Trump on why Iran deal doesn’t include more on nuclear weapons

Trump on why Iran deal doesn’t include more on nuclear weapons – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump told CBS News’ Nancy Cordes that he would bomb “the hell” out of Iran if they don’t adhere to the latest agreement, despite the text not including much about developing nuclear weapons. Source link

Trump invokes Defense Production Act to boost weapons manufacturing as Iran war intensifies concerns

President Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act to address constraints in the production of munitions, according to a presidential memo released on Tuesday. The war against Iran has highlighted concerns over munitions stockpiles and rates of production.  The memo delegates the Defense Secretary to use the Defense Production Act, which can be used to … Read more

NBA star James Harden arrested in Texas on weapons charge

Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard James Harden was arrested in Harris County, Texas, early Saturday morning and charged with misdemeanor unlawful carrying of weapons, according to court documents. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. A charging document filed in Texas says Harden was taken into custody at … Read more

Anthropic adviser says it’s “not hypothetical” that AI could abet biological weapons risk

CBS News contributor Chris Krebs, who ran CISA in the first Trump administration, and Ben Buchanan, who advised President Biden and is now a professor at Johns Hopkins and an adviser to Anthropic, joined “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” to discuss whether the government should regulate AI — and if so, how it should … Read more

US will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war, new analysis finds

WASHINGTON — U.S. military contractors need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of three key weapons systems used heavily in the Iran war, according to an analysis released Wednesday, adding to concerns that American forces would have limited firepower in any future conflict with China. The weapons systems are Tomahawk cruise missiles, which are … Read more

North Korea fires several short-range ballistic missiles toward sea, South says, in latest weapons demo by Pyongyang this year

Seoul, South Korea — North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Tuesday, South Korea’s military said, the latest in a series of weapons demonstrations by North Korea this year. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles were fired from Jongju city on the North’s west coast. The body of … Read more

As China tensions loom, US temporarily pauses Taiwan weapons sales due to Iran war, acting Navy secretary says

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The United States has temporarily paused weapons sales to Taiwan in order to ensure readiness for a potential escalation in Iran, acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao testified to the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee on Tuesday. “I have not heard, I have not spoken to the Taiwanese. However, … Read more

Mom reported son missing along with weapons and car before Islamic Center shooting, police say

Mom reported son missing along with weapons and car before Islamic Center shooting, police say – CBS News Watch CBS News Police held a news conference Monday evening to give an update on the deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Authorities say the two suspects killed three others before being found dead … Read more

Sources: Pentagon has no new munitions contracts amid concerns over weapons shortage

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Sources: Pentagon has no new munitions contracts amid concerns over weapons shortage 02:24 UP NEXT Trump announces ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon 02:04 Gabbard says Iranian regime appears to be intact but is ‘largely degraded’ 02:03 Law enforcement … Read more

US ramps nuclear weapons production to Cold War levels as China pursues ‘unprecedented’ buildup

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. is producing nuclear weapons at levels not seen since the Cold War, Energy Secretary Chris Wright told lawmakers Thursday, as officials warned of a rapidly expanding Chinese arsenal and growing nuclear threats from Iran. “Today, NNSA is delivering more new nuclear weapons and plutonium pits … Read more