Trump taps Fox News host Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary
President-elect Trump on Tuesday announced his selection of Army veteran and Fox News host Pete Hegseth to be secretary of defense. Hegseth served as an infantry captain in the Army National Guard, serving tours in Afghanistan and Iraq and earning two Bronze Stars. He currently serves as co-host of “Fox & Friends Weekend.” “Pete is […]
Trump nominates Fox News host Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense
President-elect Donald Trump surprised political observers on Tuesday night by nominating Fox News personality Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense. “Pete has dedicated his life as a warrior for our military and our country,” Trump, 78, said in a statement. “Pete is tough, smart, and a true believer in America First. With Pete in command, […]
These are the top names in contention for Defense secretary under Trump
National security officials in Washington, D.C., are awaiting President-elect Donald Trump's decision on the secretary of defense. President Trump's nomination of Rep. Michael Walz (R-Fla.) as national security adviser and the expected nomination of Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) as secretary of state. This has determined the direction of President Trump's foreign policy, which is expected […]
Jon Jones already knows preferred opponent after UFC 309 heavyweight title defense
Twelve months ago, Jon Jones missed his first defense of the UFC Heavyweight Championship due to a serious injury, missing out on his chance to compete in the world's most famous arena. On Saturday (10 p.m. ET), perhaps the most accomplished fighter in UFC history will face his originally scheduled opponent Stipe Miocic in the […]
Giants need to plug holes in NFL-worst run defense
Opposing running backs must be salivating for the chance to face the Giants' run defense. There are lots of holes. The unit was set on fire by Chuba Hubbard during the Giants' 20-17 loss to the Panthers on Sunday at Allianz Arena in Munich. He had a career-high 153 rushing yards on 28 carries (5.5 […]
Israel’s new defense minister says country has defeated Hezbollah
Israel's newly appointed defense minister announced Sunday that the country had defeated Hezbollah, pointing to the removal of Lebanese terror group leader Hassan Nasrallah as its crowning achievement. Nasrallah was killed on September 27 in an Israeli airstrike when the IDF attacked the headquarters of an Iranian-backed group south of Beirut. The Israeli military also […]
Rep. Mike Rogers being considered for Secretary of Defense role
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-Alabama) is being considered to become Secretary of Defense in the second Trump administration. A person familiar with the discussions told Fox News Digital that Rogers has been contacted by the Trump transition team. Fox News Digital has reached out to a spokesperson for comment. Behind the Republican […]
‘Just political rhetoric?’ KJP on defense over Biden’s peaceful transfer vow after claiming Trump threatens democracy
On Thursday, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said: press This is the first time since the election results were announced. During the briefing, multiple reporters challenged her regarding President Joe Biden's previous statements about President-elect Donald Trump. Before Trump's victory on Tuesday, Biden frequently warned Americans that President Trump was a threat to democracy. […]
The Chargers’ defense is firing on all cylinders under Jesse Minter
When Jim Harbaugh was hired as head coach, Los Angeles Chargersthe move I was excited about was taking defensive coordinator Jesse Minter to the NFL and calling up L.A.'s defense. His defense at Michigan was incredibly versatile and disciplined, some of the same as it is now. seahawks Head coach Mike McDonald's running back will […]
Ex-Israeli defense chief says he was fired for diverging with Netanyahu on key war issues
Former Israeli Defense Secretary Job Gallant announced on Tuesday that he had been fired by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after disagreements with him over key war issues, including the return of Hamas hostages from Gaza. In a speech just hours after his dismissal, Gallant said he was fired for three reasons. These include opposition to […]