the second strike that killed two survivors of the initial attack. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports. Then, Jamil Jaffer, former associate counsel to President George W. Bush, joins with analysis.
Leavitt comments on Venzeula, Trump's health
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt commented on both Venezuela and President Trump's health during Monday's press briefing. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.
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Tupac Shakur autopsy photos shown at murder trial after some family members leave
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U.S. deporting Mexican migrants to Guatemala and Honduras, angering Mexico
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Tupac Shakur autopsy photos shown at murder trial after some family members leave
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Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer, dies at age 77
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Former NIAID adviser pleads guilty in COVID-19 records scheme
David Morens, 78, agreed to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit offenses and to defraud the United States.
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Former DOJ lawyer alleges government improperly targeted Ivy League schools
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U.S. deporting Mexican migrants to Guatemala and Honduras, angering Mexico
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Appeals court upholds block on immigration arrests at certain houses of worship
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School vaccination rates inch down again to record low
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RFK Jr.'s hunt for autism culprits stalls amid Trump's baseless vaccine order
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Whole Foods recalls some jalapeño products over salmonella risk
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U.S. deporting Mexican migrants to Guatemala and Honduras, angering Mexico
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.
Ukraine targets Moscow with drones as Russia threatens U.K. over support
Ukraine targets Moscow with a huge wave of drones as Russia warns the U.K. will pay a price for supplying Kyiv with long-range weapons.
USS Benfold went days without power in the South China Sea
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U.S. diplomat calls Israeli strikes on Syria base "unnecessary escalation"
U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack says an Israeli attack on a Syrian air force base was an "unnecessary escalation that does not advance regional stability."
Trial opens 32 years after American woman murdered in Germany
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Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer, dies at age 77
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Panettiere was with on-and-off boyfriend when she died, police report says
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Madonna leads 2026 MTV VMAs with 11 nominations
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Top upcoming book to movie adaptations
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Meta's federal trial begins over child social media addiction claims
The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.
Data centers, AI become midterm flashpoint
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Discord suspends livestreams in Brazil amid backlash over girl's suicide
Popular American chat app Discord says it suspended livestreams in line with a Brazilian government order, amid fierce criticism over a 13-year-old girl's death.
How this school uses AI instead of teachers
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A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
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Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Astronomy professor on how eclipses work
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Landmark trial against Meta underway
New York Times technology reporter Mike Isaac joins CBS News to break down the landmark social media trial against Meta that's currently underway, with parents accusing the tech giant of designing its platforms to be addictive and harmful to children.
Tupac Shakur autopsy photos shown at murder trial after some family members leave
Tupac Shakur's cousin said the autopsy photos made him feel "very angry, to say the least."
Latest details in Lindsay Clancy trial
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NAACP counsel on Nolan Wells' death
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Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
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Mexican migrants being deported to Central America
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Update on TPS revocations for 1 million
Temporary Protected Status has now been revoked for more than 1 million people from 13 countries. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Trump says no talks are underway with Iran
President Trump said Tuesday there is no ongoing dialogue with Iran to with Iran aimed toward ending the war and no further discussions are scheduled. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more.
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Lindsay Clancy admitted to killing her three children, but her defense is trying to prove in court that she suffered from postpartum psychosis and was overmedicated. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.