MSNBC panel bursts into hysterics over guest's 'verbally incontinent' jab at Cabinet pick
4 weeks, 1 day ago

MSNBC panel bursts into hysterics over guest's 'verbally incontinent' jab at Cabinet pick

Raw Story  

MSNBC's Thursday afternoon political panel broke out laughing after The Bulwark's Charlie Sykes lodged a unique jab at one of Donald Trump's potential Cabinet picks. Trump's secretary of defense pick said various military branches want women in their forces to put them on a recruitment poster. Host Nicolle Wallace pointed out that Trump's affinity for the "manosphere" means more nominees from that world have made controversial statements that could hurt their nominations. Sykes agreed and said Hegseth is unique in that "he's not only ideologically extreme, he's verbally incontinent."

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'How does that square?' MAGA lawyer grilled about top Trump nominee's contradictory claims
2 weeks ago

'How does that square?' MAGA lawyer grilled about top Trump nominee's contradictory claims

Raw Story  

CNN's Pamela Brown on Friday grilled attorney Tim Parlatore about the seemingly contradictory statements made by Fox News personality Pete Hegseth, who was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Department of Defense. During the interview, Brown pointed to seemingly contradictory claims that Hegseth was both completely innocent of any wrongdoing, but also that he was a "changed man." …

December 15, 2024 - Presidential transition news
55 years 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 …

Exclusive: GOP senators reveal Fox News staff have launched lobbying blitz for Hegseth
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Exclusive: GOP senators reveal Fox News staff have launched lobbying blitz for Hegseth

Raw Story  

As Vice President-elect Sen. J.D. Sen. Ron Johnson told Raw Story that Hegseth's Fox colleagues got in touch with him and he considers them "pretty solid references," given that they work with him daily. Sen. Jon Tester told Raw Story "of course" the current relationship between Fox News and the Republican Party is worrisome. Sen. Chuck Grassley told Raw Story …

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

Republicans Look Past Sexual Assault, Alcohol Allegations Against Pete Hegseth
1 month ago

Republicans Look Past Sexual Assault, Alcohol Allegations Against Pete Hegseth

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Pete Hegseth’s bid to lead the Pentagon under Donald Trump’s second term in the White House appears to be back on track as Republican senators look past allegations leveled against him involving alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct. “As I support Pete through this process, I look forward to a fair hearing based on truth, not …

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

Key Republican Joni Ernst Gives Boost to Embattled Pete Hegseth Nomination
1 month ago

Key Republican Joni Ernst Gives Boost to Embattled Pete Hegseth Nomination

Live Mint  

-- Republican Senator Joni Ernst, a key player in the struggle over Pete Hegseth’s confirmation as defense secretary, offered a boost on Monday to President-elect Donald Trump’s embattled nominee. “He does respect that I’m taking the time.” Trump’s team was said to be examining alternative candidates for the position last week as Hegseth came under criticism. Hegseth “is a very …

'A lot of trouble': Ex-GOP lawmaker reveals which Trump pick 'scares the heck' out of him
1 month ago

'A lot of trouble': Ex-GOP lawmaker reveals which Trump pick 'scares the heck' out of him

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's nomination of former Fox and Friends co-host Pete Hegseth to be the Defense Secretary has been in the headlines a lot recently, but there is another nominee that's even more concerning, a former Republican lawmaker said on Saturday. Former Republican congressman Joe Walsh appeared on MSNBC over the weekend, where he was asked about Trump's choices for his …

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

'No rumors': Republican changes tune on Hegseth day after calling allegations 'disturbing'
1 month 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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1 month 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 …

Pete Hegseth’s Bid To Lead Pentagon Is On Thin Ice
1 month ago

Pete Hegseth’s Bid To Lead Pentagon Is On Thin Ice

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Recent statements from Republicans suggest President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to head the Defense Department could have trouble getting confirmed by the Senate as more information emerges about allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct. Trump said he would tap Army veteran and former Fox News host Pete Hegseth to lead the Pentagon in one of …

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

'Last ditch effort' by Hegseth to save nomination likely too late: MSNBC analyst
1 month ago

'Last ditch effort' by Hegseth to save nomination likely too late: MSNBC analyst

Raw Story  

According to MSNBC host Jonathan Lemire, Fox News personality Pete Hegseth's interview scheduled for Wednesday is too little too late as he tries to salvage his chances of becoming Donald Trump's secretary of defense. The embattled Hegseth is fighting an avalanche of news reports about both his reported drinking problems as well as his treatment of women, which has led …

Hegseth to sit for Fox News interview as he tries to rescue Pentagon nomination: report
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1 month, 1 week ago

Hegseth to sit for Fox News interview as he tries to rescue Pentagon nomination: report

Raw Story  

Scandal-plagued Fox News personality Pete Hegseth is set to sit for an interview with his own network Wednesday as he tries to rescue his embattled nomination to serve as President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of defense, CNN's Kaitlan Collins reported on Tuesday evening. "In a sign of how seriously the Trump transition team is viewing Republican senators' concerns about Pete Hegseth, …

Trump may drop Pete Hegseth as Defence pick amid deepening scrutiny: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump may drop Pete Hegseth as Defence pick amid deepening scrutiny: Report

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump is considering dropping his nominee to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, and nominating Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in his place, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the discussions. Hegseth's nomination has run into trouble on Capitol Hill over allegations about his personal and professional life and Trump allies increasingly think Hegseth …

Ex-GOP House staffer: Hegseth was 'uniquely unqualified' for his last Trump term job
1 month, 1 week ago

Ex-GOP House staffer: Hegseth was 'uniquely unqualified' for his last Trump term job

Raw Story  

Several years ago, during Donald Trump's first administration, Fox News weekend host Pete Hegseth was vetted for undersecretary positions, and a Senate staffer for a Republican official worked on the background check. Justin Higgins, the former policy advisor to Rep. Tim Huelskamp, told MSNBC that many of the more recent allegations happened after his office vetted Hegseth. "It was taking …

Lindsey Graham: 'Very disturbing' reports on Pete Hegseth make confirmation 'difficult'
Trending News
1 month, 1 week ago

Lindsey Graham: 'Very disturbing' reports on Pete Hegseth make confirmation 'difficult'

Raw Story  

Sen. Lindsey Graham warned that it would be "difficult" to confirm former Fox News weekend co-host Pete Hegseth as President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary. Graham told CBS News correspondent Scott MacFarlane that recent allegations about Hegseth's treatment of women and alcohol abuse would complicate his confirmation hearings. In an email released by The New York Times, Hegseth's mother called him …

'You've got a problem': Even Newsmax's Greg Kelly is now telling Pete Hegseth to withdraw
1 month, 1 week ago

'You've got a problem': Even Newsmax's Greg Kelly is now telling Pete Hegseth to withdraw

Raw Story  

Newsmax host Greg Kelly called on former Fox News host Pete Hegseth to withdraw from consideration after President-elect Donald Trump nominated him to be secretary of defense. In a rant on Monday, Kelly insisted that Hegseth's confirmation as defense secretary was "not going to happen." "It just can't, not after what we're learning about," Kelly said, citing an accusation from …

Fox News ignores Pete Hegseth misconduct allegations as concerns over Trump pick mount
1 month, 1 week ago

Fox News ignores Pete Hegseth misconduct allegations as concerns over Trump pick mount

CNN  

New York CNN — What’s a media outlet supposed to do when its longtime host is picked to run the Pentagon, and then a series of eyebrow-raising news stories trigger doubts about his appointment? Last Friday, The New York Times reported that Hegseth’s own mother “accused her son of mistreating women for years.” In 2018, while Hegseth was divorcing his …

Fox News ignores Pete Hegseth misconduct allegations as concerns over Trump pick mount
1 month, 1 week ago

Fox News ignores Pete Hegseth misconduct allegations as concerns over Trump pick mount

CNN  

New York CNN — What’s a media outlet supposed to do when its longtime host is picked to run the Pentagon, and then a series of eyebrow-raising news stories trigger doubts about his appointment? Last Friday, The New York Times reported that Hegseth’s own mother “accused her son of mistreating women for years.” In 2018, while Hegseth was divorcing his …

Hegseth Faces Allegations Of Boozing, Partying And Mismanagement At Veterans Groups
1 month, 1 week ago

Hegseth Faces Allegations Of Boozing, Partying And Mismanagement At Veterans Groups

Huff Post  

Pete Hegseth, Trump's choice for secretary of defense, has been meeting with lawmakers who will vote on his confirmation. Pete Hegseth, the former Fox News host who’s President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to oversee the Pentagon, was forced out of top roles at two veterans groups, according to a new bombshell report from The New Yorker. Another complaint regarding Hegseth’s CVA …

'He goes out and gets drunk': Ex-Fox News colleague unleashes on Pete Hegseth
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'He goes out and gets drunk': Ex-Fox News colleague unleashes on Pete Hegseth

Raw Story  

A pair of CNN commentators clashed over the sexual assault allegations against Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense. Pete Hegseth has been nominated to lead the Pentagon, but the Trump transition team was reportedly caught off guard by the Fox News host's payoff to a California woman who claims he sexually assaulted her while both of them were intoxicated …

'People are upset': Trump's team prepping alternative defense secretary candidates
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'People are upset': Trump's team prepping alternative defense secretary candidates

Raw Story  

Although Donald Trump is confident in his defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, two sources tell Vanity Fair special correspondent Gabriel Sherman that some of the president-elect's allies are worried the Fox News host won't "survive" the allegations against him. Per the report, one source told Sherman "that transition members are frustrated that Hegseth failed to disclose he had paid a …

Graphic details emerge in Monterey sex assault claim against Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Cabinet pick
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Graphic details emerge in Monterey sex assault claim against Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Cabinet pick

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 on Thursday. A woman told Monterey police that Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Defense secretary, took her phone, blocked her from leaving his hotel room and sexually assaulted her, according to a newly released police report. According …

'It's offensive': Multiple senators object to Trump's plan to usher in Pete Hegseth
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'It's offensive': Multiple senators object to Trump's plan to usher in Pete Hegseth

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Some Republicans are trying to slow the rush to appoint President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks — particularly "Fox & Friends Weekend" host Pete Hegseth. While Ernst urges proper vetting, CNN reported last week that Trump's transition team isn't using the FBI to do background checks on the appointees, saying they believe that would take too long.Sen. “Come on …

Trump's Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth named in sexual assault probe; Was the Army veteran ‘vetted’ before?
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump's Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth named in sexual assault probe; Was the Army veteran ‘vetted’ before?

Hindustan Times  

Pete Hegseth, who is all set to takeover as the secretary of defence under Donald Trump's upcoming presidency, was involved in a 2017 sexual assault investigation by California's Monterey police. Pete Hegseth's lawyer Timothy Parlatore said the Monterey police department has already investigated the allegation and did not not discover any supporting evidence. Trump team holds meeting over Pete Hegseth …

Hegseth vetting questioned amid sexual misconduct allegation
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hegseth vetting questioned amid sexual misconduct allegation

Raw Story  

A top Trump official and Trump's attorneys reportedly met Thursday with the President-elect's nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense, Fox News weekend host Pete Hegseth, to discuss a 2017 police report indicating his involvement in a sexual assault allegation investigation. "In a statement, a spokesperson for the city government of Monterey, California, said its police department had investigated 'an alleged …

Trump Defense Department pick Pete Hegseth was accused of sexual assault in 2017
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump Defense Department pick Pete Hegseth was accused of sexual assault in 2017

Salon  

Fox News host turned Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth faced an investigation over a sexual assault allegation, blindsiding President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team, according to news reports. The allegations came to the attention of Trump’s incoming Chief of Staff Susie Wiles on Wednesday night, a day after Trump announced the pick, with one Trump team source telling Vanity Fair …

Report: Inside the Pentagon's implosion over Pete Hegseth
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Report: Inside the Pentagon's implosion over Pete Hegseth

Daily Mail  

When President-elect Donald Trump nominated Fox News host and decorated Army veteran Pete Hegseth to serve as his defense secretary it set off a firestorm inside the Pentagon. Another retried Air Force Col. John McAfee said that he's hopeful Hegseth will 'create a way' to bring back religious service members who were terminated for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. Hegseth's appointment …

Fox News host Pete Hegseth as defense secretary: Perfect symbol of phony MAGA masculinity
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Fox News host Pete Hegseth as defense secretary: Perfect symbol of phony MAGA masculinity

Salon  

When considering the reasons why Donald Trump picked a Fox News blowhard to run the near-trillion-dollar U.S. military, it's important to remember that our TV-addicted president-elect favors a strong jawline over concerns like skills or experience. One does not need to be a big fan of war to find it disgusting that Trump calls people "suckers and losers" for the …

Trump picks army major, Fox News host, ‘anti woke’ warrior to lead Pentagon
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Trump picks army major, Fox News host, ‘anti woke’ warrior to lead Pentagon

Hindustan Times  

Washington: President-elect Donald Trump sprang a surprise on Tuesday as he picked Pete Hegseth — an army veteran, a Fox News host best known for his positions against “wokeism” in the armed services and women in combat and for his calls to sack generals who promote diversity — as the secretary of defence. Trump also appointed a former Congressman and …

Fox News host 'flabbergasted' Trump picked his coworker for cabinet post
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Fox News host 'flabbergasted' Trump picked his coworker for cabinet post

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump's decision to tap Fox News personality Pete Hegseth to be his defense secretary sent shockwaves through the political world this week and is even drawing a shocked reaction from at least one of his coworkers. CNN's Brian Stelter reports that an unidentified Fox News host was "flabbergasted" by Trump's decision to pick his colleague, who in …

Trump’s choice for Defense secretary stuns the Pentagon, raises questions about the Fox News host’s experience
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Trump’s choice for Defense secretary stuns the Pentagon, raises questions about the Fox News host’s experience

LA Times  

Donald Trump speaks to “Fox & Friends Weekend” co-host Pete Hegseth at a Wounded Warrior Project event at the White House in 2017. The news was met with bewilderment and worry among many in Washington as Trump passed on a number of established national security heavy-hitters and chose an Army National Guard officer well known in conservative circles as a …

Who is Pete Hegseth, the Fox News host Trump nominated for Defense secretary?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Who is Pete Hegseth, the Fox News host Trump nominated for Defense secretary?

LA Times  

Pete Hegseth walks to an elevator for a meeting with Donald Trump at Trump Tower in New York after Trump’s first election. “With Pete at the helm, America’s enemies are on notice — our military will be great again, and America will never back down.” A 44-year-old Princeton graduate and staunch Trump supporter, Hegseth has since 2017 been a co-host …

Trump taps veteran, Fox personality Hegseth for Defense secretary
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Trump taps veteran, Fox personality Hegseth for Defense secretary

Politico  

The pick is a departure from other national security moves that Trump has made since he was elected president last week. Hegseth, 44, was an early backer of Trump when he ran for president in 2016, at a time when many prominent GOP figures, including Sen. Marco Rubio — Trump’s expected pick to be secretary of State — were highly …

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