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California Rep. Salud Carbajal pushed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on his involvement in a Signal group chat that contained sensitive military information. Hegseth claimed all of his communications are classified and avoided questions about Ukraine.
Rep. Adam Smith pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about whether the Trump administration plans to take Panama and Greenland by force if necessary. Hegseth dodges the question and said, "our job, at the DOD, is to have plans." Hegseth is appearing before the House Armed Services Committee to discuss the Defense Department's budget.
Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about his texts in a Signal group chat that may have included sensitive and classified information about a military operation against the Houthis in Yemen. The exchange occurred during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on the Defense Department's 2026 budget.
Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about Russia's threat to deploy a nuclear anti-satellite weapon into space and the Trump administration's plans for Greenland.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Wednesday on what provision in the Constitution gave President Trump the authority to send Marines to Los Angeles in response to protests there. See the moment.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced questions from senators about the deployment of Marines and National Guard to Los Angeles and security assistance to Ukraine. CBS News' Eleanor Watson has more on what Hegseth said.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth avoided questions about the National Guard's activation during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riots, as a comparison is drawn to the troops sent to Los Angeles while mostly peaceful protests erupted over ICE raids. Sen. Chris Murphy pressed Hegseth at a Senate subcommittee hearing about the Pentagon's 2026 budget.
Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy pushed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for more details on the deal with Qatar for the plane that may cost up to $1 billion to retrofit to meet the standards of transporting President Trump. The exchange occurred during a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing to discuss the Department of Defense's 2026 budget.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is testifying before the House Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is testifying before the Senate Appropriations subcommittee on the 2026 Defense Department budget. CBS News' Taurean Small has the latest updates.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the Trump administration's deployment of Marines and National Guard to Los Angeles during questioning by Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island. Hegseth said President Trump's use of military personnel is "lawful and constitutional." Hegseth also addressed questions about Qatar gifting a luxury jet to Mr. Trump.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons pushed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on the Trump administration's efforts to decrease funding for Ukraine as the war with Russia continues. Hegseth alluded to the U.S. picking up more responsibilities on the conflict than its European partners.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is testifying before the Senate Appropriations subcommittee in Washington, D.C. Hegseth said he's working on restoring the "warrior ethos" in his department as he works to implement President Trump's priorities. Hegseth said diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are dead in the military and praised raised funding that he says will benefit soldiers and their families.
Sen. Mitch McConnell questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the Trump administration's response to the Russia-Ukraine war and the stalled peace talks between the two nations. When Hegseth brought up the Biden administration's policies, McConnell said, "relitigating the past, it seems to me, is not helpful."
The DHS secretary's request would have exceeded authorities invoked by President Trump when he deployed the National Guard to LA.
President Trump said he will restore the names of several military bases previously named after Confederate military figures.
Pete Hegseth's tenure as defense secretary has resulted in numerous changes at the Pentagon, particularly for journalists covering the Department of Defense. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin explains.
President Trump is defending his response to the Los Angeles protests, even as local officials call his actions unnecessary and illegal. Hundreds of U.S. Marines arrived in L.A. County on Tuesday to support thousands of National Guard troops deployed over the weekend. CBS News' Elise Preston, Nikole Killion and Eleanor Watson have the latest details.
One of Hegseth's top deputies testified Tuesday that the estimated cost of deploying the National Guard to Los Angeles will be $134 million.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before a House subcommittee on Tuesday about the Defense Department's 2026 budget. Later, Hegseth will travel to Fort Bragg with President Trump to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. CBS News' Eleanor Watson has more.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is testifying before a House subcommittee about his department's funding. During the hearing, Hegseth sparred with Rep. Pete Aguilar about the costs of maintaining troops activated in Los Angeles as protests erupt over ICE raids. Bryn Woollacott MacDonnell, a special assistant to the secretary, estimates the costs will near $134 million.
Rep. Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut grew frustrated with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for the lack of details the Trump administration has provided in the Pentagon's budget request. "What is your plan for the future?" DeLauro pressed Hegseth, who was appearing before the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee on Tuesday.
Rep. Betty McCollum asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the costs of activating troops in Los Angeles as a response to mostly peaceful protests against ICE raids. Hegseth is testifying before the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee about his department's budget as troops remain in Los Angeles at President Trump's request.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth joined NATO defense ministers in Brussels Thursday as President Trump pushes fellow allies to increase their military spending. CBS News senior national correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged NATO partners to up their spending contributions on global defense. This comes as the Russia-Ukraine war rages on, and as Vladimir Putin stalls on ceasefire talks. CBS News' Olivia Gazis reports.
President Trump said he spoke with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday and that the Russian president plans on responding to Ukraine's recent drone strike on Russian air bases. CBS News senior national correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
They all worked on former Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into President Trump's retention of classified records.
Trump says he won't let Iran to build a nuclear weapon, and Iran says it doesn't intend to, but as talks resume, experts see war as more likely than a deal.
Federal drug enforcement investigators targeted Jeffrey Epstein and 14 others in a yearslong probe first reported by CBS News.
Starting next week, parents will get an alert if their teen repeatedly searches for certain terms related to self-harm or suicide in a short time span.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is set to meet with the House Oversight Committee on Thursday in New York.
Cuba's Interior Ministry said Wednesday night that the boat was carrying 10 people armed with assault rifles, handguns and Molotov cocktails.
Federal immigration agents arrested 261 DACA recipients during the first 10 months of the second Trump administration, according to statistics shared with Congress.
A bipartisan Senate duo is teaming up on legislation that would ban large investment firms from snapping up single-family homes, a measure they say is aimed at the country's housing affordability crunch.
"I know, like, later on, there'll be a full invite for all Team USA athletes to go to the White House like there has been in the past," decorated U.S. women's hockey veteran Kelly Pannek told CBS News.
Starting next week, parents will get an alert if their teen repeatedly searches for certain terms related to self-harm or suicide in a short time span.
The toucan has been living in Las Vegas since November, much to the concern of bird experts who were worried about the exotic bird's health and ability to survive.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is set to meet with the House Oversight Committee on Thursday in New York.
Former Air Force fighter pilot Gerald Brown, who allegedly trained Chinese military personnel without authorization, has been arrested, the Justice Department says.
A bipartisan Senate duo is teaming up on legislation that would ban large investment firms from snapping up single-family homes, a measure they say is aimed at the country's housing affordability crunch.
Starting next week, parents will get an alert if their teen repeatedly searches for certain terms related to self-harm or suicide in a short time span.
A bipartisan Senate duo is teaming up on legislation that would ban large investment firms from snapping up single-family homes, a measure they say is aimed at the country's housing affordability crunch.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave the AI company Anthropic an ultimatum about the military's use of its technology, known as Claude.
The prediction market said it suspended Artem Kaptur, an employee of the popular YouTuber MrBeast, for insider trading.
The president reiterated a plan to ban big investors from buying single-family homes, but some experts say bigger remedies are needed.
Trump says he won't let Iran to build a nuclear weapon, and Iran says it doesn't intend to, but as talks resume, experts see war as more likely than a deal.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is set to meet with the House Oversight Committee on Thursday in New York.
A bipartisan Senate duo is teaming up on legislation that would ban large investment firms from snapping up single-family homes, a measure they say is aimed at the country's housing affordability crunch.
Federal drug enforcement investigators targeted Jeffrey Epstein and 14 others in a yearslong probe first reported by CBS News.
The lawyer for Nicolas Maduro says the U.S. is blocking Venezuela's government from paying for the cost of his legal defense against drug trafficking charges.
Chaz and Jean Franklin were facing a sevenfold increase in their health premium payments with the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. Then Jean received a crushing diagnosis.
A British gym chain is offering classes in "kidulting," luring adults into fitness with classes built around playground and PE class classics.
Starting in 2027, the Danish pharma firm will sell its weight-loss and diabetes drugs for $675 per month.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized the broadening use of anxiety medications, but doctors and researchers say the MAHA movement is misrepresenting drugs that have been proven to help.
After decades of American children routinely receiving polio vaccines, the virus that had doomed many to paralysis was nearly eliminated in the United States. But vaccine avoidance today may allow the crippling disease to return.
Trump says he won't let Iran to build a nuclear weapon, and Iran says it doesn't intend to, but as talks resume, experts see war as more likely than a deal.
Former Air Force fighter pilot Gerald Brown, who allegedly trained Chinese military personnel without authorization, has been arrested, the Justice Department says.
The lawyer for Nicolas Maduro says the U.S. is blocking Venezuela's government from paying for the cost of his legal defense against drug trafficking charges.
Cuba's Interior Ministry said Wednesday night that the boat was carrying 10 people armed with assault rifles, handguns and Molotov cocktails.
The body of 24-year-old tourist Amy Lopez was found by children in 1994 near the historic Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, located on the Rhine river.
Actor and comedian Deon Cole is back to host the NAACP Image Awards. Cole joins CBS News with more on what to expect.
"Survivor" returns Wednesday for its 50th season, featuring fan-favorite contestants over the past 25 years. "CBS Mornings" has a preview of the historic season.
Actor and comedian Martin Short has postponed upcoming dates of his comedy tour with longtime friend Steve Martin as he grieves the sudden death of his 42-year-old daughter, Katherine. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced 17 nominees for its class of 2026, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Iron Maiden and Luther Vandross. The new members will be revealed in April.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Starting next week, parents will get an alert if their teen repeatedly searches for certain terms related to self-harm or suicide in a short time span.
When a deadly avalanche struck outside Lake Tahoe, California, an iPhone feature allowed the surviving skiers to get the help they needed. Tim Werth, tech editor at Mashable, joins CBS News to explain.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave the AI company Anthropic an ultimatum about the military's use of its technology, known as Claude.
Anthropic, the maker of the chatbot Claude, is narrowing its signature pledge on artificial intelligence safety. The abrupt changes come amid a tense standoff between the company and the Pentagon over the use of its AI model. New York Times reporter Sheera Frenkel joins to discuss.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
Former Air Force fighter pilot Gerald Brown, who allegedly trained Chinese military personnel without authorization, has been arrested, the Justice Department says.
Grief children's book author Kouri Richins is on trial in Utah, accused of fatally poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, with a fentanyl-laced Moscow mule in 2022. Prosecutors say she killed him for financial gain, while also engaging in an extramarital affair. The defense argues his death was an accidental overdose. In a special episode, "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales speaks with CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman about the key evidence, the prosecution's motive theory, and what to watch as the Utah murder trial unfolds.
The trial of the father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter resumed in Georgia on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports.
The body of 24-year-old tourist Amy Lopez was found by children in 1994 near the historic Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, located on the Rhine river.
Reports are emerging about documents potentially missing from the Epstein files released by the Justice Department that may be linked to President Trump. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
Fixing the Space Launch System rocket's helium pressurization problem has pushed the Artemis II launch to at least April 1.
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke said he was the crew member whose medical issue required a group of space station fliers to return to Earth earlier than planned last month.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
The space agency said Sunday it's targeting Tuesday for the slow, four-mile trek across Kennedy Space Center, weather permitting.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
ALL NEW: A woman's body is found in a swamp, murdered. Impossible, say friends, who learned she'd died in a hospital five months earlier. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. Watch Saturday, Feb. 28, at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount.
Cuban authorities said Wednesday the country's coast guard killed four people on a speedboat that was registered in Florida. The people on the boat first fired at Cuban border guard troops when they tried to approach the boat for identification, Cuba's interior ministry said. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides reports.
President Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in history on Tuesday night. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak watched the speech with college students and got their reactions in real time.
Quick-thinking movers stepped in to block a truck at a convenience store in Arizona after spotting an abducted child from an Amber alert. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
When a deadly avalanche struck outside Lake Tahoe, California, an iPhone feature allowed the surviving skiers to get the help they needed. Tim Werth, tech editor at Mashable, joins CBS News to explain.