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With Trump’s Backing Uncertain, Europe Scrambles to Shore Up Its Own Defenses
European leaders will gather Monday to plot a rough path forward on defense. Wavering support from President Trump is likely to drive the debate.The New York Times - 3h -
Federal judges are the first line of defense against Trump’s barrage
Judges will be a deciding factor in whether Trump’s slash-and-burn agenda succeeds or fails.The Hill - 4h -
EU leaders meet to talk defense but Trump and his tariffs loom large
European leaders are gathering to discuss defense — but the latest moves by U.S. President Donald Trump will loom large over the meeting.CNBC - 5h -
What to know about Trump’s US Iron Dome missile defense plan
President Trump on Monday night signed an executive order to create a next-generation missile defense shield, which the White House referred to as the “Iron Dome for America” after Israel's missile ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump military executive orders will end DEI, create U.S. missile defense shield
President Donald Trump is expected to sign four executive orders related to the military, including one that will pave the way for a missile defense system for the U.S. NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor ...NBC News - 6d -
Russia and Iran’s defense pact is a challenge Trump must confront
The Moscow-Tehran partnership needs quick attention before it leads to threats, bloodshed and more war.The Hill - Jan. 26 -
Pete Hegseth sworn in as Secretary of Defense
Pete Hegseth, President Trump's controversial pick for Secretary of Defense, was sworn in today following an historic, tie-breaking vote last night. NBC News' Yamiche Alcindor reports.NBC News - Jan. 26 -
Pete Hegseth sworn-in as secretary of defense
Vice President JD Vance administered the oath of office and swore in Pete Hegseth as the next U.S. Secretary of Defense.NBC News - Jan. 25 -
Watch: Hegseth sworn in as Defense secretary
Pete Hegseth was sworn in to lead the Defense Department under the Trump administration Saturday morning after weeks of turmoil over allegations of sexual misconduct and an alleged past drinking ...The Hill - Jan. 25 -
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as Trump’s US defense secretary
The Senate has confirmed President Trump’s controversial pick for U.S. defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, after a late-night, tie-breaking vote by Vice President JD Vance. NBC’s Yamiche Alcindor ...NBC News - Jan. 25 -
Hegseth confirmed as secretary of defense by Senate
The Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News host Pete Hegseth to lead the Defense Department, with Vice President Vance making the tie-breaking vote. NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard and Julie Tsirkin ...NBC News - Jan. 25 -
Live updates: Vance breaks tie to confirm Hegseth as Trump's Defense secretary
Vice President Vance on Friday broke a Senate tie to confirm Pete Hegseth as President Trump's secretary of Defense. Republican Sens. Mitch McConnell (Ky.), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Susan ...The Hill - Jan. 25 -
Morning Report — Trump heads west playing defense and offense
In today’s issue: President Trump spent a dizzying first week on offense, but this morning he is reminded that the courts and states, including California, where he’ll be today, are willing to ...The Hill - Jan. 24 -
Senate votes to advance Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary despite some Republican opposition – live
Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins have come out in opposition to the former Fox host running the Pentagon. Key Republican senators to vote against Hegseth for US defense secretary ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
Can Trump force the hand of NATO allies to spend up to 5% of GDP on defense?
As President Trump looks to fix the issues that irk him the most, the issue of NATO defense spending — one of his perennial bugbears — is returning to the fore.CNBC - Jan. 23 -
Cyber defense experts share warnings at hearing
Presented by Lockheed Martin — It comes after Chinese-linked company compromised the U.S. telecommunication network. {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Will Trump's return force Europe to "wake up" on collective defense?
French President Emmanuel Macron says Europe must "wake up" and spend more on its defense as Trump returns, but how realistic is the suggestion?CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Report: 49ers discussed Carroll for defensive coordinator position
The San Francisco 49ers reportedly discussed the idea of pursuing former Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll for their open defensive coordinator position.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22 -
Patriots to hire Terrell Williams as defensive coordinator
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel's first staff in New England is continuing to come together.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22 -
Advocates launch Medicaid defense
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Advocates roll out efforts to shield Medicaid Liberal advocacy groups are ramping up efforts to protect the ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Man City sign Lens' Khusanov to bolster defense
Manchester City have completed the signing of Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov.ESPN - Jan. 21 -
Trump praises defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth during ball
President Trump praised defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth during his remarks at the Commander in Chief inaugural ball and said he would build "the most powerful military."NBC News - Jan. 21 -
Acting Defense secretary sworn in as Hegseth awaits confirmation
The Pentagon on Monday swore in Robert G. Salesses as the acting secretary of Defense while President Trump's nominee Pete Hegseth awaits Senate confirmation. Salesses was sworn in just after noon, ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
Falcons announce Jeff Ulbrich as their new defensive coordinator
The Falcons announced the hiring of Jeff Ulbrich as their new defensive coordinator on Saturday night.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 19 -
Watch live: Austin bids farewell to Defense Department
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will bid farewell in a speech Friday morning, just days before President-elect Trump is set to return to the White House. During his four years helming the Pentagon, ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Biden delivers farewell remarks at Department of Defense
President Biden addressed the Department of Defense days before he hands over the White House to President-elect Donald Trump. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
NAACP Legal Defense Fund report finds Trump AG pick Pam Bondi ‘undermined’ voting rights
Pam Bondi, President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Justice (DOJ), has a history of “undermining” voting rights, according to a report opposing Bondi from the NAACP’s Legal Defense ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Biden delivers farewell address to the Department of Defense
Watch live coverage as President Biden delivers his farewell address as commander in chief to the Department of Defense.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
Investor interest in defense grows
Yahoo News - Jan. 16 -
Pete Hegseth Is the Secretary of Defense We Deserve
If you thought the former TV host would be asked important questions at the confirmation hearings this week, you must be living under the illusion that we live in a serious country.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Pete Hegseth Dresses for Defense
The nominee for Secretary of Defense wore his patriotism on his sleeve during his confirmation hearing — and his belt, his socks, and his pocket square.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's defense secretary pick, faces confirmation hearing
The first confirmation hearing for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks is taking place Tuesday for Pete Hegseth, selected to lead the Department of Defense. Senators are expected to ...CBS News - Jan. 14 -
Duke defensive stopper Brown out several weeks
Duke forward Maliq Brown, who sprained his knee in Saturday's win over Notre Dame, will miss "an extended period of time" -- weeks -- Blue Devils coach Jon Scheyer said Monday.ESPN - Jan. 13 -
Will the 49ers turn to a familiar face for their next defensive coordinator?
Coach Kyle Shanahan is looking for his fourth DC in as many years. Who's on the 49ers' short list?ESPN - Jan. 13 -
Justices skeptical of TikTok's defense
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Supreme Court skeptical of TikTok's attempt to fight ban TikTok received a frosty reception in its fight ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
How historic humiliation inspired Broncos' defense
Denver's defense allowed 70 points in Week 3 last year. Now it's helped the Broncos return to the postseason.ESPN - Jan. 10 -
49ers interview Saleh, Townsend for defensive coordinator job
The San Francisco 49ers completed interviews with two external candidates for the open defensive coordinator job.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
Dan Campbell: Lions' defense controlled the game
The Lions' injury-riddled defense largely shut down the Vikings' offense in Sunday's 31-9 win, and Detroit coach Dan Campbell said defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and his players deserve a ton of ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
China fires shot across Trump's bow with defense sanctions
China’s decision this week to slap several major U.S. defense firms with penalizing trade measures is being viewed as a “shot across the bow” ahead of President-elect Trump’s inauguration. The move ...The Hill - Jan. 5
