Treasury secretary defends U.S. military actions in Iran: ‘Sometimes you have to escalate to de-escalate’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday defended strikes on Iran’s infrastructure since the U.S and Israel’s joint operation against the country began in February, saying “sometimes you have to escalate to de-escalate.” His comments came just hours after President Donald Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social that he was giving Iranian leadership 48 … Read more

Cory Booker:

New Jersey Senator Cory Booker hasn’t been the mayor of Newark since 2013. But when he walks around his neighborhood, you’d never know it. One passer-by yelled out, “The best mayor ever!” “Thank you, brother! Thank you,” Booker replied. Another man came up and gave Booker a hug. Asked how he knew he could hug … Read more

Why it pays to be bored

CBS News contributor Arthur C. Brooks is the author of a new book, “The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness.” This morning, he’s charting an unlikely path to happiness: Human beings have an amazing ability to solve problems. Usually, that’s great. But not always. Sometimes, we solve little problems, but … Read more

Chef Ruthie Rogers on the comforts of food and conversation

The River Cafe, a bustling London restaurant, has kept its Michelin star since the late ’90s. Ruthie Rogers is not just co-founder, owner and chef; she is maestra of this Italian restaurant, conductor and, on the floor of her blue-carpeted, celebrity-filled world, connector. “I love talking to Wyclef Jean; that was really spontaneous,” she said. … Read more

The prospects for “boots on the ground” to seize Iran’s enriched uranium

As the war with Iran enters its fourth week, much of its stockpile of enriched uranium is believed to lie buried deep inside the Isfahan Mountain complex. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin talks with physicist David Albright, president of the Institute for Science and International Security, about the risks of seizing that near-weapon … Read more

Flyers react to Trump’s plan for federal immigration agents

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Flyers react to Trump’s plan for federal immigration agents 02:05 UP NEXT Man accused of shooting 2 landscapers, killing 1, in California 01:58 Man causes over $240,000 in damage to glass Chihuly sculptures in Seattle 01:37 Nebraska man … Read more

Signs of the times: Removing stories of America’s past from our national parks

The peace and tranquility of Muir Woods, just north of San Francisco – home to 500+ acres of old-growth redwoods – make it just about the last place you’d expect to find a fight brewing. “The fact that they’re taking down whole groups of signs about climate change and our nation’s history is disappointing, and … Read more

Cuban deputy FM reacts to Trump’s threats to take over Cuba: Full interview

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Scott Bessent says the U.S. needs to ‘escalate to de-escalate’ in Iran: Full interview 14:59 Now Playing Cuban deputy FM reacts to Trump’s threats to take over Cuba: Full interview 23:43 UP NEXT Robert Mueller on rebuilding the FBI after … Read more

Robert Therrien: A giant in the world of giant art

Robert Therrien (1947-2019) arrived during the emerging L.A. art scene in the early 1970s, and became best known for his over-sized objects – tables, chairs and household fixtures that dwarf the viewer. He’s now the subject of a larger-than-life exhibition currently at the Broad in Los Angeles, called “Robert Therrien: This Is a Story.” Luke … Read more