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Russian defense official visits China's premier military showcase in a sign of unity
A top Russian defense official has attended China’s premier military showcase in a show of unity between the countries as Russia continues its invasion of UkraineWorld - ABC News - November 14 -
A France-trained force aims to strengthen Ukraine's defenses at a critical point in war
A French military task force with the festive name “Champagne” is wrapping up a mission that’s no partyWorld - ABC News - November 14 -
Trump Picks Todd Blanche, His Defense Lawyer, to Be Deputy Attorney General
Mr. Blanche, a former supervising federal prosecutor in Manhattan, oversaw the president-elect’s legal defense against multiple indictments.Top stories - The New York Times - November 15 -
Former defense secretary addresses nominee's claim about women in combat units
Fmr. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, who ended the Pentagon's ban on women serving in combat units, addressed Hegseth's claim that women shouldn't serve in combat.Top stories - ABC News - November 15 -
Trump to nominate his criminal defense lawyer for deputy attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump said he's nominating Todd Blanche, one of his criminal defense lawyers in the classified documents case, to be the deputy attorney general.Politics - NBC News - November 15 -
Trump's defense secretary pick was probed for alleged sexual assault in 2017
President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary in his second term, Pete Hegseth, was investigated for alleged sexual assault in 2017, officials in Monterey, Calif. confirm.Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
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 ...Top stories - NBC News - November 15 -
Obama-era Defense chief signals military ethics 'in danger' under Trump
Former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel raised alarming concerns with President-elect Trump’s choice to appoint Pete Hegseth to the highly regarded post in a New York Times op-ed published Friday. ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
Breaking down Trump's cabinet picks to head defense and national intelligence
Concern is growing on Capitol Hill as lawmakers react to some of President-elect Donald Trump's prospective cabinet nominees. Margaret Brennan explains.Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
Trump's defense secretary pick was once investigated for sexual assault
Pete Hegseth, a combat veteran and former Fox News host who President-elect Donald Trump tapped to be defense secretary, is coming under scrutiny after it came to light he was investigated in ...Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
How Tennessee built an elite defensive line to beat Georgia
The Vols have built one of the SEC's best D-lines by going deep on talent and culture.Sports - ESPN - November 16 -
Colorado’s Travis Hunter Is in a League of His Own, on Both Offense and Defense
The Heisman frontrunner dazzled again in the Buffaloes’ latest victory.Sports - The New York Times - November 16 -
Democratic AGs rush to form line of defense against Trump
Democratic attorneys general across the country are readying their legal defenses against the incoming Trump administration, preparing to pounce on potential violations and even take the ...Politics - The Hill - November 17 -
Trump’s defense pick reportedly paid sexual assault accuser but denies claims
Peter Hegseth, pick for defense department, says encounter was consensual but woman was paid undisclosed sum. Peter Hegseth, the military veteran, Fox & Friends chat host and Donald Trump’s pick to ...World - The Guardian - November 17 -
Vikings' Jordan Addison outruns Titans defense for 47-yard TD
Sam Darnold hit the Minnesota wide receiver in stride as he raced to the end zone against the Tennessee Titans.Sports - ESPN - November 17 -
Republicans make inroads in New York, New Jersey, putting Democrats on defensive
Republicans made inroads in New York and New Jersey this election, spurring hopes that the party could further erode Democrats' grip on states seen as deep-blue bastions. Vice President Harris won ...Politics - The Hill - November 17 -
Trump Stands by Defense Pick Who Says Encounter With Woman Was Not Sexual Assault
A detailed memo sent to the Trump transition team claims the incident occurred when Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice for defense secretary, spoke in Monterey, Calif., in 2017.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Rheinmetall Targets $21.2 Billion in Sales by 2027 as Western Defense Budgets Rise
The arms maker forecasts $21.2 billion in sales over the next three years amid higher defense spending in western markets.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago -
US defense chief says alliance with Philippines will transcend administrations
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has condemned China's dangerous actions against the Philippines and renewed a warning that the United States would defend its treaty ally if Filipino forces come ...World - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Southeast Asian defense chiefs meet in Laos as maritime disputes with China are flaring
Southeast Asian defense chiefs and representatives are meeting in Laos for security talks at a time of increasing maritime disputes with China in the Asia-Pacific and as the transition to a new ...World - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Defense Secretary Austin says women in military 'make us stronger'
Outgoing Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin called women and racial diversity in the armed forces as vital to its strength, he said in an interview with NBC News.Top stories - NBC News - 4 days ago -
Pentagon chief Austin makes impassioned defense of women in combat
Austin's comments are the strongest statement from the military since Hegseth was tapped by Trump to lead the DOD.Top stories - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Austin says it’s 'unfortunate' that Chinese defense chief declined meeting
China’s defense minister declined a meeting with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin during a meeting of defense leaders in Laos, a move Austin said was unfortunate.Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago -
U.S. Defense Firms Are Warned About Russia’s Sabotage Campaign
A new warning urges defense companies to increase security and to be on the lookout for surveillance and signs of trespassing.World - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Watkins, Duran & defensive errors - Emery's four tactical dilemmas
BBC Sport takes a tactical look at Unai Emery's Aston Villa struggles after four consecutive defeats.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
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2 House Republicans seek to stop IVF expansion in defense bill
Two House Republicans, Reps. Matt Rosendale (Mont.) and Josh Brecheen (Okla.), are asking the leaders of the House and Senate Armed Services committees to not include provisions in the annual ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
House Republicans try to cut IVF expansion in defense bill
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story 2 Republicans try to cut IVF expansions in defense bill A pair of House Republicans are asking House and ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago