CBS Evening News CBS Evening News, 03/05/26
Mar 6, 2026
Matt Guttman, CBS chief correspondent in Tel Aviv, gives analysis on Israel’s planning and Iran’s shifting leadership. Nancy Cordes, CBS Chief White House correspondent, reports on the firing of Kristi Noem and related Washington fallout. They discuss U.S.-Israeli strikes, succession scenarios in Iran, and the political repercussions in Washington.
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Why Kristi Noem Was Ousted From DHS
- Kristi Noem was removed as DHS secretary after leadership failures, controversial ad spending, and fallout from enforcement raids undermined trust.
- CBS reporting cites $220 million ad buys, links to a contractor tied to her ex-spokesperson's husband, and Senate questioning as decisive factors.
Scale Of The Joint U.S.-Israeli Campaign Against Iran
- Joint U.S.-Israeli strikes have heavily degraded Iran's missile and air defense capabilities, claiming near control of Iranian airspace.
- Officials say over 60% of ballistic launchers and ~80% of air defenses were neutralized, and U.S. forces hit underground launchers with 2,000-pound penetrator bombs.
Israel's Multiyear Plan For An All-In Air Campaign
- Israel planned this large-scale aerial assault for years, shifting from covert operations to an all-in air campaign.
- Planners say the operation was three years in preparation and originally modeled as a short two-week campaign.