I sincerely appreciate the trust and kind words. It profoundly means a lot.

I do need to. I’ll try to improve.

US intelligence detects signs China is weighing giving Iran advance radar systems The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.

From the @cbsnews.com national security team: Analysts at the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Pentagon's arm for military intelligence, assessed that China was weighing whether to provide Tehran with advanced radar systems. www.cbsnews.com/news/us-inte...

Trump aide Sebastian Gorka signals he's interested in top counterterrorism post Trump national security aide Sebastian Gorka has signaled his interest in becoming the next National Counterterrorism Center director, two U.S. officials said.

Trump aide Sebastian Gorka signals he's interested in top counterterrorism post www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-a...

From @elleewatson.bsky.social of @cbsnews.com (current as of Apr. 14, 2026) - 399 U.S. service members have been wounded in action during Operation Epic Fury. 354 have returned to duty and three are currently considered seriously wounded. Increase in WIA due to "delayed symptoms" / TBIs.

Asked to describe the degree of fortification, he responded: "I mean, I would put it in the none category. From a drone defense capability … none."

Asked if this attack was preventable, the soldier added: "In my opinion, absolutely, yes." bsky.app/profile/jiml...

New at CBS News - Army survivors of deadly attack in Kuwait dispute Pentagon's account, say unit "was unprepared" to defend itself — this is a photograph of the tactical operations center struck by an Iranian drone on March 1. www.cbsnews.com/news/iran-wa...

I’m seriously trying to keep my cool. Love you @markhamillofficial.bsky.social

Mysterious donation gives small Kansas town its first public library Frontenac, Kansas had everything it needed – except a public library. A mysterious donation changed that

Mysterious donation gives small Kansas town its first public library

I’ve received emails and messages from readers overnight regarding “Mr. Trump” in CBS News copy. When it comes to the sitting president, we use “President Trump” on first reference and “Mr. Trump” on subsequent references. No different during President Biden’s administration.

Missing U.S. crew member from downed fighter jet rescued in Iran, sources say A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces, sources said.

Breaking from CBS News - The second American crew member from the downed F-15E in Iran was rescued by U.S. forces Sunday morning local time, according to multiple U.S. officials. www.cbsnews.com/news/missing...

Ousted Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George says U.S. soldiers deserve "courageous leaders of character" in outgoing email Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked George to step down and take immediate retirement, CBS News exclusively reported earlier this week.

Ousted Army Chief of Staff, Gen. Randy George, told Pentagon officials in an outgoing email that U.S. soldiers deserve "courageous leaders of character," after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked him to step down and take immediate retirement.

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Deleted this tweet as some disagreed with me posting a screenshot of an AI generated message rather than the substance of what it says. Noted for future. Now back to the important part and in my own words: the publication of a news story should not increase the risk of harm to lives during crisis.

Noted and will correct in future. Now that the non important part is out of the way…..

Yes but accurate in its information.

Or and this is the truth, a news report shouldn’t amplify the risk of harm to someone’s life already in danger.

Where do you think the information came from?

Hegseth ousts Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.

Exclusive from our CBS News national security team: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ousts Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George www.cbsnews.com/news/hegseth...

President Trump said all the Gold Star family members of service members killed during Operation Epic Fury told him to “finish the job” in Iran. Charles Simmons, father of Tech. Sgt. Tyler H. Simmons, said he did not. www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...

True. Reported this earlier today.

American commandos join Ecuadorian troops in mission targeting alleged narco-terrorists American commandos joined Ecuadorian troops in a joint mission aimed at dismantling a suspected criminal hub along the country's coast.

New at CBS News - American forces join Ecuadorian troops in mission targeting alleged narco-terrorists. The mission focused on a compound believed to serve as a staging ground for high-speed boats linked to Los Choneros, a Ecuadorian criminal organization www.cbsnews.com/news/us-comm...

Inspector general's report says human error, not political motive, to blame for release of Mikie Sherrill's military records The inspector general for the National Archives concluded human error, not political motivations, was to blame for the release of New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill's military records last year.

New FOIA exclusive: Inspector general's report says human error, not political motive, to blame for release of Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s military records - our CBS News exclusive report from last year ignited a political firestorm in the New Jersey governor's race. www.cbsnews.com/news/archive...

The category they classified in is VSI “very seriously injured” which includes injuries, wounded and illness.

We’re using the military’s own category classification

10 Americans injured in Iranian attack on Saudi airbase Ten U.S. service members were injured in an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to multiple U.S. officials.

10 Americans injured in Iranian attack on Saudi airbase - CBS News www.cbsnews.com/news/10-amer...

Amid Iran talks, Strait of Hormuz dotted with about a dozen Iranian mines, U.S. officials say U.S. officials say assessments show at least a dozen Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump backs off his threat to target Iran's energy infrastructure over claims of productive peac...

New from Jennifer Jacobs and me at CBS News - Amid Iran talks, Strait of Hormuz dotted with about a dozen Iranian mines, U.S. officials say. Specifically, Iranian-made Maham 3 and Maham 7 Limpet Mines. www.cbsnews.com/news/strait-...

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