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Protesters Disrupt Pete Hegseth's Senate Hearing On Pentagon Nomination

Protesters interrupt Pete Hegseth's Senate testimony on leading the Defense Department, highlighting his commitment to serving the military community.

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Delay finalising Chagos Islands deal until after Trump inauguration, say Tories

The UK wants to cede sovereignty of the territory to Mauritius but lease back the strategically important UK-US military base on Diego Garcia.

Evening Standard

Pete Hegseth's Confirmation Hearing For Secretary Of Defense Begins

Pete Hegseth, nominee for Secretary of Defense, emphasizes innovation and outsider perspective in Pentagon leadership.

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Pete Hegseth Faces Scrutiny Over FBI Background Report Access

Pete Hegseth's Pentagon nomination faces scrutiny over limited access to FBI background report.

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Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pentagon pick, faces Senate confirmation hearing

US senators grill Hegseth, a former Fox News host who has Republican backing, over past statements and controversies.

Al Jazeera

Pete Hegseth Aims To Bring 'Warrior Culture' To Pentagon

Pete Hegseth testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee, highlighting 'warrior culture' and warfighting priorities for the Department of Defense.

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President-Elect Trump Reaffirms Support For Pentagon Nominee Pete Hegseth

President-elect Trump endorses Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, facing scrutiny in contentious confirmation hearing.

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Pentagon Nominee Hegseth Prioritizes Restoring 'Warrior Ethos'

Pete Hegseth outlines key priorities for Pentagon role, including 'warrior ethos' restoration, military rebuilding, and deterrence focus.

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The tough questions Pete Hegseth will face at his Senate confirmation hearing

Since Trump announced his unorthodox choice to head up the Pentagon, there have been serious questions hanging over the 44-year-old Fox News host

The Independent UK

Hegseth's views on women in combat, infidelity and more — in his own words

Pete Hegseth will try to convince members of the Senate Armed Services Committee he should be the next secretary of defense

The Independent UK

The Pentagon Keeps Losing Equipment and Buying Stuff It Doesn't Need

How the U.S. military busts its budget on wasteful, careless, and unnecessary 'self-licking ice cream cones.'

Reason

Secretary of defense must perform a ‘delicate dance’ between the president, Congress and the public

Senate confirmation hearings are slated to begin on Jan. 14, 2025, for Pete Hegseth, whom President-elect Donald Trump has chosen to serve as the next secretary of defense. It’s a massive job, broadly affecting Americans’ security at home and abroad and overseeing huge numbers of people and immense amounts of…

The Conversation

California National Guardsmen And Marines Assisting In Wildfire Response

California National Guardsmen, Marines, and Navy helicopters join forces to combat wildfires with additional support on standby.

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Families of 9/11 victims’ two-decade wait for justice goes on as Biden blocks plea deal for accused mastermind

The highly-divisive plea deal has been blocked again

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Extremism in US military is ‘sleeping danger’ says author of Pentagon report

New Year’s Day attacks by US service members highlight threat, says Bishop Garrison who led DoD investigation

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Veterans Rally In Support Of Pete Hegseth For Defense Secretary

Former Navy SEALs mobilize veterans to support Pete Hegseth's confirmation for defense secretary in Washington, D.C. despite allegations, showcasing belief...

The Independent UK

Sen. Warren presses Hegseth to answer questions about his past actions and statements

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is pressing Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, to answer additional questions about his past actions and statements before next Tuesday’s confirmation hearing

Fortune

Tesla battery cell partner CATL threatens to sue Pentagon after landing on 'blacklist'

A key partner for Elon Musk’s Tesla is threatening to sue the U.S. government over the Pentagon’s decision to blacklist it from federal contracts, blasting it as a “mistake.”

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The Independent UK

US adds Tencent to blacklist of firms with suspected ties to Chinese military

Pentagon also adds top battery maker CATL to annually updated list

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Pentagon Transfers 11 Yemeni Men From Guantanamo To Oman

11 Yemeni men released from Guantanamo to Oman as part of Biden administration's efforts to reduce detainee numbers. Advocacy groups call for closure of Gu...

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Pentagon Settles To Ease Benefits Access For LGBTQ+ Veterans

Proposed legal settlement with Pentagon offers easier access to benefits for LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under 'don't ask, don't tell' policy, rectifying pa...

Al Jazeera

What is behind US strategy of keeping troops in post-Assad Syria?

Analysts say priorities extend beyond anti-ISIL mission and include keeping leverage as Syria’s future takes shape.

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Pentagon Investigating Military Connections Of New Year's Day Suspects

Pentagon addresses queries on potential military ties of suspects in New Year's attacks.

The Independent UK

New Orleans attack and Vegas explosion highlight extremist violence by active military and veterans

Much remains unknown about the man who carried out an attack in New Orleans on New Year’s and another who died in an explosion in Las Vegas the same day

Al Jazeera

US military court clears way for possible plea deals for 9/11 suspects

Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin sought to throw out a possible deal in a case complicated by accusations of CIA torture.

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