60 Minutes Season 58 Episode 20 - Targeting Americans | Secretary Hegseth

Airdate: 2026-Mar-08

Episode summary:

Targeting Americans – The latest installment of a 60 MINUTES investigation reveals new details of a recent, classified U.S. mission that, sources tell us, obtained a type of microwave weapon. This device is believed to be similar to a weapon that has been used against U.S. diplomats, spies, and military officers, causing mysterious brain injuries. Correspondent Scott Pelley shares in-depth reporting on the existence of the weapon; the unexplained injuries, known as Havana Syndrome; and studies from the federal government challenging the origin of the attacks. This is a double-length segment. Michael Rey and Oriana Zill de Granados are the producers of Part One. Oriana Zill de Granados and Michael Rey, with Adam Ciralsky, are the producers of Part Two.Secretary Hegseth – CBS News' chief Washington correspondent, Major Garrett, interviews Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in Washington, D.C., about the state of the war in Iran. Andy Court, Andy Bast, and Arden Farhi are the producers.

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