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U.S. Navy ends blockade of Iran's ports and coastal areas

The Navy on Thursday lifted its blockade of Iran's ports and coastal areas at the direction of President Donald Trump.

The billionaire hidden behind the curtain inside Trump’s Pentagon

Media-shy financier Stephen Feinberg has quietly amassed extraordinary influence over US military spending

UK could keep special pre-Brexit terms if it rejoined EU, Michel Barnier says

Exclusive: Former chief Brexit negotiator says staying out of euro and Schengen area would be ‘perfectly possible’

Two visions of America: The coming Rubio-Vance debate

In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here.

Hegseth announces review of U.S. forces in Europe, blasts "shameful" NATO allies

The Pentagon is launching a six-month review of U.S. forces and bases in Europe, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday at a meeting of NATO defense ministers, shortly after he accused allies of "shameful" inaction during the Iran war.

Barbados prime minister announces manifesto for slavery reparations

Updated document, which emphasises harm done to African women, is being considered by other Caribbean countries

Hoarse Vance is deployed to make sure nothing is lost in translation with Iran

You can always tell when the White House knows it has a problem, when its allies are turning against it, and it has an awkward proposition to sell: It sends out the vice president.

'Have a little faith': Vance tells Republican critics to trust Trump on Iran

Vice President JD Vance implored critics of the Iran deal to just “have a little faith” that President Donald Trump would not screw this up.

Trump blamed MTG for death threats against son: 'You deserve it'

Marjorie Taylor Greene said President Donald Trump blamed her for death threats against her son, saying, “It’s your fault and you deserve it.”

If Only Trump Knew What Vance Is Doing

If the president is infallible, there must be some other explanation for his Iran defeat.

Supreme Court sides with Texas man who challenged law barring drug users from having guns

Updated on: June 18, 2026 / 12:35 PM EDT / CBS News

What did Ukraine target in Moscow and how significant was the drone attack?

Mass drone strike on capital brought the war to Russians, but Ukrainians will be braced for Kremlin’s response