What a second Trump presidency could mean for the ... - Defense News
Nov 7, 2024 · While it’s too early to forecast with confidence, analysts who spoke to Defense News said, the return of a Trump presidency will likely augur a larger defense budget, though less security aid for...
Fate of Trump’s Cabinet picks unclear as Republicans ... - AP News
3 days ago · Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to be defense secretary, arrives for a meeting with Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) ... a Fox News host and veteran who some see as inexperienced and has publicly questioned whether women should serve in ...
Under Trump, decision on Air Force’s NGAD will shape ... - Defense News
5 days ago · But NGAD’s original anticipated cost — which came in at about three times as much as an F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, or in the neighborhood of $250 million to $300 million — derailed the Air ...
Second Trump presidency could mean harder line with ... - Defense News
Nov 18, 2024 · Trump touted his administration's renegotiation of the Air Force One contract with Boeing as an example of how he could cut defense costs.
A Look at Trump’s Cabinet Picks So Far - U.S. News & World Report
5 days ago · President-elect Donald Trump is working to fill out his Cabinet – ranging from roles in the Department of Energy to the CIA. Some of his choices so far have been controversial, including Pete...
Trump admin will bring ‘uncertainty,’ opportunities for defense ...
Nov 6, 2024 · WASHINGTON — A second Donald Trump administration will likely bring unpredictability in defense spending, but the final makeup of Congress will help drive the ultimate final number for the...
Trump's defense pick Pete Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny in …
Dec 4, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spent a second day Tuesday on Capitol Hill meeting privately with Republican senators. He is facing questions about his ability to effectively lead the Pentagon following a sexual assault allegation, which he has denied.
Trump Transition Updates: As Hegseth Vows to Fight, Trump …
Dec 5, 2024 · Pete Hegseth’s continued viability as President-elect Donald J. Trump’s defense secretary nominee may depend on whether he can persuade Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican from Iowa and a key ...
‘Who the f--k is this guy?’: Defense world reacts to Trump’s …
Nov 13, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump’s Tuesday night surprise pick of a conservative commentator and television host as his Pentagon chief shocked Washington, which had expected the nominee to be a...
Trump's Policy Plans for the U.S. Military and Defense Spending
Nov 8, 2024 · Trump has repeatedly spoken about using the U.S. military on domestic soil for a host of law enforcement purposes, including securing the southern border with Mexico, policing civil unrest,...