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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 - 5 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 - 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.

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 - 2 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.

UK and France open bribery and corruption probe into French defense firm Thales

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

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 - Yesterday

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 - Yesterday

Trump's defense secretary pick faces new headwind, meets with senators

As Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, tried to build support among senators, he faced a newly released police report about an alleged sexual assault. Hegseth said the ...

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

Defense pathologist says Jordan Neely didn't die of chokehold on NYC subway

Jordan Neely died from the “combined effects” of a number of a factors, not a chokehold, a forensic pathologist hired by Daniel Penny’s attorneys testified Thursday.

Defense pathologist testifies chokehold did not cause Jordan Neely's death

A forensic pathologist hired by Daniel Penny's defense team testified that several pre-existing factors, not the chokehold applied by Penny, caused Jordan Neely's death. WNBC's Erica Byfield reports.

Watch: Israeli military chief announces strikes in Iran

Rear Adm Daniel Hagari says the strikes are in response to Iran "relentlessly attacking" Israel.

Chiefs are the only team without a touchdown pass in October

The Chiefs have zero losses.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

Anti-terror boss thought Skripal poisoning could be 'act of war'

Neil Basu says the "true horror" of the deadly poison was not knowing what to look for.

Wise chief executive fined £350,000 over ‘tax issues’

UK financial regulator says Kristo Käärmann breached conduct rules but clears him to continue in his job

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Chiefs bolster pass rush, trade for Patriots' Uche

The Chiefs acquired pass rusher Joshua Uche in a trade with the Patriots on Monday.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund pivots from international investments

Public Investment Fund will focus more of its financial firepower on domestic projects

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Former Michigan GOP chief voting for Harris

Gary Reed, the former executive director of the Michigan Republican Party, announced Tuesday that he will support Vice President Harris over former President Trump in November. "Trump has no fiscal ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

What to look for on US election night

Razor-thin margins and possible legal challenges mean the next president might not be known for some time

Business - Financial Times - November 4

Taylor Swift arrives at Buccaneers-Chiefs on MNF

Swift is back at Arrowhead to support Travis Kelce and the Chiefs during "Monday Night Football"

Sports - ESPN - November 4

Mahomes shrugs off injury as Chiefs win again

Patrick Mahomes shakes off a late injury scare as the Kansas City Chiefs maintain their unbeaten start to the season.

Nigeria's army chief dies aged 56

World - Yahoo News - November 6

Obama DHS chief: 'Fear and anger won'

Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said Wednesday that “fear and anger won” with former President Trump clinching the White House again. “He played to fear and anger, and that ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6