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Pete Hegseth's Nomination For Defense Secretary In Jeopardy

Pete Hegseth's nomination for Department of Defense questioned over views on women in combat roles.

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Trump Doubles Down on Support for Pete Hegseth As Controversies Mount And With DeSantis Floated as Defense Secretary Replacement

The president-elect took to Truth Social to praise Hegseth as a "fantastic, high energy" nominee "who leads with charisma and skill"

Latin Times

JD Vance Voices Support For Pete Hegseth As Defense Secretary

Vice President-elect JD Vance supports Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense, emphasizing leadership qualities and commitment despite misconduct allegations.

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Trump pick a threat to US military’s counter-extremism effort, experts warn

Critics fear ‘absolute disaster’ and say Pete Hegseth’s far-right views will hinder attempts to counter serious problem

The Guardian - US

Musk spent $250 million to elect Trump

The billionaire CEO of X and Tesla was also the sole financier of the misleadingly named "RBG PAC," per the FEC

Salon

Musk and Ramaswamy tout ‘Doge’ plan on Capitol Hill – how will it work?

Mike Johnson praised the two ‘innovators’, but their efficiency agency faces political and practical hurdles

The Guardian - US

Trump publicly backs embattled DOD pick - Roll Call

In a post on Truth Social, Donald Trump voiced support for Pete Hegseth, his pick to lead the Pentagon, who met with GOP senators this week.

Roll Call

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Middle East latest: Negotiations on a Gaza ceasefire have resumed, Hamas says

A Hamas official says international mediators have resumed negotiations with the militant group and Israel over a ceasefire in Gaza, and that he is hopeful a deal to end the 14-month war is within reach

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth's Capitol Hill Meetings Yield Positive Results

Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pentagon nominee, faces scrutiny but progresses in confirmation process. Other nominees also engage with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

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Donald Trump Announces DOGE's First New Hire Is Commission's Counsel: Who Is He And What Will He Do?

Republican lawyer signs up for tedious work, 'lots of enemies and zero compensation' at DOGE

International Business Times UK

Lethal Force At The Border and Deployment of Troops Inside The U.S.: What Could DeSantis Pentagon Agenda Look Like

If tapped for the post of defense secretary, the Florida Governor could also roll back diversity policies in the military.

Latin Times

Hegseth faces senators' concerns not only about his behavior but also his views on women in combat

Pete Hegseth has spent the week on Capitol Hill trying to reassure Republican senators that he is fit to lead President-elect Donald Trump’s Department of Defense in the wake of high-profile allegations about excessive drinking and sexual assault

The Independent UK

Hegseth soldiers on with meeting GOP senators - Roll Call

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's choice to lead the Pentagon, met with Republican senators as questions linger about his personal history.

Roll Call

Trump rally shooting hearing descends into screaming match between Secret Service chief and Republican congressman – as it happened

Acting director of the US Secret Service, Ronald Rowe, and House Republican Pat Fallon shout at each other during congressional hearing

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The Independent UK

Manchester Airport debunks UFO claims of ‘orb’ floating around its airspace

Images of an ‘orb’ is making the rounds on social media, leading to some believing its a UFO

International Business Times UK

'Elon Musk Is Right': Bernie Sanders Praises DOGE's Efforts to Expose Defence Waste

Sanders slammed the Pentagon for its big budget and failure to pass its audits many times in recent years.

Benzinga

Trump Eyes Shyam Sankar For Pentagon Role While Palantir Gains From Border Crisis Contracts — Analyst Says, 'This Is A Win For The Stock'

Palantir Technologies has emerged as a pivotal player in government technology and artificial intelligence, with its influence expanding from controversial immigration enforcement to potential Pentagon leadership.

The Independent UK

OpenAI announces weapons company partnership to provide AI tech to military

Partnership marks increasing Silicon Valley openness towards working with defense partners

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Pete Hegseth Receives Support From House Republicans Amid Nomination Concerns

Pete Hegseth, facing allegations, receives support from House GOP members at a lunch meeting.

International Business Times

Trump's Nominee To Run Pentagon Hangs By A Thread

US President-elect Donald Trump's controversial nomination of TV host Pete Hegseth to run the Defense Department was teetering Wednesday as Republican senators raised questions over his fitness for the powerful role.

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Pete Hegseth Receives Encouragement From President-Elect Trump

Pete Hegseth, nominee for Department of Defense, remains determined amid challenges in Senate confirmation process.

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Pete Hegseth Defiant Amid Concerns Over Past Allegations

Pete Hegseth, Trump's nominee for a top Pentagon position, defiantly addresses concerns about past allegations on social media.

The Guardian - US

Hegseth vows to stay sober if confirmed as defense secretary; Trump signals pro-crypto stance with SEC pick Paul Atkins – as it happened

Former Fox host tries to charm Republican senators amid growing questions over suitability; Atkins named amid flurry of appointments. This blog is now closed.

Latin Times

Trump Considering Ron DeSantis To Replace Defense Secretary Nominee Hegseth As List Of Controversies Keeps Growing

Discussions reportedly remain in the early stages. Other potential candidates include former Pentagon official Elbridge Colby and Iowa Senator Joni Ernst.

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GOP Senators Question Pete Hegseth's Fitness For Defense Department Role

GOP senators question Pete Hegseth's nomination for Defense Department leadership over misconduct allegations and controversial statements.

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