Hegseth’s Iran testimony on Capitol Hill gets heated

Hegseth’s Iran testimony on Capitol Hill gets heated – CBS News Watch CBS News Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is returning to Capitol Hill on Thursday after a tense day of testimony before lawmakers bombarding him with questions about the Iran war. CBS News’ Nikole Killion reports.

Coast Guard chief describes crisis over DHS government shutdown

Coast Guard chief describes crisis over DHS government shutdown – CBS News Watch CBS News Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday spoke to CBS News’ Nicole Sganga about dire conditions within the military branch during the current partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security.

Trump says he has upper hand in Iran war

President Trump says Iran’s economy is on the brink of collapse as a stalemate plays out in the Strait of Hormuz, driving global oil and gas prices up. CBS News’ Nancy Cordes reports.

GDP rose at 2% annual rate in first quarter as U.S. economy rebounds

The U.S. economy expanded at an annual rate of 2% in the first three months of 2026, slower than forecasters expected but a rebound from weak growth in the previous quarter, new government data shows. Economists polled by FactSet had projected the nation’s gross domestic product — the total value of goods and services produced …

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Florida’s new congressional map clears key hurdle

Florida’s new congressional map clears key hurdle – CBS News Watch CBS News The Florida legislature passed a new congressional map proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. CBS News’ Jarred Hill reports.

LIV Golf future uncertain amid funding issues

LIV Golf used billions of dollars from Saudi Arabia to lure some of golf’s biggest names, but now it’s struggling to stay afloat. Tom Hanson looks at the impact on golfers who left the PGA.

Activists say Israel intercepts part of Gaza aid flotilla off Greek coast, detaining crews

Activists trying to break Israel’s maritime blockade of Gaza said Thursday that Israeli forces intercepted 22 vessels of their flotilla near the Greek island of Crete and detained their crews. The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) said its vessels were “abducted,” with Israeli naval forces intercepting and boarding their boats. “After smashing engines and destroying navigation …

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