The House resolution to rein in Trump’s war powers in Iran is expected to fail, after the Senate resolution was voted down Wednesday.
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According to Axios, a Feb. 23 phone call between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set off the war with Iran. Axios White House correspondent Marc Caputo joins “The Takeout” to break down his exclusive reporting on the conversation.
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As war rages across the Middle East, other parts of life are still carrying on. Tony Dokoupil has a look at recent holiday celebrations.
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As the U.S. and Israel conduct their war against Iran, the Trump administration finds itself waging another battle, facing criticism over Americans stranded in the conflict zone. Matt Gutman reports.
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NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups and former player Damon Jones are among 31 people charged in the federal case. They have pleaded not guilty.
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The Trump administration says it “will not rest” until all Americans in the Middle East who wish to return are back in the U.S. safely. The rush to evacuate Americans comes as Israel launched more strikes in Tehran on Wednesday. CBS News’ Matt Gutman, Charlie D’Agata and Nancy Cordes have more.
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The Senate has failed to advance a war powers resolution aimed at blocking President Trump from using further military force against Iran. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
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Elon Musk reached a deal to buy Twitter in April 2022. On May 13, 2022, he declared his plan “temporarily on hold” over the number of spam and fake accounts on the platform. Twitter’s stock tumbled as a result.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran is “just getting started,” five days in. Retired Navy Vice Admiral Robert Murrett joins “The Daily Report” to discuss.
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Vice President JD Vance has broken his silence on Iran, voicing his support for the conflict in contrast to his longstanding “anti-war” posture. Politico White House reporter Sophia Cai and Semafor White House correspondent Shelby Talcott join “The Takeout” to discuss Vance’s statement and more of the day’s political headlines.
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