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Live - Iran says Strait of Hormuz will be "completely closed" if Trump delivers on threats - President Trump's threat came after CENTCOM's commander said that Iran's ability to threaten the Strait of Hormuz had been "degraded." updated 11M ago

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Poll: Most say Iran war not going well, but don't want regime left in power -- Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.

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Trump says ICE agents will assist TSA at airports as delays worsen -- Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.

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Senate advances Markwayne Mullin's nomination for DHS secretary -- In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.

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Robert Mueller, former FBI director and special counsel, dies at 81 -- Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.

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Trump administration says it is ready to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia -- The Trump administration has asked a federal judge to dissolve her order preventing ICE from deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia.

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Cory Booker: "We, the people, are the heroes this country needs" -- The New Jersey Senator has been a face of the Democratic Party's resistance to the Trump administration. He expresses his hopes for our nation in a new book, "Stand," in which he encourages Americans to stand together, reminding us of our shared virtues.

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More than 230 rescued amid severe floods in Hawaii; more rain expected -- Raging waters lifted homes and cars and prompted evacuation orders for 5,500 people north of Honolulu, though they were later lifted.

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Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say -- A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.

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IAEA director on destroying Iran's nuclear -- Rafael Grossi, the International Atomic Energy Agency director, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he doesn't think "any war" would destroy Iran's nuclear ambitions "unless it was nuclear war, and you go for destruction in an unfathomable way, which we hope, of course, will never be the case."

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U.S. preparing for potential use of ground troops in Iran -- It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.

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Trump administration temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea - The U.S. Treasury has authorized the purchase of Iranian oil that's already at sea, exempting buyers from the tight sanctions that have restricted Iran's oil industry for years, as the Trump administration grapples with high oil prices. Mar 20

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Trump is strategizing means to seize Iran's nuclear stockpiles, sources say -- The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.

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Signs of the times: Removing stories of America's past from our national parks -- Following an executive order from President Trump, the Department of the Interior has removed dozens of educational signs at our national parks that the administration claims promote "divisive narratives" and "corrosive ideology."

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Supreme Court to consider deadlines for late-arriving mail ballots -- The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.

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The West's historic snow drought could bring water shortages, wildfires -- The western United States experienced a severe snow drought this year, threatening the region's water supply and potentially setting the stage for its wildfire season. -- Mar 21

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Florida homeowners insurance company accused of siphoning profits -- As Florida moves homeowners' policies out of its state-run insurer of last resort, insiders question one new company's finances. -- Mar 20

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Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback" -- In 2005, the "Friends" star played Valerine Cherish, a washed-up sitcom actress, in the HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback.

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Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition -- Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening. -- Mar 21

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Couple on unusual activity at neighbor's home: "I think they finally killed him" -- When Gary Herbst, described by his Minnesota neighbors as confrontational, disappeared on July 8, 2013, it appeared he walked out on his wife and teenage son. Years later, a startling discovery would confirm what neighbors thought they might have witnessed.

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Fentanyl found inside Barbies sold at Missouri discount store, police say -- Police found that five Barbie packages containing fentanyl were sold. They have all been recovered.

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Wife of Joseph Duggar charged with child endangerment after his arrest -- Kendra Duggar was charged with multiple misdemeanors a day after husband Joseph Duggar's arrest. -- Mar 21

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The U.S. Needs More Weapons. Can This Company Supply Them? -- The new defense entrepreneurs think America's preparedness suffers from two problems: a lack of modern warfighting tools, and an inability to manufacture them at volume.

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How Israel Is Helping Iran's Opposition -- Israelis are targeting the security forces that recently murdered protesters en masse. And they may provide air cover when the next uprising begins.

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The Foreign Money Behind America's Anti-War Protests -- The Chinese-backed network behind disruptive anti-ICE and anti-Israel protests is now mobilizing against U.S. action in Iran.

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Exclusive - We visited an LA building with 89 registered hospices. Here's what we found. Advocates said the Van Nuys building looked like an example of "clustering" - a red flag for hospice fraud. Mar 19

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"All the Empty Rooms" wins Oscar for memorializing kids killed in school shootings -- The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman​ and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.

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ICE detainee deaths on record pace, with Afghan man among latest to die -- Even after accounting for record-high detention populations, the rate of deaths per 10,000 ICE detainees was the highest in 2025 than in any year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020.

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Senate fails to advance DHS funding bill for 5th time, with no deal in sight -- Border czar Tom Homan is expected back on Capitol Hill later Friday for bipartisan talks.

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NATO pulls several hundred personnel from Iraq amid Iran war -- The announcement comes as NATO faces criticism from President Trump, who's seeking military assistance in securing the key Strait of Hormuz.

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U.S. sues Harvard, alleging it failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students -- The Trump administration argued that Harvard unlawfully discriminated against Jewish and Israeli students, in violation of federal civil rights law.

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As airport delays persist, travelers and TSA workers call for end to shutdown -- Wait times at major U.S. airports continue as TSA officer callouts mount after employees missed their first full paycheck last week.

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In voting process, photo ID gets wide support, CBS News poll finds -- Few Americans feel they know a lot of the specifics about the SAVE Act.

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Is a CD account worth opening again? 3 reasons why it may be now -- Recent developments could improve the value of a CD account again. Here's what savers should consider right now.

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What rights do you have during the wage garnishment process? -- If your paycheck is at risk of garnishment, these borrower protections could matter more than ever.

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Can a debt collector freeze your bank account after 7 years?

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: March 20, 2026? -- Considering a home purchase or a refinance of your current property? Here are the mortgage interest rates to know.

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Is spring still the best time to buy a home? Experts weigh in

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4 things homebuyers should consider after the Fed rate pause

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Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working? -- With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.

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U.S. shoppers should brace for impact of higher oil prices, experts say -- Experts warn that surging energy costs are likely to ripple through U.S. supply chains, resulting in higher prices online and in stores.

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Surging U.S. gas prices could erase bigger tax refunds, analysis finds -- Stanford economists estimate that the typical U.S. household will spend an additional $740 on gas this year because of the jump in global oil prices.

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3 reasons the Federal Reserve's interest rate pause is worrying investors -- Fed Chairman Jerome Powell used the phrase "we don't know" at least 14 times during his press conference. Investors are nervous.

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Analysts warn oil prices could keep climbing as Iran war intensifies -- Every 1-cent increase in gasoline prices reduces consumer spending by $1.5 billion annually, one economist says.

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The prospects for "boots on the ground" in Iran -- As the war with Iran enters its fourth week, much of its stockpile of enriched uranium is believed to lie buried deep inside the Isfahan Mountain complex. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin talks with physicist David Albright, president of the Institute for Science and International Security, about the risks of seizing that near-weapon grade material.

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Chef Ruthie Rogers: Food and conversation -- The River Cafe in London has had a Michelin star since the late 1990s, thanks to co-founder, owner and acclaimed chef Ruthie Rogers. Seth Doane talks with the American-born Rogers about her fabled Italian restaurant, her new book, "Table 4 at the River Cafe," and her podcast, all of which celebrate the connections brought about by conversations and comfort food.

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Hail Caesar! How Sid Caesar reinvented comedy for TV -- Comic Sid Caesar (1922-2014) was a master of humor, slapstick and accents, whose 1950s series "Your Show of Shows" and "Caesar's Hour" rewrote the rules of comedy in the new medium of television. Correspondent Mo Rocca talks with David Margolick, author of the biography "When Caesar Was King," and with comedian Robert Klein, about the unique gifts of Caesar (whose reputation has been eclipsed by the writers he hired, including Mel Brooks, Carl Reiner, Larry Gelbart, Woody Allen and Neil Simon); and how the hard work of seemingly effortless laughs took its toll on the comedian.

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CBS Sunday Morning - Signs of the times: Removing stories of America's past - Signs educating visitors about the nation's past have been a key element of our national parks and historic sites. But following an executive order from President Trump, the Department of the Interior has removed dozens of signs that the administration claims promote "divisive narratives" and "corrosive ideology" - information on such topics as race relations, slavery, women's history, Indigenous peoples, and climate change. Hundreds more signs, books and pamphlets have been flagged for review. Jim Axelrod looks at efforts to remove lessons about America's complicated past. 4H ago - 07:38

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How a fun nature app aids science -- The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" - a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.

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Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback" -- "Friends" star Lisa Kudrow played a washed-up sitcom actress, Valerie Cherish, in the 2005 HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and then returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback for a third season. Kudrow talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her love for playing Phoebe Buffay; her aptitude for "cringe comedy"; and how she found solace following the death of "Friends" castmate Matthew Perry.

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Face the Nation - CBS News poll on Iran war, economy - Americans voice a range of goals for the U.S. in Iran, including that it is important to stop Iran's nuclear program, make sure the Iranian people are safe and free -- but also, for most, to end the conflict as quickly as possible, CBS News director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto says. 2H ago - 02:30

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Waltz on bombing Iran's nuclear plants -- President Trump has threatened to bomb Iran's nuclear plants and civilian energy infrastructure. U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that all options remain possible and he would "never take anything off the table for this president."

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Iranian missiles hit Israel -- Iranian missiles hit southern Israel overnight near its main nuclear facility at Dimona, injuring at least 170 people according to the authorities and causing heavy destruction. Charlie D'Agata reports from the worst-hit town of Arad.

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Open: "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026 -- This week in "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," amid an escalation of the Iranian war, a new CBS News poll shows the conflict and rising gas prices are fueling economic concerns in the U.S. Plus, U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte join.

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