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Former Fox News Host Pete Hegseth Sworn In

The New York Times · 3d

Pete Hegseth Is Sworn In as Defense Secretary After Being Confirmed by Slim Margin

Pete Hegseth has vowed to bring his “warrior” ethos to the Pentagon. Democrats had assailed him as unfit for the job, and his confirmation came down to Vice President JD Vance serving as tiebreaker.

FOX News on MSN · 3d

Pete Hegseth sworn in as defense secretary: 'An honor of a lifetime'

Pete Hegseth was sworn in as defense secretary Saturday morning, declaring it an “honor of a lifetime," and he promised to put America first by bringing peace through strength.

Hegseth narrowly wins confirmation to become US defense secretary

Pete Hegseth narrowly secured enough votes on Friday to become the next U.S. defense secretary, a major victory for President Donald Trump after fierce opposition from Democrats and even some Republicans to his controversial nominee.

Trump issues order for 'Iron Dome of America

The New York Times · 6h

Trump Orders an ‘Iron Dome’-Style Defense System. Experts Are Skeptical.

An executive order said the United States faced a “catastrophic threat” from advanced aerial weapons. But a defense system like Israel’s may not be feasible in the country, which is more than 400 times larger.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 2h

Trump’s ‘Iron Dome for America’ executive order calls for much more than Israeli version

President Donald Trump’s Monday night executive order on the creation of an “Iron Dome for America” calls for much more than the air defense system Israel utilizes. The order calls for “a next-generation missile defense shield” to protect the homeland.

AL.com on MSN · 7h

What will Trump’s ‘Iron Dome for America’ order mean for Huntsville?

President Donald Trump’s call for an “Iron Dome for America” missile defense this week could mean more jobs and federal dollars flowing to north Alabama. In an executive order issued late Monday, Trump outlined a vision of missile defense that emphasizes new technology as well as space-based programs – both of which are local strengths,

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Kash Patel faces second allegation of endangering hostage swap

The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee has requested information from several government agencies and departments ...

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Hegseth arrives for 1st day at Pentagon stressing Defense's mission to protect 'sovereign territory of the US'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to quickly comply with President Donald Trump's border executive orders upon arriving ...

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Trump signs executive orders to reshape military, transgender troops, missile defense

President Donald Trump signed executive orders Monday to reshape the military with a focus on transgender service members, ...

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Iowa's US Sen. Joni Ernst will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense

“Our next commander in chief selected Pete Hegseth to serve in this role, and after our conversations, hearing from Iowans, ...

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Defense secretary orders immediate reversal of USAF’s removal of Tuskegee Airmen from curriculum

Newly-confirmed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth confirmed Sunday in a social media post that the U.S. Air Force will ...

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'Proud moment': Acting defense secretary grew up in RI, son of a retired Marine general

It's been a proud couple of days for Warren's John J. Salesses, father of the acting secretary of defense, Robert G. Salesses ...

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New Secretary Of Defense Crossed The Delaware With Washington In 2021

Major Pete Hegseth narrated the pageantry on the banks of the Delaware before joining Washington in making the crossing.

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