Ron DeSantis, Joni Ernst potential defense secretary nominees if Hegseth drops out
Sources familiar with private discussions tell ABC News that a growing list of replacements is emerging to possibly replace Pete Hegseth as defense secretary nominee.
Will Ron DeSantis Be Tapped for Defense? Why Pete Hegseth's Nomination Is in Jeopardy
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering replacing Pete Hegseth, who he picked for secretary of defense, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Trump considers DeSantis, Waltz to replace embattled Hegseth as defense secretary pick
The president-elect discussed the role with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday, a person familiar with the matter said.
Could Ron DeSantis become Trump's new US defense secretary nominee? What to know
Both the Wall Street Journal and CBS News have reported Trump is considering dropping Hegseth as his nominee and instead nominating DeSantis.
Trump considers DeSantis for Defense secretary as Hegseth appears to falter
DeSantis would replace Pete Hegseth, whose prospects for confirmation appear to be dimming amid allegations of sexual assault and alcohol abuse. A final decision has not been made
Trump reportedly weighing Ron DeSantis for defense secretary
The Heritage Foundation's Mary Vought and former Vivek Ramaswamy communications director Tricia McLaughlin join 'Fox News @ Night' to discuss reports of the Florida governor possibly becoming Trump's new defense nominee.
Hegseth back on the Hill as Pentagon bid teeters
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s embattled pick to run the Pentagon, is back on Capitol Hill today as his nomination faces even more ...
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Republican Senator Joni Ernst Says Her Ex-Husband Was Very Abusive During Their Marriage
This article mentions of verbal, mental, and physical abuse.In December 2024, it was announced that Republican Senator Joni ...
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Trump's Defense pick Hegseth is under scrutiny. His mom went on TV to plead his case
Pete Hegseth is fighting to keep his nomination on track after a series of negative reports about his past behavior — ...
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Senator Ernst urges Department for Government Efficiency to cancel Biden's BEAD program
Senator Joni Ernst has told the US Department for Government Efficiency (DOGE) to shut down the $42 billion Broadband Equity, ...
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Sen. Joni Ernst tells Musk and Ramaswamy to be like the ‘Grinch’ with DOGE spending cuts
She’s had enough with the Christmas-level spending sprees in Washington. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), the top DOGE in the ...
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‘Accountability Is Coming’: Joni Ernst Sends Musk’s DOGE ‘A Trillion Dollars’ Worth Of Ideas To Gut Gov’t Spending
Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa sent Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) co-chairs Tesla CEO Elon Musk and former ...
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CAPITOL NOTEBOOK: Iowans tell Sen. Joni Ernst to reject RFK Jr. as health secretary
Diana Siguenza, a retired nurse who lives in Cedar Rapids, expressed strong opposition to RFK Jr.’s nomination, citing his ...
Hegseth future in doubt as even Trump allies raise questions
Donald Trump’s choice of Pete Hegseth to run the Defense Department is in jeopardy amid questions from some key GOP senators ...
Joni Ernst, head of the Senate's new DOGE caucus, wants to make the federal establishment 'squeal' through trillions in cuts
Sen. Joni Ernst, who's set to lead the Senate's DOGE caucus, said she believes there's a "blueprint for success" for planned ...
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Capitol Notebook: Iowans tell Ernst to reject RFK Jr. nomination as health secretary
Diana Siguenza, a retired nurse who lives in Cedar Rapids, and Sue Cahalan, a retired physician assistant from Norway, Iowa, ...
Hegseth Encounters Critical 24 Hours in Faltering Bid to Lead Pentagon
Wednesday is a make-or-break day for President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary as snowballing allegations ...