Hegseth Scrutiny Grows

Hegseth scrutiny grows after sexual assault incident reveal

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Scrutiny over Sheehy’s military record grows in Montana Senate race

Intensifying scrutiny over businessman and former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy’s military record could shake up the Senate race in Montana, where Sheehy, the GOP candidate, is pulling away from Sen. Jon ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Musk under DOJ scrutiny

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk pauses $1M giveaways after DOJ warning Elon Musk's super PAC halted its daily $1 million giveaways ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Trump's ribald remarks on Arnold Palmer draw scrutiny

CNN’s Jake Tapper asked Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Sunday to explain former President Trump’s ribald rally remarks about Arnold Palmer’s genitalia. At a Saturday campaign event in Palmer’s ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

Musk draws scrutiny over SpaceX contracts

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk draws scrutiny over US contracts with Russia contact Two Democratic lawmakers are calling for a ...

Politics - The Hill - 8 hours ago

'Glorifying and admiring Hitler': Trump under scrutiny after stunning alleged praises

Vice President Harris said Trump wants "unchecked power" after his former Chief of Staff said the former President praised Hitler. NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard, New York Times White House ...

New Justice Department scrutiny of Musk's million dollar giveaway plan

The Justice Department has sent a letter to Elon Musk's super PAC with a warning about Musk's offer to give away a million dollars to people who pledge to support First and Second Amendment rights ...

Politics - NBC News - October 23

Were flood alerts issued too late? Blame game rages in Spain

Recriminations fly on social media as people ask why local authorities were not better prepared.

Nicotine pouches prove a hit but come under increasing scrutiny

Flavoured sachets have soared in popularity with biggest tobacco companies moving in

World - Financial Times - November 5

None of the conventional explanations for Trump’s victory stand up to scrutiny | Ben Davis

This election has blown a hole in the worldviews of both leftists and centrists. The pandemic may be a more important factor. Donald Trump has won, and most shockingly, he won the popular vote. ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Big Tech scrutiny will continue under Trump, even without Lina Khan

Lina Khan’s controversial tenure as Federal Trade Commission (FTC) chair seems at an end with President-elect Trump’s win last week, removing a massive “thorn” in the side of large tech firms that ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

New video puts ref Coote under fresh scrutiny

PGMOL, the refereeing body for English football, has confirmed that it is aware of a new video published by The Sun in which suspended Premier League referee David Coote is allegedly seen snorting ...

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Gaetz misconduct probes under renewed scrutiny after attorney general nod

President-elect Donald Trump has selected longtime ally, Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, to serve as his next attorney general. CBS News investigative producer Michael Kaplan joins "America Decides" to ...

Kinzinger: Hegseth pick as Trump Pentagon chief 'weird'

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.), a vocal critic of President-elect Trump, said the choice of Pete Hegseth, Army veteran and a Fox News host, to serve as Defense secretary was "weird," adding ...

Politics - The Hill - 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

Trump faces backlash to Hegseth pick for Pentagon chief

President-elect Trump’s surprise choice of Pete Hegseth, a conservative Fox News host, to serve as Defense secretary has enraged Democrats and left even some Republicans scratching their heads. ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Former Pence adviser: Don't underestimate Hegseth

Former Vice President Pence's adviser Marc Short affirmed President-elect Trump’s decision to appoint Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense. “Pete served 20 years, he was awarded the Bronze Star ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Gaetz, Gabbard and Hegseth: Trump’s Picks Are a Show of Force

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s cabinet picks show that he prizes loyalty over experience and is fueled by retribution.

Top stories - 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 ...

California subsidies for manure-based biogas face rising scrutiny over pollution concerns

Tensions are rising in California's agricultural heartland over state subsidies for manure-based biogas that are meant to help reduce planet-warming emissions but that environmental groups and ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Trump escalates insults against Harris as he faces scrutiny over alleged praise of Hitler

Ex-president makes characteristically rambling speech after report comes out of his alleged sexual misconduct. Donald Trump escalated his personal insults against Kamala Harris at a Wednesday ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Trump attorney general pick Matt Gaetz under scrutiny as House Ethics report on sex and drug claims takes focus

GOP Sen. John Cornyn said he "absolutely" wants to see the House Ethics Committee report on Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general pick.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Processed food stocks fall as investors brace for increased scrutiny under Trump, RFK Jr.

Shares of several companies behind popular soda and snack brands pulled back sharply Friday.

Business - CNBC - 10 hours ago

Trump taps Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary

Trump says he will nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth, 44, an Army veteran, to be secretary of defense.

Trump Picks Pete Hegseth, a Veteran and Fox News Host, for Defense Secretary

The choice of Mr. Hegseth, a dedicated supporter of the president-elect in his first term, is outside the norm of the traditional choice for the post.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Trump taps Fox News host Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary

President-elect Trump on Tuesday announced he was choosing Pete Hegseth, an Army veteran and a Fox News host, to serve as Defense secretary. Hegseth served as an infantry captain in the Army ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Trump taps Fox News host Pete Hegseth to serve as secretary of defense

Fox News host Pete Hegseth is Donald Trump's pick to be defense secretary, the president-elect announced.

Xi faces heat over failure to protect Chinese workers overseas

Bomb attack by Pakistan separatists adds to pressure on Beijing to secure interests

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Trump picks Fox News host Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary

Hegseth is leaving his co-host role on the weekend edition of 'Fox & Friends' to serve the Trump administration, ramping up the White House-cable news nexus.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 3 days ago

Trump taps Fox News host Hegseth for defence secretary

President-elect to also nominate John Ratcliffe for CIA director and Mike Huckabee for US ambassador to Israel

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Trump picks Fox News host and veteran Pete Hegseth for defense secretary

President-elect Donald Trump managed to surprise some Republicans on Capitol Hill with his choice for secretary of defense, going with Fox News host and veteran Pete Hegseth. CBS News political ...

House Democrat 'very disturbed' by Hegseth pick as Trump Defense secretary

Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) said he was "very disturbed" by President-elect Trump's announcement Tuesday that he is choosing Pete Hegseth, an Army veteran and Fox News host, to head the Defense ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Trump names Fox News host Pete Hegseth as defence secretary pick

Hegseth, who is also a former soldier without political experience, will lead the world's most powerful military.

Chaffetz: 'I dare any Republican senator to vote against' Hegseth

Former Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) weighed in on President-elect Trump's decision to tap Fox News host Pete Hegseth as his Defense chief, suggesting he will be "easily confirmed." “I dare any ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

What to Know About Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pick for Defense Secretary

The choice of the Fox News host and veteran was outside the norm. But he was a dedicated supporter of President-elect Donald J. Trump during his first term.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

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