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Pence says Americans are “safer” after Soleimani’s death

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Pence says Americans are “safer” after Soleimani’s death – CBS News Watch CBS News In an interview with “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell, Vice President Mike Pence said he believes Americans are “safer today” than before President Trump ordered a strike that killed a top Iranian military leader. The interview comes one day after

Second judge blocks portions of Trump order on elections

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Trump signs order to overhaul elections Can Trump tell states how to run their elections with new executive order? 03:37 Washington — A federal judge in Massachusetts blocked President Trump’s administration from implementing portions of his executive order that imposed new requirements involving proof of citizenship to register to vote in U.S. elections. U.S. District

What to expect next from Iran

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What to expect next from Iran – CBS News Watch CBS News Iran’s leadership says the overnight strikes on bases housing U.S. troops in Iraq were retaliation for the killing of Qassem Suleimani, who was buried Tuesday night. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tehran on what the world can expect next from the country’s leaders. View

Former CIA director: U.S. and Iran have opportunity “to de-escalate” after strike

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Former CIA director: U.S. and Iran have opportunity “to de-escalate” after strike – CBS News Watch CBS News There were no casualties reported after Iran fired missiles at two bases housing U.S. troops in Iraq. It was not immediately clear how President Trump plans to respond to the strike. CBS News senior national security contributor