Tony Dokoupil Makes Early 'CBS Evening News' Debut With Hegseth Grilling on Venezuela

Overview

• CBS moved up Dokoupil’s first broadcast to a Saturday special focused on U.S. strikes in Venezuela and a three-segment interview with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
• Dokoupil pressed whether U.S. troops would be deployed after President Trump said the United States would "run" Venezuela for the time being.
• Hegseth said the administration would "set the terms" and described the action as a law-enforcement effort supporting the Justice Department.
• He indicated Congress was not notified in advance, aligning with public statements that such missions are not briefed beforehand.
• CBS adjusted its promotional rollout and delayed parts of the planned road tour, as the network pursues a reset under editor in chief Bari Weiss following internal scrutiny and persistent third-place ratings.