Amid fierce pushback in his confirmation hearing, Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, was thrown a lifeline from a key senator. Meanwhile, we explore how the president-elect's loyalist pick for attorney general will shape his justice department. Plus, a bill banning transgender athletes in women's and girls sports passes in the House. ... Show More
Nov 20
DOJ Has 30 Days to Release Epstein Files
Now that President Trump has signed legislation to release the Epstein files, the Justice Department now has 30 days to comply. But there are new questions this morning about what could be made public. Meanwhile, former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, who's been linked to the E ... Show More
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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
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Dec 2024
12 PM ET: CEO fatally shot, Hegseth’s defiance, Voyager 1 & more
The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments over a state law that bans gender-affirming care for transgender minors. The CEO of United Healthcare has been shot and killed in New York City. Pete Hegseth is standing his ground as Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, even as sources ... Show More
6m 42s
Nov 2024
6 AM ET: Republican leadership elections, Idaho ‘medical refugees’ lawsuit, People's Sexiest Man Alive & more
Republican lawmakers are voting today to decide who will lead them in the Senate and the House. We’ll tell you why President-elect Donald Trump’s latest administration picks are raising some eyebrows. A group of women in Idaho are suing over the state’s abortion law. The Air Nati ... Show More
6m 43s
Jan 2025
Ukraine peace delay, TikTok alternative, SKorea arrest and wildfire aid fight
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is arrested and questioned by authorities over his failed attempt to impose martial law. Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, endured a tough confirmation hearing grilling from Democrats over his inexperience, alle ... Show More
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