Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine are holding a rare press conference Monday morning as the U.S. and Israeli military operation against Iran continued into a third day. Hegseth said the mission of the operation, named Operation Epic Fury, is “laser-focused.” “Destroy Iranian missiles, destroy
Four American service members have been killed and four others have been seriously wounded during Operation Epic Fury, the joint U.S.-Israeli military operation against Iran, U.S. Central Command said Monday. CENCOM had said Sunday that three service members were killed but announced Monday that another member has died. “The fourth service member, who was seriously
President Trump on Sunday said in a video address that there will likely be more American casualties as the U.S-Israeli war on Iran, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, continues “in full force.” “As one nation, we grieve for the true American patriots who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation, even as we continue the
Washington — President Trump said Sunday that he is willing to speak with the new leadership in Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country’s longtime leader, who was killed in Israeli airstrikes on Saturday. “They want to talk, and I have agreed to talk, so I will be talking to
Washington — Efforts in Congress to block President Trump from using further military action against Iran without support from lawmakers have intensified after the U.S. and Israel launched a massive military operation on Saturday. Lawmakers are expected to vote this week on resolutions to require President Trump to seek Congressional approval to use military force
Danise Baird, the wife of Indiana Rep. Jim Baird, has died following complications from injuries stemming from a car crash with her husband in January, the Republican lawmaker’s office announced on Sunday. “Congressman Baird and Danise were married for 59 years, building a life centered on faith, family, and service,” the office said in a
On this “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan: Sen. Tom Cotton, Republican of Arkansas Sen. Chris Murphy, Democrat of Connecticut Rep. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio Sen. Ted Cruz, Republican of Texas Karim Sadjadpour from the Carnegie Endownment for international peace and former CENTCOM commander and CBS News contributor Ret.