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Trump considering joining Israeli strikes on Iran

Israeli attacks have targeted nuclear sites across Iran, including the important uranium enrichment plant at Fordo, a secretive site built inside a mountain. But only the United States is capable of destroying the site as it would take massive, ordnance-penetrator bombs known as 'bunker busters' delivered by American B-2 bombers. Weijia Jiang reports on the decision President Trump will need to make on the U.S. joining Israel in their strikes.

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Israeli PM faces opposition from inside party

Just days after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was charged with bribery and fraud, a key member of his political party is speaking out against the embattled leader. Gideon Sa'ar submitted a request to hold a snap vote for party chairman in three weeks, which is the same deadline for lawmakers to form a coalition government or face another general election. CBS News State Department and foreign affairs reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN to discuss.

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