More than 100 Navy SEAL veterans are mobilizing to support President-elect Donald Trump’s Defense Secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth. These veterans plan to march on the first day of Hegseth’s Senate confirmation hearing to show solidarity.
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) denied allegations on Thursday that she is spearheading a campaign to block Pete Hegseth’s nomination as Defense Secretary and seek the position for herself. Speaking to RealClearPolitics reporter Philip Wegmann, Ernst insisted she supports a fair confirmation process for Hegseth.
President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his support for Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense on Friday, dismissing reports that the nomination might be reconsidered. In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Hegseth’s qualifications, calling him “a fantastic, high-energy Secretary of Defense” and emphasizing his confidence in the Fox News host.
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) declared that he is "ready to work" with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy in support of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin strongly defended the role of women in the military during a speech at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point on Wednesday.
Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) expressed uncertainty Wednesday about supporting President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense but indicated he might back the nomination if Florida Governor Ron DeSantis were chosen instead.
President-elect Donald Trump is considering Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as a potential replacement for Pete Hegseth, his current nominee for Secretary of Defense. This development arises amid concerns over Hegseth's ability to secure Senate confirmation due to allegations of sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement.
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., has been named chair of a new House subcommittee tasked with collaborating with President-elect Donald Trump’s Department of...
