Trump administration proposes NDAs for all federal employees to curb leaks
The Trump administration plans to crack down on press leaks by requiring new and existing federal employees to sign NDAs.
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House GOP pulls Iran war resolution that appeared to have enough support to pass
Republicans are struggling to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran.
Hegseth campaigns against Massie in Kentucky
Pete Hegseth hit the campaign trail Monday, an unusual move for a defense secretary, stumping in Kentucky for Ed Gallrein, a Trump-backed challenger to Republican congressman and frequent Trump critic Thomas Massie. Ed O'Keefe has more.
New York Times sues Pentagon a second time over press access policy
The New York Times sued the Defense Department Monday for the second time in recent months over media access.
Republicans, Democrats grill Hegseth, Patel
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and FBI Director Kash Patel testified on Capitol Hill Tuesday and faced ire from several lawmakers. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Lawmakers grill Pete Hegseth on Iran
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine faced bipartisan questioning on Capitol Hill about the war in Iran on Tuesday. The Trump administration is seeking $1.5 trillion for defense in the 2027 budget proposal, a starting point for negotiations. Hegseth called it "admittedly a historic budget" in his opening statement.
Democrats grill Kash Patel on Capitol Hill
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the Pentagon's budget request of $1.5 trillion on Tuesday. At a separate hearing, FBI Director Kash Patel faced questions about his alcohol use and personal behavior.
How Hegseth is justifying the military budget
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill grilled Pentagon officials on Tuesday over the military's $1.5 trillion funding request for the 2027 fiscal year. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
Hegseth spars with Murphy over Iran
Connecticut Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy asked Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about military options to open the Strait of Hormuz, and about reports of an apparent intelligence assessment on Iran's nuclear capacity that may contradict President Trump's past statements. The exchange occurred during a Senate panel hearing on the Pentagon's 2027 budget request.
Lawmakers push Hegseth for real cost of war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegesth and other Pentagon officials are testifying Tuesday on Capitol Hill over next year's proposed $1.5 trillion budget. CBS News' Nikole Killion has the latest.
Sen. Mark Kelly on Defense budget request
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the Trump administration's request for a $1.5 trillion Defense Department budget is "outrageous," adding that it's "nearly the amount that the rest of the world pays for its defense."
6 videos that stood out in Pentagon's UFO drop
The Pentagon on Friday began releasing hundreds of files on UFOs after President Trump ordered the documents to be made public. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson reviewed the 28 videos in the first batch of files and chose six that stood out to her the most.
Trump: UFO files released for transparency
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
Retired Navy pilot who saw UFO on new files
The Department of Defense started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs on Friday. Lt. Cmdr. Alex Dietrich, a retired Navy fighter pilot who has spoken about her own experience encountering a UFO during a training exercise, joins to discuss.
Trump-appointed council proposes major redesign of FEMA response role
A council appointed by President Trump has proposed major changes to FEMA's disaster relief response.
Hegseth says Iran ceasefire is holding
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is holding. He called Project Freedom, the effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz that drew Iranian attacks on Monday, a separate and "temporary" operation. CBS News' Natalie Brand and Eleanor Watson have more.
Expert on Iran on Operation Freedom
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is holding for now despite escalated tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.
Hegseth says "ceasefire is not over" after Strait of Hormuz exchange of fire
Iranian vessels fired on U.S. ships guiding vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the U.S. sinking several small Iranian boats.
Hegseth testifies on Iran war at Senate hearing
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday, facing intense questioning from Democrats on the Pentagon budget, the war with Iran and more. These are some of the most notable exchanges from the hearing.
Peters on need to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Democratic Sen. Gary Peters told Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth the U.S. needs to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. "We're not going to bring this war to an end until we seize control of the Strait in a way that opens it back up," Peters said. Hegseth responded by pointing to the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports.
Slotkin, Hegseth clash at Senate hearing
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shot back at Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin when she asked whether he would carry out President Trump's order to seize ballots and voting machines during the 2026 midterm elections if the president directed him to.
Kelly slams Hegseth at hearing
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for his answers to questions during a hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Hegseth asked about insider trading
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about regulations in the Pentagon on dealing with insider trading with developments on the Iran war on prediction markets. Hegseth largely sidestepped the question, saying the department is "focused on our mission on executing for the American people."
Kaine on U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats
Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine questioned chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine about legal justification of U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean Sea, and then asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the Iran war reaching the 60-day deadline set by the War Powers Resolution of 1973. Hegseth claimed the ceasefire paused the clock for the deadline.
Ernst criticizes Hegseth for general's firing
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for his decision to fire Army Chief of Staff Randy A. George. Hegseth appeared before a Senate committee to discuss the Pentagon's 2027 budget request.
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