Trump says support for Hegseth's nomination is "strong and deep"
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Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to be defense secretary, on Friday morning received a vote of confidence from Trump, who said he's winning more support than media reports indicate.
"Pete Hegseth is doing very well. His support is strong and deep, much more so than the Fake News would have you believe," Trump posted on Truth Social. "He was a great student - Princeton/Harvard educated - with a Military state of mind. He will be a fantastic, high energy, Secretary of Defense Defense, one who leads with charisma and skill. Pete is a WINNER, and there is nothing that can be done to change that!!!"
Hegseth has been meeting with Republican senators, fighting for his nomination amid allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and mismanagement of two veterans' organizations he ran. Among the senators who aren't ready to express outright support for him is Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst, who told Fox News she had a "frank and thorough" conversation with him and said there needed to be "a very thorough vetting process."
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges after he was accused of submitting fraudulent tax returns and applications for hundreds of thousands of dollars in COVID-19 pandemic aid programs.
Those in search of last-minute gifts or who find that they're missing a Christmas dinner ingredient may be in luck if they're located near one of the few retailers and chains that are open today. Most stores, restaurants and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day across the U.S.
President Biden signed 50 bills into law on Christmas Eve, as the year and his time in office draw to a close.
This year, the first night of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah will fall on the same day as Christmas for the first time since 2005.
NEW YORK - Authorities are revealing more details surrounding the killing of a woman who was set on fire while sleeping on the New York City subway.
President Biden signed 50 bills into law on Christmas Eve, as the year and his time in office draw to a close.
This year, the first night of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah will fall on the same day as Christmas for the first time since 2005.
This year, the first night of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah will fall on the same day as Christmas for the first time since 2005.
This year, the first night of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah will fall on the same day as Christmas for the first time since 2005.
NEW YORK - Authorities are revealing more details surrounding the killing of a woman who was set on fire while sleeping on the New York City subway.
President Biden signed 50 bills into law on Christmas Eve, as the year and his time in office draw to a close.