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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.Top stories - ABC News - Yesterday -
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 - 3 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.Top stories - NBC News - 3 hours ago -
Trump picks Matt Gaetz as attorney general, sparking controversy
President-elect Donald Trump's choice of Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general sent shockwaves through the Justice Department and both sides of the political aisle Wednesday. Gaetz, ...Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
Israeli right celebrates hawkish Trump government picks
Pete Hegseth, Mike Huckabee and other incoming officials are staunch supporters of Benjamin NetanyahuBusiness - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Trump Defense pick Hegseth investigated in 2017 for alleged sex assault; no charges filed
President-elect Donald Trump surprised some Republican senators by picking former Fox News host Pete Hegseth to lead the Pentagon.Business - CNBC - 7 hours ago -
Elected AfD official among 8 arrested over alleged German far-right plot
Prosecutors say group inspired by Nazi ideology planned to seize control of eastern regions and carry out ethnic cleansingWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
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Protests erupt in Paris over pro-Israel gala organized by far-right figures
Protests have erupted in Paris against a controversial gala organized by far-right figures in support of IsraelWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
Trump’s administration and White House staffing picks and likely contenders – so far
A look at those who have been and could be offered key positions when Trump takes office. Donald Trump , the former US president set to return to the White House in January for a second term, has ...World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago -
Trump Pentagon pick had been flagged by fellow service member as possible 'Insider Threat'
Pete Hegseth, the Army National Guard veteran and Fox News host nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Department of Defense, was flagged as a possible “Insider Threat” by a fellow service member ...Entertainment - ABC News - 46 minutes ago -
Far-right congressman says N.C. legislature should consider handing Trump electors on Election Day
Freedom Caucus chairman and Republican Rep. Andy Harris suggested that North Carolina's legislature should consider awarding its electoral votes to Trump before votes are done being counted.Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
Far-Right Donald Trump Supporters Celebrate His Victory with Violent Memes and Calls for Executions
“Many many many executions are warranted,” one Trump supporter wrote on Truth Social. “These traitors are a terminal cancer that MUST BE completely eradicated to make America healthy again.”Tech - Wired - November 6 -
Pete Hegseth: US army veteran, Fox News firebrand and now defence secretary nominee
Iraq and Afghanistan veteran gained notoriety by blaming ‘wokeness’ for US military failures. Now he is set to be in chargeBusiness - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
NY Democrat: Hegseth not a 'serious person' or 'serious pick'
Rep. Pat Ryan (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday said Fox News host Pete Hegseth is not a “serious pick” after news broke Tuesday that he was President-elect Trump's nominee to lead the Defense Department. “Do ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
US raises alarm over Georgia’s elections
The U.S. and European allies are raising alarm over Georgia’s elections, where the Russian-friendly ruling party Georgian Dream (GD) claimed victory over opposition parties that have refused to ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Israeli Right, Pushing to Annex West Bank, Sees Allies in Trump’s Picks
Arab Americans and liberal Jewish voters, however, have ample reason to fear the naming of pro-settlement, pro-Netanyahu officials to top foreign policy posts in the new administration.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Trump’s Matt Gaetz Pick Concerns Both Right- and Left-Leaning Media
President-elect Donald J. Trump selected Matt Gaetz, a former Florida congressman, as his attorney general, a pick that drew a rare bipartisan rebuke from both conservative and liberal media outlets.Business - The New York Times - 8 hours ago -
Pronatalism won’t work but the far right loves it anyway
In demography, the future is already here: No policy can increase the number of babies born yesterday.Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
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Friday Briefing: Dismay Over Trump’s Picks
Plus, when shopping meets gambling.World - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Analyzing the defense secretary role as Trump taps Hegseth
President-elect Donald Trump picked Fox News host Pete Hegseth for the Secretary of Defense position. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd discusses what is expected of the role and ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
What Trump's Cabinet picks so far signal about his second term
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday tapped Rep. Elise Stefanik for U.N. ambassador, former Rep. Lee Zeldin to head the Environmental Protection Agency and Tom Homan as his administration's ...Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
What we know about Trump Cabinet picks so far after Burgum selected for secretary of the Interior
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to run the Department of the Interior. CBS News political reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more on that and the other Trump Cabinet ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 hours ago -
Here are the top contenders for Trump's next Pentagon chief
President-elect Trump is quickly lining up Cabinet nominees for his next administration, including China hawks and hard-line Israel supporters in key national security and foreign policy roles. But ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
A Tennis Star Sparks a Discussion About Human Rights and Tournament Sites
Casper Ruud said he has turned down offers to play in Saudi Arabia and indicated the sport should examine its ties to China.Sports - The New York Times - October 21 -
Patagonian tourism numbers sparks concerns over sustainability
A clutch of luxury operators are trying to demonstrate that visiting the region can be managed responsiblyWorld - Financial Times - October 23
