At least 3 ships passed Strait of Hormuz on Day 2 of U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, tracker shows
Tuesday marked Day 2 of the United States’ blockade against Iranian ports. Live tracking of tanker vessels in the region show at least three ships were able to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, while more than a hundred would normally pass before the war began. Former CIA officer Elliot Ackerman joined to discuss […]
Fallout in Congress from Swalwell and Gonzales resignations
CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the latest on the Capitol Hill reaction to the resignations of Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales.
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández on resignations of Swalwell, Gonzales
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández had pushed for Congressmen Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales to step down from Congress as they faced allegations of sexual misconduct. She joined CBS News with her reaction to their resignations.
U.S. easing economic sanctions on Venezuela, Axios reports
The Trump administration is easing some of its economic constrictions on Venezuela, Axios reports. Marc Caputo, who covers the White House for Axios, joined CBS News to discuss.
Latest on U.S. blockade of Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. blockade on Iranian ports along the Strait of Hormuz has entered day two with no end in sight. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
Purple skies, tornadoes and hail seen across U.S.: Here’s the severe weather forecast
Major storms are sweeping the U.S., putting over a third of Americans under some sort of severe weather alert. Rob Marciano has the forecast.
Eric Swalwell accuser says, “I’m terrified to speak out”
Two members of Congress have resigned after separate allegations of sexual misconduct. Texas Republican Tony Gonzales had admitted to a relationship with a former aide, but California Democrat Eric Swalwell has denied everything but “mistakes in judgment.” Nancy Cordes spoke with two of his accusers.
U.S. hosts Israel and Lebanon for first talks in over 30 years
As talks between Israel and Lebanon took place Tuesday, President Trump suggested that face-to-face talks between the U.S. and Iran could resume within days. Weijia Jiang reports.
Chevron executive says consumers “should try to drive less” to save money on gas
Lilia Luciano traveled to Chevron’s largest oil refinery on the Mississippi coast and spoke to Andy Walz, a president of the company, about what people at home can do to avoid high gas prices.
Camp Mystic director overcome with emotion in Texas court
A major legal battle in Texas could determine the future of Camp Mystic, where 27 campers and counselors died in floods last summer. The family of the only victim still missing wants the camp closed after a camp director admitted to sleeping through a flood warning that might have saved lives. Jason Allen reports.