GOP Rep. Marlin Stutzman says it’s “too soon” to imagine scenario of U.S. boots on ground in Iran – CBS News Watch CBS News Sources tell CBS News that President Trump has yet to decide on sending U.S. ground troops into Iran. Republican Rep. Marlin Stutzman of Indiana joins “The Takeout” to discuss. Source link
An Afghan father who served with U.S. forces died in immigration custody less than a day after being arrested in Texas. Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke to his family, who are struggling to make sense of his death. Source link
What country poses the largest national security threat to the U.S. right now? – CBS News Watch CBS News Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testified about threats against the U.S. before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday. CBS News’ Anna Schecter has more. Source link
Power is being restored to Cuba after a total blackout hit the island earlier in the week. Democratic Rep. Jim McGovern of Massachusetts, who recently introduced a bill to repeal the embargo on Cuba, joins “The Takeout” with his perspective on the Trump administration’s approach to the island nation. Source link
WASHINGTON — Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard declined to say if Iran’s nuclear program presented an “imminent threat,” deflecting questions from lawmakers about whether U.S. intelligence backed up White House statements on the rationale for starting the war. Gabbard’s congressional testimony Wednesday at an annual hearing on worldwide threats came a day after a … Read more
The State Department is ordering all U.S. embassies and consular posts worldwide to conduct security reviews without delay, according to a cable seen by NBC News. The order, which came from Undersecretary of Management Jason Evans and was signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, told the embassies Tuesday to undertake the security reviews “immediately,” … Read more
Jeff Walter wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Illinois’ 11th Congressional District Source link
Jennifer Davis wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Illinois’ 8th Congressional District Source link
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump dropped his push Tuesday for U.S. allies to join in protecting the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian threats — an about-face that came just one day after he called upon nations to “get involved” so oil tankers can safely navigate the crucial shipping lane. First on social media and later … Read more
Venezuela won its first World Baseball Classic championship Tuesday, defeating the tournament favorite United States 3-2 in the final. The game was tied 2-2 headed into the ninth inning before Venezuela pulled back in front. Luis Arráez walked to start the inning, then Javier Sanoja stole second after he came in as a pinch runner. … Read more