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President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have disputed concerns about conditions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.
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President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have disputed concerns about conditions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.
The head of U.S. Central Command visited the USS Lincoln over the weekend amid questions over when the ship will return from the Middle East. Families of sailors and members of Congress raised concerns over conditions on the ship during its nine-month deployment. Charlie D'Agata reports.
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President Trump dismissed reports of worsening conditions and deteriorating mental health aboard USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed longer than is typical.
The USS Washington is on its way to replace the USS Lincoln in the United States' fight against Iran in the Middle East following reports of mental health issues and poor conditions on board. CBS News' Samantha Vinograd has more.
President Trump on Friday pushed back against concerns about conditions aboard the USS Lincoln, a key ship in the Iran war. CBS News' Eleanor Watson has more.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rejected reports of poor conditions on the Navy's USS Abraham Lincoln, saying that conditions have been "completely misrepresented." CBS News' Zak Hudak reports.
The USS Abraham Lincoln has been at sea for nine months, and sailors have maintained a grueling pace amid the war in Iran.
There are growing concerns about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln from families of sailors and members of Congress. After more than nine months at sea, sailors' families say it lacks basic supplies and is affecting mental health. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, a carrier stationed in the Middle East. Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut said the carrier has been deployed for 250 days and has not come ashore in over 200 days, setting a record. Defense Secretary pushed back against reports of poor conditions. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
Mark Cancian, a retired Marine colonel and a senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss news of concerning conditions aboard the USS Lincoln after a sailor is reported to have gone overboard.
Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.
Military families are reporting food shortages, broken plumbing, and mental health issues on the USS Abraham Lincoln. Earlier this month, a sailor on the ship went overboard and was safely rescued, officials say. The ship hasn't visited a port in more than 200 days. CBS News' Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
A sailor went overboard off the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier earlier this month, but was quickly rescued. Sources say the incident is under investigation as family members fear that its long deployment is worsening mental health issues. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Strife over the fate of the Strait of Hormuz continues amid the war with Iran. Plus, Democrats demand answers over conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln deployed overseas. Robert Murrett, a retired vice admiral in the U.S. Navy, shares his analysis.
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