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Trump administration calls itself the most transparent. Yet few details of the Iran war have been shared.

In his first month on the job, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth promised it “would be the most transparent administration ever,” offering a sharp contrast with the previous wars in Iraq and Afghanistan that critics said had been shrouded in secrecy and misleading public statements.  Now, as the American-led war against Iran enters its sixth month,…

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Summer music highlights of 2026

Kirstine Walton for CBS News Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026’s leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.    Pictured: Bruce Springsteen performed at the United Center in Chicago for his Land of Hope and Dreams…

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Attacks continue over control of Strait of Hormuz as Tehran calls diplomacy “futile”

  17m ago UN chief warns of “catastrophic consequences” of fighting The United Nations Secretary-General warned of “catastrophic consequences” for the region if fighting resumes. “A return to full-scale hostilities would have catastrophic consequences – for the peoples of the region, for international peace & security & for the global economy,” António Guterres said in…

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Judge rebukes Trump and DOJ over IRS lawsuit, refers lawyer for disciplinary proceedings

Washington — A federal judge on Monday imposed professional penalties against lawyers representing President Trump in a civil lawsuit he brought against the IRS and harshly criticized the Justice Department for its handling of the case, concluding that the suit was brought for an “improper purpose.” In a scathing 56-page decision, U.S. District Judge Kathleen…

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