On Tuesday, the confirmation process for President-elect Donald J. Trump’s cabinet picks kicked off with Pete Hegseth, for the position of defense secretary. Eric Schmitt, who covers U.S. national security, explains how the four-hour hearing unfolded, and what the odds are that Mr. Hegseth will soon be leading the Pentagon.
Jan 2025
CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 01/14/25
During his confirmation hearing, Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, faced 4 hours of tough questions from Democratic senators – including on women in the military and a sexual assault allegation from 2017. “Particularly Dangerous Situation” a ... Show More
19m 44s
Feb 2025
Who's Running America... Trump's Defence Chief (Pete Hegseth)
Our latest mini series is here and this time we're profiling some of the key players in Donald Trump's presidency, who are now running America. Over the next few weeks, new profiles will drop every Sunday.Pete Hegseth is the new Secretary of Defence, overseeing America’s military ... Show More
28m 10s
May 2025
Department of Offense: Inside Pete Hegseth’s Bombastic, Chaotic Tenure
The scandal-scarred Defense Secretary is hanging on—but for how long? On this episode, Vanity Fair editor-in-chief Radhika Jones, along with executive editor Claire Howorth and Hive editor Michael Calderone, discuss Pete Hegseth’s pugilistic style and tumultuous tenure atop the D ... Show More
35m 6s