Trump considering replacing Hegseth with DeSantis for defense secretary

Reaction to Pete Hegseth’s latest controversy Senate Republicans hedge on Pete Hegseth support after latest controversy 08:54 President-elect Donald Trump is considering selecting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as his pick for defense secretary to potentially replace embattled Fox News host Pete Hegseth, two sources familiar with the transition told CBS News Tuesday night.  This comes

Connolly Launches Bid to Succeed Raskin as Top Democrat on House Oversight Committee

The Virginia Democrat, who represents a district with many federal workers, vows to protect their jobs from those aiming to trim government. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) announced on Dec. 3 that he is running to be the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee. If elected, he would succeed Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), who is

Defense Secretary Nominee Hegseth Meets One-on-One With Senators

Pete Hegseth has been meeting with GOP senators this week on Capitol Hill to build support for his nomination by President-elect Donald Trump as defense secretary. Hegseth spent time with lawmakers behind closed doors on Monday and Tuesday as part of the confirmation process. The decorated Army National Guard veteran and former Fox News host

Defense Secretary Nominee Hegseth Meets With Senators Amid Ongoing Accusations

Pete Hegseth has been meeting with GOP senators this week on Capitol Hill to build support for his nomination by President-elect Donald Trump as defense secretary. Hegseth spent time with lawmakers behind closed doors on Monday and Tuesday as part of the confirmation process. The decorated Army National Guard veteran and former Fox News host