the latest Flash player

If President Trump were to order a nuclear strike, here’s what would happen

7:20 PM ET Wed, 16 Aug 2017

These are the steps it takes to initiate the launch of a nuclear weapon.

Watch CNBC Live TV

You May Like
‹
›
Latest Videos
‹
- 02:32
  
  02:32 | 5 Mins Ago
  
  Levi's set to go public for the first time in three decades
- 03:13
  
  03:13 | 7 Mins Ago
  
  ETF Spotlight: Investors find value in junk bonds
- 01:16
  
  01:16 | 58 Mins Ago
  
  News Update – Market Open
- 03:15
  
  03:15 | 59 Mins Ago
  
  Why this strategist says the market is 'coming back to reality'
- 04:30
  
  04:30 | 1 Hr Ago
  
  Nobel Prize winner Robert Shiller: Greater than average chance of recession in next 18 months
- 01:11
  
  01:11 | 1 Hr Ago
  
  January factory orders hit estimates at 0.1%
- 03:50
  
  03:50 | 1 Hr Ago
  
  Pisani: Stocks tend to rise 24 hours leading up to Fed announcements
- 01:38
  
  01:38 | 1 Hr Ago
  
  This issue was something Marcus Lemonis had never heard before at a business, and it was surprisingly impressive
- 00:38
  
  00:38 | 1 Hr Ago
  
  Opening Bell, March 19, 2019
- 00:15
  
  00:15 | 2 Hrs Ago
  
  Today's Bell Ringer, March 19, 2019
- 06:10
  
  06:10 | 2 Hrs Ago
  
  Cramer: Musk is making a fool of the judge, not the SEC
- 00:51
  
  00:51 | 5 Hrs Ago
  
  Final Trade: SQ, GOOGL
- 03:52
  
  03:52 | 2 Hrs Ago
  
  NY state assemblywoman wants to use marijuana revenue to fight racial inequality
- 03:59
  
  03:59 | 2 Hrs Ago
  
  The Fed always has trouble dealing with markets, economist says
- 03:51
  
  03:51 | 2 Hrs Ago
  
  For every successful IPO there are many casualties, strategist says
- 04:55
  
  04:55 | 2 Hrs Ago
  
  WSJ reporter breaks down how the National Enquirer got Bezos' private text messages and photos
- 01:48
  
  01:48 | 2 Hrs Ago
  
  Suzy Welch: 3 things you should do immediately when you screw up at work
- 00:58
  
  00:58 | 2 Hrs Ago
  
  Historian who confronted Davos elite lays out his case for higher taxes
- 10:06
  
  10:06 | 2 Hrs Ago
  
  How Disney is taking on Netflix
- 04:27
  
  04:27 | 3 Hrs Ago
  
  Argus downgrades Boeing, says its earnings forecast is likely to decline
- 01:13
  
  01:13 | 3 Hrs Ago
  
  'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' star Lana Condor spent 4 days not talking
- 03:40
  
  03:40 | 3 Hrs Ago
  
  Here's how individual airlines are being impacted by the Boeing investigation
- 07:06
  
  07:06 | 3 Hrs Ago
  
  Watch two economists debate the Trump economy
- 02:18
  
  02:18 | 3 Hrs Ago
  
  How dual-class share structures affect investors
- 07:00
  
  07:00 | 3 Hrs Ago
  
  Here's what these investors are watching ahead of the Fed policy meeting
- 03:32
  
  03:32 | 3 Hrs Ago
  
  How the SEC's court battle with Elon Musk might affect Tesla stock
- 04:29
  
  04:29 | 3 Hrs Ago
  
  Here's what retail investors should watch ahead of major IPOs
- 02:00
  
  02:00 | 3 Hrs Ago
  
  45% think tariffs play a significant role in global slowdown, CNBC Fed Survey finds
- 03:47
  
  03:47 | 4 Hrs Ago
  
  Cecchini: Why I'm adopting a cautious stance on the markets again
- 04:25
  
  04:25 | 4 Hrs Ago
  
  Fratto: The White House needs to do things to keep growth above 3%
›
Top Videos
‹
- 04:30
  
  04:30 | 1 Hr Ago
  
  Nobel Prize winner Robert Shiller: Greater than average chance of recession in next 18 months
- 03:15
  
  03:15 | 59 Mins Ago
  
  Why this strategist says the market is 'coming back to reality'
- 04:55
  
  04:55 | 2 Hrs Ago
  
  WSJ reporter breaks down how the National Enquirer got Bezos' private text messages and photos
- 04:29
  
  04:29 | 3 Hrs Ago
  
  Here's what retail investors should watch ahead of major IPOs
- 02:13
  
  02:13 | 4 Hrs Ago
  
  White House releases report on progress of its economic policy
- 00:38
  
  00:38 | 5 Hrs Ago
  
  US stocks point to positive open ahead of Fed meeting
- 01:29
  
  01:29 | 17 Hrs Ago
  
  The LYFT IPO: 4 trades
- 10:22
  
  10:22 | 21 Hrs Ago
  
  Why chicken nuggets aren't as popular as they used to be
- 06:38
  
  06:38 | 22 Hrs Ago
  
  Earnings going to be better than people think, says markets expert
- 07:44
  
  07:44 | 22 Hrs Ago
  
  Facebook cut to hold from buy at Needham
- 03:12
  
  03:12 | 10:57 AM ET Mon, 18 March 2019
  
  Economist Alan Krueger dies at 58
- 10:30
  
  10:30 | 9:31 AM ET Mon, 18 March 2019
  
  HBO releases new documentary about the rise and fall of fraudulent blood testing company Theranos
- 02:54
  
  02:54 | 9:39 AM ET Mon, 18 March 2019
  
  Trump pressures General Motors to reopen its Lordstown, Ohio plant
- 09:35
  
  09:35 | 9:05 AM ET Mon, 18 March 2019
  
  Boeing shares under pressure as investigations into 737 Max 8 continue
- 04:33
  
  04:33 | 9:22 AM ET Mon, 18 March 2019
  
  College admissions scandal may also involve tax fraud
- 06:34
  
  06:34 | 9:29 AM ET Mon, 18 March 2019
  
  How the gambling industry will continue to grow
- 01:35
  
  01:35 | 8:00 AM ET Mon, 18 March 2019
  
  Lyft to offer over 30 million shares at $62-$68 per share
- 04:06
  
  04:06 | 7:52 AM ET Mon, 18 March 2019
  
  Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska goes on the record about his lawsuit against the US government
- 09:46
  
  09:46 | 3:04 PM ET Fri, 15 March 2019
  
  The $5 trillion global insurance industry's natural disaster problem
- 02:26
  
  02:26 | 4:58 PM ET Fri, 15 March 2019
  
  Trump vetoes bill blocking border wall emergency declaration
- 04:26
  
  04:26 | 4:32 PM ET Fri, 15 March 2019
  
  Central bank policy is what's moving markets higher, says expert
- 02:02
  
  02:02 | 3:06 PM ET Fri, 15 March 2019
  
  Two-time NBA champion David West launches college league to rival NCAA
- 03:15
  
  03:15 | 1:20 PM ET Fri, 15 March 2019
  
  Traders debate Morgan Stanley's stock picks for 2019
- 03:45
  
  03:45 | 10:46 AM ET Fri, 15 March 2019
  
  Market nervous over Tesla Model 3 demand, says expert
- 05:10
  
  05:10 | 12:34 PM ET Fri, 15 March 2019
  
  Tech stocks bounce back as Dow rises 200 points
- 10:17
  
  10:17 | 11:02 AM ET Fri, 15 March 2019
  
  Watch CNBC's full interview with former House Speaker John Boehner and Acreage CEO Kevin Murphy
- 07:18
  
  07:18 | 10:33 AM ET Fri, 15 March 2019
  
  Meet the man behind Hudson Yards New York
- 06:46
  
  06:46 | 9:45 AM ET Fri, 15 March 2019
  
  Watch CNBC's full interview with Wells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan at Hudson Yards
- 01:16
  
  01:16 | 9:09 AM ET Fri, 15 March 2019
  
  Here are the 5 key metrics investors are looking for in Uber and Lyft
- 07:14
  
  07:14 | 8:55 AM ET Fri, 15 March 2019
  
  College admissions scandal casts a spotlight on the college consultant industry
›
Must Watch Videos
‹
- 10:22
  
  10:22 | 21 Hrs Ago
  
  Why chicken nuggets aren't as popular as they used to be
- 01:00
  
  01:00 | 21 Hrs Ago
  
  This $45 million NYC penthouse is seen on "Billions"
- 10:32
  
  10:32 | 10:52 AM ET Thu, 14 March 2019
  
  Gap is spinning off Old Navy. Here's how the company went from 1990s apparel king to breaking up
- 01:37
  
  01:37 | 10:12 AM ET Thu, 14 March 2019
  
  Watch 33-year old Bill Gates explain his hiring process, why he moved Microsoft to the Seattle area
- 05:08
  
  05:08 | 10:38 AM ET Wed, 13 March 2019
  
  Amazon's video strategy: blending commerce and content so Prime members spend more
- 05:41
  
  05:41 | 6:11 PM ET Wed, 13 March 2019
  
  Niall Ferguson: Brexit has turned into a student asking for a paper extension
- 01:56
  
  01:56 | 8:55 AM ET Tue, 12 March 2019
  
  Suzy Welch: How to answer the question, 'Why should we hire you?'
- 01:23
  
  01:23 | 9:12 AM ET Tue, 12 March 2019
  
  Here's how students can go to college for free in 20 states
- 03:02
  
  03:02 | 11:56 AM ET Mon, 11 March 2019
  
  Jameela Jamil got her job on 'The Good Place' with zero acting experience
- 13:01
  
  13:01 | 9:00 AM ET Sat, 9 March 2019
  
  We spent a day skiing with Nick Woodman to hear about GoPro's struggle to stay alive
- 04:20
  
  04:20 | 2:44 PM ET Fri, 8 March 2019
  
  The U.S. hasn't had a fatal commercial plane crash in 10 years. Here's why
- 01:07
  
  01:07 | 12:55 PM ET Fri, 8 March 2019
  
  Watch SpaceX's Crew Dragon splashdown in the ocean after historic test flight with NASA
- 01:29
  
  01:29 | 9:00 AM ET Thu, 7 March 2019
  
  America's most expensive hotel room costs $100,000 a night
- 18:58
  
  18:58 | 10:56 AM ET Thu, 7 March 2019
  
  How JP Morgan Chase became the largest bank in the US
- 02:07
  
  02:07 | 12:44 PM ET Wed, 6 March 2019
  
  Watch 19-year-old Mark Zuckerberg explain Facebook—and how it held up over the years
- 02:11
  
  02:11 | 10:15 AM ET Wed, 6 March 2019
  
  This is how successful people deal with setbacks
- 03:36
  
  03:36 | 9:59 AM ET Tue, 5 March 2019
  
  CEO turns tiny shack into a $52.4 million dream home
- 06:25
  
  06:25 | 8:21 AM ET Tue, 5 March 2019
  
  Why Alibaba gave up trying to win over U.S. consumers
- 01:52
  
  01:52 | 2:19 PM ET Mon, 4 March 2019
  
  Here's why Killer Mike turned down a life-changing record deal
- 01:23
  
  01:23 | 4:00 PM ET Mon, 4 March 2019
  
  Shark Tank star Robert Herjavec: This is what the sharks talk about during lunch break
- 06:16
  
  06:16 | 11:28 AM ET Fri, 1 March 2019
  
  Venezuela's Juan Guaidó is going up against Maduro's regime — Here's how he got to this point
- 02:40
  
  02:40 | 11:30 AM ET Fri, 1 March 2019
  
  What it's like to work out at the gym where Hugh Jackman and other celebs train
- 01:10
  
  01:10 | 12:03 PM ET Fri, 1 March 2019
  
  Here's how to tell if a Costco membership is worth it—and what you should buy
- 01:59
  
  01:59 | 2:35 PM ET Thu, 28 Feb 2019
  
  Here's why 'Black Panther' star Michael B. Jordan invests in rum
- 02:52
  
  02:52 | 9:59 AM ET Thu, 28 Feb 2019
  
  I got up at 4:30 to watch TV like actress Melissa McCarthy for a week—here's why it was terrible
- 01:25
  
  01:25 | 2:13 PM ET Wed, 27 Feb 2019
  
  Buying a new car is a massive financial mistake, says self-made millionaire Grant Sabatier
- 22:49
  
  22:49 | 4:06 PM ET Wed, 27 Feb 2019
  
  Fortt Knox: The Best from MWC 2019
- 04:24
  
  04:24 | 12:58 PM ET Wed, 27 Feb 2019
  
  Samsung's Galaxy S10 shows that the company is finally listening
- 01:10
  
  01:10 | 12:13 PM ET Mon, 25 Feb 2019
  
  Kayla Itsines: Here's how to set and reach your workout goals
- 12:50
  
  12:50 | 12:14 PM ET Tue, 26 Feb 2019
  
  The rise of Twitch
›
CEO Interviews
‹
- 07:18
  
  07:18 | 10:33 AM ET Fri, 15 March 2019
  
  Meet the man behind Hudson Yards New York
- 06:09
  
  06:09 | 8:30 AM ET Fri, 15 March 2019
  
  Ulta Beauty CEO Mary Dillon talks earnings, Kylie Cosmetics and more
- 06:46
  
  06:46 | 9:45 AM ET Fri, 15 March 2019
  
  Watch CNBC's full interview with Wells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan at Hudson Yards
- 09:33
  
  09:33 | 2:07 PM ET Thu, 14 March 2019
  
  Watch CNBC's full interview with Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan
- 57:57
  
  57:57 | 1:48 PM ET Fri, 8 March 2019
  
  SoftBank's Masa Son: We've already invested $70B in Vision Fund
- 06:36
  
  06:36 | 9:19 AM ET Fri, 8 March 2019
  
  Etsy Josh Silverman weighs in on earnings, outlook
- 04:20
  
  04:20 | 10:00 AM ET Thu, 7 March 2019
  
  Exxon Mobil CEO on why support for the Green New Deal might waver
- 06:16
  
  06:16 | 11:20 AM ET Thu, 7 March 2019
  
  Canopy Growth Co-CEO on his partnership with Martha Stewart
- 07:09
  
  07:09 | 8:53 AM ET Thu, 28 Feb 2019
  
  Barrick Gold CEO makes the case for Newmont acquisition
- 04:11
  
  04:11 | 10:18 AM ET Fri, 15 Feb 2019
  
  Canopy Growth co-CEO on Q3 earnings and the future for the cannabis industry
- 04:10
  
  04:10 | 1:55 PM ET Thu, 14 Feb 2019
  
  We're seeing healthy economy across all sectors: Ryder CEO
- 03:35
  
  03:35 | 11:59 AM ET Thu, 14 Feb 2019
  
  Survey Monkey CEO: We're a disruptive company with room to grow
- 07:05
  
  07:05 | 11:16 AM ET Thu, 14 Feb 2019
  
  Six Flags CEO: Share price doesn't align with our record performance
- 09:02
  
  09:02 | 10:17 AM ET Thu, 14 Feb 2019
  
  Here are the 'headwinds' Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey sees for the company
- 08:56
  
  08:56 | 8:49 AM ET Thu, 14 Feb 2019
  
  Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins on Q2 results, 5G, China trade and much more
- 04:25
  
  04:25 | 10:27 AM ET Wed, 13 Feb 2019
  
  BMW increasing production at South Carolina plant, says North American CEO
- 04:49
  
  04:49 | 11:52 AM ET Tue, 12 Feb 2019
  
  Watch CNBC's Interview with AT&T Communications CEO John Donovan
- 08:27
  
  08:27 | 11:44 AM ET Tue, 12 Feb 2019
  
  Watch CNBC's full interview with IBM Chairman and CEO Ginni Rometty
- 04:52
  
  04:52 | 11:10 AM ET Tue, 12 Feb 2019
  
  Textbooks at college bookstores are dead, says Chegg CEO
- 05:51
  
  05:51 | 10:26 AM ET Mon, 11 Feb 2019
  
  Spirit Airlines CEO Ted Christie on the effects of the shutdown, the consumer and more
- 04:22
  
  04:22 | 11:55 AM ET Fri, 8 Feb 2019
  
  Markets want constantly improving margins, says Zendesk CEO
- 07:12
  
  07:12 | 10:27 AM ET Fri, 8 Feb 2019
  
  The travel industry is extremely resilient, says Expedia CEO
- 10:59
  
  10:59 | 8:58 AM ET Fri, 8 Feb 2019
  
  Watch CNBC's full interview with AT&T Chairman and CEO Randall Stephenson
- 05:09
  
  05:09 | 1:53 PM ET Thu, 7 Feb 2019
  
  Watch CNBC's full interview with Dunkin' CEO David Hoffman
- 05:38
  
  05:38 | 11:23 AM ET Thu, 7 Feb 2019
  
  Match Group CEO: We haven't really seen anything like Tinder
- 14:59
  
  14:59 | 10:20 AM ET Thu, 7 Feb 2019
  
  Watch CNBC's full interview with BB&T CEO Kelly King and SunTrust CEO Bill Rogers
- 05:39
  
  05:39 | 9:48 AM ET Thu, 7 Feb 2019
  
  Watch CNBC's exclusive interview with Yum! Brands CEO Greg Creed
- 05:08
  
  05:08 | 2:29 PM ET Wed, 6 Feb 2019
  
  The whole news cycle has been very good for business: New York Times CEO
- 10:06
  
  10:06 | 1:47 PM ET Wed, 6 Feb 2019
  
  Watch CNBC's full interview with New York Times CEO Mark Thompson
- 10:10
  
  10:10 | 10:42 AM ET Wed, 6 Feb 2019
  
  Watch CNBC's full interview with Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick
›

If President Trump were to order a nuclear strike, here’s what would happen

You May Like

Latest Videos

Top Videos

Must Watch Videos

CEO Interviews

News Tips

CNBC Newsletters