Nov 21: CBS News 24/7, 1pm ET
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz announced he is withdrawing his nomination for attorney general; Newly released report on allegations against President-elect Trump's defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth.
Pete Hegseth
Former Navy secretary on Trump's pick
Former U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus joins "The Daily Report" to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's pick for the role, businessman John Phelan. He also discusses the job itself and how Trump's defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth could impact diversity, equity and inclusion in the Pentagon.
Some Trump Cabinet picks report threats
Officials are investigating threats made against several of President-elect Donald Trump's appointees. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has the latest news on those impacted.
Who are President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks
This past week, Republicans won the House majority and President-elect Trump named several of the people he's picked for his Cabinet.
Trump finalizing Cabinet picks
President-elect Donald Trump's picks for his second-term Cabinet are coming together as the Senate confirmation process nears before the inauguration occurs. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Previewing Senate confirmation hearings
Some lawmakers on Capitol Hill may have concerns that could come up during Senate confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's picks Tulsi Gabbard and Pete Hegseth, CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports ahead of the transition process.
Will Bondi face obstacles for AG role?
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has replaced Matt Gaetz as President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney general of the United States. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more on Bondi's confirmation process and Pete Hegseth's ongoing effort to be confirmed as defense secretary.
Hegseth facing scrutiny before confirmation
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for secretary of defense, is in for an uphill battle to be confirmed for the role. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has more on the process ahead for Hegseth.
Police report details woman's allegations against Pete Hegseth
A woman told police she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth, according to a detailed, newly released police report. He is now President-elect Trump's choice for defense secretary.
Trump taps Pam Bondi for attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump has named former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his new pick for U.S. attorney general after former Rep. Matt Gaetz announced he was withdrawing from consideration for the role. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the details. Then, Tom LoBianco, national politics reporter and co-founder of 24sight news, joins with analysis.
Police report released in Pete Hegseth case
A police report that details a 2017 allegation of sexual assault against Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, was released Wednesday. In the report, a woman claims she was sexually assaulted by Hegseth in a Northern California hotel. Hegseth, who told police that the encounter was consensual, was on Capitol Hill on Thursday meeting with Senate Republicans in an effort to shore up their support for his expected nomination. Nikole Killion has more.
Behind Gaetz's attorney general withdrawal
Just over a week after President-elect Donald Trump named Matt Gaetz as his intended nominee for attorney general, the now-former congressman has withdrawn his name from consideration for the position. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Senators on Gaetz exit, Hegseth allegations
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina responded to Matt Gaetz's withdrawal as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general by saying he would "not be a rubber stamp to his nominees." Still, he would also "not engage in an angry mob mentality." Political strategists Hyma Moore and Maura Gillespie join to examine what's next for Trump's Cabinet picks.
Gaetz withdraws; Hegseth courts senators
Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump's next attorney general amid allegations of drug abuse and sexual misconduct, which he denies. Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for defense secretary who is also embroiled in controversy, met with senators Thursday to get them on board with his confirmation despite dealing with sexual assault allegations of his own. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Ed O'Keefe have the latest.
Behind Matt Gaetz's decision to withdraw
There were some private concerns among lawmakers over Matt Gaetz's efforts to become attorney general for President-elect Donald Trump's second term, CBS News' Nikole Killion reports. Also, Fin Gómez breaks down the latest on allegations made against Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for secretary of defense.
More on Hegseth alleged sexual assault
A police report on alleged sexual assault apparently perpetrated by Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state, has emerged as lawmakers meet with the president-elect's nominee. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
Hegseth on sexual assault allegations
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, is responding to a sexual assault allegation detailed in a 2017 California police report. CBS News Confirmed's Rhona Tarrant breaks down what's known about the alleged abuse.
Gaetz withdraws, Hegseth report emerges
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, has withdrawn from consideration as the findings of a House ethics report on his conduct loomed before his confirmation. This comes as a police report emerges on alleged sexual assault by Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for secretary of defense. Axios' Margaret Talev and CBS News' Nikole Killion and Fin Gómez report.
Inside the confirmation process for Gaetz
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, is facing a tough road in his confirmation process as calls continue for the release of a House Ethics Committee report on sexual misconduct allegations against the former congressman. NOTUS political reporter Reese Gorman joined CBS News to discuss what the confirmation process could look like for Gaetz.
Senate judiciary Dems ask FBI for Gaetz files
A California police report is revealing new details about the 2017 sexual assault allegation made against Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense. Meanwhile, Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee are asking the FBI for files on its investigation into Matt Gaetz, Trump's attorney general pick. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Police report on Pete Hegseth allegation
A newly released police report provides details about the 2017 sexual assault allegation against Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary. The accuser reported feeling like she had been drugged and recalls saying "no" a lot while in a hotel room with Hegseth, where she says he prevented her from leaving and was on top of her. Hegseth told police the encounter was consensual. His attorney has said he was not charged with a crime.
4 Trump administration picks have sexual misconduct allegations in their past
Four men chosen by President-elect Donald Trump for top positions have been accused of varying degrees of sexual misconduct.
Who will Trump pick for remaining spots?
President-elect Donald Trump has not yet mentioned potential picks for four Cabinet positions for his second term in the White House. This comes as former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz visits Capitol Hill ahead of the traditional confirmation process in the Senate. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Ethics panel to meet amid Gaetz report push
At least two of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are involved in controversy. Now there are questions about whether Matt Gaetz and Pete Hegseth have the support to get confirmed for their intended roles. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has new reporting.
Lawmakers skeptical of some Trump picks
Controversy is growing over some of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks. Lawmakers are pressuring the House Ethics Committee to release a report into Trump's pick for attorney general, former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has more. Then, Sophia Cai, a national politics reporter for Axios, joins to discuss.
Jane Doe's attorney says "she was incapable of consent," alleges cover-up
Christa Pike unconscious, on ventilator after botched execution, lawyers say
Live
Trump vows Iran war to end "very quickly" as more troops head to Mideast
Trump says Europe will release "massive amount" of diesel oil from stockpiles
Ex-Florida congressman sentenced to 10 years in Venezuela lobbying case
Photo of Jane Doe shared in Snapchat group on night of alleged rape
5 EU nations planning to follow U.S. with deportations to third countries
FlyDubai captain tells survival story to India's leader: "I was fighting for my life"
