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Controversial Hegseth becomes USA's Defense Minister
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Controversial Hegseth becomes USA's Defense Minister

Donald Trump's controversial candidate as the USA's next defense minister has been approved by the Senate. But the decision on Pete Hegseth divided the chamber's members – and ultimately required the Vice President's casting vote
Trump's Defense Minister Nominee "Drank Himself Unconscious"
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Trump's Defense Minister Nominee "Drank Himself Unconscious"

Pete Hegseth is believed to be hours or days away from being formally appointed as the US Defense Minister. But now new allegations are emerging against Donald Trump's choice of Pentagon chief
Marco Rubio approved as Foreign Minister
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Marco Rubio approved as Foreign Minister

Ulf Kristersson: May Need to Quickly Increase Defense Spending
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Ulf Kristersson: May Need to Quickly Increase Defense Spending

Europe must expand its military support to Ukraine. This is claimed by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Germany's Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz at a joint press conference in Berlin
Trump's Controversial Candidate Questioned
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Trump's Controversial Candidate Questioned

Former TV anchor Pete Hegseth, who Donald Trump wants to see as the US Defense Minister, has been questioned in a senate committee. He was both praised and booed
Settlers celebrate Trump – hope for annexation
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Settlers celebrate Trump – hope for annexation

When Donald Trump's election victory was clear, settlers on the Israel-occupied West Bank toasted with champagne. For the most hard-line Jewish settlers, Trump's return to power raises hopes of an imminent annexation
NATO Chief Discusses Global Security with Trump
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NATO Chief Discusses Global Security with Trump

The Dutchman Mark Rutte, as head of the defense alliance Nato, has had a first meeting with the US's incoming president Donald Trump. The meeting in Palm Beach, Florida, centered around global security issues, according to a spokesperson for Nato
They can stop Trump's ministers
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They can stop Trump's ministers

It's loading for a fight in the US Senate. Despite the upcoming Republican majority, it's unclear whether the incoming President Donald Trump will get through his most controversial ministerial appointments
Trump's choice of minister investigated for assault
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Trump's choice of minister investigated for assault

TV anchor Pete Hegseth, who Donald Trump wants to see as the USA's next defense minister, was investigated in 2017 for suspected sexual assaults, confirms a police report. No charges were filed
This is Team Trump: Hardline Loyalists
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This is Team Trump: Hardline Loyalists

The appointments are coming at a rapid pace – and some of them are sparking anger. The USA's incoming president Donald Trump is putting together his government
Trump's Defense Minister Hints at Temple Construction
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Trump's Defense Minister Hints at Temple Construction

Pete Hegseth, appointed to become Donald Trump's future defense minister, has previously suggested that a Jewish temple be built on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. He has also opposed a two-state solution with the Palestinians
Donald Trump's choice: "Who the hell is this guy?"
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Donald Trump's choice: "Who the hell is this guy?"

The newly elected president Donald Trump has surprised both the Pentagon and the rest of the world with his choice of defense minister. Who the hell is this guy? asks a lobbyist within the defense industry
Trump appoints Musk as efficiency chief
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Trump appoints Musk as efficiency chief

The USA's incoming president Donald Trump is letting billionaire Elon Musk lead a new department that will streamline the government apparatus. "This will send shockwaves through the system", Musk announces
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