Nov 26: CBS News 24/7, 1pm ET

Biden expected to announce the U.S. and France secured a ceasefire in Lebanon; Drake accuses Spotify, UMG of inflating streams of Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us."

• Nov 26, 2024

Hegseth speaks out on Trump's requests

Pete Hegseth is characterizing allegations around him as distractions as he attempts to gain the support of senators ahead of his confirmation hearing for the secretary of defense post. Politico's Megan Messerly has more on the growing concerns about Hegseth.

• Dec 4, 2024

Will Hegseth stay in fight for post?

Pete Hegseth is saying President-elect Donald Trump told him to fight out the swirling backlash he is receiving over allegations of his misconduct. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on Trump's second term.

• Dec 4, 2024

Hawley says Hegseth cancelled meeting

Sen. Joshua Hawley, a Republican from Missouri, says Pete Hegseth's team canceled a meeting before the Senate confirmation process begins. Axios' Juliegrace Brufke joins CBS News with more on President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense.

• Dec 4, 2024

Will DeSantis replace Hegseth pick?

President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, news host Pete Hegseth, continues to face mounting backlash over allegations of impropriety in his past. CBS News campaign reporters Olivia Rinaldi and Taurean Small have more on what may happen next.

• Dec 4, 2024

Nov 26: CBS News 24/7, 10am ET

TSA expects to screen 18.3M passengers during Thanksgiving holiday; "Demure" named 2024 word of the year by Dictionary.com.

• Nov 26, 2024

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.

• Dec 4, 2024

Trump considering replacing Hegseth

President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing his pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, sources say. The embattled Fox News host is facing allegations of sexual assault, alcohol abuse and financial mismanagement. Hegseth's attorney says he denies the allegations.

• Dec 4, 2024

Hegseth comments on mother with nom in limbo

Pete Hegseth's mother joined Fox News Wednesday morning to defend her son and dismiss a critical email she wrote years ago about his behavior toward women. CBS News congressional reporter Nikole Killion spoke with Hegseth about the interview amid reporting that President-elect Donald Trump is considering dropping Hegseth as his pick for defense secretary and giving the nomination to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

• Dec 4, 2024

GOP insiders sought Hegseth's removal as leader of veterans' group in 2016

A Trump loyalist is at the center of new allegations facing Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary.

• Dec 4, 2024

Kash Patel targeted in possible Iran-backed cyberattack, sources say

The apparent hackers targeted Kash Patel's communications, but whether they succeeded and how much access they had to the data is still being investigated, the sources said.

• Dec 4, 2024

Trump considers swapping Hegseth for DeSantis

Sources tell CBS News President-elect Donald Trump is considering making Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis his pick for secretary of defense after allegations of misconduct surfaced from Pete Hegseth's time working with veterans' charities. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen has more.

• Dec 4, 2024

Reaction to Pete Hegseth's latest controversy

President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth met with Republican senators on Tuesday amid allegations ranging from sexual assault to workplace misconduct. Hegseth and his attorney have denied any wrongdoing. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane report on the mixed response from GOP senators.

• Dec 3, 2024

Donald Trump Jr. joins e-commerce company, sending its shares up 270%

PublicSquare, which describes itself as catering to "patriotic Americans," is adding the son of President-elect Donald Trump Jr. to its board.

• Dec 3, 2024

Some GOP senators seem tepid on Hegseth nomination as allegations pile up

The concern could put another one of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks at risk of falling short of the support needed for confirmation.

• Dec 3, 2024

Hegseth defense secretary pick on shaky ground

Pete Hegseth, a military veteran and Fox News personality picked by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as defense secretary, is facing headwinds on Capitol Hill amid allegations of sexual misconduct and excessive drinking. CBS News has learned Hegseth may not have enough support from Republican senators. Nikole Killion and John Dickerson have more.

• Dec 3, 2024

Trump says he'll block U.S. Steel acquisition

President-elect Donald Trump said he would block the proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel by the Japanese company Nippon Steel. President Biden is yet to decide on the sale that has faced bipartisan pushback since the $15 billion deal was announced. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the latest.

• Dec 3, 2024

Some GOP senators appear tepid on Hegseth

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, met with Republican senators Tuesday for the second day in a row amid news that GOP insiders pushed to remove him as the leader of a veterans' group in 2016 over allegations of financial mismanagement, repeated intoxication and sexual misconduct. Hegseth's attorney has denied all allegations against his client. CBS News' Nikole Killion and James LaPorta have the latest.

• Dec 3, 2024

What to know about Trump FBI pick Kash Patel

Kash Patel has said he wants to reshape the bureau President-elect Donald Trump picked him to lead. Elaina Plott Calabro, staff writer at The Atlantic, joins "America Decides" to dive deeper into the background of the potential next FBI director.

• Dec 3, 2024

Ex-congressmen on fight to confirm Trump picks

Now that President-elect Donald Trump has named most of his top Cabinet roles, how likely will they get through the confirmation process? Former Republican Rep. Fred Upton of Michigan and former Democratic Rep. Mondaire Jones of New York join "America Decides" to weigh in.

• Dec 3, 2024

Biden not answering Hunter pardon questions

It's been two days since President Biden announced his decision to pardon his son Hunter, and the elder Biden has still not answered questions about the move. President-elect Donald Trump's attorneys cited the controversial pardon in a motion made public Tuesday to dismiss his criminal New York "hush money" case. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.

• Dec 3, 2024

Chad Chronister, Trump's pick to lead DEA, withdraws from consideration

Chad Chronister has been sheriff of Florida's Hillsborough County since 2017.

• Dec 3, 2024

Trump cites Hunter Biden pardon in motion to dismiss New York criminal case

Donald Trump's attorneys mentioned Hunter Biden in a filing arguing the New York criminal case against the president-elect should be dismissed.

• Dec 3, 2024

Trump transition team on Hegseth

President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is dismissing misconduct concerns surrounding Pete Hegseth's past. CBS News' Nancy Cordes breaks down how the former president's team is reacting to reports of Hegseth's behavior while running several organizations to benefit veterans.

• Dec 3, 2024

Hegseth pushes for Senate confirmation

CBS News' Nikole Killion has asked Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, about the allegations made against him involving sexual and financial misconduct. Killion reports from Capitol Hill on his responses as a potential government shutdown looms.

• Dec 3, 2024

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