60 Minutes
Targeting Americans | Secretary Hegseth
Season 58, Episode 20 · Aired 2026-03-08
Synopsis
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.
In the series
This episode is part of 60 Minutes (1968–present) on CBS.
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Key cast
- Mike Wallace as Correspondent
- Morley Safer as Correspondent
- Harry Reasoner as Correspondent
- Ed Bradley as Correspondent
- Diane Sawyer as Correspondent
Also in season 58
- S58E01 A Lonely Voice | The Mystery of the Eagle S | Dana White
- S58E02 Vaccine Court | The Tequila Heist | This is Rob Reiner
- S58E03 The China Hack | Booms, Busts and Bubbles | The Road to Damascus
- S58E04 The Dealmakers | Erez Reuveni | Amy Sherald
- S58E05 On The Brink | Dr. Attia Will See You Now | The Mentalist
- S58E06 President Trump | Officially Amazing