Trump picks Fox News’ Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense in latest cabinet appointment
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump picks Fox News’ Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense in latest cabinet appointment

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 Donald Trump will nominate Fox News host and veteran Pete Hegseth to be Secretary of Defense, the latest in a flurry of announcements about the shape of the incoming administration. He joined Fox News as a contributor in 2014 and co-hosts “Fox & Friends.” open image in gallery President-elect Donald Trump has announced he will nominate Pete Hegseth, pictured, as his Secretary of Defense During his time at the network, Hegseth lobbied Trump to support U.S. soldiers and contractors accused of war crimes, including Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher and a group of Blackwater personnel accused of massacring civilians in Baghdad. “Pete Hegseth has been an exceptional host on FOX & Friends and FOX Nation and a best-selling author for FOX News Books for nearly a decade,” FOX News Media said in a statement to The Independent. “Trump picking Pete Hegseth is the most hilariously predictably stupid thing,” former Republican congressman and Trump critic Adam Kinzinger wrote on X. open image in gallery Hegseth interviewing Trump at the White House in 2017 Some Senate Republicans, meanwhile, were surprised, with Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana responding, “Who?” to NBC News when told about the decision.

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'Saved himself': Insiders say Trump enamored with Hegseth's scandal 'defiance'
1 week, 6 days 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
2 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 …

'Call Rachel Campos-Duffy': Fox News host rages about reports of Pete Hegseth's drinking
2 weeks, 1 day ago

'Call Rachel Campos-Duffy': Fox News host rages about reports of Pete Hegseth's drinking

Raw Story  

Fox News host Will Cain grew angry Sunday at reports that former colleague Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, had a drinking problem. After The New Yorker reported that Hegseth was removed from two veterans groups for aggressive drunkenness and sexual misbehavior, Cain hosted three "warfighters" who supported the nominee. "In fact, you know, Will, this …

'A lot of trouble': Ex-GOP lawmaker reveals which Trump pick 'scares the heck' out of him
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Donald Trump stands by Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth despite drinking, sexual assault allegations: ‘He will be fantastic’
2 weeks, 2 days 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'
2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

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

Trump Receives 'Patriot Of The Year' Award At Fox Nation Event
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump Receives 'Patriot Of The Year' Award At Fox Nation Event

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING GREENVALE, N.Y. — President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday night in accepting the “Patriot of the Year” award at Fox Nation’s Patriot Awards that he has already accomplished more since his election victory than President Joe Biden has in his entire term. via Associated Press “Justin came flying right in,” Trump said in reference to Trudeau’s trip to …

Trump backs his Pentagon chief nominee Pete Hegseth as controversies mount
2 weeks, 3 days 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 offers a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled nominee to lead the Pentagon
2 weeks, 3 days 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 …

'There's a discrepancy': Former Fox News host doubts Pete Hegseth's sexual assault denial
2 weeks, 3 days ago

'There's a discrepancy': Former Fox News host doubts Pete Hegseth's sexual assault denial

Raw Story  

Pro-MAGA Newsmax host Greg Kelly, a former anchor at Fox News, doubled down Thursday on his call for Pete Hegseth to withdraw from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of defense. "I love President Trump, but he's not infallible," Kelly explained. "He would come as an Iraq War veteran and say what a great thing the Iraq War was and …

Fox News colleagues rally to back Pete Hegseth amid drinking allegations
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Fox News colleagues rally to back Pete Hegseth amid drinking allegations

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. open image in gallery Pete Hegseth appears on Capitol Hill to meet with senators …

Trump is set to receive the 'Patriot of the Year' award at FOX Nation event
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump is set to receive the 'Patriot of the Year' award at FOX Nation event

Hindustan Times  

NEW YORK — President-elect Donald Trump, largely ensconced at Mar-a-Lago in recent weeks, will make a rare appearance outside his Florida resort to accept the “Patriot of the Year" award at FOX Nation’s Patriot Awards on Thursday night. Trump is set to receive the 'Patriot of the Year' award at FOX Nation event Trump, who has been announcing job picks …

Trump talks up his transition and election victory as he receives Fox Nation award
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump talks up his transition and election victory as he receives Fox Nation award

Associated Press  

GREENVALE, N.Y. — Not yet even in office, Donald Trump said Thursday he’s already accomplished more than President Joe Biden did in his entire term, an outsized claim by the president-elect just a month out from the election. Trump, who has been largely ensconced at his Mar-a-Lago club in recent weeks as he’s worked to staff his new administration, made …

Trump refusing to 'work the phones' for Pete Hegseth after Gaetz lobbying flop: report
2 weeks, 4 days 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 …

NY Times’ Maggie Haberman: Trump is privately complaining about his own Cabinet pick
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2 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Trump's nominee poses a 'problem for our entire national defense': Senator
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump's nominee poses a 'problem for our entire national defense': Senator

Raw Story  

Fox News personality Pete Hegseth's nomination to be President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of defense has been shaken by allegations of sexual assault and drinking problems. He doesn't believe women can serve equally in the military, she said — and this will make it impossible for the military to meet its already-difficult recruitment targets. "It's a problem for our military and …

Pete Hegseth dragged for enlisting mom to help save his Defense nomination
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Pete Hegseth dragged for enlisting mom to help save his Defense nomination

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 Penelope Hegseth’s attempt to dispel concerns about her son, defense …

'Even his mom doesn't like him': Dem hurls blistering Pete Hegseth attack on House floor
2 weeks, 4 days ago

'Even his mom doesn't like him': Dem hurls blistering Pete Hegseth attack on House floor

Raw Story  

Rep. Jim McGovern criticized President-elect Donald Trump for nominating billionaires and people with problematic records to serve in his incoming administration. "I mean, it looks like the requirements to be in the Trump White House are that you either abuse women, or you're an out-of-touch billionaire," the Democratic lawmaker said. McGovern then addressed former Fox News host Pete Hegseth's nomination …

Right-wing networks can’t agree on how to cover Pete Hegseth’s many scandals
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Right-wing networks can’t agree on how to cover Pete Hegseth’s many scandals

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 With former Fox News host Pete Hegseth’s appointment as defense …

Trump's Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth says he won't back down amid growing doubts: ‘They are afraid of me’
2 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Here's why Pete Hegseth's 'bad behavior' is sinking his chances: Ex-Trump aide
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Here's why Pete Hegseth's 'bad behavior' is sinking his chances: Ex-Trump aide

Raw Story  

The co-hosts of "The View" continued their onslaught against Fox host Pete Hegseth, whom Donald Trump has named to lead the Department of Defense. One former Trump aide explained any defense person must be "above reproach" to be successfully confirmed. Former Trump communications director Alyssa Farah Griffin pointed out that she was subjected to extensive background checks when she worked …

'What the hell is going on?' Steve Bannon panics as Pete Hegseth nomination crumbles
2 weeks, 5 days 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, …

'Vast' number of Trump insiders 'dislike and distrust' his Hegseth backup plan: report
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

'Vast' number of Trump insiders 'dislike and distrust' his Hegseth backup plan: report

Raw Story  

With both multiple outlets reporting that Donald Trump is in serious talks with Gov. According to the Journal, "DeSantis, who served as a Navy lawyer in Iraq and the Guantanamo Bay detention facility, was on an earlier list of potential defense-secretary candidates that transition officials presented to the president. Early Wednesday morning, Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan reported that the …

December 4, 2024 - Presidential transition news
54 years, 11 months ago

December 4, 2024 - Presidential transition news

CNN  

Ron DeSantis speaks in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in January. Ron DeSantis is interested in serving in Donald Trump’s administration as defense secretary if formally offered the job, two sources close to DeSantis told CNN. Trump’s consideration of DeSantis for Defense Secretary — and the Florida governor’s subsequent interest — marks a stunning pivot in a relationship that soured in …

Trump considers ally-turned-rival DeSantis to replace Hegseth as Pentagon chief
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump considers ally-turned-rival DeSantis to replace Hegseth as Pentagon chief

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 Donald Trump is said to be eying his former friend-turned-staunch …

Donald Trump reportedly considering this State Governor to replace Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Donald Trump reportedly considering this State Governor to replace Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump is rumoured to be reconsidering his choice of former Fox News personality Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary, with reports suggesting he may turn to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis instead. Trump is reportedly reevaluating Pete Hegseth's nomination as Defense Secretary due to rising allegations of misconduct. The Wall Street Journal reported that Republican senators have raised concerns about …

Hegseth to sit for Fox News interview as he tries to rescue Pentagon nomination: report
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2 weeks, 5 days 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, …

Ex-Fox News host floats 'slam dunk' pick for Trump if Pentagon chief pick fails
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Ex-Fox News host floats 'slam dunk' pick for Trump if Pentagon chief pick fails

Raw Story  

A former Fox News host suggested an idea Tuesday night on CNN to President-elect Donald Trump, should Trump's embattled nomination for Pentagon chief fall through. Journalist Gretchen Carlson told CNN anchor Anderson Cooper that she "can't believe" Hegseth's nomination would "ever go to a hearing." She noted Trump has also been repeatedly accused of sexual misconduct — and as of …

Trump’s defense pick Pete Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny in Senate
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump’s defense pick Pete Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny in Senate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary, spent a second day on Capitol Hill, meeting privately with Republican senators amid rising questions about his ability to effectively lead the Pentagon. “And we welcome their advice as we go through the advice and counsel process.” Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s Pentagon pick, is fighting to hold on to …

Fox News stars defend imperiled ex-colleague Pete Hegseth amid misconduct allegations
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Fox News stars defend imperiled ex-colleague Pete Hegseth amid misconduct allegations

CNN  

New York CNN — Pete Hegseth’s former colleagues at Fox News are rallying to his side. Last week, when The New York Times reported on the existence of a scathing 2018 email from Hegseth’s mother Penelope saying he “abused” many women, comments a short time later she said she regretted, Fox ignored the story completely. The network also ignored a …

Trump may drop Pete Hegseth as Defence pick amid deepening scrutiny: Report
2 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Lindsey Graham: 'Very disturbing' reports on Pete Hegseth make confirmation 'difficult'
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2 weeks, 5 days 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
2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

CNN host hits back as Trump adviser shrugs off damaging revelations as 'gossip'
2 weeks, 6 days ago

CNN host hits back as Trump adviser shrugs off damaging revelations as 'gossip'

Raw Story  

An explosive whistleblower report uncovered this week detailed allegations that Trump defense secretary nominee and longtime Fox News personality Pete Hegseth got repeatedly intoxicated publicly while running the Concerned Veterans for America nonprofit organization. During an interview with CNN on Tuesday, however, Trump adviser Jason Miller tried to brush off the entire report as "gossip." "It was a report from …

'Credibly accused of raping a woman': Guest sounds alarm on Pete Hegseth live on Fox News
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

'Credibly accused of raping a woman': Guest sounds alarm on Pete Hegseth live on Fox News

Raw Story  

Fox News guest Lucy Caldwell, a Democratic strategist, argued that sexual assault allegations against Pete Hegseth should be taken seriously after President-elect Donald Trump nominated him to be defense secretary. On Sunday's Media Buzz program, host Howard Kurtz said that Hegseth and other nominees had faced "credible" threats of violence. "Some of Trump's cabinet appointees have been credibly accused of …

Donald Trump's Defence Secretary pick Pete Hegseth's mother accuses him of mistreating women for years: Report
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Donald Trump's Defence Secretary pick Pete Hegseth's mother accuses him of mistreating women for years: Report

India Today  

The mother of Pete Hegseth, US President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Defence Secretary, fiercely rebuked her son in a 2018 email over his treatment of women, urging him to reflect on his actions. She alleged that Hegseth had been “routinely mistreating women for years” and displaying a “lack of character,” The New York Times reported. Earlier this month, in a …

MSNBC host names three good things about Pete Hegseth before going on blistering attack: ‘Here's the thing’
3 weeks, 6 days ago

MSNBC host names three good things about Pete Hegseth before going on blistering attack: ‘Here's the thing’

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 MSNBC host Jen Psaki took the opportunity this week to …

Trump Names Fox News Contributor Nesheiwat As Surgeon General
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1 month ago

Trump Names Fox News Contributor Nesheiwat As Surgeon General

Live Mint  

President-elect Donald Trump said he was naming Fox News medical contributor Janette Nesheiwat as his surgeon general, elevating another personality from the conservative network to a top role in his incoming administration. “She is committed to ensuring that Americans have access to affordable, quality healthcare, and believes in empowering individuals to take charge of their health to live longer, healthier …

Fox hosts, cable news regulars and entertainment pros: Trump is casting a made-for-TV Cabinet
1 month ago

Fox hosts, cable news regulars and entertainment pros: Trump is casting a made-for-TV Cabinet

CNN  

CNN — A common thread weaves through many of Donald Trump’s picks for his incoming administration, a quality the president-elect values as highly as loyalty and perhaps even more than conventional qualifications: a flair for television. Trump called Oz a “world-class communicator” in announcing his selection as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator and said the doctor’s syndicated …

Pete Hesgeth once made ominous prediction about ‘civil war’ if Democrats won the election
1 month ago

Pete Hesgeth once made ominous prediction about ‘civil war’ if Democrats won the election

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 Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, has said …

Republicans Rally Around Trump's Pentagon Pick Pete Hegseth
1 month ago

Republicans Rally Around Trump's Pentagon Pick Pete Hegseth

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s allies on Capitol Hill rallied around Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pentagon pick, on Thursday even as new details surfaced about allegations that he had sexually assaulted a woman in 2017. Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin, who served with Gaetz in the House, said it was a “positive move.” Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker said it …

Who is Pete Hegseth? The Fox News anchor turned nominee for defense secretary
1 month ago

Who is Pete Hegseth? The Fox News anchor turned nominee for defense secretary

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. The woman, referred to throughout the 22-page report as Jane Doe, also told police …

Trump’s casting call as he builds out his administration: TV experience preferred
1 month ago

Trump’s casting call as he builds out his administration: TV experience preferred

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — There’s a common trait that President-elect Donald Trump is clearly prizing as he selects those to serve in his new administration: experience on television. The trend was not lost on Democratic Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut, who posted on social media after the Oz nomination: “We are becoming the world’s first nuclear-armed reality television show.” What to know …

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

'It's offensive': Multiple senators object to Trump's plan to usher in Pete Hegseth
1 month 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 names his transportation secretary – former reality TV star turned Fox presenter Sean Duffy
1 month ago

Trump names his transportation secretary – former reality TV star turned Fox presenter Sean Duffy

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 Donald Trump has now named his choice for transportation secretary …

Who is Sean Duffy, Fox Business host picked by Donald Trump as transportation secretary?
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1 month ago

Who is Sean Duffy, Fox Business host picked by Donald Trump as transportation secretary?

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Sean Duffy, a Fox Business host and former reality TV personality, as the next secretary of transportation. Duffy's political career took off when he was elected to the US House of Representatives from Wisconsin in 2010, riding the wave of the Tea Party movement, a conservative faction within the Republican Party. After leaving Congress, …

Trump taps Fox Business host Sean Duffy for transportation secretary
1 month ago

Trump taps Fox Business host Sean Duffy for transportation secretary

Al Jazeera  

US president-elect says former Wisconsin congressman will usher in a ‘golden age of travel’. United States President-elect Donald Trump has named a former congressman-turned-Fox Business host as his pick for transportation secretary. In a statement announcing the nomination on Monday, Trump said Sean Duffy, a co-host of Fox Business’s The Bottom Line who represented a district in Wisconsin from 2011 …

‘The least qualified nominee in American history’: Why Trump picked Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense
1 month ago

‘The least qualified nominee in American history’: Why Trump picked Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense

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. open image in gallery Fox News host Pete Hegseth, pictured interviewing Donald Trump in …

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