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Ex-military chief slaps down claim by Trump defense secretary pick that women shouldn’t serve in combat

Mark Milley, who served as the 20th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said that the US military ‘must be and always should be’ standards-based

The Independent UK

GOP Senators Rally Around Controversial Trump Nominees

Senate Republicans support Trump's nominee Pete Hegseth despite sexual assault allegations; Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration for attorney general. D...

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All the sex scandal claims against Trump’s cabinet as Matt Gaetz abandons Attorney General bid

The president-elect has nominated a number of people to his inner circle who face claims related to sex scandals - much like he has

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Several of Trump's Cabinet picks — and Trump himself — have been accused of sexual misconduct

Former congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name as President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney general in the face of sexual misconduct allegations

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth Claims Complete Clearance In Sexual Assault Investigation

Pete Hegseth, Trump's Defense Department pick, faces denial of sexual assault allegation and credibility questions post thorough investigation.

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Three of Trump's Cabinet Picks Face Sexual Misconduct Allegations Ahead of Senate Confirmation

Trump's nominees Matt Gaetz, Pete Hegseth and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. face mounting allegations, sparking GOP infighting over ethics, and their controversial confirmations.

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Sen. Tillis Urges More Vetting For Trump Administration Picks

Republican Senator Tillis emphasizes thorough vetting for Trump's appointments; Democratic Senator Blumenthal criticizes Hegseth's nomination.

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Police report details Hegseth rape claim

In 2017, a woman accused the ex-Fox News anchor of sexually assaulting her at a conference in Monterey, California

Salon

Sen. Barrasso Supports Pete Hegseth For Defense Department Nomination

Sen. Barrasso supports Pete Hegseth's nomination for Defense Department, emphasizing strength over 'woke agenda.' Confirmation process expected to be swift.

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Trump-Vance Transition Spokesperson Supports Pete Hegseth Amid Assault Allegation

A police report sheds light on sexual assault allegation against Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary pick, sparking debates and discussions on credibil...

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Woman Accusing Trump Defense Secretary Nominee of Sexual Assault Believes She Was Drugged, 'Remembered Saying No a Lot': Police

A resurfaced report detailing allegations of sexual assault against Pete Hegseth reveals the victim suspected she was drugged and "remembered saying no a lot."

Latin Times

VP-Elect Vance To Meet With Defense Secretary Nominee Hegseth

Allegations of sexual assault against Pete Hegseth overshadow his nomination for Secretary of Defense, as detailed in a police report from Monterey, Califo...

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Trump announces Pam Bondi as new attorney general choice – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Morning Joe hosts reveal main ‘takeaway’ from controversial Trump meeting

Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski have been facing backlash for visiting Trump at Mar-a-Lago

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Pete Hegseth blocked woman from leaving room and sexually assaulted her after she said no, accuser claims in police report

The police report said that Hegseth, tapped as Trump’s defense secretary, physically blocked the door to stop the woman from leaving his hotel room before sexually assaulting her

Evening Standard

Pete Hegseth: Police reveal new detail of sexual assault allegation against Trump's defence pick

Trump’s choice to be defense secretary told police at the time that the encounter had been consensual, a report says

The Independent UK

Police report reveals assault allegations against Hegseth

A woman told police that she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth after he took her phone, blocked the door to a California hotel room and refused to let her leave

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Woman Accuses Trump Cabinet Pick Of Sexual Assault

Allegations of sexual assault against Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for secretary of defense, revealed in a police report.

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The Independent UK

Trump looking at naming right-wing radio host Dan Bongino to head the Secret Service: Report

The former Fox News personality previously served in Secret Service

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Vice President-Elect JD Vance To Meet With Pete Hegseth

Vice President-elect JD Vance and Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth meet with Republican senators. Recent settlement of sexual assault accusation.

The Independent UK

‘Like taking back our ability to vote:’ Pete Hegseth’s comments about women in the military met with outrage

Trump’s pick for the Pentagon is signalling a ‘dangerous regression’ for women in the armed forces, they say

Salon

Trump defense pick "hasn't been honest"

A 2017 allegation of sexual assault surfaced a day after the president-elect picked Hegseth for defense secretary

The Independent UK

‘World’s first nuclear-armed reality television show’: Democratic rep points out worrying trend with Trump picks

“Just spitballing here, but what if the Attorney General and the Secretary of HHS fight each other in an octagonal cage?” Democratic rep Jim Himes joked

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Vice President-Elect JD Vance Holds Confirmation Meetings For Cabinet Picks

Vice President-elect JD Vance is facilitating meetings between Trump's Cabinet picks and Republican senators for confirmation. Challenges may arise due to ...

The Independent UK

Trump transition team ‘quietly’ looking at alternatives to Pete Hegseth after he ‘wasn’t honest’ about past

Those in the president-elect’s inner circle are ‘quietly preparing a list of alternative’ defense secretary candidates, sources say

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