Why the religious beliefs of Trump defense pick Pete Hegseth matter (The Conversation) — Hegseth’s Christian views have been shaped by a 20th-century movement, Christian Reconstruction, which seeks to make America a Christian nation built on biblical law, writes a religion scholar. The post Why the religious beliefs of Trump defense pick Pete Hegseth matter appeared first on RNS.

How Hegseth Salvaged His Secretary of Defense Nomination The president-elect became convinced that letting Pete Hegseth fail would set off a feeding frenzy among senators. What followed was a MAGA swarm that helped salvage his bid, at least for now.

In defense of basic economy I often read to stay away from basic economy like the plague. And for years I did, especially after my family grew to four individuals. But, when I would save $800 flying back from Auckland to the US, I took the gamble and it paid off. United assigned each kid next to a parent, and my wife and I don’t care about sitting next to each other every …

Ernst Suggests She Will Not Oppose Hegseth for Defense Secretary Senator Joni Ernst, Republican of Iowa, said she would “support Pete through this process,” stopping short of promising to vote to confirm him but indicating a turnabout from her previous skepticism.

Trump Defends Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary The post amounted to a public dare to Republican senators, a number of whom have expressed private concerns about Mr. Hegseth, to vote against Mr. Trump’s wishes.

Trump Defends His Imperiled Pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth The post amounted to a public dare to Republican senators, a number of whom have expressed private concerns about Mr. Hegseth, to vote against Mr. Trump’s wishes.

Pete Hegseth Vows to Keep Fighting as Defense Secretary Votes Remain Uncertain Donald J. Trump’s choice to lead the Pentagon said he would try to earn every vote so long as he remained the president-elect’s pick, despite continued concern among Republican senators about his past conduct.

China Slaps Sanctions on 13 U.S. Defense Firms The largely symbolic move is in response to the Biden administration’s latest arms sales to Taiwan, the island democracy that China considers its own.

The Last Time Alcohol Poisoned a Defense Nomination Pete Hegseth is not the first.

OpenAI is partnering with defense tech company Anduril Illustration: The VergeOpenAI, the AI model maker that used to describe its mission as saving the world, is partnering with Anduril, a military contractor, the two companies announced Wednesday. As part of the partnership, OpenAI will integrate its software into Anduril’s counterdrone systems, which detect and take down drones. It’s OpenAI’s fir…

South Korea’s Defense Minister Steps Down Over Martial Law Decree President Yoon Suk Yeol accepted the resignation of Kim Yong-hyun, who said he considered himself responsible for the short-lived decision to impose military rule.

OpenAI partners with defense company Anduril OpenAI and Anduril on Wednesday announced a partnership allowing the defense tech company to deploy advanced AI systems for “national security missions.”

Trump Considers DeSantis for Defense Secretary as His Support for Hegseth Falters President-elect Donald J. Trump is weighing his options, even as Pete Hegseth meets with senators to muster support. Accusations of past misconduct have threatened his nomination from the start.

The White House Goes on the Defense, and Israel and Hezbollah Trade Fire Plus, mail trucks get a “goofy” upgrade.

Stop rate for all 134 CFB teams: Texas leaning on its defense We rank the top defenses each week based on how many times an opponent’s drive ends without points.

After meeting with Hegseth, Republican senators rally behind Trump’s defense secretary pick.

U.S. Defense Firms Are Warned About Russia’s Sabotage Campaign A new warning urges defense companies to increase security and to be on the lookout for surveillance and signs of trespassing.

Pete Hegseth Has One Thing Going for Him as Trump’s Defense Secretary Pick Pete Hegseth may not be qualified, but his nomination at least represents a legitimate policy change after over 20 years of failed wars.

Trump Stands by Defense Pick Who Says Encounter With Woman Was Not Sexual Assault A detailed memo sent to the Trump transition team claims the incident occurred when Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice for defense secretary, spoke in Monterey, Calif., in 2017.

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pick for Defense, Faced Sexual Assault Claim in 2017 A complaint involving Pete Hegseth was filed with the police in Monterey, Calif., but it led to no charges, according to public records and Mr. Hegseth’s lawyer.