Israel Ramps Up Attacks Amid Iran Talks, E. Jean Carroll Investigation, CBS Overhaul

Israel’s intensified invasion of Lebanon complicates ongoing U.S. efforts to secure a peace deal with Iran, as Tehran conditions any agreement on a resolution to the conflict in Lebanon. Meanwhile, the Justice Department has launched an investigation into a non-profit that funded E. Jean Carroll’s legal defense against President Trump, fueling concerns about the use of federal resources to target political adversaries. Simultaneously, CBS is undergoing a major restructuring of *60 Minutes* under new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. This overhaul has led to the departure of veteran correspondents and the appointment of a non-broadcast executive to lead the program, triggering internal warnings regarding editorial independence and the future of the network's most prestigious news show amidst a broader push for digital transformation.