James Laporta is a Verification Producer at CBS News Confirmed in California. He is an investigative reporter with over a decade of experience covering national security, conflict, and military affairs, drawing from his background as a U.S. Marine veteran. His work has been featured in numerous outlets, including The Washington Post, PBS, and Yahoo News.
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Military planners have examined options for possible action against Cuba, including an Army-led air assault involving the 101st Airborne Division.
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The legislative proposal would allow the defense secretary to withhold "controlled unclassified information," potentially curbing public access to a wide range of defense records.
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Two U.S. service members were killed overnight in an Iranian strike on a military base in Jordan, U.S. Central Command said Saturday.
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Almost 100 American service members have been injured in strikes on bases in the Middle East this month, most of whom have returned to duty, U.S. officials said.
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The Pentagon is considering a sweeping remake of military higher education, including an end to civilian tenure and a "line-by-line" review of courses, according to a draft memo obtained by CBS News.
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Washington — The Defense Department is considering its most sweeping remake of military higher education, according to an unreleased draft memorandum
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The U.S. and Israel plan to hit Iran's energy infrastructure as soon as this weekend, although no final decision has been made, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
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President Trump said Saturday that the United States has agreed to "cancel the attack" on Iran after signaling a peace deal to end the war could be imminent.
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The Trump administration is offering the public less information about the Iran war and its direction, even as the costs continue to mount.
