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
Yesterday
What To Make of Kushner-Jeffries Meeting?
The buzz continues this morning after we learned about a secret, face-to-face meeting between Jared Kushner and Hakeem Jeffries. So, who should be more concerned, Democrats or Republicans? ... The White House says today is economic D-day for Iran. But haven't years of sanctions a ... Show More
47m 57s
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
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
Jan 2025
Drunkenness, Women and Wokeness: A Dramatic Confirmation Hearing for Pete Hegseth
<p>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.</p><p>Eric Schmitt, who covers U.S. national security, explains how the four-hour hearing unfolded, and what the odds a ... Show More
34m 50s
Dec 2024
Pete Hegseth Was Toast. The MAGA Swarm Came to His Rescue.
<p><i>Warning: this episode contains strong language.</i></p><p>Over the past few weeks, the resistance of a single Republican senator, Joni Ernst of Iowa, had threatened to derail Donald J. Trump’s choice of Pete Hegseth to run the Department of Defense.</p><p>Karoun Demirjian, ... Show More
26m 52s