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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." …

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Hegseth says he hasn’t heard from West Point since admission letter ‘mistake’
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Hegseth says he hasn’t heard from West Point since admission letter ‘mistake’

The Independent  

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'Everybody wants to look at it': Hegseth FBI file in high demand as questions grow
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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MAGA could use military schools to test Christian fundamentalist curriculum: analysis
3 weeks, 4 days ago

MAGA could use military schools to test Christian fundamentalist curriculum: analysis

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, Fox News personality Pete Hegseth, has faced a barrage of criticism over allegations of sexual assault and alcohol abuse. But another aspect that has long raised alarms among military experts is his stated desire to use the military as a means of spreading Christian nationalism around the world — a mission at …

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Pete Hegseth will release sexual assault accuser from NDA, Lindsey Graham says
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Pete Hegseth will release sexual assault accuser from NDA, Lindsey Graham says

The Independent  

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'A sex crime!' Fox News pundit smacks down panelist for downplaying Hegseth as 'womanizer'
3 weeks, 5 days ago

'A sex crime!' Fox News pundit smacks down panelist for downplaying Hegseth as 'womanizer'

Raw Story  

Fox News pundit Lucy Caldwell called out OutKick founder Clay Travis after he called Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary nominee, an alleged "womanizer" instead of acknowledging sexual assault allegations. During a Sunday panel discussion on Fox News, Travis condemned media coverage of Hegseth's nomination. "He wasn't prosecuted," Fox News host Howard Kurtz noted. In a statement, the District Attorney's Office …

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Lindsey Graham: Pete Hegseth is willing to release sexual assault accuser from NDA
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Lindsey Graham: Pete Hegseth is willing to release sexual assault accuser from NDA

Raw Story  

Sen. Lindsey Graham said he expects former Fox News host Pete Hegseth to be confirmed as President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary unless someone comes forward to confirm anonymous allegations about alleged drinking problems and sexual assault. "I'm in a good place with Pete, unless something I don't know about comes out," Graham told NBC's Kristen Welker on Sunday. "There's one …

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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 …

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"Remember Kavanaugh?": Graham says Hegseth is victim of "anonymous allegations"
3 weeks, 6 days ago

"Remember Kavanaugh?": Graham says Hegseth is victim of "anonymous allegations"

Salon  

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth has faced a wide range of allegations since Donald Trump nominated him to serve as secretary of the Department of Defense in November. In spite of the diversity of the accusations against Hegseth — which range from problem drinking to sexual assault — Sen. Lindsey Graham sees little more than an orchestrated smear campaign. …

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NY Times’ Maggie Haberman: Trump couldn't find one person who liked DeSantis for Pentagon
4 weeks ago

NY Times’ Maggie Haberman: Trump couldn't find one person who liked DeSantis for Pentagon

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump’s idea of naming Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as a potential backup pick to lead the Department of Defense reportedly fell apart because nobody in his inner circle got behind the idea, New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman said. “And what changed was a couple of things: Trump could not find a single person in his orbit – …

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Pete Hegseth slammed ‘Marxist’ agenda of letting out gay troops serve in the military
4 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth slammed ‘Marxist’ agenda of letting out gay troops serve in the military

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 President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, …

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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 …

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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 …

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'Numbers are about the same' for Hegseth as multiple GOP lawmakers balk: MSNBC analyst
4 weeks, 2 days ago

'Numbers are about the same' for Hegseth as multiple GOP lawmakers balk: MSNBC analyst

Raw Story  

As Fox personality Pete Hegseth continues to roam the halls of Congress attempting to sell Republican party lawmakers on his nomination to be Donald Trump's secretary of defense, MSNBC's Jonathan Lemire claimed there is still a contingent of GOP lawmakers who are balking. On Wednesday morning, the "Morning Joe" co-host stated that what he is hearing from Capitol Hill is …

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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 …

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'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 …

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GOP senator offers curious defense for Pete Hegseth drinking claims: ‘There’s a lot of alcohol that flows through Washington’
1 month ago

GOP senator offers curious defense for Pete Hegseth drinking claims: ‘There’s a lot of alcohol that flows through Washington’

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 Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin offered up an unusual defense for …

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

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'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 …

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'Massively disrespectful': Hegseth buried by veterans for plans to cut VA benefits
1 month ago

'Massively disrespectful': Hegseth buried by veterans for plans to cut VA benefits

Raw Story  

One of the primary targets for Defense Secretary-designate Pete Hegseth is reportedly healthcare benefits for veterans provided by the Department of Veterans' Affairs. "We want to have full choice where veterans can go wherever they want for care," Shulkin recalled Hegseth saying in his memoir. And Shulkin pushed back on Hegseth's calls for privatization, telling him at the time: "Your …

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Watch: MSNBC guest launches expletive-laced attack on Trump's new Hegseth defense
1 month ago

Watch: MSNBC guest launches expletive-laced attack on Trump's new Hegseth defense

Raw Story  

After watching a "Meet the Press" clip of Donald Trump defending his pick to be secretary of defense, a former Republican member of the House didn't mince any words lashing out at the president-elect for lying to America on MSNBC early Saturday morning. Appearing on "The Weekend," ex-Rep. Joe Walsh sat and watched Trump say of embattled ex-Fox News personality …

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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 …

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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 …

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'Is he really alive?': Ex-GOP insider blasts Trump pick Pete Hegseth as a 'zombie' nominee
1 month ago

'Is he really alive?': Ex-GOP insider blasts Trump pick Pete Hegseth as a 'zombie' nominee

Raw Story  

According to former Republican speechwriter Elise Jordan, she doesn't see a pathway for embattled Pete Hegseth to win over enough senators to become Donald Trump's secretary of defense. During an appearance on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," Jordan slyly suggested that Hegseth –– whose future is under a cloud over allegations of public drunkenness and accusations of sexual assault –– could be …

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