Trump, Hegseth announce "Golden Dome" system
On Tuesday, President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a plan for a multibillion-dollar "Golden Dome" missile defense system. Watch CBS News 24/7's coverage of the Oval Office moment.
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GOP congressman confirms Hegseth ordered brief pause in cyber ops against Russia
CBS News reported in March that the defense secretary ordered a pause in cyber operations against Russia. Rep. Don Bacon disclosed its duration during a hearing.
Hegseth calls for cuts of senior generals
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday issued a new order to slash a number of four-star generals and admirals across the military. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins CBS News 24/7 from the Pentagon with more details.
Hegseth orders 20% reduction of four-star generals and admirals
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the reduction of generals, admirals and officers to reduce "excess general and flag officer positions," he said in a memo.
Newark FAA traffic controller shortage
Half a dozen traffic controllers took trauma leave at Newark Liberty International Airport as more details emerge about working conditions and technology events that may be impacting delays and cancellations, CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Hegseth orders cuts at Pentagon
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered a minimum 20% reduction of four-star generals and admirals across the military, according to a memo obtained by CBS News. Military analyst Mike Lyons, a retired major in the U.S. Army, joined CBS News to discuss the move.
Face the Nation: Lavrov, Shaheen, Homan
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the occupation is a "done deal." Russia does not "negotiate its own territory," Lavrov said, Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, who voted against advancing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's nomination, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Hegseth has "created chaos" at the Pentagon, and Tom Homan, the Trump administration's border czar, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he is "not aware" of the "specific case" of reports that three U.S. citizen children were deported, including one who advocates say is a 4-year-old with Stage 4 cancer.
More on Hegseth's role; military parade
Questions about Secretary of State Pete Hegseth's future remain after news came out of Mike Waltz's departure as national security adviser. This comes as the defense officials confirm a potential military parade for President Trump's birthday. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
Hegseth scraps "woke" program signed into law by Trump in 2017
Administration officials including Marco Rubio and Kristi Noem championed the law during President Trump's first term.
At 100-day mark, Hegseth's Pentagon has given one formal news briefing
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to bring transparency to the American people.
Trump administration's early-morning media strategy targets "audience of one"
The Trump administration's emerging media strategy focuses on the 8 a.m. hour of a Fox News program frequently watched by MAGA loyalists and their boss: President Trump.
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Shaheen: Hegseth creating "chaos" at Pentagon
Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, who voted against advancing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's nomination, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Hegseth has "created chaos" at the Pentagon, which has left the department "without having the appropriate people to run things."
Hegseth's Pentagon office set up system so he could access Signal messages, sources say
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced criticism over his use of Signal group chats.
Trump, first lady in Rome for pope's funeral
President Trump will begin his weekend in Rome to attend Pope Francis' funeral as thousands prepare to say their final goodbyes. CBS News New York reporter Tony Aiello has more. Plus, CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Eleanor Watson report on Mr. Trump's interview with Time Magazine and peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
More than 2,000 Confederate symbols standing across the U.S., report says
Out of those symbols, 685 are Confederate monuments, the Southern Poverty Law Center said in its report.
Hegseth meeting NATO chief
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the Pentagon as more details emerge about recent deadly Russian strikes in Ukraine. This comes as President Trump appears frustrated by the lag in negotiations for a ceasefire. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more.
Hegseth orders makeup studio installed at Pentagon
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has not given any press briefings in the briefing room but has used the room as a backdrop for TV hits with Fox News.
Vance says he has "100% confidence" in Hegseth
President Trump and administration officials are standing behind Pete Hegseth despite new scrutiny over the defense secretary's use of the messaging app Signal. Molly Ball, senior political correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, and Patrick Svitek, politics breaking news reporter for The Washington Post, join "America Decides" to discuss.
Hegseth orders makeup studio at Pentagon
CBS News has learned that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently asked to retrofit a space next to the Pentagon press briefing room with a makeup studio to prepare for television appearances. CBS News senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs has the details.
Pete Hegseth on defense after 2nd Signal leak
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under fire again amid reports that he shared Yemen attack plans with his wife, brother and personal attorney on the messaging app Signal. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has the details.
White House reacts to second Signal leak
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under heavy scrutiny after CBS News and other outlets learned he shared attack plans in a second Signal group chat with his wife, brother and personal attorney on the same day a different chat inadvertently included a journalist. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump: "No intention of firing" Powell
President Trump told reporters Tuesday he has "no intention of firing" Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, one day after Mr. Trump called Powell a "major loser." Stef Kight, politics reporter at Axios, and Jake Traylor, White House reporter at Politico, join "America Decides" to discuss the president's comments and more.
Trump backs Hegseth amid more Signal claims
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing some calls to resign over a second Signal chat where he reportedly discussed sensitive military plans with his wife, brother and personal attorney. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports how the Trump administration is processing it all.
Hegseth blames leakers for new Signal report
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under fire again for sharing Yemen attack plans in a Signal group chat, this time with his wife, brother and personal lawyer. Hegseth is blaming "leakers" for the scandal. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
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