U.S. keeping aircraft carrier in Persian Gulf, after all
Acting Pentagon chief Christopher Miller says he changed his mind about bringing USS Nimitz home in light of "recent threats" from Iran
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New tensions emerge between Biden team and Trump administration
The rift comes as the president-elect is set to announce more historic Cabinet appointments.
Biden transition team at odds with Pentagon
The Biden transition team is clashing with the Trump administration over access to the Pentagon. Acting Defense Secretary Chris Miller says his team and the Biden team mutually agreed to put off some meetings scheduled for Friday until after the holidays, but the head of the Biden transition told reporters that's not true, and that his team continues to face "isolated resistance from political appointees" in the Defense Department and similar issues at a few other agencies he declined to name. Ed O’Keefe reports on the latest in the Biden transition.
Pentagon will get 40,000 vaccine doses to start
Pentagon officials announced Wednesday the Defense Department will get 40,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine to begin its phased rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination program. First in line among defense personnel will be health care workers. Watch their remarks from a Pentagon news briefing.
Biden introduces Lloyd Austin to lead Pentagon
President-elect Joe Biden introduced retired Army General Lloyd Austin, his nominee to lead the Department of Defense, at a press event in Wilmington, Delaware. Austin spoke about the challenges ahead as he prepares to return to the Pentagon, and said, "If confirmed, it will be the honor of my lifetime to lead them again with honor and integrity." Watch their remarks.
Key Dem weighs in on Biden's Pentagon pick
President-elect Joe Biden is facing bipartisan concerns over his choice to lead the Pentagon. He's urging Congress to pass a waiver that would allow retired General Lloyd Austin to serve as defense secretary. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from Wilmington, Delaware, with the latest developments on Mr. Biden's transition to power, and House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith joined CBSN to discuss some of the major concerns with Austin's nomination.
Army announces findings of Fort Hood probe
Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy announced 14 leaders are being fired or suspended as a result of the investigation into the culture at Fort Hood, following the murder of 20-year-old soldier Vanessa Guillén earlier this year. Watch his remarks at a Pentagon briefing.
WH replaces Pentagon advisory board members
The White House replaced members of the Pentagon advisory board with Trump loyalists. Omar Villafranca spoke with Politico White House and Washington reporter Daniel Lippman about how this will affect things for the incoming Biden administration.
Biden to formally announce economic team
President-elect Joe Biden is formally announcing his economic team today, including Janet Yellen as his nominee for treasury secretary and Neera Tanden for White House budget chief. However, several top Republicans are already criticizing Tanden, claiming she's too partisan and divisive. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN from Wilmington, Delaware, with the latest developments.
Pentagon accused of cover-ups, improper sexual assault investigations
"I think the breadth and the depth of the problem is so large that they really don't want the general public to understand that they don't have it under control," one whistleblower said.
Pentagon drawing down troops in Afghanistan
The move comes days after President Trump replaced his defense secretary.
Pentagon to reduce troops in Afghanistan and Iraq
The Pentagon is reducing the number of troops in Afghanistan and Iraq to 2,500 in each, which is a drawdown of about 2,000 in Afghanistan and 500 in Iraq. David Martin has details.
Trump continues Pentagon shake-up
President Trump has installed more loyalists at the Pentagon after firings and resignations among top Defense officials. Ben Tracy reports.
Pentagon upheaval in Trump's final weeks in office
President Trump's firing of Defense Secretary Mark Esper by tweet was just the beginning.
10/13: Red and Blue
Day 2 of Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation hearing; The fight to withdraw troops from Afghanistan
Top official in Marine Corps tests positive for COVID-19
The positive test was announced the day after top military leaders said they would quarantine due to exposure to COVID-19.
9 military leaders in quarantine after COVID exposure
Several of the nation's top military leaders are quarantined after exposure to the coronavirus — including the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley. David Martin reports.
Top military leaders quarantining as virus hits Pentagon
The list of senior military officers in quarantine is extensive and includes the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Trump and Biden spar over COVID vaccine
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden says he would want to hear from scientists, not just President Trump, about the safety of any potential coronavirus vaccine. President Trump says Biden's comments "undermine science." CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with more on that plus the latest pushback over a report in "The Atlantic" that the president disparaged soldiers killed in combat, and the president's plans to release a list of potential Supreme Court nominees.
U.S. sends reinforcements to Middle East
Iran has vowed a harsh response to the targeted killing of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani. The U.S. military is sending additional troops to the region. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports from the Pentagon.
Coronavirus raises concerns at next Olympics
Some of the athletes and coaches participating in the Summer Olympics in Tokyo are concerned what will happen if the coronavirus keeps spreading. Also, there have been clashes between the Taliban and Afghan government forces despite word from U.S. officials that there may be a breakthrough in peace talks, and the entire board of the group behind what's known as the French Oscars has resigned en masse. CBS News' Rylee Carlson joins CBSN AM with those stories.
Vindman brother files whistleblower complaint alleging retaliation
The Democratic leaders of three House Committees are also asking the Defense Department's acting inspector general to investigate whether he was retaliated against.
Chip Reid investigates the practices of the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command, the Pentagon agency tasked with finding and identifying the remains of 83,000 missing American servicemen and women
Chip Reid investigates the practices of the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command, the Pentagon agency tasked with finding and identifying the remains of 83,000 missing American servicemen and women. Last year, the Government Accountability Office said the missing persons mission "is being undermined by longstanding leadership weakness."
The Pentagon has been developing the world's most advanced fighter jet with the F-35 program, but it is behind schedule and over budget - with each plane costing $115 million
The Pentagon has been developing the world's most advanced fighter jet with the F-35 program, but it is behind schedule and over budget - with each plane costing $115 million. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports.
The F-35 is what the Air Force, Navy and Marines are counting on to replace all their current fighter jets. But the F-35 is seven years behind schedule and $163 billion over budget. David Martin finds out why, this Sunday on "60 Minutes."
The F-35 is what the Air Force, Navy and Marines are counting on to replace all their current fighter jets. But the F-35 is seven years behind schedule and $163 billion over budget. David Martin finds out why, this Sunday on "60 Minutes."
Trump says he's fired Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook
President Trump said Monday he has fired Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors — a dramatic move after months of public attacks against the central bank.
Trump floats changing Defense Department to Department of War
President Trump on Monday floated returning the Department of Defense to its prior name, the Department of War, calling its current moniker "too defensive."
Huge dust storm engulfs Phoenix, grounding hundreds of flights
Heavy rain and wind followed the dust storm, delaying flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and causing some damage to a terminal roof.
Powerball estimated jackpot jumps to $815 million, game's 7th biggest
Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot will be an estimated $815 million, the game's seventh biggest, with an approximate cash value of $367.9 million, after no one won Monday's $750 million grand prize.
What to know about screwworm after human case confirmed in U.S.
The New World screwworm case is the first reported U.S. case tied to travel to a country with a current outbreak.
House Oversight Committee subpoenas Jeffrey Epstein's estate
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer subpoenaed estate of Jeffrey Epstein, seeking over a dozen categories of documents.
Mysterious deaths of 21 dogs at boarding facility under investigation
Authorities said 21 dogs were found dead at Anastasia's Acres Dog Boarding Facility. One dog was found alive and taken to a veterinarian for treatment.
More homesellers are pulling their properties off the market. Here's why.
Unable to find buyers, a growing number of sellers are pulling their homes off the market rather than compromise on price.
Southwest Airlines' upcoming policy for plus-sized passengers questioned
Southwest Airlines will soon require travelers who don't fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra one in advance, part of a string of recent changes the carrier is making.