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Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense

Does Pete Hegseth Have What It Takes to be Secretary of Defense?

THE SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE is scheduled to hold a hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s choice for secretary of defense, on January 14. There are few positions as important as the one Hegseth seeks.

Washington Examiner · 1d

Why the Pentagon needs Pete Hegseth

President-elect Donald Trump chose Pete Hegseth to lead the Department of Defense because he’s a combat veteran and change agent who isn’t afraid to take on the vital job of rebuilding the U.S. military from woke to lethal.

WAAY-TV · 1d

RAW: New video of Pete Hegseth on Capitol Hill for defense secretary hearing

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Ukraine, Trump and Department of Defense

Hosted on MSN · 14h

Pentagon announces $500 million aid package to Ukraine ahead of Trump transition

The Biden administration announced Thursday what could be the last tranche of military aid it will send to Ukraine, valued at about $500 million. This aid package came less than two weeks before the administration will end and the second Trump administration will begin.

New York Post on MSN · 8h

US announces $500 million in military aid for Ukraine as defense secretary says ‘Putin’s desperation’ is showing

The latest aid package, drawn from existing weapons and equipment stockpiles within the Department of Defense, will provide Kyiv with air defense missiles; air-to-ground munitions; and equipment to support Ukraine's use of F-16s.

Stars and Stripes · 19h

Austin announces final round of Ukraine military aid before Trump takes office

The United States will provide Ukraine with an additional $500 million in weapons and equipment in what’s expected to be the final military aid package under the outgoing Biden administration.

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Zelensky attends opening session of Ramstein meeting in Germany

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Germany on Thursday for talks with allies about further support for Kiev in ...

USA Today11d

Opinion: Trump's choice of Hegseth for secretary of defense shows misguided leadership

As an initial example of misguided leadership, we only have to look at Trump’s choice to be secretary of defense, Pete ...

UPI20d

Defense officials make holiday calls to nation's military service members

20 (UPI) --U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense ... and sacrifice in defense of the nation." Advertisement She commended their commitment to the security of the United States, as well as their ...

Biden administration seeks stay of plea deal for alleged 9/11 mastermind

The Pentagon has asked a federal court to stay a plea deal for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is slated to plead guilty on Friday.