“I think after the election, we need to determine whether or not he’s the best person to bring those needs to Congress if he wants something done before the end of this Congress, which is only 60 days away,”

Thom Tillis · said 2026-11-03 · reported 2026-11-05

Tillis told CBS News on Tuesday night that Hegseth's strained relationship with lawmakers was undermining the administration's defense spending push.