'Don't fire somebody without your backup': CNN guests react as Trump mulls Hegseth swap
3 months, 4 weeks ago

'Don't fire somebody without your backup': CNN guests react as Trump mulls Hegseth swap

Raw Story  

CNN panelists reacted to new reporting from the network that President-elect Donald Trump is weighing replacing his embattled Pentagon chief nominee with three names. Fox News weekend co-host Pete Hegseth's nomination has come under fire following revelations of a 2017 rape allegation against him and reports from his colleagues that he had a drinking problem. "It's never a good position to be in when you say yes to something this massive knowing full-well things are going to come out," said Republican strategist Scott Jennings. Jennings offered Trump's transition team a word of advice: "If you're going to dump him, don't dump him in a way like — go ahead and have your plan B ready to go that instant. Don't fire somebody without your backup right away."

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Scott Jennings gets a history lesson from ex-Pentagon official after defense of Hegseth
2 days, 3 hours ago

Scott Jennings gets a history lesson from ex-Pentagon official after defense of Hegseth

Raw Story  

CNN's Scott Jennings was on the receiving end of a history lesson on Sunday morning after he praised the leadership of embattled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the wake of what is being called the "Signalgate" scandal that has Donald Trump's administration playing defense this week. During an appearance on the panel segment of "State of the Union" Dana Bash, …

'Secretary of the indefensible': Dem operative buries Pete Hegseth and 'clown-car cabinet'
6 days, 5 hours ago

'Secretary of the indefensible': Dem operative buries Pete Hegseth and 'clown-car cabinet'

Raw Story  

Democratic strategist Maria Cardona unloaded on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday amid the fallout from revelations that he inadvertently sent top-secret war plans to the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic. Appearing on CNN, Cardona labeled Hegseth the "secretary of the indefensible" and argued that his cavalier approach to the United States' most closely guarded secrets was emblematic of a lack …

Hegseth defends Trump’s firings of Pentagon leaders and says there may be more dismissals
1 month, 1 week ago

Hegseth defends Trump’s firings of Pentagon leaders and says there may be more dismissals

LA Times  

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, right, stands near Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown last month at the Pentagon. “Nothing about this is unprecedented,” Hegseth told “Fox News Sunday” about Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr. being removed Friday night as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. “The president deserves to pick his key national security …

Trump Moving To Fire FBI Agents Who Investigated Him: Report
2 months ago

Trump Moving To Fire FBI Agents Who Investigated Him: Report

Huff Post  

FBI-Harassment via Associated Press WASHINGTON — Trump administration officials are moving to fire at least some of the FBI agents who participated in investigations involving President Donald Trump in the coming days, two people familiar with the plans said Friday. It would be part of a startling pattern of retribution waged on federal government employees, following the forced ousters of …

Trump administration fires prosecutors involved in Jan. 6 cases and moves toward ousting FBI agents
2 months ago

Trump administration fires prosecutors involved in Jan. 6 cases and moves toward ousting FBI agents

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Friday fired a group of prosecutors involved in the Jan. 6 criminal cases and demanded the names of FBI agents involved in those same probes so they can possibly be ousted, moves that reflect a White House determination to exert control over federal law enforcement and purge agencies of career employees seen as insufficiently …

Justice Department moves to fire at least 12 officials who investigated Trump
2 months ago

Justice Department moves to fire at least 12 officials who investigated Trump

NPR  

Justice Department moves to fire at least 12 officials who investigated Trump toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images The acting attorney general moved on Monday to fire several Justice Department officials who worked on the federal criminal investigations into President Trump, according to two department officials familiar with the matter. Sponsor Message The move comes the same day that Trump's acting …

US Senate confirms former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as defence secretary
2 months, 1 week ago

US Senate confirms former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as defence secretary

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: The US Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief on Friday, despite allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and other fears about his ability to lead the world's most powerful military. The 44-year-old is a former Army National Guard officer who until recently worked as a co-host for Fox News -- one of Trump's …

Republicans panicking Pete Hegseth nomination will 'backfire' on Trump: former GOP adviser
2 months, 1 week ago

Republicans panicking Pete Hegseth nomination will 'backfire' on Trump: former GOP adviser

Raw Story  

Appearing on MSNBC with host Ana Cabrera on Friday morning a former senior GOP congressional adviser stated the Senate Republicans are expressing dismay that the hearing on secretary defense nominee Pete Hegseth is being rushed and it could lead to a disaster. Speaking with the host hours before the whole Senate will vote on the embattled former Fox News personality's …

Pete Hegseth’s confirmation vote exposes Trump's big campaign lie.
55 years, 3 months ago

Pete Hegseth’s confirmation vote exposes Trump's big campaign lie.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. And now, according to new reporting in the New York Times, Danielle Diettrich Hegseth, his former sister-in-law, “submitted a sworn statement to senators on Tuesday that accused Mr. Hegseth … of being so ‘abusive’ toward his second wife that …

Pete Hegseth's plagued with fresh ‘erratic behavior’ allegations ahead of Senate confirmation vote; ‘She feared for…’
2 months, 1 week ago

Pete Hegseth's plagued with fresh ‘erratic behavior’ allegations ahead of Senate confirmation vote; ‘She feared for…’

Hindustan Times  

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to head Pentagon, again hit with bombshell allegations that his ex-wife worried for her safety due his volatile behavior. Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, must receive 51 votes in favor to be formally approved as the top Pentagon official. Danielle's allegations were based on private talks the two had …

Watch live: Donald Trump’s secretary of state pick Marco Rubio grilled in confirmation hearing
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch live: Donald Trump’s secretary of state pick Marco Rubio grilled in confirmation hearing

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch live as Donald Trump’s pick to be the next …

Trump’s cabinet hopefuls set for Senate grillings as Newsom urges him to visit LA: Live updates
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s cabinet hopefuls set for Senate grillings as Newsom urges him to visit LA: Live updates

The Independent  

✕ Close Donald Trump’s defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth heckled by protesters at Senate confirmation Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The …

Donald Trump's Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth under fire at confirmation hearings
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump's Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth under fire at confirmation hearings

ABC  

US president-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, has come under fire during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday as Democrats railed against him and voiced deep concern about his inexperience, alleged drunkenness and past opposition to women in combat. "Mr Hegseth, I do not believe that you are qualified to meet the overwhelming demands of this job," …

'Take that to the bank': Key Trump ally again threatens his own party
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Take that to the bank': Key Trump ally again threatens his own party

Raw Story  

A key ally of President-elect Donald Trump is threatening Senate Republicans that their careers will be over if they don't toe the line and back Fox News personality Pete Hegseth for secretary of Defense. "If anyone in the Senate GOP votes against confirming Pete Hegseth after his stellar performance today, there will be a primary challenge waiting for you," said …

Trump's Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth grilled by senators as cabinet hearings begin
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump's Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth grilled by senators as cabinet hearings begin

The Hindu  

Controversial Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth faced tough questions from senators Tuesday about his views on women serving in combat and his qualifications to lead the Defense Department as confirmation hearings for Donald Trump's cabinet picks get underway. Mr. Hegseth, a former Army National Guard officer and ex-Fox News host, was grilled by Democratic members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, …

'Far too much at stake': Watchdog warns Dems against fast-tracking Trump nominees
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Far too much at stake': Watchdog warns Dems against fast-tracking Trump nominees

Raw Story  

With the Republican-controlled Senate set to hold confirmation hearings for more than a dozen of President-elect Donald Trump's nominees this week, a watchdog group on Tuesday urged Democrats to oppose any effort to ram the picks through without sufficiently aggressive questioning and vetting. The New York Times reported Tuesday that an FBI background check on Pete Hegseth, Trump's choice to …

Trump’s Pentagon pick off to a stormy start in Senate confirmation process
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s Pentagon pick off to a stormy start in Senate confirmation process

Hindustan Times  

Washington: President-elect Donald Trump’s process to get his nominees confirmed began on a stormy note with Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee slamming his pick as the secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, about his personal conduct, views on women in combat, racist comments, alcohol abuse, lack of experience, support for war criminals, partisanship, and poor record of management. Hegseth, …

Senate Dems blast ‘significant gaps’ in Pete Hegseth’s FBI background check
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Senate Dems blast ‘significant gaps’ in Pete Hegseth’s FBI background check

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Senate Democrats have blasted “significant gaps” in Pete Hegseth’s FBI …

FBI did not interview woman who accused Pete Hegseth of sexual assault, senator says
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

FBI did not interview woman who accused Pete Hegseth of sexual assault, senator says

Salon  

Senate Democrats said Monday that an FBI background check on Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, is missing information on sexual assault allegations that have fueled much of the opposition against him. The FBI background check, which followed parameters set by the Trump transition team, may have defied standard protocol by not including interviews with Hegseth's …

Hegseth confronts allegations of misconduct as senators question Trump’s Pentagon pick
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Hegseth confronts allegations of misconduct as senators question Trump’s Pentagon pick

LA Times  

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to be Defense secretary, appears before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday. President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, vowed Tuesday to foster a “warrior culture” at the Pentagon and confronted allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking and questions about his derisive views of women in combat during a heated …

'Appearance of a cover-up': Senate Dem raises alarm over missing FBI info on Trump nominee
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Appearance of a cover-up': Senate Dem raises alarm over missing FBI info on Trump nominee

Raw Story  

Multiple Democratic senators are pointing with alarm at what they believe are gaps in information provided by the FBI on one of Donald Trump's most controversial Cabinet nominees. According to a report from the New York Times, the slim information provided on Fox News personality Pete Hegseth, chosen to be the president-elect's secretary of defense, does not include examinations of …

'They think they can blow us off': Trump team accused of hiding embattled Cabinet nominee
2 months, 3 weeks ago

'They think they can blow us off': Trump team accused of hiding embattled Cabinet nominee

Raw Story  

Democratic senators are growing increasingly aggravated with Donald Trump's transition team for being less than forthcoming with providing information and making one of the president-elect's more controversial Cabinet nominees available. According to a report from the New York Times, accusations are being made by Democrats that Trump and his people are trying to rush former Fox News personality Pete Hegseth …

Hegseth meeting 'did not relieve my concerns' — and led to 'more questions': senator
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Hegseth meeting 'did not relieve my concerns' — and led to 'more questions': senator

Raw Story  

A Democratic senator who met with embattled Cabinet nominee Pete Hegseth said the meeting didn't assuage any concerns — and may have done the opposite. Sen. Jack Reed, ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said in a statement Wednesday that he met with Hegseth — and didn't come away confident. "Today's meeting did not relieve my concerns about …

Pete Hegseth has enough votes to become nation’s Secretary of Defense, top Republican tells Trump
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth has enough votes to become nation’s Secretary of Defense, top Republican tells Trump

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Senate Majority Leader John Thune told Trump that the former Fox News host has …

'Everybody wants to look at it': Hegseth FBI file in high demand as questions grow
3 months, 1 week ago

'Everybody wants to look at it': Hegseth FBI file in high demand as questions grow

Raw Story  

There is a growing demand outside of normal channels within the U.S. Senate among lawmakers who want access to the file compiled on Donald Trump's choice to be the secretary of defense. According to a report from Politico's Joe Gould, under normal circumstances the investigation materials on ex-Fox News personality Pete Hegseth would only be viewed by the two most …

In rare move, Republican senators call for Hegseth’s FBI report
3 months, 1 week ago

In rare move, Republican senators call for Hegseth’s FBI report

Politico  

The push follows allegations of sexual assault against Hegseth, as well as alcohol abuse and mismanagement during his tenure at two veterans groups. While it’s unlikely the FBI findings would be made public, they could still give Republican senators political cover to vote against Hegseth or support his defense. “I’ve encouraged all of the nominees, number one, be out front …

December 15, 2024 - Presidential transition news
55 years, 3 months ago

December 15, 2024 - Presidential transition news

CNN  

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina blames “third parties,” not the president-elect, for pressure on senators to fall in line behind Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks. “I don’t believe that it’s coming directly out of Mar-a-Lago,” Tillis said of the pressure campaigns in an interview on “Fox News Sunday.” “If people want to play the outside game, then they run …

Wray’s departure will cement Trump’s control over the institutions of US justice
Trending News
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Wray’s departure will cement Trump’s control over the institutions of US justice

CNN  

CNN — FBI Director Christopher Wray’s resignation announcement was the latest, and inevitable, step in the accumulation of massive and unusual power around President-elect Donald Trump. But many nonpartisan legal analysts fear that Wray’s departure — before the end of a 10-year term mandated by Congress to keep politics out of the administration of justice — represents yet another challenge …

How Trump brought Hegseth back from the brink
3 months, 3 weeks ago

How Trump brought Hegseth back from the brink

Daily Mail  

Days after Donald Trump 's nominee to lead the Pentagon Pete Hegseth was on the ropes over reports of sexual assault allegations and drinking, there were signs of a turnaround amid Senate Republicans once again bending to Donald Trump's will. After the implosion of his attorney general pick Matt Gaetz amid sexual trafficking allegations Gaetz denies, Trump opted to stand …

Pete Hegseth gets surprising boost of momentum after Trump's MAGA allies pressure skeptical senator
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth gets surprising boost of momentum after Trump's MAGA allies pressure skeptical senator

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Pentagon Pete Hegseth captured a new boost of momentum for his Cabinet bid in a sign that Republicans are bending to Donald Trump's will. 'As I support Pete through this process, I look forward to a fair hearing based on truth, not anonymous sources,' she said after holding a second meeting with the former …

'Saved himself': Insiders say Trump enamored with Hegseth's scandal 'defiance'
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Saved himself': Insiders say Trump enamored with Hegseth's scandal 'defiance'

Raw Story  

Former Fox News personality Pete Hegseth may have saved his chances to have a Senate hearing to be the next secretary of defense by impressing Donald Trump with his determination to battle for the job. According to a report from Politico, Hegseth's decision to go on the offense when confronted with allegations of public drunkenness and an accusation of sexual …

Column: Trump hoped his Cabinet picks could escape serious vetting. He was so wrong
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Column: Trump hoped his Cabinet picks could escape serious vetting. He was so wrong

LA Times  

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of Defense, speaks with reporters after a meeting with senators on Capitol Hill in November 2024. “When the Senate confirmation process works properly, it’s in the best interest of the president — even though presidents are usually annoyed by it,” said Gregg Nunziata, a former Senate Republican aide who handled dozens of …

'Clearly aren’t vetting': Trump accused by GOP lawmaker of creating nomination chaos
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Clearly aren’t vetting': Trump accused by GOP lawmaker of creating nomination chaos

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump hasn't wasted any time nominating key members of his incoming administration during the lame-duck period. NBC News reported Saturday that Trump's Cabinet nomination process has been likened to the HBO series "Game of Thrones" by one unnamed member of the presidential transition. Trump's eldest son, Donald Jr., and incoming White House chief of staff Susie Wiles reportedly …

Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pentagon pick, threatens sexual assault accuser with extortion lawsuit if…
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pentagon pick, threatens sexual assault accuser with extortion lawsuit if…

Hindustan Times  

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth has threatened to file an extortion lawsuit against the woman who accused him of sexual assault if he is not confirmed as the top Pentagon official. Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be Defense Secretary Tim Parlatore, the lawyer for President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, stated that the accuser might not …

Donald Trump stands by Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth despite drinking, sexual assault allegations: ‘He will be fantastic’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump stands by Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth despite drinking, sexual assault allegations: ‘He will be fantastic’

Hindustan Times  

US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday expressed public support for Pete Hegseth, his beleaguered nominee to oversee the defence department, whose confirmation by the Senate is in doubt due to claims of excessive drinking, sexual assault, and his views on women in combat. US President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of defence Pete Hegseth speaks to reporters after meeting …

MAGA rep waves off Hegseth assault allegations: 'We've all had discretions in our past'
3 months, 3 weeks ago

MAGA rep waves off Hegseth assault allegations: 'We've all had discretions in our past'

Raw Story  

Fox News personality Pete Hegseth faces a rocky path to being confirmed as President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of defense, amid a sexual assault allegation and accusations from former colleagues that he has a drinking problem. "I think Pete Hegseth was an exceptional pick," said Roy, who previously caused controversy over his racist remarks about Vice President Kamala Harris. "But good …

Trump’s not giving up on ‘fantastic, high energy’ Pete Hegseth as he blasts ‘fake news’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump’s not giving up on ‘fantastic, high energy’ Pete Hegseth as he blasts ‘fake news’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Allegations of sexual assault, excessive drinking, and cheating have plagued …

'Nothing that can be done': Trump makes first comment on at-risk Pete Hegseth nomination
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Nothing that can be done': Trump makes first comment on at-risk Pete Hegseth nomination

Raw Story  

Donald Trump has largely left his choice for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, to fight his own battle for winning approval of Republican Senators who will decide Hegseth's fate. Reports have suggested Trump isn't working the phones for Hegseth, which is something he reportedly did do for his failed pick, Matt Gaetz. His support is strong and deep, much more so …

GOP senators beyond Joni Ernst not 'jumping for joy' about Hegseth nomination: ex-insider
3 months, 3 weeks ago

GOP senators beyond Joni Ernst not 'jumping for joy' about Hegseth nomination: ex-insider

Raw Story  

According to a former Republican party insider now serving as an analyst for MSNBC, Sen. Joni Ernst may not be the only roadblock to Fox News personality Pete Hegseth becoming the next secretary of defense after being tapped by Donald Trump. While the focus has been on Ernst, who seems poised to be the leader of a revolt against Trump's …

Trump offers a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled nominee to lead the Pentagon
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump offers a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled nominee to lead the Pentagon

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump on Friday offered a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled choice to lead the Defense Department, whose confirmation by the Senate is in doubt as he faces questions over allegations of excessive drinking, sexual assault and his views on women in combat. !” The battle over Hegseth is emerging not only as a debate …

Trump backs his Pentagon chief nominee Pete Hegseth as controversies mount
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump backs his Pentagon chief nominee Pete Hegseth as controversies mount

Al Jazeera  

The US president-elect stands by his pick for defense secretary despite scandal and allegations of misconduct. United States President-elect Donald Trump has voiced support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled pick for Pentagon chief, whose nomination appears in peril amid scandals and concerns about his lack of experience. Trump signalled on Friday that he does not intend to withdraw Hegseth’s nomination, …

Trump refusing to 'work the phones' for Pete Hegseth after Gaetz lobbying flop: report
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump refusing to 'work the phones' for Pete Hegseth after Gaetz lobbying flop: report

Raw Story  

According to a report from ABC News, Donald Trump is leaving it up to Pete Hegseth to convince GOP senators to approve him to be the next secretary of defense with the president-elect choosing to not lift a finger to make calls to help him. With the former Fox News personality roaming the halls of Congress with his wife to …

'No rumors': Republican changes tune on Hegseth day after calling allegations 'disturbing'
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'No rumors': Republican changes tune on Hegseth day after calling allegations 'disturbing'

Raw Story  

Sen. Lindsey Graham appeared to sing a different tune when asked his thoughts on President-elect Donald Trump’s troubled pick to lead the Department of Defense on Wednesday. Graham came to Pete Hegseth’s defense a day after calling allegations against the nominee “disturbing,” but stopped short of predicting he would breeze by the Senate confirmation process as questions surrounding his past …

NY Times’ Maggie Haberman: Trump is privately complaining about his own Cabinet pick
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

NY Times’ Maggie Haberman: Trump is privately complaining about his own Cabinet pick

Raw Story  

The end could be near for Donald Trump’s controversial selection of Pete Hegseth to lead the Department of Defense, according to a top New York Times reporter. In an interview on Wednesday, Times reporter Maggie Haberman said the likelihood of Hegseth remaining as Trump’s choice for Pentagon head is a mixed bag at this point. “Trump has been complaining privately …

Ron DeSantis could offer Trump a KEY position in exchange for replacing Pete Hegseth as Defense chief
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ron DeSantis could offer Trump a KEY position in exchange for replacing Pete Hegseth as Defense chief

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump may have mastered the art of the deal once again, with rumors he will replace Pete Hegseth with Ron DeSantis as his pick to head Defense in exchange for Trump's daughter-in-law Lara getting Florida's open Senate seat. Donald Trump's relationship with Ron DeSantis has undergone a 'remarkable turnaround' as the president-elect continues advanced talks to make the Florida …

Scandals Are Sinking Some of Trump’s Cabinet Picks. But a Big Question Remains for the Senate.
55 years, 3 months ago

Scandals Are Sinking Some of Trump’s Cabinet Picks. But a Big Question Remains for the Senate.

Slate  

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Defense Department, has spent his week crisscrossing Senate office buildings as he tries to save his nomination. After Trump’s initial Cabinet picks were stocked with more traditional selections, like Florida Sen. Marco Rubio to lead the State Department, Hegseth was the first in a slew of controversial nominations. Within a matter …

Hegseth: Trump told me ‘I’m behind you all the way’ but reports suggest otherwise
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Hegseth: Trump told me ‘I’m behind you all the way’ but reports suggest otherwise

Raw Story  

Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's embattled nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense, was back on Capitol Hill Wednesday to try to convince senators to support his confirmation, vowing to not withdraw despite numerous media reports alleging sexual misconduct, alcohol abuse, financial mismanagement, a possible Christian nationalism affinity — and a possible replacement. Hegseth, walking through the halls …

Trump's Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth says he won't back down amid growing doubts: ‘They are afraid of me’
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Trump's Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth says he won't back down amid growing doubts: ‘They are afraid of me’

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth, on Wednesday said he is not backing down even as his nomination to lead the Pentagon faces trouble in Congress over allegations about his personal and professional life. Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be Defense Secretary "I’m doing this for the war fighters, not the …

'What the hell is going on?' Steve Bannon panics as Pete Hegseth nomination crumbles
3 months, 4 weeks ago

'What the hell is going on?' Steve Bannon panics as Pete Hegseth nomination crumbles

Raw Story  

Right-wing influencer Steve Bannon lashed out at President-elect Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago advisers after word leaked that former Fox News host Pete Hegseth could be replaced as nominee for defense secretary. "This morning, Pete's mom came on Fox and Friends, sat on the curvy couch to make a defense of her son," Bannon noted. "President's got too much burden on him, …

Hegseth fights to save Pentagon nomination as sources say Trump considers DeSantis
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Hegseth fights to save Pentagon nomination as sources say Trump considers DeSantis

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A defiant Pete Hegseth fought to save his nomination to be Donald Trump’s defense secretary Wednesday as the president-elect considered possible replacements in the face of growing questions about the former Fox News host’s personal conduct and ability to win Senate confirmation. He said he told Hegseth “it’s really important that we have a clear eyed secretary of …

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