What to know about the allegations against Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense secretary pick
Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News personality and Trump’s choice for defense secretary, was accused of sexual assault by a woman in 2017, according to a report by Vanity Fair. Vanity Fair’s story prompted a statement from the California city of Monterey, where the incident occurred along with a separate statement from Hegseth’s attorney.
Hegseth defiant as Trump considers replacing him as defense secretary pick
The president-elect discussed the role with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday, a person familiar with the matter said.
Trump Considering Most Embarrassing New Choice Possible for Defense
With growing scrutiny mounting against Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump is reportedly looking at replacements for his defense secretary nominee—but the number two pick might be an even more dangerous selection to run the Pentagon.
Trump considers DeSantis for Defense
Trump and DeSantis publicly made up over the summer. But there has been some underlying tension over how to shape Florida’s future. Trump selected at least a dozen Floridians to fill his administration so far,
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Hegseth is unfit to be defense secretary. Trump has better options.
Fox News host Pete Hegseth’s planned nomination to become defense secretary reflects a failure of vetting by President-elect Donald Trump. Mr. Hegseth lacks the temperament, judgment, character and experience to lead the world’s most complex and lethal military organization.
Trump reportedly considering DeSantis for defense secretary
Fox News’ Bill Melugin reports the latest on the Trump transition after the president-elect meets with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Trump considering Desantis for Defense Secretary nomination
President-elect Donald Trump is considering Florida governor Ron Desantis as his nominee for Defense Secretary amid Pete Hegseth scrutiny. FOX 5's Good Day DC team breaks down the latest local, regional and national news.
Joni Ernst silent on whether Pete Hegseth would have her vote for US defense secretary
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, who is a military veteran said she had a "thorough" conversation with defense secretary nominee Pete ...
Donald Trump’s Nomination of Pete Hegseth Is on Shaky Ground
Hill staffers are watching the Pete Hegseth nomination with little certainty. At least a half-dozen Republican Senators are ...
Defense firm Anduril partners with OpenAI to use AI in national security missions
Defense technology company Anduril Industries and ChatGPT-maker OpenAI on Wednesday announced a partnership to develop and ...
Commentary: Department of Defense needs Hegseth as a change agent
Nominee Pete Hegseth will expose generals and admirals who act out of self-interest and will refocus the military on its core ...
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U.S. Department of Defense honors Bendix employee with Patriot Award
To hear Kinjal Mistry and Keith McComsey tell it, they’re both just doing their jobs, according to a news release. McComsey ...
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Local man convicted of trying to export AR-15 'kits' to this country
A Port St. Lucie man faces a lengthy prison sentence after he was convicted of attempting to smuggle items used to assemble ...
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COES student named Department of Defense SMART Scholar, will present at AGU24
Louisiana Tech Mechanical Engineering and Math junior Trilby Hill has been awarded a US Department of Defense Science ...
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The lawyers and judges involved in United States' case against Adani
On November 20, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) along with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ...
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Unemployed Gen-Xer Asks Mom To Make Some Calls So He Can Be Secretary of Defense
The mother of former Fox News host Pete Hegseth made some phone calls to U.S. senators to help land her son a job as the ...