The White House wants $200 billion for the war with Iran. Why? “It takes money to kill bad guys,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth explains. But will that convince the leaders you elected in Washington to pony up the cash? Even some Republicans aren’t sure.

Mar 20, 2026

Iran retaliates for Israel's attack on its natural gas facility by targeting the gas and oil of its Middle East neighbors ... New claims from a former Trump spy boss prompt more questions about who had the president's ear in the lead up to the war ... Stunning testimony from the US director on national intelligence.

Mar 19, 2026

A top US spy appointed by President Trump resigns, claiming "Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation" and asserting that Israel misled the president. His defiant exit further divides MAGA. Does the split now run deeper and closer to the president?

Mar 18, 2026

President Trump promises to name a coalition of countries that will help the US in its war against Iran. Meanwhile, American assets continue to come under fire from Iran, including a US embassy overnight. Trump says "nobody expected Iran to go after all these other countries. We talk to a former ambassador from a Gulf state about that.

Mar 17, 2026

President Trump said the war with Iran is already won. So why does he need foreign ships to come finish the job? Regardless, no country has committed warships to the Strait of Hormuz. Will the UK or maybe China step up? Meanwhile, Pete Hegseth issues a new war pledge: "No quarter, no mercy for our enemies." Does that threat violate international law?

Mar 16, 2026

As today's show begins, the US military has just confirmed four more deaths in the war with Iran. They were crew members of a refueling aircraft that went down in western Iraq. Six people were on board at the time of the crash, and rescue efforts continue, along with an investigation into what exactly happened.

Mar 13, 2026

Iran hits two foreign oil tankers in Iraqi waters, plus at least three others near the Strait of Hormuz. The attacks prompt the G7 to discuss escorting ships "when security conditions allow." Oil prices rocket past $100 a barrel, prompting the International Energy Agency to order the largest-ever release of emergency oil. President Trump says he will tap US reserves as well.

Mar 12, 2026

Citing its most intense strikes of the war, Iran's military unleashes an unrelenting bombardment overnight, targeting Israeli and US assets. CNN teams in Doha reported booms loud enough to shake buildings as Qatar fought off waves of missiles and drones. Meanwhile, the US vows not to allow Iran to hold the Strait of Hormuz hostage and says it has destroyed multiple Iranian mine-laying vessels. We begin our extensive coverage with CNN's Oren Liebermann in Tel Aviv.

Mar 11, 2026

While President Trump is talking pretty much like the war is over, the Iranians are talking like they're in it for the long haul. Regardless, the fighting over the past few hours has not slowed down. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to speaking to reporters later this morning.

Mar 10, 2026

Iran has a new supreme leader: Mojtaba Khamenei will succeed his father who was killed in a strike at the start of the war. Video from Iran's state media just a short time ago shows people celebrating in the streets. Israel met the announcement with increased firepower, targeting a rocket engine factory and several missile launch sites.

Mar 9, 2026