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 Hegseth.
Trump considering DeSantis to replace Hegseth for defense secretary post
Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon has run into trouble on Capitol Hill over allegations about his personal and professional life.
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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.
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.
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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 function of lethality in war.
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Will Ron DeSantis Be Tapped for Defense? Why Pete Hegseth's Nomination Is in Jeopardy
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering replacing Pete Hegseth, who he picked for secretary of defense, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Could Ron DeSantis become Trump's new US defense secretary nominee? What to know
Both the Wall Street Journal and CBS News have reported Trump is considering dropping Hegseth as his nominee and instead nominating DeSantis.
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 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,
What Happens if DeSantis Gets Tapped as Trump's DOD Secretary?
Florida law dictates that if DeSantis resigns or abruptly leaves office, he would be replaced by his lieutenant governor.
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 ...
GOP insiders sought Hegseth's removal as leader of veterans' group in 2016
A Trump loyalist is at the center of new allegations facing Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary.
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 ...
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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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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 ...
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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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Trump Considering Most Embarrassing New Choice Possible for Defense
Trump has already shown Adams public sympathy for his indictments, telling him at a charity event in October that they were ...
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Trump lining up billionaire defense investor and megadonor to be number two at Pentagon
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly set to nominate Stephen Feinberg, a billionaire defense industry investor and ...