Iran strikes U.S. jets after Trump promises war to end after midterms
U.S. jets were hit by Iranian missiles while parked at a base in Jordan, sources tell CBS News, while Trump said the war will end "immediately" after midterms.
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U.S. jets were hit by Iranian missiles while parked at a base in Jordan, sources tell CBS News, while Trump said the war will end "immediately" after midterms.
Republican congressional candidate Michael Bouchard Jr., who is attending the GOP midterm convention, joins "The Daily Report" to share his thoughts on the Iran war, Trump's promised $5,000 payments, and more.
CBS News Texas had an exclusive interview with President Trump on Thursday, ahead of his second appearance at the Republican midterm convention. Political reporter Jack Fink unpacks his conversation with Mr. Trump. Then, CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has more on protests outside the venue.
Mr. Trump's pledge to give $5,000 to Americans would stoke inflation and worsen the nation's fiscal outlook, according to economists.
In April, an American F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran, stranding two Air Force officers who were eventually rescued by U.S. Special Forces. One of them exclusively speaks with 60 Minutes' Norah O'Donnell after evading capture behind enemy lines.
The first-ever Republican midterm convention continued on Thursday in Dallas, where President Trump promised a $5,000 payment to every American if Republicans keep control of Congress. He's promoted similar payouts before, but hasn't yet followed through. Ed O'Keefe has more from Dallas.
Momentum appears to be growing on Capitol Hill for artificial intelligence regulation, following the resignation of an Anthropic researcher over concerns that AI could wipe out humanity. Political strategists Emily Cherniack and Marc Short join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Vice President JD Vance has doubled down on President Trump's pledge to make $5,000 payments to all adult Americans if Republicans win the midterm elections, saying the money will come from tariffs. CBS News' Kathryn Watson breaks down why the pledge is dubious.
President Trump is set to speak at the GOP's first midterm convention again on Thursday, following remarks from Vice President JD Vance. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
Ohio Republican Sen. Jon Husted, who is facing off against former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown, chose to address his party's midterm convention in Dallas unlike some candidates who chose to stay in their home states. Husted joins "The Takeout" to discuss his campaign and more.
While New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is not seeking reelection, her daughter is hoping she can carry the torch forward after prevailing Tuesday night in the Democratic primary for the state's First Congressional District. Stefany Shaheen joins "The Takeout" to unpack her win and discuss what comes next.
Thursday marks Day 2 of the GOP's first midterm convention. Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters joins "The Takeout" from the convention floor to discuss his party's game plan for the November elections.
At the GOP midterm convention on Wednesday night, President Trump said the federal government would give every American adult $5,000 if Republicans stay in power after the midterms. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from the convention floor.
President Trump pitches $5,000 dividends if GOP keeps Congress; Republicans hold Day 2 of midterm convention in Dallas.
President Trump on Wednesday pitched a $5,000 "dividend" payment to every American, but only if Republicans win in the midterms. CBS News' Fin Gómez and Kelly O'Grady have the latest.
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink spoke with President Trump for an exclusive interview during the president's visit to North Texas.
Instances of political violence continued after Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during a Utah college event. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
It has been one year since conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during an event in Utah. Benji Backer, the founder and CEO of Nature Is Nonpartisan, joins CBS News with more on his friendship with Kirk.
Russian attacks continue to ravage Ukraine. President Trump says he spoke with President Vladimir Putin about ending the war. Plus, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plane was nearly struck by a Russian drone, according to Norway's prime minister. CBS News' Aidan Stretch reports.
President Trump says the Iran war will not end before the midterm elections conclude. CBS News' Norah O'Donnell asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the conflict for "60 Minutes."
Oil prices continue to climb as the U.S. and Iran trade strikes. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports on the key inflation indicators expected next.
Oil prices are up as the war in Iran intensifies. President Trump promised lower gas prices for Americans after the midterm elections. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
President Trump headlined the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, promising Americans $5,000 "dividends" if his party takes the midterms. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
President Trump promised all Americans $5,000 dividend checks during his speech at the first GOP midterm convention on Wednesday, but there was a catch: Republicans must win the House and Senate in the 2026 midterms. Ed O'Keefe reports.
President Trump spoke at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, pitching a $5,000 "dividend" for each American if his party sweeps the midterms. Meanwhile, Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico responded to an AI political ad released by state Attorney General Ken Paxton, his opponent in the Senate race. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink spoke with President Trump for an exclusive interview during the president's visit to North Texas.
U.S. jets were hit by Iranian missiles while parked at a base in Jordan, sources tell CBS News, while Trump said the war will end "immediately" after midterms.
Former President George W. Bush gave rare remarks on Wednesday as Americans mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
The development of AI "doesn't look that different from say, 'Terminator,' or from science fiction films," Jacob Coxon said.
Joe diGenova, the prosecutor who was tapped by Attorney General Todd Blanche to supervise the "grand conspiracy" investigation targeting Obama- and Biden-era officials, told CBS News he has resigned.
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Friday's August CPI report could set the stage for the Federal Reserve's first interest rate hike in more than three years.
According to a financial disclosure, the Pennsylvania lawmaker holds investments in companies positioned to benefit from the data center industry's continued growth.
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The development of AI "doesn't look that different from say, 'Terminator,' or from science fiction films," Jacob Coxon said.
A California couple's surrogate who refused their wishes to have an abortion has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a custody dispute over the 4-week-old child, who was born in Texas with a serious heart defect.
The price of diesel has soared more than 60% over the last year, a surge energy experts say is likely to continue. Here's why.
The development of AI "doesn't look that different from say, 'Terminator,' or from science fiction films," Jacob Coxon said.
The price of diesel has soared more than 60% over the last year, a surge energy experts say is likely to continue. Here's why.
Mr. Trump's pledge to give $5,000 to Americans would stoke inflation and worsen the nation's fiscal outlook, according to economists.
Friday's August CPI report could set the stage for the Federal Reserve's first interest rate hike in more than three years.
President Trump pledged $5,000 to all American adults if Republicans retain control of Congress. You may not be able to take that to the bank.
According to a financial disclosure, the Pennsylvania lawmaker holds investments in companies positioned to benefit from the data center industry's continued growth.
A California couple's surrogate who refused their wishes to have an abortion has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a custody dispute over the 4-week-old child, who was born in Texas with a serious heart defect.
Joe diGenova, the prosecutor who was tapped by Attorney General Todd Blanche to supervise the "grand conspiracy" investigation targeting Obama- and Biden-era officials, told CBS News he has resigned.
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink spoke with President Trump for an exclusive interview during the president's visit to North Texas.
Mr. Trump's pledge to give $5,000 to Americans would stoke inflation and worsen the nation's fiscal outlook, according to economists.
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Amid a national blood supply crisis, Dr. Courtney Lawrence sat down with Norah O'Donnell to talk about donating blood, health myths and more.
Children in immigrant families are facing multiple health threats from President Trump's policies.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
Experts discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression), a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
Spain's national intelligence agency issued multiple warnings about a potential mass crossing of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, declassified documents show.
The deadly fire broke out when the cargo ship was docked for repairs at a major shipping hub on China's northeastern coast.
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Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died at 70.
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Dolly Parton's sister, Stella, sits down with Gayle King for her first interview since Dolly's death to discuss her sister's legendary life. Stella Parton says the country star was "definitely prepared" and at peace when she died last month.
Fashion designer Romeo Hunte joins "The Daily Report" to discuss pieces in his new collection as New York Fashion Week kicks off.
The development of AI "doesn't look that different from say, 'Terminator,' or from science fiction films," Jacob Coxon said.
Public concerns over the threat of "superintelligence" are on the rise following comments from a former Anthropic researcher that the technology could kill off humanity. J.B Branch, director of federal AI governance and technology policy at Public Citizen, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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.
Anthropic said on Thursday that it disrupted several potential efforts this year to make biological weapons using its models. It's the exact kind of threat that has some people worried, including former Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon. Jo Ling Kent spoke with him on Thursday.
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Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
"Daughters of 9/11," a new documentary airing on CBS on Friday, follows two women who lost their fathers in the attacks and are demanding alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed be held accountable. Their journey leads them to Retired FBI Special Agent Frank Pellegrino, who spent more than a decade hunting for Mohammed and eventually questioned him. Pellegrino joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, filed a motion Thursday to throw out last week's mistrial and acquit Clancy. Clancy admitted to killing her three children, but pled not guilty to murder charges, arguing she was suffering from postpartum psychosis.
It has been one year since conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during an event in Utah. Benji Backer, the founder and CEO of Nature Is Nonpartisan, joins CBS News with more on his friendship with Kirk.
A potential killing was caught on camera in Ohio and was revealed at the trial of a man found guilty of attempting to shoot his wife in a crowded restaurant. Mark Strassmann reports.
In the wake of the mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder case, CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul and WBZ-TV reporter and anchor Kristina Rex share new reporting from inside the courtroom, exclusive juror insights, and behind-the-scenes details of the dramatic final courtroom moments. Plus, we learn what's next as the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office weighs its options.
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
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The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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Jacob Coxon publicly resigned from his position as an Anthropic researcher on Tuesday, accusing the company and rival developer and ChatGPT-maker OpenAI of "gambling with our lives" by racing to develop advanced AI models. He spoke with Jo Ling Kent about his decision to resign and why he feels AI could one day threaten humanity.
The NFL's first-ever regular season game in Australia is about to kick off, with the Los Angeles Rams set to play the San Francisco 49ers. A halftime performance by Joe Jonas is also expected. Network 10 reporter Steph Baumgartel joins "The Daily Report" to share the excitement.
It's been 25 years since 9/11, and the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner continues its pledge to identify remains for as long as there are families looking for answers.
Republican congressional candidate Michael Bouchard Jr., who is attending the GOP midterm convention, joins "The Daily Report" to share his thoughts on the Iran war, Trump's promised $5,000 payments, and more.
The Supreme Court has blocked Missouri's use of a new congressional map that would have favored Republicans ahead of the midterms. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson explains what this means.