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What Would ‘Finishing the Job’ Mean in Iran?

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Calling a Nazi Tattoo a Nazi Tattoo

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US conducts 'self-defense' strikes against Iranian targets on Qeshm Island

U.S. and partner forces conducted strikes on Qeshm Island in response to Iranian attacks across the Middle East on Monday, according to U.S. Central Command, before another wave of drones targeted U.S. assets in Kuwait later in the evening.

F-15 pilot shot down over Iran was downed in Kuwait month prior

The pilot of a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle shot down by Iran survived another shootdown just weeks earlier when Kuwaiti forces mistakenly downed American aircraft in a friendly fire incident, according to a report published Monday.

Trump Names Controversial Housing Official Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence

Updated on: June 2, 2026 / 7:50 PM EDT / CBS News

Platner makes Democrats squirm with blitz through DC

Senate Democratic leadership is grudgingly sticking with Graham Platner, their presumptive nominee in Maine, after a whirlwind tour through Washington, D.C., meant to ease concerns over a new extramarital “sexting” scandal.

What Trump Wants From Bill Pulte

The director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency has no experience in national security but can be counted on to go after the president’s enemies.

This is the main reason some college grads are struggling to find work

Updated on: June 2, 2026 / 7:16 PM EDT / CBS News

Jimmy Gomez Under Investigation for Sexual Misconduct: Report

The House Ethics Committee launched an investigation into Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) over sexual misconduct allegations, making him the latest member to face investigation as scandal roils Capitol Hill. Gomez is under investigation for allegedly kissing a congressional aide outside of a party in Washington.

One Reason Trump Might Have Chosen His New Intelligence Chief

Bill Pulte has no national-security experience, but he does have one qualification that might appeal to the president.

Pentagon hires 'qualified, patriotic' Jan. 6 rioter for counterterrorism role

The Pentagon has defended its decision to hire a former Jan. 6 riot defendant for a sensitive counterterrorism position, calling him a “qualified, patriotic young professional” after reports surfaced about his new role within the Department of War.

Video Shows Massive Drug-Smuggling Tunnel Connecting U.S. and Mexico

Updated on: June 2, 2026 / 6:25 PM EDT / CBS News