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J.D. Vance Channels Barack Obama on Iran—and More

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India's Gen Z Goes Populist

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Does Presidential Character Matter?

Trump’s morality is a rupture in the history of Americans’ desire for a virtuous executive.

Giorgia Meloni Claps Back Against Trump

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Trump lashes out at "fools" who oppose Iran deal amid bipartisan criticism

Updated on: June 18, 2026 / 7:56 PM EDT / CBS News

NATO needs to take advantage of Ukrainian 'window of opportunity'

BRUSSELS, Belgium — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte highlighted the “window of opportunity” for Ukraine and urged members to continue to increase their defense contributions for the besieged country.

Obama Presidential Center Opens: "We Wanted It To Be a Vibrant, Living Celebration of Community"

Former President Barack Obama formally unveiled his presidential center in Chicago on Thursday, calling it an "expression of thanks" to the city and a monument, not to his story, but to the U.S.'s story. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.

Ukraine launches drone attack on Moscow: "If Ukraine burns, then your Moscow will burn as well"

Ukraine hammered Russia with the largest attack on the capital city of Moscow since Russia invaded its neighbor more than four years ago. A massive swarm of Ukrainian drones hit a major oil refinery there, among other targets, on Thursday. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said it was a retaliatory act. Aidan Stretch reports.

Luigi Mangione's legal team drops psychiatric defense in state murder trial

Attorneys for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, dropped plans for a psychiatric defense in his state case on Thursday. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.

Star-studded opening for Obama library in Chicago delivers implied rebuke to Trump

Musical stars and retired politicians from less polarized era seeming antidote to cage fights on White House lawn

How Trump's rhetoric on Iran has evolved over the course of the war

Many of President Trump's stated reasons for going to war with Iran are left unresolved in the initial deal with Iran, and many of the president's goals for the war haven't been met. But what has changed in just a few months is his rhetoric. Margaret Brennan reports.

Democrats and some Republicans fuming at Trump's Iran deal

Vice President JD Vance defended President Trump's deal with Iran, which he signed on Wednesday at the Palace of Versailles in France. Weijia Jiang has more reaction and details.