60 Minutes 03/08/2026: Targeting Americans, Secretary Hegseth
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Mar 9, 2026 
Pete Hegseth, U.S. Secretary of Defense and former veterans advocate, discusses the state of the war with Iran. He talks about recent strikes, intelligence-sharing with allies, force posture and covert options, and steps to secure the Strait of Hormuz and protect shipping. Short, direct takes on casualties, investigations, and regional defense priorities.
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Couple Attacked Repeatedly At Home
- Chris and Heidi, former Air Force officers, report five sudden attacks in their Northern Virginia home causing convulsions and lasting neurological damage.
- Heidi developed osteolysis requiring surgery and remains on two neurological drugs daily to manage severe symptoms.
Scientists Point To Pulsed Microwave Mechanism
- Dr. David Relman's panels concluded pulsed radiofrequency or microwave energy was the most plausible explanation for a subset of cases.
- He highlighted decades of Russian research showing pulsed microwaves can stimulate brain and heart tissue producing symptoms seen in victims.
CIA Investigation Accused Of Institutional Dismissal
- A former CIA officer says the agency sought to 'bring down the temperature' and pushed atmospheric or psychosomatic explanations rather than state-actor attacks.
- He describes mocking behavior by colleagues and resigned in moral disgust after seeing careers and families ruined.