President Donald Trump said he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz as US territory. This strait is an important international shipping route, but experts say the US does not have control over it.
Key Facts
President Donald Trump announced plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz as US territory.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway used by many countries for shipping.
Experts say the US does not currently control the strait.
The announcement was reported by Al Jazeera journalist Kimberly Halkett.
The declaration would be unusual because the strait is an international passage.
The statement reflects a strong US interest in the region.
No details were given about how the US would enforce this claim.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Luigi Mangione changed his plea from not guilty to guilty in a federal stalking case. He also admitted to shooting Brian Thompson, the CEO of United Healthcare. Legal experts discussed why this change is important and what will happen next in the murder case.
Key Facts
Luigi Mangione was originally charged with federal stalking.
He initially pleaded not guilty to these charges.
Mangione later changed his plea to guilty.
He admitted to shooting Brian Thompson, CEO of United Healthcare.
The case involves a state murder charge linked to the shooting.
CBS News legal analysts explained the reasons for the plea change.
The legal team discussed the next steps in the case process.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Senator Andrew Bragg gave a speech proposing to lower Australia's annual net overseas migration from about 300,000 to below 180,000 and to reduce the national construction code. His ideas caused disagreement within his party, with some colleagues supporting him and others rejecting the proposals as not official party policy.
Key Facts
Andrew Bragg made a public speech suggesting a big cut in net overseas migration and changes to the construction code.
Some senior party members, like Angus Taylor, criticized Bragg’s suggestions, calling them his personal views.
Senator Andrew McLachlan publicly supported Bragg and encouraged other party members to openly discuss policy ideas.
Queensland Senator Paul Scarr also praised Bragg’s speech as reinforcing core party values.
Other party members privately expressed frustration with Bragg for breaking party discipline.
Bragg defended the speech, saying it is important to discuss ambitious policies rather than small, safe announcements.
Bragg corrected a comment about housing standards, clarifying that homes meeting the basic Australian standards would not be substandard.
Some colleagues felt the negative reactions to the speech were an overreaction and welcomed Bragg’s fresh approach.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Maggie Meza, leader of the Blue Star Families group in Southern California, spoke about the difficulties families face when their loved ones are deployed in the military. She shared concerns about the health and safety conditions on the USS Lincoln, an aircraft carrier.
Key Facts
Maggie Meza is the executive director of the Southern California chapter of Blue Star Families.
Blue Star Families is an organization that supports military families.
Families experience emotional and physical stress when loved ones are deployed.
There are growing worries about the conditions on the USS Lincoln ship.
The USS Lincoln is currently active with deployed military personnel.
The discussion was featured on CBS News.
The focus is on the impact of deployment on families and troop welfare.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A U.S. Marine pilot safely ejected and walked away after an F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet crashed into a mountainside in Washington state during routine training in June 2026. The pilot had minor injuries, and the cause of the crash is still being investigated.
Key Facts
The crash happened on June 13, 2026, near Rimrock Lake in Washington, about 55 miles southeast of Seattle.
The aircraft involved was an F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.
The pilot ejected before the crash and was found by local authorities wearing a bloodied face but only minor cuts.
The pilot was conducting low-level training and lost control, hitting a tree before the crash.
The pilot contacted emergency services immediately, saying, "Hey, buddy, I just crashed."
The crash caused a plume of black smoke and started a wildfire in the area.
Officials continue to investigate the exact cause of the crash.
The incident footage was released by the Yakima County Sheriff’s Office in August 2026.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Dr. Anthony Fauci refused to appear voluntarily before a second Senate committee after being held in contempt by Republicans on the Homeland Security Committee. The contempt vote followed Fauci invoking the Fifth Amendment many times during a hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Key Facts
Dr. Fauci declined a request to appear before another Senate panel.
The Homeland Security Committee, led by Republicans, voted to hold Fauci in contempt.
Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 100 times in a July 29 hearing.
Invoking the Fifth Amendment means a person does not have to answer questions that might incriminate them.
Republican Sen. Rand Paul argued the Fifth Amendment does not apply because President Donald Trump issued a pardon to Fauci.
Sen. Ron Johnson wanted to investigate Fauci’s role in the pandemic and COVID-19 vaccines.
The contempt vote may lead to a Justice Department investigation about Fauci’s constitutional rights use.
Fauci’s lawyer said forcing him to appear again would be harassment for political reasons.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
President Donald Trump said he might soon declare the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory because of the current naval blockade of Iranian ports. He has also proposed gaining control of other strategic places like Greenland and Kharg Island to increase U.S. influence over important regions.
Key Facts
President Trump claimed the U.S. essentially controls the Strait of Hormuz through its naval blockade.
He said this control may soon be declared official U.S. territory.
Trump acknowledged using the military more during his second term but said it was the right decision.
He has suggested taking control of Kharg Island, a key oil export point in Iran.
Trump has also proposed U.S. control over Greenland and even mentioned Canada as a potential 51st state.
The U.S. has a military base in Greenland that helps with missile warnings and space surveillance.
Leaders in Greenland and Denmark oppose U.S. claims or plans for control over Greenland.
These ideas are tied to competition with Russia and China in critical global regions.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Luigi Mangione admitted guilt to federal charges for the shooting death of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, in 2024. The case has drawn attention due to ongoing frustration with the U.S. health insurance system.
Key Facts
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the shooting.
The victim was Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
The incident occurred in 2024.
The case has highlighted public anger about the U.S. health insurance system.
UnitedHealthcare is a major health insurance company in the United States.
The shooting and trial attracted national attention.
Mangione’s plea advances the legal process in this case.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
President Donald Trump said the USS Lincoln's deployment was "not nearly long enough" amid rising worries about the situation on the ship. He responded to concerns related to the ship's conditions during its mission involving Iran.
Key Facts
President Trump spoke about the USS Lincoln on Friday.
He said the ship's deployment time should have been longer.
The USS Lincoln is an important ship related to tensions with Iran.
Concerns have grown about living and working conditions on the USS Lincoln.
CBS News reported on the situation and President Trump’s comments.
The report was covered by CBS News' Eleanor Watson.
The USS Lincoln is actively involved in U.S. military operations near Iran.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the murder of the UnitedHealthcare CEO. Meanwhile, a new aircraft carrier is being sent to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln.
Key Facts
Luigi Mangione admitted guilt in a federal court case involving the death of the UnitedHealthcare CEO.
The UnitedHealthcare CEO was the victim of a murder tied to this case.
A new U.S. Navy aircraft carrier is on its way to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln.
The USS Abraham Lincoln is currently in service but will be succeeded by a newer ship.
These events were reported on CBS News in a segment hosted by Major Garrett.
The developments include both legal and military news related to the United States.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Five people were killed in a series of incidents at two homes and a wooded area in Missaukee County, Michigan. The suspect, Chad Hickman, was also found dead, and police are investigating the situation.
Key Facts
The killings happened in Missaukee County, about 169 miles northwest of Detroit.
Police found three dead people and one injured at the first home; the injured person was taken to a hospital.
The suspect, Chad Hickman, 39, fled before police arrived.
At a second home, police found a fourth person dead.
The suspect's vehicle and body were found in a wooded area near Whitlock Lake. Another dead person was also found there.
Police have not shared how each person died or if the victims were connected.
Authorities are continuing the investigation and ask the public to avoid the area.
Names and ages of the victims have not been released pending family notification.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Lindsay Clancy is on trial for killing her three children in Massachusetts in January 2023. The defense says she was mentally ill and not responsible, while prosecutors say she knew what she was doing. The trial has included emotional moments and important evidence about her mental state and actions before the deaths.
Key Facts
Lindsay Clancy is charged with murdering her children aged 5, 3, and 8 months in their home.
The trial is happening in Plymouth Superior Court and has lasted over two weeks.
The defense claims Clancy had postpartum psychosis and bipolar disorder that affected her actions.
Prosecutors argue Clancy planned the killings and understood what she was doing.
A 911 call from her husband Patrick Clancy was played, capturing the discovery of the tragedy.
Clancy became very emotional during testimony describing her children’s injuries.
The defense said Clancy heard a voice telling her to kill her children so she could kill herself.
The judge reminded jurors to avoid letting emotions affect their decision and to focus only on evidence.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The United States is facing its highest number of measles cases in over 30 years, with Wisconsin among the states experiencing new outbreaks. This rise in measles infections coincides with the Trump administration’s changes to childhood vaccine guidelines, which separate the MMR vaccine into three separate shots.
Key Facts
As of August 13, there were 2,566 confirmed measles cases across the U.S. in 47 states and jurisdictions.
Wisconsin’s measles cases are increasing while vaccination rates for the MMR vaccine have dropped from about 85% in 2019 to under 80% in 2025 among 2-year-olds.
The MMR vaccine protects against measles, mumps, and rubella; measles is highly contagious and needs about 95% vaccination coverage to stop outbreaks.
The Trump administration introduced new vaccine recommendations called the “Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations,” which change how and when children get their vaccines.
Most measles cases this year (93%) were in people who were unvaccinated or had unknown vaccination status.
Wisconsin counties with vaccination rates below 70% are seeing more measles outbreaks.
Declines in vaccination rates started before the COVID-19 pandemic and worsened after due to fewer routine doctor visits.
The CDC reports 94% of this year's measles cases are from 38 different outbreaks, mostly affecting U.S. residents.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
At Bishop Kelley High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, incoming freshmen must give their mothers, fathers, or guardians a goodbye kiss on their first day. This 26-year-old tradition, started by seniors in 2001, is a public way to thank parents and mark a special moment between parent and child.
Key Facts
The tradition involves seniors blocking freshmen from leaving until they give a goodbye kiss to a parent or guardian.
It started in 2001 as a kinder alternative to earlier, prank-based welcomes.
The kiss is usually on the cheek and happens publicly in the school parking lot.
The tradition honors the idea of respecting and thanking parents.
Mothers especially appreciate this moment, as it can be very emotional for them.
The event is seen as a rite of passage for freshmen starting high school.
Seniors enthusiastically participate by surrounding cars and holding doors closed.
Parents say the moment the student drives away signals an important transition in their relationship.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The U.S. Justice Department called the missile threat to President Trump’s plane an “assassination attempt” in a court filing. This happened last month when the President secretly changed planes after the threat.
Key Facts
The threat involved an Iranian missile near Air Force One.
President Trump changed planes secretly to avoid danger.
The Justice Department used the term “assassination attempt” to describe this event.
The U.S. Solicitor General, John Sauer, mentioned this in a court appeal.
The appeal asks the Supreme Court to reverse a decision by a lower court.
The lower court had blocked some government action related to the incident.
The filing was made on a Friday.
The case involves national security and presidential safety.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A CBS News report covers an embarrassing tradition that freshmen students face as an initiation at a high school in Oklahoma. The story explores the details of this unusual and uncomfortable ritual for new students.
Key Facts
The article focuses on a high school in Oklahoma.
Freshmen students go through a special initiation ritual at this school.
The ritual is described as embarrassing or humiliating.
CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman investigated this tradition.
The report was available on CBS News platforms including their app and website.
The ritual is part of the school’s way of welcoming or marking new students.
The article did not give details about the exact nature of the ritual.
The coverage aims to highlight this unique school tradition.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The TV show "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" will feature guests from different political backgrounds, including Democratic and Republican leaders. The program will also discuss new CBS News poll results and include a panel of political reporters.
Key Facts
The show airs on Sunday, August 16, 2026, on CBS News at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
It will feature Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (Democrat).
Nebraska Representative Don Bacon (Republican) will appear as a guest.
Pennsylvania state Representative Christopher Rabb (Democrat) will also be featured.
Anthony Salvanto, Executive Director of Elections and Surveys at CBS News, will present new poll results.
A panel discussion will include reporters Toluse Olorunnipa (The Atlantic), Sabrina Rodriguez (The Wall Street Journal), and Paul Kane (NOTUS).
The show will be available for streaming on Paramount+ and CBSNews.com at 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Lindsay Clancy is on trial for the deaths of her three young children. Her defense says she had postpartum psychosis, a serious mental illness after childbirth. Last week, doctors and mental health experts gave important testimony, and Clancy became emotional during the trial.
Key Facts
Lindsay Clancy is accused of killing her three young children.
Her defense claims she was suffering from postpartum psychosis.
Postpartum psychosis is a severe mental illness that can happen after giving birth.
Mental health professionals testified about her condition.
Autopsy doctors also gave evidence about the children’s deaths.
Clancy showed emotional responses during the trial.
The trial has received coverage from CBS News.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The BBC is trying to get documents and testimony from President Donald Trump's family to defend itself against his $10 billion defamation lawsuit. The lawsuit concerns a BBC Panorama episode that showed an edited version of a speech President Trump gave before the January 6, 2021 Capitol riots.
Key Facts
President Trump filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC over a Panorama episode.
The episode edited parts of Trump's January 6, 2021 speech, which the BBC later apologized for.
The BBC wants subpoenas for Trump’s children Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and son-in-law Jared Kushner for documents and testimony.
The BBC says Trump’s family members have direct knowledge relevant to the case, including speech drafts and edits.
Attempts to serve subpoenas by hand failed; the BBC wants to serve them by email or mail.
Trump’s legal team denies the documentary was available on US platforms as originally claimed.
Trump dropped the BBC’s commercial arm from the lawsuit, but the main case continues.
A trial date is scheduled for February 2027 if the case goes forward.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
