11/17: Face the Nation

11/17: Face the Nation – CBS News Watch CBS News This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Republican Rep. French Hill and Democratic Rep. Jim Himes join as we take a look at some of President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial picks for his Cabinet and other senior staff positions. Plus, an interview with Dr.

Trump Selection Pete Hegseth Denies Allegations of Assault, Tattoo Claims

A California city released a statement about a 2017 assault accusation that resulted in no charges. President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, released a statement through his lawyer addressing reports that he sexually assaulted a woman in 2017 and paid the accuser off. The lawyer stated that Hegseth paid the accuser

Trump Selection Pete Hegseth Defends Against Allegations of Assault, Tattoo Claims

A California city released a statement about a 2017 assault accusation that resulted in no charges. President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, released a statement through his lawyer addressing reports that he sexually assaulted a woman in 2017—saying that he paid the accuser to head off the threat of a baseless

Dr. Deborah Birx says she is “excited” for data discussions in RFK Jr.’s confirmation hearings

Dr. Deborah Birx says she is “excited” for data discussions in RFK Jr.’s confirmation hearings – CBS News Watch CBS News Dr. Deborah Birx, who served as White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator in the first Trump administration, tells “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that while Robert F. Kennedy has sprouted debunked conspiracy theories about

Ex-Trump intel official Sue Gordon says bypassing FBI for Cabinet picks is “risky for America”

Ex-Trump intel official Sue Gordon says bypassing FBI for Cabinet picks is “risky for America” – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team may bypass the FBI process and use a private firm to vet candidates for Cabinet picks who need top security clearance, The New York Times reports. Sue Gordon, who

Gov. Andy Beshear says there are “absolute lessons” Democrats can learn from Kentucky

Gov. Andy Beshear says there are “absolute lessons” Democrats can learn from Kentucky – CBS News Watch CBS News Gov. Andy Beshear, who won reelection in 2023 as a Democrat in a deep red Kentucky, tells “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that there are “absolute lessons that we can learn” from his state as