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Trump Doubles Down on Support for Pete Hegseth As Controversies Mount And With DeSantis Floated as Defense Secretary Replacement

The president-elect took to Truth Social to praise Hegseth as a "fantastic, high energy" nominee "who leads with charisma and skill"

Latin Times

Trump's Defense Secretary Nominee Faces Controversy And Resistance

President-elect Trump supports controversial nominee for Secretary of Defense amidst challenges in confirmation process. Hegseth faces scrutiny over allega...

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JD Vance Voices Support For Pete Hegseth As Defense Secretary

Vice President-elect JD Vance supports Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense, emphasizing leadership qualities and commitment despite misconduct allegations.

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Trump pick a threat to US military’s counter-extremism effort, experts warn

Critics fear ‘absolute disaster’ and say Pete Hegseth’s far-right views will hinder attempts to counter serious problem

The Guardian - US

Pete Hegseth Faces Senate Scrutiny Amid Defense Secretary Nomination

Pete Hegseth, nominee for Department of Defense, faces challenges but remains steadfast in his commitment and vision for the role.

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JD Vance says FBI nominee Kash Patel in ‘very good spot’ for Senate approval – as it happened

Vice-president-elect backs Trump’s nominee for FBI chief, while Melania Trump hails husband’s election win as ‘incredible’

The Guardian - US

Trump Voices Support For Secretary Of Defense Pick Pete Hegseth

President-elect Trump endorses Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, highlighting his credentials and leadership qualities.

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Trump aides say Pete Hegseth still has a chance to be confirmed as defense head

Hegseth’s nomination team reportedly says that they haven’t yet hit three ‘no’ votes despite slew of allegations

The Guardian - US

Trump ushers in a Christian "deep state"

Trump gave control of the budget to a Project 2025 henchman who calls this a "post-constitutional moment"

Salon

Donald Trump talks up work since election as he wins 'patriot of the year' award

President-elect claims he has already achieved more since his election victory than Joe Biden has managed in his entire term

Evening Standard

Hegseth dodges questions about drinking

The Trump Cabinet pick has faced growing pressure from Democrats and the media as his list of scandals grows

Salon

Pete Hegseth's Capitol Hill Meetings Yield Positive Results

Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pentagon nominee, faces scrutiny but progresses in confirmation process. Other nominees also engage with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

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GOP Senators Express Concerns Over Defense Secretary Nominee

Republican Senator Joni Ernst and other senators express varying levels of support and concern over allegations against Pete Hegseth for defense secretary ...

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Pete Hegseth Garners Support From Republican Senators For Defense Nomination

Pete Hegseth, nominee for the Department of Defense, meets with GOP senators for confirmation support amidst praise for his military background and commitm...

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President-Elect Trump To Attend Army-Navy Football Game

President-elect Trump and Governor DeSantis to attend Army-Navy football game, showcasing military camaraderie and tradition.

The Independent UK

Project 2025 backers will spend $1 million to pressure GOP senators to confirm Pete Hegseth

The think tank president believes opponents to Hegseth are “out of step” with Trump’s agenda

The Independent UK

Tommy Tuberville insists it’s not GOP’s ‘job’ to vet Trump’s cabinet picks

Republican Senator from Alabama insinuated Republicans who do not confirm all of Trump’s cabinet picks are ‘throwing rocks’ at the president-elect

Latin Times

Lethal Force At The Border and Deployment of Troops Inside The U.S.: What Could DeSantis Pentagon Agenda Look Like

If tapped for the post of defense secretary, the Florida Governor could also roll back diversity policies in the military.

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Republican Senator Says Republican Senators Don't Need to Vet Trump Nominees Because Trump Already Vetted Them: 'That's Not Our Job to Do That'

Alabama senator sparked controversy by claiming that Republican senators should not vet President Trump's nominees.

The Independent UK

Fox News colleagues jump on bandwagon to back Pete Hegseth as Trump defense secretary pick

Sources told The Independent that the groundswell of support Hegseth has received from his old Fox News friends suggests that he might be looking to return to the network if his nomination flames out.

The Independent UK

Hegseth faces senators' concerns not only about his behavior but also his views on women in combat

Pete Hegseth has spent the week on Capitol Hill trying to reassure Republican senators that he is fit to lead President-elect Donald Trump’s Department of Defense in the wake of high-profile allegations about excessive drinking and sexual assault

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Defense Secretary Pick Pete Hegseth Addresses Alcohol Abuse Allegations

Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary nominee, faces alcohol abuse allegations but remains confident in his nomination process.

Roll Call

Hegseth soldiers on with meeting GOP senators - Roll Call

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's choice to lead the Pentagon, met with Republican senators as questions linger about his personal history.

The Guardian - US

Colbert on Trump’s Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth: ‘A slight work problem when he shows up at drinking’

Late-night hosts discuss Trump’s embattled defense secretary nominee, who faces allegations of excessive drinking and sexual misconduct

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GOP Senator Joni Ernst Withholds Support For Defense Secretary Nominee

Republican Senator Joni Ernst stresses thorough vetting for Pete Hegseth's defense secretary nomination.

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