Trump gets blowback for untested Pentagon chief pick
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5 things to know about President Trump's Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth
President-elect Trump has made the unconventional choice to announce his intention to nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense. This is a surprising choice and has already shocked some people. Many had expected a more experienced candidate to be chosen for the top position at the Pentagon. Hegseth is a passionate advocate of “wokeness” within the military and has proposed banning women from combat…
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Officials say veterans issues need to maintain a nonpartisan focus as Washington reorganizes after the election
Lawmakers, government officials and advocacy groups said Wednesday that veterans issues must continue on a bipartisan path until January, when a new Washington emerges after the 2024 elections that win three Republican positions in the federal government. He said it would not be possible. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kansas), ranking member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, told The Hill's Bob Cusack at a “Veterans Voice” event.
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About our radar
What we're looking forward to:
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin I'm leaving tomorrow for a 9-day trip to Australia, Philippines, Laos, Fiji Participate in a series of bilateral and multilateral conferences.
secretary of state antony blinken I was in Brussels today to meet with the NATO Secretary General. mark rutte and Guarantee an alliance to accelerate U.S. support for Ukraine before the next president playing cardsreturned to the White House.
In other news
Read something different than The Hill.
President Trump nominates Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence
President-elect Trump announced Wednesday that former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard will become director of national intelligence, a stunning reversal for the former Democratic lawmaker accused of spreading the Russia story. . “For over 20 years, Tulsi has been fighting for our country and the freedom of everyone…
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On tap tomorrow
Happenings in and around the defense industry:
of Naval Submarine Federation Symposium Events related to “Attitude towards the future” listen From a member of parliament robert whitman (Republican, Virginia) 7 a.m., etc.
of American Bar Associationwill be held Talked with a former lawmaker about the “National Security Law in the Era of Great Power Competition.'' mike gallagher (R-Wis.) 8:45 a.m.
of Center for Strategic and International Studieswill have Virtual discussion about “”What does Trump 2.0 mean for South Korea?9:30am
of Middle East InstituteI will host Online talk about “”Rethinking the US response to IranLevers that destabilize regional influence,” 10 a.m.
of Center for Strategic and International Studiesdiscuss “Preparing Naval Platforms: More Players on the Field” A conversation with Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. james kilbyat 1 p.m.
of Committee on European Security and Cooperation We will hold a public hearing regardingaxis of invaders: Russia, China and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea vs. Ukraine” 2:30 p.m.
of atlantic councilI will host Conversation about “putting” AI working for national securityat 4 p.m.
what we are reading
News reported by other media outlets:
“It can be very difficult to do our job.”: Military leaders are preparing for the possibility of President Trump's loyalty review board (military.com)
It was done President Trump eliminates abortion access at Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense Policy immediately? (military era)
US and Polish authorities launch missile defense Sites Russia has long protested (Associated Press)
today's trends
Two important stories about The Hill today:
Gates resigns from Congress with agreement of AG
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) will resign from Congress “immediately” after being nominated by President-elect Trump to be attorney general. read more
Trump's Cabinet picks: Here's who's on the list to carry out his policies
President-elect Trump is convening his cabinet and senior staff for his second term in the White House ahead of his inauguration in January. President Trump… read more
The Hill Opinion
Defense and national security editorials submitted to The Hill:
Is it time for Trump to drain the Iranian quagmire?
To save Ukraine and avoid World War III, Ukraine should join NATO before President Trump takes office.
What we should have learned (but may have forgotten) from the Vietnam War
Everyone is being pushed too hard. see you tomorrow!
