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The Latest Breaking News from Pete Hegseth

Trump's minions prepare for war

Donald Trump appears to have taken some inspiration from Vladimir Putin's Ukraine invasion

Salon

Sen. Warren Questions Defense Secretary Nominee's Past Statements

Sen. Elizabeth Warren questions Pete Hegseth's past conduct and views before his confirmation hearing, sparking controversy and scrutiny.

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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

The Independent UK

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An early look at potentially vulnerable senators in 2026 - Roll Call

Democrats looking to flip the Senate in 2026 will need to make gains in states that have swung decidedly Republican in recent years.

Roll Call

Top Senate Republican Quietly Promises Trump That Pete Hesgeth Has Votes to Win Nomination

Senate Majority Leader John Thune reassured the president-elect about Hegseth's chances of becoming Defense Secretary

Latin Times

Pete Hegseth has enough votes to become nation’s Secretary of Defense, top Republican tells Trump

The former Fox News host is due to attend a confirmation hearing for the top Pentagon job on January 15

The Independent UK

Republicans try to exploit New Orleans attack to push through Trump agenda

Trump loyalists make baseless link between attack and US border and say cabinet nominees must be urgently ratified

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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

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth's Confirmation Still In Doubt As Senate Panel Seeks Additional Information On Damning Allegations

The inquiries, conducted in early December, follow allegations of sexual assault and financial mismanagement, allegations Hegseth denies.

Latin Times

Ex-CIA director Leon Panetta ‘hopeful’ that Trump will be more Reagan than ‘America First’ on national security

Vastly experienced former defense secretary who allowed women into combat is braced for backlash but feels ‘deep, deep down in my guts’ that norms will hold

The Guardian - US

Bid to tackle extremism in US military unlikely to be revived under Trump

Twin terror attacks bring renewed focus on scourge of extremism, but efforts to effect change have so far stalled

The Guardian - US

President-Elect Trump Announces Cabinet Picks For Upcoming Term

President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks face Senate confirmation scrutiny. Key defense secretary appointment awaits confirmation.

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MAGA gears up for a new year of violence

There are already calls for vigilantes to round up "brown folks" to imprison in camps

Salon

Who is Ainsley Earhardt, the Fox News host tying the knot with Sean Hannity?

Hannity and Earhardt are the latest Fox News couple to take their relationship to the next level

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The Independent UK

Trump aims dig at Obama in bizarre hour-long Christmas Day Truth Social posting spree

Trump reeled off 34 posts on his social media platform within a one-hour period

The Independent UK

‘It never left’: GOP senator mocked for claiming Trump has brought Christmas ‘back in America’

People were quick to confirm that they have, indeed, celebrated Christmas during the period when Trump was not president

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Sen.-Elect John Curtis Of Utah To Occasionally Disagree With Trump

Republican Sen.-elect John Curtis of Utah expresses support and disagreement with President-elect Donald Trump's policies, highlighting his independence an...

The Independent UK

Hegseth says he hasn’t heard from West Point since admission letter ‘mistake’ – and he wants an apology

Hegseth was accepted to West Point but never attended the schools which incited accusations that he lied

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Senate To Question Trump's Defense Secretary Nominee

Pete Hegseth, Trump's Defense Secretary nominee, faces Senate questioning amid concerns and endorsements. Confirmation process expected post inauguration.

The Texas Tribune

Rep. Michael McCaul calls Tulsi Gabbard a “baffling” pick to lead intelligence community

The Austin Republican leads the House Foreign Affairs Committee and predicted Gabbard’s nomination would fail in the Senate.

The Independent UK

Tucker Carlson’s influence grows as he helped ‘kill’ possible defense secretary’s nomination: Report

Several people close to Trump believed that Mike Pompeo was set to take over at the Pentagon

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Sen. Fetterman To Meet With Trump Nominees For Confirmation

Senator Fetterman engages with Trump's nominees, supports Israel, and pledges backing for Rubio's confirmation.

Roll Call

GOP senators on 2026 ballot walk a fine line on Trump loyalty - Roll Call

Some Republican senators will walk a careful path to satisfy Donald Trump's demands for loyalty and navigate threats of a primary challenge.

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Senate Armed Services Committee To Hold Confirmation Hearing For Defense Secretary Pick

Senate Armed Services Committee to hold confirmation hearing for defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth amid concerns over sexual assault allegations.

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Democrats Argue Allegations Against Pete Hegseth Disqualify Him

Democrats raise objections to Pete Hegseth's nomination as Secretary of Defense over sexual assault allegations and controversial views on women in combat ...

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