Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, fiercely defended his candidacy on Wednesday amid growing concerns about past misconduct allegations, including sexual assault and excessive drinking. While Trump’s transition team explored alternatives, such as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Hegseth maintained he was “not backing down one bit.” “I spoke …
Read More »Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld Dead At 88
Former Defense Secretary, Donald Rumsfeld, who presided over the Pentagon when the United States went to war against Iraq and Afghanistan, has died. “It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Donald Rumsfeld, an American statesman and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather,” …
Read More »Joint Chiefs Chair: ‘Its Important We Understand’ Critical Race Theory
Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Army General Mark Milley says it’s important for service members to understand critical race theory despite Republican claims that the subject is harmful and divisive. At a House Armed Service Committee hearing, General Milley rejected GOP claims about critical race theory and said, “a lot of …
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