Discomfort and Anxiety Pentagon Officials Jittery As Hegseth Drama Plays Out
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Revenge and Unease Shadow Effort to Restore Order
The rebel leader who helped oust the Assad regime called on countries to hand over “criminals” who fled Syria. A top Kurdish commander criticized the United States, saying it was risking an ISIS ...The New York Times - 3h -
Mystery drones not from Iranian 'mothership' - Pentagon
Dozens of drone sightings have been reported over New Jersey, so far leaving the FBI baffled.BBC News - 5h -
Inside Assad's Ransacked Palace: Anxiety Pills, Graffiti and Shredded Posters
A Wall Street Journal reporter in Damascus tours the dictator’s former home, office and underground bunker.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
Bill Belichick, North Carolina contract details: Official terms trickle out as Tar Heels announce hire
Belichick doubles his predecessor in salary, but a deal this short had insiders skepticalCBS Sports - 6h -
Trump says FBI chief Wray’s resignation will ‘end the weaponization’ of justice department – US politics live
Christopher Wray will step down at the end of Biden’s presidency after Donald Trump said he wants Kash Patel to run the agency. The outgoing Senate minority leader, Mitch McConnell, has spoken ...The Guardian - 9h -
Hegseth makes play to win hard-to-get GOP centrists
Pete Hegseth is looking to win over a pair of key Republican moderates as he tries to keep his hopes of leading the Defense Department from being derailed. The former Fox News host huddled with ...The Hill - 1d -
Pressure ramps up for Senate Republicans to back Hegseth
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks were back on Capitol Hill to shore up support among GOP senators, including his embattled Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth.ABC News - 1d -
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Free Trial For EA Play Members Is Out Now
BioWare has released a free timed trial for Dragon Age: The Veilguard, allowing anyone with an EA Play subscription to check out the game for a limited time at no extra cost. EA Play is included ...GameSpot - 1d -
Evening Report — Pardons drama grips Washington
Plus: Latest on CEO shooting suspect; Hegseth; Gabbard; Trump's Day 1 plans. {beacon} Evening Report © Carlos Osorio and Matt Rourke, Associated Press Trump-Cheney feud intensifies as pardon ...The Hill - 2d -
Hegseth meets with Ernst again amid Pentagon confirmation fight
President-elect Trump's Defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth on Monday held a second meeting in less than a week with Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a key figure in his ongoing push to win confirmation ...The Hill - 2d -
DNC official defends Hegseth: 'I actually think he's a pretty good guy'
Democratic National Committee (DNC) financial committee member Lindy Li seemingly backed President-elect Trump's Defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, a sharp shift away from recent scrutiny the ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump defends Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth in NBC interview
In his first broadcast network interview since winning the 2024 election, President-elect Trump sat down for an exclusive one-on-one with Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker to discuss his ...NBC News - 4d -
TV drama's Norfolk 'Alps' mocked on social media
Viewers do a double take as the famously flat county sprouts a mountain range in a Netflix series.BBC News - 5d -
Trump speaks out on Pete Hegseth as embattled Pentagon pick fights for confirmation
Donald Trump on Friday made his first public comments supporting Pete Hegseth since he began making rounds on Capitol Hill to shore up support amid various allegations.ABC News - 5d -
As Hegseth's fight to head Pentagon lags, Trump not trying to save him: Sources
ABC News was told Trump has expressed to those close to him that Hegseth should have been more honest and forthcoming about challenges he could face given his history.ABC News - 5d -
Trump Names 2 Officials to Help Carry Out Immigration Crackdown
The president-elect picked Rodney S. Scott, an outspoken Border Patrol chief from his first term, to run Customs and Border Protection. And he chose Caleb Vitello to head Immigration and Customs ...The New York Times - 6d -
Marvel Rivals Is Out Now And You Can Get A Free Iron Man Skin If You’re Quick To Play It
Marvel Rivals has officially arrived, and the hero shooter is launching with 33 Marvel characters to start, with surely more to come in the future. But for players who are ready to dive into this ...GameSpot - 6d -
Official NWSL free agent tracker: Offseason signings rolling out ahead of new year
Players have resigned or moved onCBS Sports - 6d -
Colbert on Trump’s Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth: ‘A slight work problem when he shows up at drinking’
Late-night hosts discuss Trump’s embattled defense secretary nominee, who faces allegations of excessive drinking and sexual misconduct. Late-night hosts discuss allegations of Pete Hegseth ’s ...The Guardian - 6d -
Hegseth refuses to withdraw as Pentagon chief pick as Trump considers replacing him
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick as defense secretary, is not backing down after multiple sources told CBS News that Trump could be seeking to replace the embattled designee with ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Review: In ‘Unstoppable,’ an inspirational, if formulaic sports drama about a wrestler with one leg
Anthony Robles’ story is tailor made for a Hollywood filmABC News - Dec. 4 -
Hegseth 'just doesn't have the credibility to run the Pentagon': Top House Armed Services Democrat
Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, joins Meet the Press NOW to share his concerns with Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Hegseth speaks out on Trump's requests, push for confirmation
Pete Hegseth is characterizing allegations around him as distractions as he attempts to gain the support of senators ahead of his confirmation hearing for the secretary of defense post. Politico's ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
We're downgrading a stock on tariff risk — plus, chips and software plays stand out
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
In expanded CFP era, are conference title games on their way out? 'How this plays out could shape that'
Should SMU fall out of the bracket if it loses? Should another team benefit from sitting at home instead of playing an extra game? Conference title games are already creating headaches in the ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
What next for South Korea after night of political drama and turmoil
South Koreans expressed anger and confusion on Wednesday after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law only to lift the order hours later.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Pete Hegseth's mother defends son, saying she wrote email "out of love"
Penelope Hegseth said she wrote the 2018 email "in haste" and with "deep emotions."CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Arsenal vs. Manchester United in a massive midweek showdown; Leverkusen knock out Bayern Munich in Pokal play
Elsewhere in today's edition of the Golazo Starting XI, USWNT come from behind to beat Netherlands and moreCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
New Free-To-Play Gran Turismo Game Revealed, And It's Out Very Soon
Sony has announced My First Gran Turismo, a free-to-play racing game for PS5 and PS4 that'll be released on December 6. Designed to be an approachable entry point into the series, the game will ...GameSpot - Dec. 4 -
6 hours of anger, bravery and defiance as martial law imposition played out in South Korea
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol shocked the nation in a televised address, declaring martial law and calling in troops to secure the National Assembly building where parliament sitsABC News - Dec. 4 -
Ron DeSantis, Joni Ernst potential defense secretary nominees if Hegseth drops out
Sources familiar with private discussions tell ABC News that a growing list of replacements is emerging to possibly replace Pete Hegseth as defense secretary nominee.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Trump picks No. 2 at Pentagon
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump selects deputy defense secretary after long wait Here's what ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Chaos Plays Out at South Korea’s Legislature Building After Declaration of Martial Law
Soldiers wearing helmets and carrying long guns pushed back against people who tried to enter the National Assembly, after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Trump picks billionaire investor as Pentagon deputy
Politico - Dec. 3 -
Hegseth starts to branch out to shore up Pentagon bid
Politico - Dec. 3 -
Details on allegations that led to Pete Hegseth being forced out of veterans charity
CBS News confirms President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, was forced to step down from a veterans nonprofit after being accused of alcohol abuse, sexual ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Pete Hegseth forced out of nonprofit role in 2016 after series of complaints
CBS News has confirmed President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, was forced to step down as head of a veterans' rights group in 2016 following a series of ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Who will be the Pentagon's No. 2?
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Who will be the Pentagon's No. 2? Eyes in Washington, D.C. are on ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Special counsel defends prosecution of Hunter Biden as more Democrats signal discomfort with pardon – live
Special counsel David Weiss hit back at Biden’s assertion that his son has been unfairly prosecuted. Biden criticized by some supporters for pardoning son Hunter What is a presidential pardon ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Hegseth forced out of vets groups due to drinking, misconduct: New Yorker
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon, was forced to step down by both of the two nonprofit advocacy groups that he ran due to mismanagement of funds, sexual impropriety ...The Hill - Dec. 2