Trump administration making heavy preparations for potential use of ground troops in Iran

Washington — Pentagon officials have made detailed preparations for deploying U.S. ground forces into Iran, multiple sources briefed on the discussions told CBS News.  Senior military commanders have submitted specific requests aimed at preparing for such an option as President Trump weighs moves in the U.S.-Israel-led conflict with Iran, the sources said.  Mr. Trump has … Read more

What we know about Iran’s Kharg Island as Israel contemplates potential ground invasion

What we know about Iran’s Kharg Island as Israel contemplates potential ground invasion – CBS News Watch CBS News All eyes are on Iran’s Kharg Island and oil production hubs in the region as the war in the Middle East enters a third week. CBS News’ Aaron MacLean and Nancy Cordes have the latest. Source … Read more

The potential No. 1 NBA draft picks who will define the NCAA Tournament

In most years, men’s college basketball would be lucky to have one transcendent star, a player who could both carry his team during the NCAA Tournament and be a hyped professional prospect. In 2026, there are three: Kansas’ Darryn Peterson, Brigham Young’s AJ Dybantsa and Duke’s Cameron Boozer. The trio have been jockeying for position … Read more

Facing potential Latino voter slide, GOP mobilizes in crucial Senate races ahead of 2026 midterms

Amid signs that Republicans may be losing some of the Latino support that the party picked up in 2024, grassroots organizations are stepping in to boost GOP Senate candidates in key races during this year’s midterms.  The LIBRE Initiative Action, a conservative-leaning Latino political group, is set to endorse Republican Sen. Jon Husted for the … Read more

DNC sues Trump administration for information on potential deployments to election sites

DNC sues Trump administration for information on potential deployments to election sites – CBS News Watch CBS News The Democratic National Committee is suing the Trump administration for answers about whether officials plan to send federal agents and troops to polling places and election sites. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports. Source link

FDA warns Novo Nordisk over unreported potential Ozempic side effects

Novo Nordisk, the pharmaceutical company behind Ozempic, has received a warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration over issues with its procedures for reporting potential side effects of the flagship diabetes drug, which is also prescribed for weight loss.  In the letter, dated March 5, the FDA cited three deaths among patients receiving … Read more