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Pete Hegseth is Trump's pick for defense secretary

Trump’s defense secretary pick said women shouldn’t be in combat roles. These female veterans fear what comes next

When Elisa Smithers was deployed to Iraq in 2005, there was a ban on women serving in ground combat operations. She now fears the progress made for women in combat since then will be reversed after President-elect Donald Trump announced Pete Hegseth this week as his pick for secretary of defense – a Fox News host and Army veteran who has criticized efforts to allow women into combat roles.

TwinCities.com · 17h

What to know about MN native Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick as defense secretary

In picking Fox News Channel host Pete Hegseth to lead the Department of Defense, President-elect Donald Trump has selected a military veteran and popular conservative media personality with a large following of his own.

Yahoo · 17h

Pete Hegseth nominated for defense secretary: How does his experience compare to others?

The nomination of Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary has left many wondering how his experience compares to people who have previously served.

Outrage over Trump's pick of Matt Gaetz for attorney general

USA TODAY on MSN · 10h

Trump transition recap: Rubio to be nominated for Secretary of State; Gaetz AG

Donald Trump met with President Biden on Wednesday and announced plans to nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz, Sen. Marco Rubio and Tulsi Gabbard for his Cabinet.

POLITICO on MSN · 19h

Trump selects Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general

The attorney general will be tasked with defending a plethora of controversial Trump policies — from immigration crackdowns to anti-abortion initiatives — that are sure to spark legal challenges.

U.S. News & World Report · 19h

Trump Taps Firebrand Congressman Matt Gaetz for Attorney General

Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) speaks on Day 3 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 17, 2024. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo By Andrew Goudsward and Sarah N.

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How the Department of Defense could change under Trump: Expert

Anduril Industries CEO and co-founder Brian Schimpf told Yahoo Finance at the annual Invest conference that the way for the ...

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Trump’s Pentagon pick stokes fears of ‘woke’ generals purge

President-elect Trump is forging ahead with a dramatic shake-up of the military, with fears of a purge of “woke” generals fueled by his nomination this week of Fox News host Pete Hegseth to lead ...

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C.I.A. Official Charged in Leak of Classified Documents About Israeli Military Plans

Asif Rahman, who worked overseas, was arrested on Tuesday by the F.B.I. and faces two counts of violating the Espionage Act.

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Trump's Cabinet picks: Musk and Ramaswamy take on DOGE, Fox host in Defense

This position reports to the Secretary of Defense ... in the United States Army Reserve. EPA administrator is not in the Cabinet, but is seen as a Cabinet-level role. Kristi Noem, 52, has been ...