Trump attends 125th Army-Navy game alongside key allies, nominees and Daniel Penny

Trump attends 125th Army-Navy game alongside key allies, nominees and Daniel Penny

President-elect Donald Trump huddled with allies and a Republican cause célèbre at Saturday’s Army-Navy football game at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, taking in one of the most storied rivalries in college sports while spotlighting his emerging national security team. Navy defeated Army 31-13 on Saturday to take home the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy, CBS Sports reported. … Read more

Fetterman meets with Pete Hegseth, the first Democrat to do so

Fetterman meets with Pete Hegseth, the first Democrat to do so

Fetterman meets with Pete Hegseth, the first Democrat to do so – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, is still working to gain support from senators for a future nomination. Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania became the first Democrat to meet with the controversial pick on Thursday. CBS … Read more

‘Pete is doing well now’

‘Pete is doing well now’

President-elect Trump affirmed his support for Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth in an exclusive sit-down interview with NBC News that will air Sunday. “It looks like Pete is doing well now,” Trump told “Meet the Press” Moderator Kristen Welker. “I mean, people were a little bit concerned. He’s a young guy, with a tremendous … Read more

Hegseth strikes defiant tone as Trump weighs several options for replacing him

Hegseth strikes defiant tone as Trump weighs several options for replacing him

Washington — President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, is showing defiance amid misconduct allegations as support for his confirmation appeared to be in doubt. There are now several candidates under consideration to replace him as Trump’s intended nominee, sources familiar with the transition tell CBS News, among them, Florida Gov. Ron … Read more

Police report details woman’s 2017 allegations against Pete Hegseth, now Trump’s pick for defense secretary

Police report details woman’s 2017 allegations against Pete Hegseth, now Trump’s pick for defense secretary

A woman told police she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth after he took her phone, blocked the door to a California hotel room and refused to let her leave, according to a detailed investigative report released late Wednesday. Hegseth, a Fox News personality and President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be defense secretary, … Read more

What does Trump’s pick for Pentagon chief mean for US-China military ties?

What does Trump’s pick for Pentagon chief mean for US-China military ties?

US president-elect Donald Trump’s surprise pick of Pete Hegseth, a television host and army veteran, to be his Pentagon chief is expected to inject more unpredictability into the already fragile US-China military relationship, according to analysts. Hegseth, 44, is a Fox News political commentator and a military veteran who served tours of duty in Iraq … Read more

Quick Facts About Pete Hegseth: Divorces And Affairs, Net Worth, And Salary As Secretary of Defense

Quick Facts About Pete Hegseth: Divorces And Affairs, Net Worth, And Salary As Secretary of Defense

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Pete Hegseth, a Fox News personality and former Army National Guard officer, as his next Secretary of Defense. Known for his conservative views and military background, Hegseth’s public profile is equally marked by his career achievements, financial success, and complex personal life. Here’s a closer look at Hegseth’s background, personal … Read more