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'Everybody wants to look at it': Hegseth FBI file in high demand as questions grow
5 days, 5 hours 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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In rare move, Republican senators call for Hegseth’s FBI report
5 days, 17 hours 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 …

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Key lines from Trump’s first post-election news conference
1 week, 1 day ago

Key lines from Trump’s first post-election news conference

CNN  

CNN — President-elect Donald Trump, in his first news conference since his victory, downplayed concerns that his administration would revoke the polio vaccine’s authorization, suggested he could pardon New York City Mayor Eric Adams and said he will press Ukraine and Russia to end their war. We’re going to find out a lot.” But he also described Kennedy — the …

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Sen. Lindsey Graham says Hegseth has pledged to release accuser from confidentiality agreement
1 week, 2 days ago

Sen. Lindsey Graham says Hegseth has pledged to release accuser from confidentiality agreement

CNN  

CNN — Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said Sunday that Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of defense, promised to release the woman who accused him of sexual assault from a confidentiality agreement. Graham told NBC’s “Meet the Press” that Hegseth “told me he would release her from that agreement,” adding, “I’d want to know if anybody nominated for …

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Trump Attends The Army-Navy Game Alongside Key Allies, Nominees And Daniel Penny
1 week, 2 days ago

Trump Attends The Army-Navy Game Alongside Key Allies, Nominees And Daniel Penny

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING LANDOVER, Md. — President-elect Donald Trump huddled with allies and a Republican cause célèbre at Saturday’s Army-Navy football game, taking in one of the most storied rivalries in college sports while spotlighting his emerging national security team. Trump was joined by Vice President-elect JD Vance, embattled Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth, potential backup defense secretary option Florida Gov. …

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Trump gets warm welcome as he watches Army-Navy game alongside key allies, nominees and Daniel Penny
1 week, 3 days ago

Trump gets warm welcome as he watches Army-Navy game alongside key allies, nominees and Daniel Penny

Associated Press  

— President-elect Donald Trump huddled with allies and a Republican cause célèbre at Saturday’s Army-Navy football game, taking in one of the most storied rivalries in college sports while spotlighting his emerging national security team. President-elect Donald Trump, from left, Elon Musk and Vice President-elect JD Vance attend the NCAA college football game between Army and Navy at Northwest Stadium …

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NY Times’ Maggie Haberman: Trump couldn't find one person who liked DeSantis for Pentagon
1 week, 3 days 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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'I don't trust him': Senator shoots down Trump nominee's new scramble to save nomination
1 week, 4 days ago

'I don't trust him': Senator shoots down Trump nominee's new scramble to save nomination

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's controversial choice to run the Pentagon is backtracking on previous comments he made about women in combat and some senators are not buying his sudden about-face as he tries to salvage his nomination. According to a report from Politico, Fox News personality Pete Hegseth is scrambling to disavow comments he made just a month ago, before the president-elect …

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C-SPAN host fact-checks GOP lawmaker who thinks Pete Hegseth doesn’t know who’s accusing him of rape
1 week, 5 days ago

C-SPAN host fact-checks GOP lawmaker who thinks Pete Hegseth doesn’t know who’s accusing him of rape

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 C-SPAN host Mimi Geerges was forced to correct Republican Rep. …

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'Numbers are about the same' for Hegseth as multiple GOP lawmakers balk: MSNBC analyst
1 week, 6 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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Pete Hegseth's GOP critics "got the message": Trump allies say they're confident he'll get confirmed
1 week, 6 days ago

Pete Hegseth's GOP critics "got the message": Trump allies say they're confident he'll get confirmed

Salon  

Pete Hegseth’s mother has a name: Penelope. In a statement this week, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, a survivor of sexual assault who was seen as a possible “no” vote on Hegseth’s confirmation, signaled that she’s willing to support a nominee accused of abuse, dismissing the accusation as poorly sourced after meeting with him in private. “As I support Pete through …

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Key Republican Joni Ernst Gives Boost to Embattled Pete Hegseth Nomination
2 weeks 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 …

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'A lot of trouble': Ex-GOP lawmaker reveals which Trump pick 'scares the heck' out of him
2 weeks, 2 days 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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Trump’s own unorthodox rise, focus on loyalty loom large as nominees face headwinds
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump’s own unorthodox rise, focus on loyalty loom large as nominees face headwinds

LA Times  

For weeks, President-elect Donald Trump has faced a barrage of criticism over his nomination of Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary. In a statement to The Times, Karoline Leavitt, a Trump transition spokeswoman, said that Trump “was re-elected by a resounding mandate from the American people to change the status quo in Washington,” and “has chosen brilliant and highly-respected outsiders” whom …

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

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“Botched up pretty bad”: Republicans gripe that Trump isn't vetting Cabinet picks
2 weeks, 3 days ago

“Botched up pretty bad”: Republicans gripe that Trump isn't vetting Cabinet picks

Salon  

The only constant of Donald Trump's transition into his second term has been chaos. Trump's hinted at forgoing the typical background checks on his nominees as allegations of misconduct pile up around them and the seemingly slapdash nature of Trump's process is starting to chafe lawmakers. A new report from NBC News spoke with Trump transition insiders and Republican politicians …

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'Bruce Willis in the Sixth Sense': Bush adviser says Hegseth doesn't know nomination died
2 weeks, 3 days ago

'Bruce Willis in the Sixth Sense': Bush adviser says Hegseth doesn't know nomination died

Raw Story  

Political pundits have already called the flatline of Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Department of Defense, but he's still lingering around Washington. "Donald Trump is exceedingly smart at politics, and Donald Trump — and it's been reported in other places — that he was taken aback because they asked him and Pete Hegseth a series of questions, and Pete …

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'Does not bode well for Trump': CNN host winces at conservative's defense of nominee
2 weeks, 3 days ago

'Does not bode well for Trump': CNN host winces at conservative's defense of nominee

Raw Story  

CNN's Jim Acosta winced as a conservative commentator justified defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth needing his mother to defend his character amid allegations of his past drinking and mistreatment of women. Penelope Hegseth appeared on "Fox & Friends" on Wednesday to recant a scathing email she sent to her son that was obtained and published by the New York Times, …

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'Is he really alive?': Ex-GOP insider blasts Trump pick Pete Hegseth as a 'zombie' nominee
2 weeks, 4 days 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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'Nothing that can be done': Trump makes first comment on at-risk Pete Hegseth nomination
2 weeks, 4 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 …

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GOP senators beyond Joni Ernst not 'jumping for joy' about Hegseth nomination: ex-insider
2 weeks, 4 days 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 …

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Morning Joe on-screen meltdown after guest said host is 'scared' of Trump
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Morning Joe on-screen meltdown after guest said host is 'scared' of Trump

Daily Mail  

This video is no longer available This video is no longer available Joe Scarborough went on a lengthy tirade against his critics, specifically targeting Morning Joe regular David Frum after the columnist suggested Scarborough was 'scared' of Donald Trump after apologizing for a joke on Wednesday's show. The saga began when Frum, a former speechwriter for George W. Bush who …

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Trump backs his Pentagon chief nominee Pete Hegseth as controversies mount
2 weeks, 4 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, …

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Trump offers a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled nominee to lead the Pentagon
2 weeks, 4 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 …

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