"How Pentagon-Anthropic AI dispute escalated - CBS News"

"How Pentagon-Anthropic AI dispute escalated - CBS News"

"The Trump administration has blacklisted AI giant Anthropic, labeling it a supply chain risk. The company has sued in response. New York Times tech reporter Sheera Frenkel joins CBS News to break down the feud."
 
12-03-2026 23:13:31

"Hegseth insists Iran conflict will not be open ended: "They are badly losing" - CBS News"

"With the war well into its second week and a majority of Americans opposed, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth insisted the conflict in Iran will not be open ended. Meanwhile, President Trump has said the war will not end without "unconditional surrender." Nancy Cordes has more."
 
11-03-2026 01:40:28

"Why Pete Hegseth says this could be the "most intense day" of strikes - CBS News"

"Strikes across the Middle East continued Tuesday on the 11th day of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth promised Tuesday would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran, but he still did not indicate how long the fighting might last. CBS News' Eleanor Watson and Olivia Rinaldi report."
 
11-03-2026 00:08:05

"H.R. McMaster breaks down U.S. strikes on Iran as Hegseth vows "most intense day" of attacks - CBS News"

"H.R. McMaster, who served as President Trump's national security adviser during his first term, joins CBS News 24/7 to break down U.S. strikes on Iran after Defense Secretary Hegseth said Tuesday would be the "most intense day" of attacks on the country."
 
10-03-2026 19:36:46

"White House gives mixed messages on war with Iran as strikes intensify - CBS News"

"President Trump said Monday the war against Iran will be over "very soon," while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would be the most intense day of strikes on Iran so far. When asked about timing, Hegseth said, "It's not for me to posit whether it's the beginning, the middle or the end." CBS News' Eleanor Watson and Aaron Navarro have more."
 
10-03-2026 18:36:36

"Hegseth says U.S. will not relent until Iran is totally defeated - CBS News"

"Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine gave updates on the war with Iran on Tuesday at the Pentagon. Hegseth touted the military's success and said the U.S. will not relent until Iran is "totally and decisively defeated." CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more."
 
10-03-2026 16:06:33

" Watch Live: Pete Hegseth, Dan Caine hold news briefing as Iran launches new attacks - CBS News"

"Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine are holding a news briefing as Iran launched new attacks Tuesday at Gulf countries."
 
10-03-2026 13:07:51

"Hegseth on potential of U.S. boots on the ground in Iran: "Were willing to go as far as we need to" - CBS News"

"When asked about the potential for U.S. troops on the ground in Iran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, "You don't tell anybody what your limits would be on an operation." Former CIA officer Elliot Ackerman joins with analysis."
 
09-03-2026 23:06:36

"Hegseth says "we never target civilians" as report finds U.S. "likely" involved in strike on school - CBS News"

"Sources tell CBS News that a preliminary intelligence assessment suggests the U.S. is "likely" responsible for the bombing of a girls' school in Iran that killed 168 people, many of them children, on Feb. 28. The report also suggests the U.S. did not intentionally target the school and may have hit it in error. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman has more."
 
09-03-2026 23:06:33

" Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Iran will have no choice but to surrender, "whether they know it or not" - CBS News"

"Secretary Pete Hegseth says it's President Trump who will set the terms of Iran's surrender, noting the U.S. is confident it will come, even as Iran's president said the U.S. demand for "unconditional surrender" is "a dream that they should take to their grave.""
 
09-03-2026 02:15:31

"Defense Secretary Pete Hegseths extended 60 Minutes interview - CBS News"

"CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett sat down with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in Washington, D.C. They spoke on Friday, March 6th about the state of the war with Iran, potential American casualties, what an Iranian surrender could look like, and more. Editor's note: The video above is an extended version of the interview that was broadcast on 60 Minutes on Sunday, March 8, 2026. This extended version was condensed for clarity."
 
09-03-2026 01:12:21

" On U.S. strikes against Iran, Pete Hegseth says, "this is only just the beginning" - CBS News"

"As the war with Iran entered its second week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed where the U.S. campaign stands and what President Trump's call for "unconditional surrender" from Iran would look like."
 
09-03-2026 00:43:38

"Pete Hegseth: The 60 Minutes Interview - CBS News"

"As the war with Iran entered its second week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed where the U.S. campaign stands and what President Trump's call for "unconditional surrender" from Iran would look like."
 
09-03-2026 00:13:35

"Secretary Hegseth | Sunday on 60 Minutes - CBS News"

"CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett interviews Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the state of the war with Iran. Hegseth says "there will be more casualties," but says Iran will be forced to surrender. 60 Minutes, tonight."
 
08-03-2026 19:46:04

"Trump, Vance and Hegseth witness dignified transfer for six Americans killed in action - CBS News"

"President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday traveled to Dover, Delaware, to witness the dignified transfer of the six Americans killed in action in the war in the Middle East."
 
08-03-2026 18:11:27

"Trump administration, lawmakers differ on definition of situation in Iran - CBS News"

"While the world agrees that the U.S. is engaged in a large-scale military operation against Iran, whether it is called "war" depends on who you ask. For President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the answer is clear. But on Capitol Hill, House Speaker Mike Johnson gives a different answer. Douglas Brinkley, presidential historian and history professor at Rice University, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss."
 
07-03-2026 01:36:53

"Trump says no deal with Iran unless there is an "unconditional surrender" - CBS News"

"Iran is ramping up retaliatory attacks on its Arab neighbors as multiple sources confirm to CBS News that Russia is providing intelligence to the regime about U.S. positions in the Middle East. CBS News' Matt Gutman, Nancy Cordes and Holly Williams have more."
 
07-03-2026 01:12:05

"Hegseth says anyone helping Irans war efforts will be "confronted strongly" - CBS News"

"Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. will confront "anything that shouldn't be happening" in response to reports that Russia is providing intelligence to Iran on U.S. movements in the region. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean joins to unpack Hegseth's remarks. Watch more of the defense secretary's interview Sunday on 60 Minutes."
 
07-03-2026 00:39:38

" Hegseth on reports Russia aided Iran: "Anything that shouldnt be happening" will be "confronted strongly" - CBS News"

"Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. will confront "anything that shouldn't be happening, whether it's in public or back-channeled.""
 
07-03-2026 00:08:54

"Hegseth responds to report Russia shared intel with Iran - CBS News"

"In response to reports that Russia is providing intel to Iran on U.S. positions and movements, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told 60 Minutes, "We're tracking everything. Our commanders are aware of everything… No one's putting us in danger..." CBS News' Major Garrett interviews Hegseth about the state of the war with Iran, Sunday on 60 Minutes."
 
07-03-2026 00:08:46