Fellow National Guardsman told superiors Hegseth might be "insider threat"

Chaffetz: 'I dare any Republican senator to vote against' Hegseth

Former Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) weighed in on President-elect Trump's decision to tap Fox News host Pete Hegseth as his Defense chief, suggesting he will be "easily confirmed." “I dare any ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

What to Know About Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pick for Defense Secretary

The choice of the Fox News host and veteran was outside the norm. But he was a dedicated supporter of President-elect Donald J. Trump during his first term.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Pentagon stunned after Trump picks Pete Hegseth for defence secretary

National guard veteran and Fox News presenter has been a critic of military and has minimal managerial experience. US politics – live updates The Pentagon has been stunned by Donald Trump ’s ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

5 things to know about Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pentagon nominee

President-elect Trump has made an unconventional choice in announcing his intention of nominating Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense. It was a surprise choice that already has ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Who is Pete Hegseth - the Fox News host who will be defence secretary?

Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host, has advocated for a conservative cultural shift in the US military.

Pete Hegseth's plan to overhaul the military: 'You need to fire a ton of generals'

Across hours of interviews, defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth has articulated his plan for a "frontal assault" to reform the Department of Defense from the top down.

With Gaetz, Gabbard and Hegseth, Trump Takes on Pillars of the ‘Deep State’

The Justice Department, Pentagon and intelligence agencies were the three areas of government that proved to be the most stubborn obstacles to Mr. Trump in his first term.

Top stories - The New York Times - 19 hours ago

Pete Hegseth wants to shake up the Pentagon? Good luck!

Should Hegseth win Senate confirmation, he will discover when he takes office that changing the Pentagon’s behavioral and cultural patterns is easier said than done.

Politics - The Hill - 21 hours ago

Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary pick, refutes sexual assault allegations

President-elect Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, was investigated for an alleged sexual assault in October of 2017, officials in Monterey, California, have confirmed. Hegseth's ...

Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for defense secretary, faced sex assault allegation

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of defense and a former Fox News host, was investigated in 2017 over "an alleged sexual assault" at a California hotel that was ...

Hegseth involved in 2017 sexual assault allegation investigation: Police

President-elect Trump's pick for Defense secretary, Fox News personality Pete Hegseth, was investigated as part of a 2017 sexual assault incident in California, according to police. The Monterey ...

Politics - The Hill - 18 hours ago

Pete Hegseth's remarks about women in combat are met with disgust and dissent

They lost limbs in battle, led security convoys and survived several combat tours.

Politics - NBC News - 12 hours ago

Hegseth scrutiny grows after sexual assault incident reveal

{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Hegseth scrutiny grows after sexual assault incident ...

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Will abortion decide the election? It might in Arizona...

Sarah’s there, as early voting begins

Who Might Be the Next Archbishop of Canterbury?

The leader of the Anglican Church, the Most Rev. Justin Welby, announced he would resign on Tuesday. Here’s what happens next.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

‘No threat to public’ after bomb threats, Pennsylvania governor says

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro confirmed that there were "multiple bomb threats" at polling locations. Shapiro assured the public that the threats were not credible.

Trump Ratchets Up Threats on the Media

Presidents are not all-powerful, but, if elected, Donald Trump would have some influence with the federal regulators who oversee major television networks.

Business - The New York Times - October 21

Trump II: the military threat to Europe

Nato without the US is a hypothetical, but it could happen as early as next year

World - Financial Times - October 24

The New Threat to Brazil’s Forests: Chemicals

Authorities use satellites to track deforestation caused by chain saws or fire. Now criminals are using chemicals to degrade trees — and evade detection.

World - The New York Times - October 29

Sara Sharif's injuries comparable to car crash, jury told

Sara Sharif's relatives are accused of murder after her body was found in her family's Surrey home.

Parents told us of suicide plan at Christmas due to lack of assisted dying law

Tom Marshall's parents took their own lives, but he says a law change may have helped them.

Letby retrial was prejudiced, Court of Appeal told

Senior judges will decide if the case of the convicted baby killer case can go to a full appeal.

Rioter, 61, found hanging in cell, inquest told

Peter Lynch was found dead two months into his two years and eight months prison sentence.

Sara Sharif’s father tells court her stepmother was the ‘true villain’

A father accused of killing his 10-year-old daughter tried to give her CPR, his defence says.

Lee Anderson told to apologise for swearing at guard

The Reform UK MP “verbally insulted” a security officer twice when asked to show his pass, a report finds.

Police told 'no ex-spy' in Novichok poisoning area

Sergei Skripal and his daughter were found slumped on a bench in Salisbury after being poisoned in 2018.

Jailed surgeon removed breast tissue, inquest told

An inquest explores the death of Ian Paterson's patient Christine Baker after her cancer returned.

Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified

Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen.

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