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As Hegseth takes charge at the Pentagon, here's what changes could be in store

There will be a lot on the plate for new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth when he steps into his office on the Pentagon’s third floor E Ring

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth Confirmed As Defense Secretary By VP JD Vance

VP JD Vance confirms Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary amidst controversy and high expectations for Pentagon overhaul.

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Pete Hegseth Denies Allegations Of Misconduct In Letter To Senator

Pete Hegseth, nominee for Pentagon leadership, faces allegations of mistreatment and excessive drinking. Denies all claims.

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JD Vance forced to break Senate nail-biter tie in Pete Hegseth’s confirmation as Defense Secretary

Surprise third Republican Mitch McConnell opposed Hegseth’s confirmation after a series of revelations about his personal life and alleged misconduct

The Independent UK

Trump’s controversial Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth confirmed by Senate

Vice-president casts tie-breaking vote for Fox News host despite allegations of sexual assault and alcohol abuse

The Guardian - US

Trump admin is working to dismantle Pentagon office focused on stopping civilian deaths

First Trump administration loosened rules of engagement and caused numerous civilian deaths

The Independent UK

Senate confirms Hegseth as next Defense secretary - Roll Call

Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote after three Republicans joined Democrats in opposition to Hegseth.

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Senate to vote on Pete Hegseth confirmation for secretary of defense

Former Fox News host accused of sexual assault, financial mismanagement and excessive alcohol use appears to have enough Republican votes

The Guardian - US

Republican Congressman Claims Alien Craft Was Detected in Ocean

Rep. Tim Burchett claims an alien craft moving at incredible speeds was detected in the sea.

International Business Times

Senate Advances Controversial Defense Secretary Nomination

Senate votes on controversial nominee Pete Hegseth for defense secretary amidst party divisions and allegations. Confirmation vote expected soon.

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Pentagon has begun deploying 1,500 active duty troops to secure the U.S.-Mexico border

Acting Defense Secretary Robert Salesses said the troops will fly helicopters to assist Border Patrol agents and help in the construction of barriers.

Fortune

Trump move to deport ‘millions and millions’ of immigrants could quickly max out ICE’s detention center beds

Just one piece of Trump's plan, the Laken Riley Act, would require at least $26.9 billion to ramp up capacity at immigrant detention facilities to add 110,000 beds.

Fortune

Immigrant detention beds may be maxed out as Trump moves to deport 'millions and millions'

President Donald Trump’s promise to deport “millions and millions” of immigrants will hinge on securing money for detention centers

The Independent UK

Pentagon To Deploy 1,500 Troops To Secure Southern Border

The Pentagon plans to deploy 1,500 active duty troops to support border security, potentially expanding their role in immigration control efforts.

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1,500 US Troops to Descend Onto Southern Border On Trump's Orders

The Pentagon is set to begin the deployment in the coming days

The Independent UK

The Latest: Trump administration cancels refugee resettlement, stranding thousands

Donald Trump is remaking the traditional boundaries of Washington, unleashing unprecedented executive orders and daring anyone to stop him

The Independent UK

Pentagon to send up to 1,500 active duty troops to help secure US-Mexico border, officials say

U.S. officials say the Pentagon will begin deploying as many as 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the southern border in the coming days

The Independent UK

Border Patrol agent killed in Vermont worked at the Pentagon during 9/11, family says

The family of a U.S. Border Patrol agent who was killed in Vermont during a traffic stop near the Canadian border says he was a military veteran who worked security duty at the Pentagon during the time of the Sept. 11 attacks

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How to watch ‘What Are UFOs?’ online from anywhere – stream new Nova PBS documentary

As the discussion of UFOs moves into the mainstream, PBS attempts to bring us up to speed. Here's how to watch "What are UFOs?" online and from anywhere in the world.

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Petty Trump administration removes portrait of critic General Milley from Pentagon within minutes of taking over

Trump appointed Milley to chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in 2018 but the two’s relationship soured by the end of his first term

The Guardian - US

Trump fires Mark Milley and José Andrés amid plans for mass purge of Biden administration

Milley was once the most senior uniformed officer at the Pentagon and had turned against Trump in the years between his presidencies

International Business Times

Mark Milley's Pentagon Portrait Quickly Removed After Biden Issued Him Last-Minute Pardon

It was unclear why the portrait was removed but Milley previously called Donald Trump "fascist to the core."

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Gen. Mark Milley's Portrait Removed From Pentagon Wall

Gen. Mark Milley's portrait removed from Pentagon wall amid tensions with Trump administration. Ongoing discourse on military's role in politics.

The Independent UK

Trump names acting defense secretary with Hegseth not yet confirmed

President Donald Trump has named an acting defense secretary because his choice to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, has not yet been confirmed by the Senate

Reason

Finding Trillions in Federal Cuts Is Easy. But Will Trump and Musk Follow Through?

DOGE won't necessarily have to kill any of Republicans’ sacred cows—but they will have to be put on a diet.

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