Pentagon probe on fighter jet loss
The Pentagon is investigating how another U.S. fighter jet ended up at the bottom of the Red Sea. Matthew "Whiz" Buckley, a decorated former U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet pilot, joins CBS News with more.
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Hegseth calls for cuts of senior generals
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday issued a new order to slash a number of four-star generals and admirals across the military. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins CBS News 24/7 from the Pentagon with more details.
Newark FAA traffic controller shortage
Half a dozen traffic controllers took trauma leave at Newark Liberty International Airport as more details emerge about working conditions and technology events that may be impacting delays and cancellations, CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Hegseth orders cuts at Pentagon
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered a minimum 20% reduction of four-star generals and admirals across the military, according to a memo obtained by CBS News. Military analyst Mike Lyons, a retired major in the U.S. Army, joined CBS News to discuss the move.
Hegseth scraps "woke" program signed into law by Trump in 2017
Administration officials including Marco Rubio and Kristi Noem championed the law during President Trump's first term.
Hegseth's Pentagon office set up system so he could access Signal messages, sources say
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced criticism over his use of Signal group chats.
Hegseth meeting NATO chief
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the Pentagon as more details emerge about recent deadly Russian strikes in Ukraine. This comes as President Trump appears frustrated by the lag in negotiations for a ceasefire. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more.
Hegseth orders makeup studio installed at Pentagon
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has not given any press briefings in the briefing room but has used the room as a backdrop for TV hits with Fox News.
Hegseth orders makeup studio at Pentagon
CBS News has learned that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently asked to retrofit a space next to the Pentagon press briefing room with a makeup studio to prepare for television appearances. CBS News senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs has the details.
Pete Hegseth on defense after 2nd Signal leak
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under fire again amid reports that he shared Yemen attack plans with his wife, brother and personal attorney on the messaging app Signal. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has the details.
White House reacts to second Signal leak
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under heavy scrutiny after CBS News and other outlets learned he shared attack plans in a second Signal group chat with his wife, brother and personal attorney on the same day a different chat inadvertently included a journalist. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Hegseth blames leakers for new Signal report
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under fire again for sharing Yemen attack plans in a Signal group chat, this time with his wife, brother and personal lawyer. Hegseth is blaming "leakers" for the scandal. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
2 Pentagon officials fired amid sweeping leak investigation
Two Pentagon officials were terminated Friday after they were suspended earlier this week, escalating a week of turmoil at the Department of Defense.
Third Pentagon official put on leave
The Pentagon put a third top Defense Department official on administrative leave pending an investigation into possible information leaks. Sources told CBS News that Colin Carroll, the chief of staff to the deputy secretary of defense, was escorted out of the Pentagon on Wednesday. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
Latest news on Pentagon firings
Vice Admiral Shoshana Chatfield has been removed fro her position as the U.S. military representative to NATO's military committee, the Pentagon confirmed. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has the latest on at least nine firings of top military officials.
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Pentagon reviewing Hegseth's Signal usage
The Pentagon's acting inspector general has announced an investigation into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the Signal messaging app to discuss military plans in Yemen. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
Pentagon watchdog to evaluate Signal leak
The Pentagon's Inspector General's Office said it will look into whether Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of Signal complied with Defense Department policies. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Sabrina Singh on Hegseth texts
Former deputy Pentagon press secretary Sabrina Singh is weighing in on the text messages revealed by The Atlantic that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly sent to top Trump administration officials on a military operation against the Houthis in Yemen. Singh spoke to CBS News' Errol Barnett.
Black Veterans Project leader on DEI purge
The Department of Defense has restored some pages across its websites and social media that were deleted during a widespread purge of diversity, equity and inclusion content. Among the posts deleted was an article recognizing the military career of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, who was drafted during World War II. Richard Brookshire, co-founder of the Black Veterans Project, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Pentagon investigating apparent leaks
The Pentagon is investigating apparent leaks of national security information as the Trump administration cracks down on details being shared with the press by federal agency employees. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
Pentagon announces leak investigation that could include polygraph tests
Polygraph tests were also used by the Department of Homeland Security to identify potential leakers.
Elon Musk meets with Pentagon officials
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk visited the Pentagon Friday for a briefing and meeting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. During a press conference at the Oval Office, President Trump denied reports that Musk received a briefing about the U.S. military's defense plans on China. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Elon Musk to visit the Pentagon
Elon Musk is set to visit the Pentagon Friday for what Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is calling "an informal meeting about innovation, efficiencies & smarter production." Thursday, President Trump took to social media to slam reports from the New York Times that Musk's visit would include a briefing on a potential war with China. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more.
Trump tries to remove trans service members
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pushing back against a federal judge's ruling that blocks President Trump's executive order barring transgender people from the military. CBS News national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
Ghislaine Maxwell's interview on Epstein case released by DOJ
The Justice Dept. released transcripts of Deputy AG Todd Blanche's two-day interview with convicted sex trafficker and Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia could be deported to Uganda, official says
The Trump administration may try to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda days after he was released from pre-trial detention, according to a DHS official.
Lyle and Erik Menendez denied parole by California board
California prison officials have denied parole for Erik and Lyle Menendez.
Trump suggests Chicago next for federal crime crackdown, then New York City
President Trump also said he's willing to bring in the "regular military," not just the National Guard.
5 people dead after tour bus rolls over in New York, police say
A tour bus with more than 50 passengers lost control and rolled over on the New York State Thruway near Pembroke, killing five people, police said.
Trump says U.S. government taking a 10% stake in tech giant Intel
Speaking with reporters on Friday, President Trump said the deal came out of a meeting last week with Intel CEO Lip Bu Tan.
Three-star general Jeffrey Kruse ousted as Defense Intelligence Agency director
Lt. General Jeffrey Kruse is no longer Defense Intelligence Agency director, a senior defense official confirmed Friday.
FBI searches John Bolton's house
The FBI confirmed it that it searched former national security adviser John Bolton's house early Friday morning.
Texas Senate set to vote on GOP redistricting plan
The mid-decade map redraw adds five Republican-leaning districts and sets up a legal showdown over minority representation.