Roy dismissed Hegseth's suspicions, saying everyone has 'indiscretions'
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) dismissed the allegations against Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's nominee to lead the Pentagon, saying that everyone has had some “indiscretion” in their past. claims. The remarks, made on conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's show, come as Hegseth faces accusations of sexual assault and excessive drinking that could jeopardize his bid to serve as the next Pentagon chief. It was held in
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Court of Appeals upholds TikTok ban law
Federal Court of Appeals on Fridaysupported the lawIt is calling on TikTok's Chinese parent company to sell the popular app or face a ban in the United States.A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled that the law did not violate the First Amendment, as TikTok had argued. The decision brings the ban, which is about a month away from going into effect, one step closer to reality.
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Austin has no plans to visit South Korea after martial law is declared.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol declared martial law earlier this week, which critics said was a failed attempt to use military force against an adversary. As a result, I canceled my trip to South Korea. Pentagon spokesperson Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder confirmed the visit was canceled and there are no immediate plans for a postponed visit. “Considering what happened recently, [South …
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About our radar
What we're looking forward to:
president-elect trump I'm heading to France this weekend Notre Dame Cathedral reopening ceremonywhere he is scheduled to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin I will give a keynote speech at reagan defense forum Saturday in Simi Valley, Calif., then heading to Japan next week.
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks Leaving for London on Saturday US-UK Defense Dialogue.
On Friday, a federal judge upheld that argument. United States Naval Academy Race-conscious admissions process, lawsuit filed after U.S. Supreme Court overturns affirmative action in higher education.
In other news
Read something different than The Hill.
Former national security official urges caution against Gabbard
A group of about 100 former national security officials has asked the Senate to “carefully vet” President-elect Trump's nomination of former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii to be director of national intelligence. The letter raises many concerns about former Democratic Rep. Gabbard…
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monday on tap
Happenings in and around the defense industry:
of Center for Strategic and International Studies talk about International AI policy between 9 a.m. Eastern Time hybrid event.
of Wilson Center Chat with New book about the Vietnam Warat 4 p.m. online event.
of hudson institute unpack the national quantum initiative Between 12:00 p.m. Face-to-face event.
of German Marshall Fund look refugees from ukraine at 9am online event.
what we are reading
News reported by other media outlets:
South Korea the president ordered arrest of my party leader (BBC)
Syrian The rebel leader's goal is 'overthrow' Assad regime (CNN)
angry person Iraq Veterinarian you want turn overUS foreign policy (wall street journal)
today's trends
Two important stories about The Hill today:
Millions will lose health insurance if ACA subsidies expire: CBO
A new report released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) shows that if Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies are extended… read more
New lead DNA sample in UnitedHealthcare investigation: What you need to know
Authorities have collected DNA evidence in the search for a suspect in the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in midtown Manhattan. … read more
The Hill Opinion
Defense and national security editorials submitted to The Hill:
After decades of denial, the Pentagon finally admits it's baffled by UFOs
Trump, Biden should persuade South Korea's beleaguered president to resign and defect
Everyone is being pushed too hard. See you next week!
