Politics

Woman charged in Indiana root beer float murder orders hit on best friend, police say

When Marsha Allen's Freetown, Indiana, home was burglarized on Sept. 19, 2023, the last thing investigators expected to uncover was a murder and a hit list of more potential victims.

Trump sends mixed messages on securing the Strait of Hormuz

Washington — President Trump has sent conflicting messages about the Strait of Hormuz over the last few weeks as the world's oil supply has been choked by the Iran war.

Planning commission approves Trump's ballroom and East Wing design

Updated on: April 2, 2026 / 6:59 PM EDT / CBS News

Military archbishop says "it's hard" to see Iran war "as something that would be sponsored by the Lord"

Updated on: April 3, 2026 / 8:45 AM EDT / CBS News

Why is Trump talking about action on Cuba and what could that look like?

Washington — President Trump continues to dangle potential military action against Cuba, appearing to be emboldened by his administration's interventions in Venezuela and Iran.

Hegseth says he will let troops take personal firearms onto military bases

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that he will allow service members to carry personal weapons onto military installations, citing the Second Amendment and recent shootings at bases across the country.