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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

The Independent UK

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.

Roll Call

Trump rally shooting hearing descends into screaming match between Secret Service chief and Republican congressman – as it happened

Acting director of the US Secret Service, Ronald Rowe, and House Republican Pat Fallon shout at each other during congressional hearing

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Manchester Airport debunks UFO claims of ‘orb’ floating around its airspace

Images of an ‘orb’ is making the rounds on social media, leading to some believing its a UFO

The Independent UK

'Elon Musk Is Right': Bernie Sanders Praises DOGE's Efforts to Expose Defence Waste

Sanders slammed the Pentagon for its big budget and failure to pass its audits many times in recent years.

International Business Times UK

Trump Eyes Shyam Sankar For Pentagon Role While Palantir Gains From Border Crisis Contracts — Analyst Says, 'This Is A Win For The Stock'

Palantir Technologies has emerged as a pivotal player in government technology and artificial intelligence, with its influence expanding from controversial immigration enforcement to potential Pentagon leadership.

Benzinga

OpenAI announces weapons company partnership to provide AI tech to military

Partnership marks increasing Silicon Valley openness towards working with defense partners

The Independent UK

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Pete Hegseth Receives Support From House Republicans Amid Nomination Concerns

Pete Hegseth, facing allegations, receives support from House GOP members at a lunch meeting.

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Trump's Nominee To Run Pentagon Hangs By A Thread

US President-elect Donald Trump's controversial nomination of TV host Pete Hegseth to run the Defense Department was teetering Wednesday as Republican senators raised questions over his fitness for the powerful role.

International Business Times

Pete Hegseth Receives Encouragement From President-Elect Trump

Pete Hegseth, nominee for Department of Defense, remains determined amid challenges in Senate confirmation process.

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Pete Hegseth Defiant Amid Concerns Over Past Allegations

Pete Hegseth, Trump's nominee for a top Pentagon position, defiantly addresses concerns about past allegations on social media.

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Hegseth vows to stay sober if confirmed as defense secretary; Trump signals pro-crypto stance with SEC pick Paul Atkins – as it happened

Former Fox host tries to charm Republican senators amid growing questions over suitability; Atkins named amid flurry of appointments. This blog is now closed.

The Guardian - US

Trump Considering Ron DeSantis To Replace Defense Secretary Nominee Hegseth As List Of Controversies Keeps Growing

Discussions reportedly remain in the early stages. Other potential candidates include former Pentagon official Elbridge Colby and Iowa Senator Joni Ernst.

Latin Times

GOP Senators Question Pete Hegseth's Fitness For Defense Department Role

GOP senators question Pete Hegseth's nomination for Defense Department leadership over misconduct allegations and controversial statements.

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Al Jazeera

US says it carried out strike against ‘imminent threat’ in Syria

The attack comes as violence in Syria intensifies, with opposition fighters advancing against government positions.

The Independent UK

Fox News largely ignores Pete Hegseth’s many scandals while Newsmax draws the line

While Fox News employs a familiar tactic when it comes to unflattering stories about the network or MAGA, Newsmax is directly calling on Trump to drop the former Fox News star’s nomination.

The Independent UK

His mother on TV, a slew of allegations and demands to ‘keep fighting’: What on earth does Pete Hegseth do now?

ANALYSIS: At the bare minimum, Hegseth is headed for one of the most uncomfortable and public grillings by a Senate panel in recent history, writes John Bowden

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Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz Joins Bipartisan Effort To Support DOGE

Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz's bipartisan support for President-elect Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency hints at rare collaborations in Co...

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The Guardian - US

Defense head pick Pete Hegseth now dogged by questions over alcohol use

Questions have also been raised over reports the embattled former Fox News host mismanaged two veterans groups

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth accused of chanting ‘kill all Muslims’ on a drunken night out

Besides Hegseth drunkenly yelling the hateful Islamophobic chant, a whistelblower report alleged that he had to be stopped from storming a dancers’ stage at a Louisiana strip club.

Salon

Hegseth coworkers say he was often drunk

Trump's pick for defense secretary would regularly drink to excess at work events, according to a new report

Fortune

'Elon Musk is right,' Bernie Sanders admits, agreeing the defense budget needs to be cut because the Pentagon has 'lost track of billions'

The unlikely duo have their eyes on the Department of Defense, which has repeatedly failed its audits.

The Guardian - US

Pete Hegseth forced out of non-profit leadership roles for misconduct – report

Whistleblower report accuses Trump Pentagon pick of financial mismanagement, intoxication and sexist behavior

Roll Call

The man with a plan to upend government, and what it entails - Roll Call

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for OMB director has suggested refusing to spend all the money Congress appropriates.

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Sen. Bernie Sanders Supports Newly-Established Department Of Government Efficiency

Senator Sanders and Elon Musk support the new Department of Government Efficiency to address wasteful spending and improve fiscal management.

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