Trump's pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is in peril in the Senate
As many as six GOP senators aren't currently comfortable supporting Hegseth following allegations about drinking and his treatment of women, sources told NBC News.
Pete Hegseth’s Controversies Threaten to Derail Defense-Secretary Bid
WASHINGTON—Republican senators said that they want closer scrutiny of President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary and signaled the next few days could be critical for determining whether Pete Hegseth has enough support to be confirmed.
The problem(s) with Tuberville’s absurd defense of Pete Hegseth
There are plenty of Republicans offering awful defenses of Pete Hegseth, but Tommy Tuberville’s comments were among the most offensive.
Who Could Trump Nominate for Defense Secretary if Pete Hegseth Drops Out?
Trump's team told Newsweek that the president-elect "stands firmly behind" Pete Hegseth as he faces growing scrutiny.
Tuberville praises defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth amid misconduct allegations
Following his meeting Monday with Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth, Sen. Tommy Tuberville told reporters Hegseth would be "great" for the position.
Pete Hegseth’s Secret History
A whistle-blower report and other documents suggest that Trump’s nominee to run the Pentagon was forced out of previous leadership positions for financial mismanagement, sexist behavior, and being repeatedly intoxicated on the job.
Pete Hegseth Finally Has a Defender—With His Own Unfortunate Allegations
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s embattled pick for defense secretary, received the backing Monday of two former colleagues at a veterans’ organization. Unfortunately for Hegseth— who was accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a hotel room in 2017—one of those defending him was also accused of violence against a woman.
As global defense spending surges, South Korean arms makers look like a clear winner
A steady increase in global expenditure, combined with growing geopolitical uncertainties has provided South Korean arms ...
Defense makes closing argument in murder trial of Cash App founder Bob Lee
Defense attorneys for a tech consultant charged in the stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee are making final arguments ...
John Bolton declares hiking US defense budget the 'most important priority in foreign affairs today'
Former national security advisor John Bolton described raising the U.S. defense budget as the top foreign affairs priority.
Boeing’s volatile bonds could outshine the defense sector next year
Boeing Co. was named a “best idea” by the U.S. investment-grade team at CreditSights on Tuesday, on expectations the troubled ...
Packers’ improving run defense ready for challenge against NFC North-leading Lions
Defending the run has been one of the Green Bay Packers’ weaknesses over the last several years. Not so much lately, though.
Daniel Penny prosecutor dangles race card again over defense objection despite no hate crime charges
Manhattan prosecutors again accused Daniel Penny of failing to recognize the "humanity" of Jordan Neely during their closing ...
Prosecutors want defense’s dog bite expert barred from testifying at Karen Read retrial
While Dr. [Marie] Russell may be able to provide expertise on how one would treat or provide wound care, she lacks sufficient ...
Week 14 fantasy defense rankings: Best DST starts
Now that it's December, the weather can be a much bigger fantasy football factor, especially on defense and special teams.
NFL Week 13 best and worst coaching decisions: Vic Fangio has Eagles defense soaring
Shane Steichen also earns kudos for aggressiveness and Antonio Pierce and Matt Eberflus return with more blunders.
Judge finds no misconduct by defense team during Fall City murder crime scene visit
A King County judge determined that defense attorneys did not violate a court order during a visit to the home where a boy is ...