Hegseth Desantis Defense

Thune has privately told Trump that Hegseth has the votes to be confirmed, sources say

When asked for comment, a spokesman for Senate Majority Leader John Thune said "two things we don't discuss publicly: Whip counts and private conversations with the president."

CBS News - 2h

Ukraine will ask allies to boost its air defenses at a meeting in Germany, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will again call on allies to boost its air defenses at this week’s meeting in Germany

ABC News - 11h

Fantasy football 2024 rankings: Model's top NFL Week 18 QB, WR, RB, TE, kicker, defense picks, sleepers

SportsLine simulated the NFL schedule 10,000 times and revealed optimal Week 18 Fantasy football rankings and sleepers to pick up

CBS Sports - 5h

Penn State hopeful Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year Abdul Carter will be ready for Orange Bowl

Penn State coach James Franklin thinks there's a chance defensive star Abdul Carter will be back for College Football Playoff semifinals against Notre Dame

ABC News - 1d

Senate panel seeking more info on Hegseth ahead of confirmation hearings: Sources

Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee have quietly requested more information regarding allegations involving Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth, sources say.

ABC News - 2d

China Adds to Sanctions of U.S. Defense Contractors Over Taiwan Arms Sales

Beijing sent a fresh warning to President-elect Donald Trump of the tools it can use to protect national interests.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

Patrick Surtain II takes over as NFL Defensive Player of the Year betting favorite

Patrick Surtain II is vying to be the seventh cornerback to win DPOY.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth and the Honor of the American Military

Donald Trump’s foreign policy may not be as disastrous as that of George W. Bush, whose idealism and hubris led to calamity, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be corrosive.

The New York Times - 3d

As New Cybersecurity Threats Loom, AI Defenses Get Popular

New defenses are increasingly popular and saving companies money.

Inc. - 3d

Taiwan president vows to boost the island's defense budget as China threats rise

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has pledged to strengthen the island’s defenses in the face of escalating Chinese threats

ABC News - 4d

NHL Winter Classic 2025: Blues' defense provides offense in rout of Blackhawks at Wrigley Field

Cam Fowler scored two goals in his 1,000th NHL game

CBS Sports - 4d

Islanders' Patrick Roy Pulls Goalie In Defensive Zone, Maple Leafs' Craig Berube In Disbelief: 'I Think It's The First Time I've Seen That'

The Maple Leafs scored an empty-net goal power-play goal and never left the attack zone.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Mazzulla gives great quote about Celtics' defense, effort amid slump

What's wrong with the Celtics during their recent slump? Joe Mazzulla gave a very thoughtful answer before Tuesday's game.