Anderson Cooper 360

In a new wave of attacks, Israel says it’s hitting targets in Tehran as well as against what it claims is Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut. And, according to state-affiliated media, Iran launched a drone attack on an Amazon data center in Bahrain.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two big stories tonight: war and politics. A fourth consequential night in the war with Iran, and we have seen a new Iranian drone strike on another American diplomatic outpost, the second in the last two days.  And here at home, polls have started closing in Texas where a U.S. Senate primary race, in that ordinarily deep-red state, is getting a lot of attention from Democrats looking to turn the Senate blue in November.

Air date: March 3, 2026

Guests: Rep. Adam Smith Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.)John King 
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A senior U.S. official has told CNN's Jim Sciutto that American forces are preparing for a quote “major uptick” in attacks on Iran over the next 24 hours. Also, a strike on the U.S. embassy in Saudi Arabia by two suspected Iranian drones, the latest in a wave of reprisals across the region. Analysts and correspondents from around the Middle East join Anderson with the latest in CNN's Global Report War with Iran.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today Bill Clinton told lawmakers, under oath, about what he saw, and did, during his time with Jeffrey Epstein. It is the first time ever, a former president has been compelled to testify under oath to Congress. In his historic deposition he denied having any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes. Also, fact-checking the claim made by President Trump and by Republicans on the House Oversight committee that Trump has been exonerated.  And President Trump tries to pull the plug on Anthropic, telling all federal agencies to stop using its artificial intelligence after Anthropic's CEO stands up to pressure from the Pentagon.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hillary Clinton wrapped up more than six hours of testimony for the House Oversight Committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, in proceedings one Democratic member called a "clown show.” Mrs. Clinton said she's confident her husband had no knowledge of Epstein's crimes. Former president Bill Clinton testifies tomorrow. Plus, almost a month since she last saw her mom, we have new information on Savannah Guthrie's decision to return to the “Today" show.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices