How Trump's team views Hegseth's chances
President-elect Donald Trump's team is still projecting confidence over his pick for secretary of defense, former news host Pete Hegseth. CBS News' Libby Cathey reports.
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Hegseth courts senators for defense post
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, is still meeting lawmakers on Capitol Hill in hopes of getting enough support from senators to clear the confirmation process. Zeke Miller, the Associated Press chief White House correspondent, joins CBS News with more.
Hegseth on meeting with Sen. Joni Ernst
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, met Monday with Sen. Joni Ernst as he continues to push for support ahead of his confirmation hearing. CBS News congressional reporter Nikole Killion has more.
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The fall of the Assad regime in Syria has put Tulsi Gabbard's history with the country in the spotlight as she works to garner support as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for director of national intelligence. CBS News political reporter Libby Cathey has more on Gabbard and the rest of Trump's administration picks.
Trump administration picks blitz Capitol Hill
Some of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are expected back on Capitol Hill Tuesday morning as they are looking to garner more Senate support ahead of their confirmation hearings. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Hegseth back on Capitol Hill
President-elect Donald Trump's choice for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, is back on Capitol Hill Tuesday to try to shore up support for his confirmation amid allegations of misconduct from his time working with veterans' charities. CBS News political reporter Libby Cathey has more on that and the rising questions about Tulsi Gabbard's past with Syria as she works toward confirmation as Trump's director of national intelligence.
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Pete Hegseth returns to Capitol Hill to build support
Some Senate Republicans said the allegations against Hegseth should be taken seriously only if the anonymous sources come forward.
Trump administration picks courting Senate votes
Two key Republican senators, Joni Ernst and Lindsey Graham, signaled they're open to confirming Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense. Scott MacFarlane reports it was a busy day for several of Trump's choices for top positions.
How strong is Hegseth's support in Senate?
The incoming president and vice president are standing firm behind the person they hope will lead the Department of Defense next year. In a social media post Friday morning, President-elect Donald Trump wrote "Pete Hegseth is doing very well. His support is strong and deep." CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Trump voices support for Hegseth
President-elect Donald Trump took to social media Friday to defend his embattled pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth. CBS News political reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the latest on Hegseth's effort to be confirmed for the job.
Hegseth faces Republican scrutiny
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's controversial pick for defense secretary, remains defiant as he fights for support from Republican senators. He is now taking a step traditionally taken before a person is nominated for such a role.
Hegseth submitting forms for background check
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, is submitting to an FBI background check as he continues to face allegations of inappropriate workplace behavior, including sexual misconduct, mismanagement of funds, and excessive drinking on the job. Hegseth denies those claims. CBS News political reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Is Hegseth making progress gaining support?
President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, was on Capitol Hill again Thursday to try to gain support among Republican senators for his confirmation. He is accused of sexual assault and workplace misconduct but has denied any wrongdoing. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen has more.
What would DeSantis gain as defense chief?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is in the mix to be President-elect Donald Trump's next defense secretary pick should Pete Hegseth withdraw. Political strategists Mariel Sáez and Erin Perrine join "America Decides" with analysis.
Hegseth's lawyer on claims against Trump pick
Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth is continuing to make his case for the defense secretary role to senators on Capitol Hill amid allegations of financial and sexual misconduct, as well as alcohol abuse. Tim Parlatore, Hegseth's attorney, joins "America Decides" to discuss the claims against his client.
Hegseth working to save defense secretary bid
Pete Hegseth sat down with several senators Thursday as he works to save his bid to be President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of defense amid accusations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and mismanaging money when he ran a veterans' nonprofit. The former Fox News host has denied all allegations of wrongdoing. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Nikole Killion report.
Hegseth still seeking support from senators
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, is still trying to garner support on Capitol Hill even as past allegations of misconduct threaten to sink his bid for the job. Sources tell CBS News that Trump is weighing options for replacing Hegseth. CBS News political reporters Jake Rosen and Taurean Small have more on Hegseth and the tense hearing held Thursday by the task force investigating the assassination attempts against Trump.
Hegseth continuing defense secretary push
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, is saying he won't withdraw from consideration for the job even as allegations of misconduct surface from Hegseth's past. Sources say Trump is thinking of replacing Hegseth as his pick. CBS News' Taurean Small and Jake Rosen have the latest.
Hegseth signed NDA, received six-figure severance after leaving veterans' group
Pete Hegseth received a six-figure sum amid allegations of financial mismanagement, intoxication and sexual impropriety, all of which he denies.
Details on Hegseth severance from vet group
Pete Hegseth says he's not withdrawing from consideration to be the next secretary of defense, but sources say President-elect Donald Trump is considering a replacement for the embattled choice. Sources are also revealing new details about Hegseth's departure from his CEO position at a veterans group in 2016. CBS News political reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Hegseth strikes defiant tone as Trump weighs several options for replacing him
Several candidates under consideration to replace Trump's defense pick, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst.
Hegseth tries to gain Republican support
President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth met with lawmakers on Wednesday to try to firm up support among Republican senators for his nomination. He is facing mounting allegations but denies any wrongdoing. CBS News political reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Trump taps Peter Navarro as top trade adviser
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Source: DeSantis replacing Hegseth "very real"
Over the last several years, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has flipped from close ally to campaign rival of President-elect Donald Trump. In the coming months, he may work directly under Trump after reports that he is being considered as a possible defense secretary replacement. CBS News' Fin Gómez and Ed O'Keefe have more.
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