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Donald Trump considering Ron DeSantis for Defense Secretary

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.

CBS News · 4h

Trump considering replacing Hegseth with DeSantis for defense secretary post, sources say

This comes after President-elect Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis attended a memorial for fallen law enforcement officers Tuesday in Florida.

Newsweek on MSN · 13h

Who Could Trump Nominate for Defense Secretary if Pete Hegseth Drops Out?

Trump's team told Newsweek that the president-elect "stands firmly behind" Pete Hegseth as he faces growing scrutiny.

Ukraine's air defense downs about 20 drones

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

US, Ukraine Defense Heads Discuss Russia's Use of New Missiles, 2025 Aid to Kyiv

The U.S. and Ukrainian defense chiefs on Monday discussed Russia's use of new ballistic missiles, preparations for the next meeting of arms donors and plans for Washington's military aid next year, both sides said.

Barron's · 1d

Russia Says West Wants Ukraine Ceasefire To Rearm Kyiv

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday accused Western countries of wanting a ceasefire in Ukraine so they could rearm Kyiv with advanced weapons.

RBC Ukraine on MSN · 1d

Russia's nighttime attack on Kyiv: Ukraine's air defense downs about 20 drones

Russian forces launched drones at Kyiv again during the night of December 1 to 2. The air raid alert in the capital lasted for 4.5 hours, according to the Kyiv City Military Administration's Telegram channel.

Bernie Sanders takes aim at defense spending

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Bernie Sanders takes aim at defense spending: 'Elon Musk is right'

Bernie Sanders, the progressive independent from Vermont. Tech billionaire Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy have laid out plans to slash government spending with the new department including mass firings of federal workers.

Fortune on MSN · 1d

‘Elon Musk is right,’ Bernie Sanders admits, agreeing the defense budget needs to be cut because the Pentagon has ‘lost track of billions’

Elon Musk is right,” Sanders said in an X post on Dec. 1. “The Pentagon, with a budget of $886 billion, just failed its 7th audit in a row. It’s lost track of billions. W

Business Insider on MSN · 2d

Bernie Sanders and Elon Musk are on the same page about auditing the Pentagon and slashing the defense budget

Elon Musk has a new supporter in his push to rein in government spending — Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont. "Elon Musk is right," Sanders said of Musk's criticisms of the Defense Department's spending in an X post published Sunday.

Russia is all in on defense spending

CNN on MSN · 21h

Putin approves record defense spending — a third of Russia’s budget

Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a record-breaking defense budget, setting aside a staggering third of the government’s total spending as the war in Ukraine drains resources from both sides nearly three years on.

Business Insider on MSN · 1d

Putin makes it official: Russia is all in on defense spending

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed off a federal budget that will boost defense spending to a record level next year. The budget for 2025 will take the amount allocated for national defense to 13.

Military.com · 1d

Putin Signs Off Record Russian Defense Spending as Top EU Officials Visit Kyiv

Russian President Vladimir Putin approved budget plans, raising 2025 military spending to record levels as Moscow seeks to prevail in the war in Ukraine.

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Wiggins, Schieffelin and Clemson's defense hold down No. 4 Kentucky for a 70-66 win

Chauncey Wiggins scored 12 points and Ian Schieffelin had 11 points and a career-high 20 rebounds as Clemson shut down No. 4 ...

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Defense for Nima Momeni claims Bob Lee did drugs with murder weapon in closing arguments

Attorneys for defendant Nima Momeni on Tuesday wrapped up their closing argument with a surprise video clip they claimed ...

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Week 14 fantasy defense rankings: Best DST starts

Now that it's December, the weather can be a much bigger fantasy football factor, especially on defense and special teams.

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Former defense minister accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing in northern Gaza

A highly decorated former Israeli defense minister has caused a firestorm by accusing Israel of carrying out ethnic cleansing ...

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The problem(s) with Tuberville’s absurd defense of Pete Hegseth

There are plenty of Republicans offering awful defenses of Pete Hegseth, but Tommy Tuberville’s comments were among the most ...

Highlight: Gamecocks defense stands strong against Boston College

Collin Murray-Boyles scores 16 points and adds 14 rebounds as South Carolina's defense smothers the Eagles in the 73-51 win.

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Colorado positioned as aerospace leader as Safran Defense & Space chooses Parker for U.S. headquarters

Safran Defense and Space, Inc. has chosen to set up shop in Parker. It's big news for Colorado, and more specifically for ...

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Packers’ improving run defense ready for challenge against NFC North-leading Lions

Defending the run has been one of the Green Bay Packers’ weaknesses over the last several years. Not so much lately, though.

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Donald Trump considering Ron DeSantis for Defense Secretary

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