Sen. Duckworth says Hegseth's hearing "confirmed that he is not qualified" for defense secretary

Sen. Duckworth says Hegseth’s hearing “confirmed that he is not qualified” for defense secretary

Democratic Senators criticized President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday. Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, an Iraq War veteran and Purple Heart recipient, was one of the critics, telling Hegseth he…

Los Angeles area disaster help centers open amid wildfires

Los Angeles area disaster help centers open amid wildfires

As the dust and ash from wildfires begins to settle in some southern California areas, Los Angeles area evacuees are turning to local and federal officials for help. CBS News Los Angeles reporter Mahsa Saeidi reports on one of the…

L.A. housing prices expected to grow after fires amid already existing crisis

L.A. housing prices expected to grow after fires amid already existing crisis

The housing crisis has long been an issue for Los Angeles thanks to high rent prices and a limited supply of homes. Prices are only expected to grow after the devastation caused by the wildfires raging in the area. Economic…

Trump slams Jack Smith's 2020 election interference report

Trump slams Jack Smith’s 2020 election interference report

Attorney General Merrick Garland released former special counsel Jack Smith’s 2020 election interference report to the public early Tuesday morning after a court order blocking its release expired. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on Trump’s reaction…

Key details in the potential Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

Key details in the potential Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

Ceasefire negotiations involving Israel and Hamas are still ongoing in Qatar on Tuesday. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a potential deal is “closer than it’s ever been before.” CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more and the senior…

Santa Ana winds could hinder crews from L.A. firefighting efforts

Santa Ana winds could hinder crews from L.A. firefighting efforts

Millions in southern California remain on high alert due to powerful wind gusts as wildfires continue to burn through Los Angeles. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus has the latest details. CBS News 24/7 is the premier anchored streaming news service…

Israel and Hamas agree in principle to ceasefire-hostage deal, sources say

Israel and Hamas agree in principle to ceasefire-hostage deal, sources say

Sources tell CBS News that Israel and Hamas have agreed in principle to a ceasefire and hostage deal. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio is in Tel Aviv with more. Then, national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis. CBS…

Minnesotan's bid for DNC chair gains momentum

Minnesotan’s bid for DNC chair gains momentum

One candidate for Democratic National Committee chair is rapidly building support with just a handful of weeks until the election. Ken Martin’s campaign first revealed to CBS News that he has secured 51 endorsements from current state party and vice…

Hegseth dismisses misconduct allegations as "smear campaign"

Hegseth dismisses misconduct allegations as “smear campaign”

Senators grilled secretary of defense nominee Pete Hegseth over sexual assault and misconduct allegations at his confirmation hearing Tuesday. Evan McMorris-Santoro, reporter for NOTUS, and Andrew Desiderio, senior congressional reporter for Punchbowl News, join “America Decides” to further discuss the…

Key takeaways from Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing

Key takeaways from Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, faced senators and protesters in a high-stakes confirmation hearing Tuesday. CBS News’ Nikole Killion, Katrina Kaufman and Fin Gómez break down the contentious proceedings. CBS News 24/7 is the premier anchored…