Trump Orders Next-Generation Missile Defense System
President Trump ordered the creation of a next-generation missile defense system, tasking Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth with developing plans for a system that will defend against ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles, fulfilling a campaign promise and prioritizing domestic manufacturing.
Trump Orders Next-Generation Missile Defense System
President Trump ordered the creation of a next-generation missile defense system, tasking Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth with developing plans for a system that will defend against ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles, fulfilling a campaign promise and prioritizing domestic manufacturing.
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44% Bias Score
Hegseth Confirmed as Defense Secretary Despite Controversy
Pete Hegseth, despite facing allegations of sexual assault and financial mismanagement, was narrowly confirmed as Defense Secretary by a 50-50 Senate vote, with Vice President J.D. Vance casting the tie-breaking ballot.
Hegseth Confirmed as Defense Secretary Despite Controversy
Pete Hegseth, despite facing allegations of sexual assault and financial mismanagement, was narrowly confirmed as Defense Secretary by a 50-50 Senate vote, with Vice President J.D. Vance casting the tie-breaking ballot.
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64% Bias Score
Hegseth's $50,000 Settlement and Senate Confirmation
Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, paid $50,000 to settle a 2017 sexual assault claim in Monterey, California, which he denies; despite this and other accusations, his Senate confirmation is moving forward after a 51-49 vote.
Hegseth's $50,000 Settlement and Senate Confirmation
Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, paid $50,000 to settle a 2017 sexual assault claim in Monterey, California, which he denies; despite this and other accusations, his Senate confirmation is moving forward after a 51-49 vote.
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44% Bias Score
Hegseth's Contentious Senate Confirmation Hearing
Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced a contentious Senate hearing on Tuesday, marked by partisan divisions over his qualifications, past controversies, and views on diversity within the military. Despite facing accusations of sexual assault and financial mismanagement...
Hegseth's Contentious Senate Confirmation Hearing
Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced a contentious Senate hearing on Tuesday, marked by partisan divisions over his qualifications, past controversies, and views on diversity within the military. Despite facing accusations of sexual assault and financial mismanagement...
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64% Bias Score
Trump's Controversial Cabinet Picks Face Senate Confirmation Battles
President-elect Donald Trump's nominees for key national security positions—Tulsi Gabbard (DNI), Pete Hegseth (Defense Secretary), and Matt Gaetz (Attorney General)—face Senate confirmation challenges due to past controversies and alleged misconduct; Gaetz withdrew his nomination, while Gabbard and ...
Trump's Controversial Cabinet Picks Face Senate Confirmation Battles
President-elect Donald Trump's nominees for key national security positions—Tulsi Gabbard (DNI), Pete Hegseth (Defense Secretary), and Matt Gaetz (Attorney General)—face Senate confirmation challenges due to past controversies and alleged misconduct; Gaetz withdrew his nomination, while Gabbard and ...
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52% Bias Score
Hegseth's Nomination Sparks Debate on Military Readiness and Social Inclusion
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, has repeatedly criticized policies allowing gay people to serve openly in the US military and women in combat, viewing them as undermining military readiness and prioritizing social justice over combat effectiveness, starting wi...
Hegseth's Nomination Sparks Debate on Military Readiness and Social Inclusion
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, has repeatedly criticized policies allowing gay people to serve openly in the US military and women in combat, viewing them as undermining military readiness and prioritizing social justice over combat effectiveness, starting wi...
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60% Bias Score
Hegseth Confirmed as US Defense Secretary Amid Controversy
Pete Hegseth was confirmed as US defense secretary on Friday by a 50-50 tie-breaking vote from Vice President JD Vance, despite facing accusations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct and opposition from Democrats and some Republicans, raising concerns about his management capabilities given his p...
Hegseth Confirmed as US Defense Secretary Amid Controversy
Pete Hegseth was confirmed as US defense secretary on Friday by a 50-50 tie-breaking vote from Vice President JD Vance, despite facing accusations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct and opposition from Democrats and some Republicans, raising concerns about his management capabilities given his p...
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64% Bias Score
Hegseth's Controversial Nomination for Defense Secretary Faces Senate Vote
The US Senate is set to vote Friday night on the controversial nomination of Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, despite concerns about his personal history and lack of experience; Hegseth secured a key procedural vote Thursday with support from 51 Republican senators, but two Republicans opposed...
Hegseth's Controversial Nomination for Defense Secretary Faces Senate Vote
The US Senate is set to vote Friday night on the controversial nomination of Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, despite concerns about his personal history and lack of experience; Hegseth secured a key procedural vote Thursday with support from 51 Republican senators, but two Republicans opposed...
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Trump Deploys 1,500 More Troops to Southern Border
President Trump announced the deployment of 1,500 additional troops to the US southern border on Wednesday, following Monday's executive actions on immigration, aiming to deter illegal immigration and enforce US laws.
Trump Deploys 1,500 More Troops to Southern Border
President Trump announced the deployment of 1,500 additional troops to the US southern border on Wednesday, following Monday's executive actions on immigration, aiming to deter illegal immigration and enforce US laws.
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Hegseth's Contentious Defense Secretary Confirmation Hearing
President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced a Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday amid allegations of sexual assault, financial mismanagement, and past controversial statements, raising concerns about his qualifications and potentially impacting the future direct...
Hegseth's Contentious Defense Secretary Confirmation Hearing
President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced a Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday amid allegations of sexual assault, financial mismanagement, and past controversial statements, raising concerns about his qualifications and potentially impacting the future direct...
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40% Bias Score
Pressure Campaign Against Sen. Ernst Highlights Trump's Power
Following criticism for initially expressing reservations about Pete Hegseth's nomination for defense secretary, Sen. Joni Ernst faced intense pressure from within the Republican party, including threats of a primary challenge, showcasing President Trump's considerable influence. Public approval of ...
Pressure Campaign Against Sen. Ernst Highlights Trump's Power
Following criticism for initially expressing reservations about Pete Hegseth's nomination for defense secretary, Sen. Joni Ernst faced intense pressure from within the Republican party, including threats of a primary challenge, showcasing President Trump's considerable influence. Public approval of ...
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60% Bias Score
Trump Nominees Face Scrutiny Amid Concerns Over Qualifications and Past Actions
President-elect Trump's controversial intelligence chief nominee, Tulsi Gabbard, faced intense Capitol Hill scrutiny Monday over her 2017 Syria visit and support for Trump's "America First" policy, while other nominees, including Pete Hegseth and Kash Patel, also faced questioning.
Trump Nominees Face Scrutiny Amid Concerns Over Qualifications and Past Actions
President-elect Trump's controversial intelligence chief nominee, Tulsi Gabbard, faced intense Capitol Hill scrutiny Monday over her 2017 Syria visit and support for Trump's "America First" policy, while other nominees, including Pete Hegseth and Kash Patel, also faced questioning.
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52% Bias Score