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Uncertainty looms over Trump’s defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth
The nomination of Pete Hegseth to be Donald Trump’s secretary of defense is in trouble, a senior Trump transition source tells CNN. Follow for live updates.
Trump's pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is in peril in the Senate
As many as six GOP senators aren't currently comfortable supporting Hegseth following allegations about drinking and his treatment of women, sources told NBC News.
Trump considers DeSantis, Waltz to replace embattled Hegseth as defense secretary pick
The president-elect discussed the role with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday, a person familiar with the matter said.
Trump’s defense pick Pete Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny in Senate
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spent a second day on Capitol Hill meeting privately with Republican senators.
Trump considers replacing Pete Hegseth, his embattled defense secretary pick, with Ron DeSantis
Trump's choice of Hegseth is now in jeopardy because of allegations of drinking and reports about his treatment of women.
Trump considering DeSantis to replace Hegseth for Defense secretary post
Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon has run into trouble on Capitol Hill over allegations about his personal and professional life.
Trump Considers DeSantis for Defense Secretary as His Support for Hegseth Falters
President-elect Donald J. Trump is weighing his options, even as Pete Hegseth meets with senators to muster support. Accusations of past misconduct have threatened his nomination from the start.
Trump considering replacing Hegseth with DeSantis as defense secretary pick
President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, his embattled pick for defense secretary, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
'Abuser of women': Mom of Trump's pick for Defense secretary sent then disavowed bombshell email
Donald Trump’s Defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth’s mother accused her son of mistreating women in a bombshell email, The New York Times reports, which she now disavows. Hegseth has denied any wrongdoing regarding various allegations.
Pete Hegseth's Leadership, Alcohol Concerns Would Sink Other Nominees, Ex-Defense Secretary Leon Panetta Says
Pete Hegseth's lack of senior military experience and alleged alcohol abuse would torpedo any other Secretary of Defense ...
Donald Trump’s Nomination of Pete Hegseth Is on Shaky Ground
Hill staffers are watching the Pete Hegseth nomination with little certainty. At least a half-dozen Republican Senators are ...
NATO chief urges European allies to ramp up defense spending
BRUSSELS — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte led a fresh push Wednesday for European countries to ramp up defense spending, a ...
Hegseth Cabinet Nomination: Defense Secretary Nominee Accused Of Rampant Drunken Behavior While Heading Veterans Nonprofits
President-elect Donald Trump’s Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth was forced to step down from the head of two nonprofit ...
This is Ron DeSantis' military experience: Could the Florida Governor be the next Secretary of Defense?
Another of President-elect Trump’s picks might be forced out of the running. Could Florida Gov. DeSantis replace Pete Hegseth ...
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During a Pentagon ceremony the Secretary of the Army appoints five new civilian aides
Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth swore in the following five new Civilian Aides to the Secretary of the Army during an ...
Trump’s former defense secretary responds to Patel’s claims of ‘treasonous’ actions
Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper joins CNN’s Kaitlan Collins to discuss Kash Patel, president-elect Donald Trump’s pick ...
Defense Secretary strips Guantánamo official of power to reach settlements, after 9/11 plotter controversy
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin revoked the authority of the official running the war court at Guantánamo Bay to reach ...