Heated exchanges during Hegseth testimony
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tense questioning during testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
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Duckworth on Hegseth's tenure
Sen. Tammy Duckworth criticized Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for what she called a period of "failure" during his time atop the Pentagon. Duckworth also decried the focus on renaming bases and warned against sending troops to police U.S. cities.
Warren spars with Hegseth at hearing
Sen. Elizabeth Warren pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about potentially sending troops to U.S. cities at the behest of President Trump. This comes after Mr. Trump activated the National Guard and the Marines in Los Angeles over anti-ICE protests.
Congressman on base names controversy
Sen. Angus King pressed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth about the Trump administration's efforts to rename some military bases, choosing to return to names that honor Confederate military leaders.
Congressman blasts Hegseth on renaming bases
Sen. Tim Kaine blasted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for the Trump administration's efforts to rename the military bases that were given new names during the Biden administration.
Hegseth testifies before Senate committee
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Crow on Hegseth's leadership, inclusion
Colorado Rep. Jason Crow pressed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on his leadership and past writings while serving in the military. Crow's comments came during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Hegseth's 2026 fiscal budget.
Hegseth fields insults at committee hearing
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.
Hegseth asked about Panama, Greenland plans
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.
Rep. Moulton grills about Hegseth
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.
Turner asks Hegseth to clarify Greenland plans
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.
Baldwin asks Hegseth about troops sent to L.A.
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.
Details from Hegseth's testimony
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.
Watch: Hegseth on Jan. 6 Capitol riots
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.
Hegseth on Qatar deal for plane
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.
Hegseth, Bessent at budget hearings
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.
Watch: Hegseth defends military in L.A.
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.
Coons blasts Hegseth on Ukraine aid
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.
Hegseth on Defense Department priorities
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.
McConnell questions Hegseth on Ukraine war
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."
Noem asked Hegseth to direct troops to "arrest rioters"
The DHS secretary's request would have exceeded authorities invoked by President Trump when he deployed the National Guard to LA.
Trump and Hegseth visit Fort Bragg as they send troops to Los Angeles
President Trump said he will restore the names of several military bases previously named after Confederate military figures.
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