Trump considering replacing Hegseth with DeSantis for defense secretary
President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, his embattled pick for defense secretary, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, his embattled pick for defense secretary, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Michael Coyle, a resident of the Kensington section of Philadelphia, spoke at the Republican National Convention on Night 2, when the theme was "Make America Safe Again." Former rivals including Nikki Haley, Sen. Marco Rubio and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis also took the stage in support of former President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden campaigned in Nevada.
AI-generated deepfake videos and photos have already popped up in the 2024 race. A team at Philadelphia's Drexel University is working on software that can automatically detect AI-created images.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis dropped out of the Republican presidential race and endorsed Donald Trump after falling short of lofty expectations at the 2024 Iowa caucuses.
DeSantis on Sunday night ended his bid to become president and endorsed former President Donald Trump.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis won the coveted battle for second place over former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley.
With more than 90% of the results in, Trump had over 50% of the vote, indicating that he is on track for the largest margin of victory in a competitive race in Iowa history.
Some of Trump's controversial statements resonate with many GOP and MAGA voters.
Five of the Republican candidates for president attended the Miami debate one day after Ohio voted to enshrine the right to an abortion into the state's Constitution.
The next Republican presidential debate is in Miami next month.
The attack has killed at least 700 people in Israel so far, with hundreds more injured and an unknown number of people taken hostage by Hamas.
The second 2024 Republican primary debate will be held in Simi Valley, California, in late September.
The state's first lady said she was inside the mansion with their three children at the time, but no one was hurt.
Pennsylvania lawmakers plan to begin voting on legislation to hold the state's 2024 presidential primary a few weeks earlier.
At least eight have met the requirements to attend the first debate in Milwaukee, but frontrunner Donald Trump has said he won't show up.
The accident occurred in Tennessee, where Florida Ron DeSantis is attending a pair of private fundraisers.
GOP hopefuls, former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, will be in Philadelphia to speak at the controversial Moms for Liberty summit.
Jasmine Payoute reports from the Center City Marriott.
Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are set to hold events in Philadelphia this weekend.
The 45-year-old mayor, the only Hispanic candidate in the race, declared his candidacy by filing with the FEC ahead of a speech on Thursday.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a campaign launch event on Twitter with the site's CEO Elon Musk, but it did not go according to plan.
The announcement will be at 6 p.m. ET Wednesday and hosted by David Sacks, a technology executive who is close to Musk and a DeSantis supporter, the sources said.
Kerri Corrado reports.
The NAACP and two other groups warned potential tourists of Florida's hostility "toward African Americans, people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals."
Another advocacy group is warning people of color about traveling to Florida – but for different reasons.
Two women are dead after a car hit a median and rolled over several times early Sunday morning.
Police continue to look for a driver who fled a deadly crash involving a 75-year-old man Saturday night.
A man is dead following a shooting outside of a hotel in Southwest Philadelphia Sunday morning.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill said limited family visitation was to resume at Delaney Hall more than a week since protests began outside the ICE detention center in Newark.
Edmundo Sosa capped a three-run eighth inning with a two-run home run and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat Los Angeles 4-3 on Saturday night, ending the Dodgers' winning streak at six games.
Two women are dead after a car hit a median and rolled over several times early Sunday morning.
Police continue to look for a driver who fled a deadly crash involving a 75-year-old man Saturday night.
A man is dead following a shooting outside of a hotel in Southwest Philadelphia Sunday morning.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill said limited family visitation was to resume at Delaney Hall more than a week since protests began outside the ICE detention center in Newark.
Edmundo Sosa capped a three-run eighth inning with a two-run home run and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat Los Angeles 4-3 on Saturday night, ending the Dodgers' winning streak at six games.
Two women are dead after a car hit a median and rolled over several times early Sunday morning.
Police continue to look for a driver who fled a deadly crash involving a 75-year-old man Saturday night.
A man is dead following a shooting outside of a hotel in Southwest Philadelphia Sunday morning.
Two people were injured after a car crashed into a Sotuhwest Philadelphia corner store Saturday night, officials say.
The vote gives PECO union leaders the power to call a work stoppage if ongoing contract negotiations fail to produce an agreement.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill said limited family visitation was to resume at Delaney Hall more than a week since protests began outside the ICE detention center in Newark.
Friends, teammates, and community members gathered outside Cooper Hospital Saturday night for a prayer vigil for 12-year-old Xavier Taylor.
A 12-year-old boy in South Jersey is fighting for his life after being hit with a baseball in the neck earlier this week.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Farm Truck Brewing and CBS News Philadelphia are collaborating on a new beer for the summer called Breaking Brews.
Delaware State Police's Homicide Unit is investigating the death of a 10-year-old girl found in her bedroom in Smyrna.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
More than 1,000 people turned out for the 12th annual Lung Force Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo.
The FDA approved an inhaled needle-free insulin and a Delaware County teenager was part of the four year clinical trial.
ChristianaCare is preparing to open its first microhospital in Delaware County, a $51 million facility in Aston designed to help address the region's healthcare gaps following the collapse of Crozer Health.
Shakirah Duckett sees promising results from a clinical trial three years after her lung cancer diagnosis.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
SEPTA launched its first-ever digital real-time arrival display Wednesday at the bus stop at Broad Street and Oregon Avenue.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Edmundo Sosa capped a three-run eighth inning with a two-run home run and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat Los Angeles 4-3 on Saturday night, ending the Dodgers' winning streak at six games.
The Sixers are reportedly hiring Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey as the team's president of basketball operations, sources say.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey has plenty to celebrate this year and can now add one of the biggest milestones of all: becoming a girl dad.
The Phillies' Bryce Harper's unique toothbrushing technique is a viral sensation, but experts don't recommend it.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Sunday, we return to seasonable temperatures in the upper 70’s under mostly sunny skies. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
A spokesperson tells CBS News Philadelphia the strike was "overwhelmingly" approved with 94% of the votes in favor. More than 1,000 members voted. Eva Andersen reports.
Standing with their arms raised toward the intensive care unit, the family of 12-year-old Xavier Taylor, friends, teammates, and community members gathered outside Cooper University Hospital Saturday night for a prayer vigil. Ryan Hughes reports.
Bruce Stringsteen and the E Street Band takes center stage in South Philadelphia as part of his Hopes and Dreams American Tour.
The Berks County Police Department set up a memorial to honor officer Kristen Yeager who died in a single-vehicle crash Friday night.