Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and Army National Guard veteran, has been narrowly confirmed as Donald Trump’s defense secretary following a contentious Senate vote that highlighted deep partisan and ideological divides. The 50-50 deadlock was broken by Vice President J.D. Vance, marking only the second time a vice …
Read More »Senators Learn Of New Allegations Against Defense Secretary Nominee Hegseth
Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of defense, is under intense scrutiny after allegations of troubling behavior surfaced in a sworn affidavit submitted to the Senate Armed Services Committee. The affidavit, provided by his former sister-in-law, Danielle Hegseth, and first reported by NBC News, raises concerns about his …
Read More »Pete Hegseth Faces Heated Confirmation Hearing for Defense Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, endured a contentious Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, facing sharp criticism over past misconduct allegations, controversial views on diversity, and his qualifications to lead the Pentagon. Hegseth, a former Army National Guard officer and Fox News contributor, emphasized his military experience …
Read More »GOP Senators Dismiss Allegations Against Trump’s Defense Pick Pete Hegseth
Republican senators meeting with Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, dismissed sexual assault and misconduct allegations against him as a “side issue,” emphasizing his leadership qualifications. During a closed-door meeting Monday with the Republican Steering Committee, Hegseth received strong endorsements from senators who focused on his military …
Read More »Trump’s Pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, Criticized for Views on Women in Combat, “Woke” Military Officials
Jimmy Williams President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Fox News host Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense has already sparked debate, with the former Army National Guard infantry officer proposing significant policy shifts, including removing women from combat roles and dismissing “woke” military leaders. Hegseth, a long-time Trump ally known for …
Read More »National Guard Troops To Leave U.S. Capitol This Week
Nearly five months after being deployed to the U.S. Capitol to secure the U.S. Capitol compound after the Jan. 6 insurrection, National Guard troops were set to leave and turn over security of the area to Capitol Police. Guard troops, their mission ending Sunday, were expected to be leaving on …
Read More »Retired Gen. Lloyd Austin Chosen As Secretary of Defense By Biden
President-elect Joe Biden is set to choose retired Gen. Lloyd Austin to be Secretary of Defense. If confirmed, Austin would be the first Black man to lead the Department of Defense. Austin is the former commander of US Central Command. As Secretary of Defense, Austin would lead the nation’s largest …
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