Hegseth reacts as Republicans blame him for the midterm results: "We will not back down"

Hegseth reacts to backlash from GOP Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth remains defiant as Republicans blame him for the catastrophic midterm losses. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports. 51m ago (03:25) Videos Tips to build confidence and release anxiety Soccer mom speaks out after game dispute Backlash to Newsom's clemency plans Investigators uncover motive in bank shooting Hegseth reacts to Republican blame game Amy Acton on winning Ohio, Ramaswamy ad Voters rebuke data centers Eye Opener: Stocks tumble after elections Dangerous flooding hits Georgia, Tennessee New details on deadly Citibank shooting Competition honors young trade workers Hegseth vows to keep fighting Iran "Voice of Logan Airport" winner Political twists and turns of 2026 midterms Americans vote against data centers Trump files appeal in "hush money" case 2 women make Navy SEAL history What's next in Mississippi, Alaska Catastrophic flooding in Georgia, Tennessee How English teacher uses AI to teach CBS News 24/7 CBS News 24/7 Mornings CBS News Baltimore WJZ 9am CBS News Bay Area CBS News Bay Area Morning Edition CBS News Boston Latest Boston News & Headlines CBS News Chicago CBS News Chicago 9am CBS News Colorado Latest Colorado News & Headlines CBS News Detroit Latest Detroit News & Headlines CBS News Los Angeles CBS News Los Angeles Mornings 7am CBS News Miami Latest Miami News & Headlines CBS News Minnesota WCCO Mid-Morning CBS News New York Latest New York News & Headlines CBS News Philadelphia CBS News Philadelphia 9am CBS News Pittsburgh KDKA Morning News 8am CBS News Sacramento Good Day Sacramento CBS News Texas Latest Texas News & Headlines