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.
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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
President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Peter Navarro will return to the White House as his senior counselor for trade and manufacturing. Navarro, who served in Trump's first administration, was behind bars for several months this year for defying a subpoena from the House Select Jan. 6 Committee. Tom LoBianco, co-founder and national political reporter for 24sight News, and Sabrina Rodriguez, national politics reporter at The Washington Post, join with analysis.
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.
Hegseth defiant as Trump floats replacements
President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, former Fox News anchor Pete Hegseth, was on Capitol Hill again Wednesday trying to wrangle support for his confirmation. As Hegseth vows to fight on, CBS News has learned a new potential contender for the job: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Nancy Cordes report.
Trump considering replacing Hegseth with DeSantis for defense secretary
President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, his embattled pick for defense secretary, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
GOP insiders sought Hegseth's removal as leader of veterans' group in 2016
A Trump loyalist is at the center of new allegations facing Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary.
Reaction to Pete Hegseth's latest controversy
President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth met with Republican senators on Tuesday amid allegations ranging from sexual assault to workplace misconduct. Hegseth and his attorney have denied any wrongdoing. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane report on the mixed response from GOP senators.
Some GOP senators seem tepid on Hegseth nomination as allegations pile up
The concern could put another one of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks at risk of falling short of the support needed for confirmation.
Some GOP senators appear tepid on Hegseth
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, met with Republican senators Tuesday for the second day in a row amid news that GOP insiders pushed to remove him as the leader of a veterans' group in 2016 over allegations of financial mismanagement, repeated intoxication and sexual misconduct. Hegseth's attorney has denied all allegations against his client. CBS News' Nikole Killion and James LaPorta have the latest.
What led to martial law in South Korea?
South Korea's president lifted the martial law he imposed on Tuesday after the parliament defied him by voting to overturn it. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins "America Decides" to discuss what led to the situation and what could happen next.
Complaints led to Hegseth's nonprofit ouster
CBS News has confirmed President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, was forced to step down as head of a veterans' rights group in 2016 following a series of complaints. CBS News Confirmed verification producer James LaPorta joins with more.
Pete Hegseth speaks after New Yorker report
CBS News has confirmed that Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to serve as the next U.S. defense secretary, was forced to step down from a previous leadership role with a nonprofit due to accusations of financial mismanagement, sexual impropriety and repeated intoxication while on the job. "The New Yorker" first reported the allegations. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke with Hegseth on Capitol Hill.
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.
Russia, Ukraine war update
The Pentagon said Russia fired an experimental intermediate range ballistic missile at central Ukraine on Thursday. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.
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.
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.
Trump vows to use military for deportations
President-elect Donald Trump vowed to use the U.S. military to carry out his mass deportation plans. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports on the plan's legality and other border news.
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.
Trump standing by Hegseth amid allegations
President-elect Donald Trump is standing by Pete Hegseth, his selection for secretary of defense. The former Fox News host's lawyer says Hegseth paid a confidential financial settlement to a woman who accused him of sexual assault to save his job at the news channel. The army veteran has denied any wrongdoing. CBS News political reporter Olivia Rinaldi joins "America Decides" with more.
Fellow National Guardsman told superiors Hegseth might be "insider threat"
Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth is President-elect Donald Trump's pick to be defense secretary.
U.S. military suicides rose in 2023, persisting despite prevention efforts
The Pentagon expects to spend about $250 million on suicide prevention in 2025, the largest amount of funds the Defense Department has ever invested.
Trump taps Hegseth for defense secretary
President-elect Donald Trump picked Fox News host Pete Hegseth for the Secretary of Defense position. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd discusses what is expected of the role and if Hegseth is up for the challenge.
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz "completely open" amid Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
Iran says in light of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, "passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open."
U.S. intelligence detects signs China is weighing giving Iran advance radar systems
The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.
Maps show more severe storms forecast for central U.S. after tornadoes, flooding
More than 51 million are under the threat of severe weather Friday evening from Texas to Wisconsin, as some are still cleaning up from tornadoes earlier in the week.
Trump to nominate Cameron Hamilton to run FEMA after he was ousted last year
Cameron Hamilton was acting leader of FEMA last year and was ousted after telling Congress that the agency should not be eliminated.
Senate passes short-term extension of surveillance law, following House
The House and Senate have now passed a 10-day extension for the controversial warrantless surveillance law.
Rep. Luna accuses Sen. Gallego of misconduct, which he denies
GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna told CBS News that Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego was the previously unnamed senator whom she accused of "very disturbing" conduct. Gallego has denied all wrongdoing.
UPS plane aborts landing as jet nears runway: "What are you doing?"
The incident occurred around 12:10 a.m. local time on Tuesday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million pickup trucks due to gearshift issue
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
Musician d4vd arrested on suspicion of murder in teen's death, LAPD says
Singer and songwriter d4vd has been arrested on suspicion of murder for the death of a 14-year-old whose dismembered body was found last year in a Tesla belonging to the singer.
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Senate passes short-term extension of surveillance law, following House
The House and Senate have now passed a 10-day extension for the controversial warrantless surveillance law.
Here's who is spending money on AI subscriptions, and how much they cost
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UPS plane aborts landing as jet nears runway: "What are you doing?"
The incident occurred around 12:10 a.m. local time on Tuesday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Trump to nominate Cameron Hamilton to run FEMA after he was ousted last year
Cameron Hamilton was acting leader of FEMA last year and was ousted after telling Congress that the agency should not be eliminated.
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Here's who is spending money on AI subscriptions, and how much they cost
Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows.
Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million pickup trucks due to gearshift issue
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
Airline adding triple-decker bunk beds in economy-class for long-haul flights
Air New Zealand will soon offer four-hour stints in triple-decker bunk beds for long-haul flights. The carrier says they'll be the first lie-flat beds for budget air travelers.
AI "agents" can do your shopping. Should you let them?
Big retailers are embracing agentic commerce as a new way to shop. But you should think twice before handing over your credit card, tech experts say.
This is the fastest-growing job for young workers, LinkedIn says
Hint: It involves AI, and a LinkedIn economist says employers are clamoring for people to fill these roles.
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Senate passes short-term extension of surveillance law, following House
The House and Senate have now passed a 10-day extension for the controversial warrantless surveillance law.
Trump to nominate Cameron Hamilton to run FEMA after he was ousted last year
Cameron Hamilton was acting leader of FEMA last year and was ousted after telling Congress that the agency should not be eliminated.
Controversial surveillance program extended by House but only until April 30
The House OK'd a short-term renewal of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, after Republicans revolted and refused President Trump's push for a longer extension.
Rep. Luna accuses Sen. Gallego of misconduct, which he denies
GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna told CBS News that Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego was the previously unnamed senator whom she accused of "very disturbing" conduct. Gallego has denied all wrongdoing.
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ICE head Todd Lyons planning to leave agency this spring
Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring.
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Dr. Erica Schwartz nominated for CDC director
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
Trump announces he's nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
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Trump to sign executive order on psychedelic drug used abroad to treat PTSD
Ibogaine is used in Mexico and the Caribbean to treat depression, anxiety, addiction and brain trauma.
As U.S. birth rate falls, Trump officials downplay contraception in Title X program
According to new CDC data, there were 3.6 million U.S. births in 2025, a 1% decline from 2024 and down 23% since 2007. The Trump administration has said it wants to reverse this trend.
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Activist recalls surviving assassination attempt caught on video
An environmentalist who survived an assassination attempt spoke during the presentation of a report that documented the killing of 10 activists in Mexico in 2025.
Ancient cave, hippo bones found under castle: "Once-in-a-lifetime discovery"
A prehistoric hidden cave and hippo bones found beneath Pembroke Castle could transform understanding of ancient life in Britain, researchers said
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz "completely open" amid Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
President Trump has welcomed Iran's announcement that, at least while the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire holds, the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" to all ships.
U.S. intelligence detects signs China is weighing giving Iran advance radar systems
The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.
Cuban leader says country will "be ready" for possible U.S. attack
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says that while Cuba does not want military aggression from the United States, his country is prepared to fight back.
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AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
Surprise twist in "Survivor 50" elimination
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) "CBS Mornings" reveals a surprising twist in Wednesday's "Survivor 50" episode that led to a historic trial council ceremony.
More on Live Nation, Ticketmaster ruling
A jury ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as an illegal monopoly. Variety's Jem Aswad joins CBS News with more.
Simon Helberg on "The Audacity"
Simon Helberg, known for his role as Howard in "The Big Bang Theory," talks about the new show "The Audacity." Helberg plays a developer who is creating an AI companion. He explains what drew him to the role and discusses the show's messages about humanity and technology.
What happened to influencer Clavicular?
Controversial influencer Clavicular said he is home from the hospital after his livestream abruptly ended on Tuesday night. CBS News' Matt Gutman reports and The Free Press' River Page has more.
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AI "agents" can do your shopping. Should you let them?
Big retailers are embracing agentic commerce as a new way to shop. But you should think twice before handing over your credit card, tech experts say.
AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Key takeaways on Anthropic's new AI model
More concerns are emerging about Anthropic's new Mythos AI model. Matt Shumer, a former AI company founder and CEO, joins CBS News with more details.
How hackers are using AI to breach networks
U.S. officials are warning of Iranian cyberattacks on businesses and consumers. It comes as a new FBI report shows losses from cybercrime reached nearly $21 billion last year. Ash-har Quraishi shows how hackers are using artificial intelligence, and how you can protect yourself.
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First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
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ICE agent faces assault charges
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Gregory Morgan Jr. of Temple Hills, Maryland, is facing assault charges for allegedly pointing a gun at two people in Minnesota. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan reports.
Activist recalls surviving assassination attempt caught on video
An environmentalist who survived an assassination attempt spoke during the presentation of a report that documented the killing of 10 activists in Mexico in 2025.
Gallego reacts to misconduct allegations
Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego is denying allegations of misconduct after his friend, California Rep. Eric Swalwell, resigned from his post over sexual misconduct accusations. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Rep. Luna accuses Sen. Gallego of misconduct
Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna joined CBS News on Thursday with allegations of misconduct linked to Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego. Politico's Nicholas Wu joins CBS News with more as Gallego denies the accusations.
Police: Politician killed wife, himself
Police in Virginia say the former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax died after he shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself. Nicole Sganga reports.
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Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
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ICE agent faces assault charges
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Gregory Morgan Jr. of Temple Hills, Maryland, is facing assault charges for allegedly pointing a gun at two people in Minnesota. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan reports.
Gallego reacts to misconduct allegations
Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego is denying allegations of misconduct after his friend, California Rep. Eric Swalwell, resigned from his post over sexual misconduct accusations. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Iran, Trump claim Strait of Hormuz is open
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and President Trump have declared that the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open." CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Olivia Rinaldi report.
Iran war impacts jet fuel prices, travelers
Since the war in Iran began, the cost of jet fuel has doubled due to shortages. Now, the head of the International Energy Agency says Europe has "maybe six weeks or so" of jet fuel left if disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue. Airlines around the world are now canceling flights and increasing fares and fees. Kris Van Cleave explains.
Kylie Kelce promotes autism awareness
Podcaster Kylie Kelce, who is married to former Eagles player Jason Kelce, and Eagles linebacker Jihaad Campbell join "CBS Mornings" to talk about autism awareness. The two are advocates for the Eagles Autism Foundation, which has raised more than $50 million for autism research and care. They talk about why they wanted to be involved and what they want others to know about the autism community.