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CBS rewards Hegseth’s press blackout with a microphone

CBS News is responding to Pete Hegseth freezing out the press by ensuring he still gets his message out.

Jason Weisberger
Jan 05, 2026
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CBS News is responding to Pete Hegseth freezing out the press by ensuring he still gets his message out. This is journalism at its finest.

Defense Secretary “Whiskey” Pete Hegseth blocked reporters from doing their jobs, so CBS News rewarded him with a microphone. The network gave Hegseth three uninterrupted segment…

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