Hagel nomination draws trouble in Senate

January 7, 2013 4:48 AM

CBS News confirms President Obama will nominate former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel to replace Leon Panetta as defense secretary. But, as Bill Plante reports, Hagel's nomination could mean trouble in the Senate.

Recommended

Anthony Weiner: I'm running for New York City mayor
2:45 May 22, 2013

Anthony Weiner: I'm running for New York City mayor

In an online video, ex-congressman Anthony Weiner says he's going to run for NYC mayor. Weiner resigned from Congress after admitting he sent lewd pictures of himself to several women via Twitter. Jim Axelrod reports on Weiner's decision.
Coburn on disaster federal aid: "We'll take the help...prudently"
3:25 May 22, 2013

Coburn on disaster federal aid: "We'll take the help...prudently"

Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the tornado disaster in his state and how he thinks the federal government should help.
Obama to tornado survivors: The country stands beside you
6:20 May 21, 2013

Obama to tornado survivors: The country stands beside you

President Obama addressed the nation about the destructive tornado that struck Oklahoma and promised federal aid to help them rebuild their lives.
President Obama declares Okla. a major disaster
1:47 May 21, 2013

President Obama declares Okla. a major disaster

President Obama has declared a major disaster in Oklahoma, and is now sending federal help to the area devastated by a tornado. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett reports on the disaster response.
Oklahoma gov: "Incredible" if anybody survives in collapsed buildings
3:28 May 21, 2013

Oklahoma gov: "Incredible" if anybody survives in collapsed buildings

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin discusses search and rescue efforts in the wake of the devastating tornado in Moore, Okla.
AP CEO: Sources fear gov't. monitoring
0:48 May 20, 2013

AP CEO: Sources fear gov't. monitoring

Gary Pruitt, CEO and president of the Associated Press, told "Face the Nation" that Justice Department investigators have gone too far and President Obama should step in and control them. Gayle King reports.
White House on GOP charges: We've seen this playbook before
0:51 May 20, 2013

White House on GOP charges: We've seen this playbook before

Senior White House adviser Dan Pfeiffer pushed back against Republicans' claims of a coverup in the IRS scandal. Charlie Rose reports.