Trump has repeatedly threatened military action over Tehran's severe crackdown on the protests. Around 2,000 people have been killed in the protests, an Iranian official told Reuters, blaming people he called terrorists for the deaths of civilians and security personnel. Human rights groups had previously tallied around 600 deaths.

Following the Jan. 7, 2026, deadly shooting by a federal immigration officer in Minnesota, millions of Americans frustrated with Trump administration are protesting.

President Donald Trump offered a full-throated defense of his sweeping tariffs on Tuesday, traveling to swing-state Michigan to push the case that he’s boosted domestic manufacturing in hopes of countering fears about a weakening job market and still-rising prices that have squeezed American pocketbooks.

Iran may act against protesters involved in anti-government manifestations, and President Trump is commenting on his potential response if executions by hanging occur. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Holly Williams have more.

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