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Texas Sen. John Cornyn says he told President Trump that he would support U.S. strikes on Iran and that he respects the “political risk” he took. Plus, he tells Ed O’Keefe the two reasons why he’s seeking re-election, and what it means to be a Republican in 2026.
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First, Reza Pahlavi on the future of Iran. Then, a look at threats against U.S. judges under Trump. And, breaking the cycle of school shootings.
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President Trump tells the Atlantic he’s willing to talk with Iran to find a resolution, a day after U.S.-Israeli strikes on the country. Eric Lob, associate professor of politics and international relations at FIU, joins CBS News to discuss.
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The CIA had tracked Khamenei’s location for several months before the strike that killed him, a person familiar with the matter tells CBS News.
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This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” as the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran continue into a second day after the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton joins, as well as Sens. Chris Murphy and Ted Cruz.
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Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during “Heated Rivalry” star Connor Storrie’s opening monologue on “SNL.”
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Celebrations have been seen in Tehran after Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in U.S.-led strikes. Supporters of the the regime have also been seen mourning Khamenei. CBS News’ Leigh Kiniry has more.
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Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed along with about 40 other senior members of the Islamic Republic’s regime in the initial onslaught of the U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran. Behnam Ben Taleblu, Iran program senior director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins CBS News to discuss who or what might emerge as a new leader in Iran.
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CBS News has learned that the casualties occurred among American personnel based in Kuwait.
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Watch Margaret Brennan’s full interview with Sen. Tom Cotton, a portion of which aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on March 1, 2026.
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