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Exclusive - DNC announces top cities, date for 2028 convention, won't hold midterm convention - The DNC is announcing Monday that the 2028 national convention will be held from Aug. 7 to Aug. 10, CBS News has learned. 1H ago

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Poll: What partisans want from their parties ahead of 2026 primary season -- President Trump is a central figure for both Democrats and Republicans, going into the primary season, ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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Stocks rebound after earlier drop on concerns about Iran war impact -- Stocks recovered on Monday after tumbling earlier in the day over concerns that the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran could drive up energy costs.

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The Takeout - Early takeaways from Clintons' Epstein depositions - The House Oversight Committee has released videos of Bill and Hillary Clinton's depositions on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more. 1H ago - 03:17

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Inside Trump's thinking on war with Iran -- President Trump has said the conflict with Iran is projected to last from four to five weeks, but has the capacity to go on for longer. CBS News chief Washington analyst Robert Costa joins to discuss what he's learned about the president's mindset after speaking with him.

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Ret. Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery on war with Iran -- U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, which started Saturday and continue apace, appear to have decapitated the Iranian theocratic regime. Ret. Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery joins "The Takeout" with analysis.

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U.S. says 6 troops killed in Iran conflict so far -- As the U.S. and Israel continue to rule the skies over Iran, the Iranian military has fired retaliatory strikes in many directions, killing at least six U.S. service members so far. CBS News' Matt Gutman and Nancy Cordes have the latest.

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Mamdani, Trump talk housing in 2nd meeting -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with President Trump again in the Oval Office on Thursday to discuss housing. Political strategists Laurie Watkins and Mark Bednar join with analysis. -- Feb 27

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Travel chaos intensifies with airports closed, flights canceled amid Iran war -- Air travel chaos intensified as the war with Iran stretched into a third day - keeping airspace and airports in the Middle East closed and leaving travelers stranded.

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Iranian Prince Pahlavi says "this is our chance" after Khamenei's death -- Prince Reza Pahlavi, a leader of the opposition to the Islamic Republic, discusses whether regime change is coming, who leads a transition, and what happens to Iran's nuclear program.

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Map shows attack locations across Iran, and Iran's retaliatory strikes -- A map created by the CBS News data team shows the strike locations across Iran, including the capital and the site of a major nuclear facility.

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Gas prices are set to rise. Here's what you could pay at the pump. -- U.S. motorists could soon see higher prices at the pump as oil prices surge following the attacks in Iran.

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Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke won't seek reelection, becoming latest GOP retirement -- Rep. Ryan Zinke of Montana announced Monday he will not run for reelection, becoming the latest Republican to retire.

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Supreme Court seems open to loosening law barring marijuana users from owning guns -- The Supreme Court seemed likely Monday to loosen a federal law that bars marijuana users from owning guns in a case that crossed typical political lines.

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Pete Hegseth says Iran military mission will not be "endless" -- The Pentagon announced Monday that six American service members have been killed in Operation Epic Fury.

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Chilling photo shows grinning suspect in Scotland stabbing -- A man was arrested for a stabbing incident in Edinburgh, Scotland, after a standoff with police in which he was photographed leaning out a window with a menacing grin.

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3 U.S. F-15s mistakenly shot down by Kuwait but all crew safe -- Three American fighter jets were "mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses," CENTCOM said in a statement ​Monday, as the war with Iran continued for a third day.

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More U.S. employees are hugging tight to their jobs. Here's why. -- More employees are clinging to their positions in a trend known as "job-hugging." That's making it harder for job-seekers to find work.

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AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross -- The CEO of Anthropic says his company refused to allow its technology to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement).

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Read the full transcript of our interview with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei -- Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei sat down with CBS News for an exclusive interview Friday, hours after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared the company a supply chain risk to national security.

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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei calls White House's actions "retaliatory and punitive" -- Hours before Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's interview, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deemed the AI company a "supply chain risk to national security," which restricts military contractors from doing business with Anthropic.

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Niall Ferguson: Khamenei Joins Saddam in Hell, but Iran 2026 Is Not Iraq 2003 -- One thing I can confidently promise about the U.S.-Israeli war against the Islamic Republic: It will not last long.

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This Is How the Islamic Republic Falls -- The Islamic Republic's power over its population is crumbling, because of its toxic ideology.

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Donald Trump's Strategy of Decapitation -- Israel says the ayatollah is dead, and a source with intimate knowledge of the operation says that plans for the 'day after' have long been in the works.

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Federal judges face threats after ruling against the Trump administration -- Federal judges say criticism from President Trump can put their safety at risk. The White House says the president "understands the dangers of political violence."

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Democrat Jack Schlossberg talks taking the gloves off -- The 33-year-old grandson of JFK is out to make a name for himself, running for Congress in New York's 12th District. He talks about his family, and his refusal to refrain from mocking his opponents, saying, "The time is not now to hold back." -- Mar 1

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Iran strikes highlight fractures in GOP ahead of war powers votes in Congress -- From the president's usual opponents in his party to some of his most stalwart supporters, the U.S. actions in Iran have prompted strong pushback in pockets of the GOP.

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Trump says operations will "continue until all of our objectives are achieved" -- "Sadly, there will likely be more before it ends. That's the way it is. Likely be more," President Trump said after mentioning the three U.S. service members killed in the operation.

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Tejano music star boosted by late outside spending for his Texas congressional campaign -- A Democratic primary in a GOP held Texas congressional district is seeing major money ahead of polls closing in the March 3 contest. -- Feb 28

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Which gold coins are best to buy right now? -- With gold at $5,400 an ounce, it's important to choose the right gold assets to invest in. Here's what to consider.

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What does 1 gram of 24K gold cost in today's market?

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What is the price of gold today: March 2, 2026?

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Why a $10,000 CD account is worth opening this March -- The interest earnings on a $10,000 CD remain substantial, but that's not the only reason why you should open one now.

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How to earn $500 in interest before the end of 2026

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How much interest can a $20,000 CD account earn in 5 years?

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Can I legally refuse to pay federal taxes? -- Think there's a legal loophole to avoid paying federal taxes? Here's what the IRS has to say about the issue.

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What qualifies as a hardship with the IRS?

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Best tax debt relief companies for 2026, and the top advice to know now

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This tip can save you tens of thousands of dollars on your mortgage -- Mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest level since 2022, and now borrowers can find even lower-cost loans, experts said. -- Feb 27

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Robots, already in hospitals, are ready to roll in other industries -- In the years to come, robots will help offset worker shortages in health care, manufacturing and other industries, experts say. -- Feb 27

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Trump lays out objectives for Iran operation -- President Trump provided more insight on the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran during remarks ahead of a White House event on Monday, saying the war will go on for as long as it takes. Tony Dokoupil anchored this CBS News special report.

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Pentagon on U.S.-Israeli war on Iran -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine held a press briefing on Monday and broke down the reasons behind the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that erupted Saturday. Gayle King anchored this CBS News special report.

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Anthropic CEO speaks out -- Anthropic's CEO spoke exclusively to CBS News amid a disagreement between the company and U.S. government over limits on how its AI model could be used. The Pentagon wants total access without restrictions. Anthropic's CEO says, "I think we are a good judge of what our models can do reliably ... and what they cannot do reliably." The interview happened just prior to the U.S. launching its attack on Iran.

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Austin bar shooting being linked to terrorism -- New details are emerging about the apparent suspect who police say killed two people and wounded 14 at a bar in Austin, Texas, over the weekend. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.

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