Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Police report details alleged sexual assault involving Hegseth Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick to be the next secretary of Defense, has denied that he sexually assaulted the woman, identified in the police report only as Jane Doe....
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) withdrew his nomination as President-elect Trump’s attorney general on Thursday, putting an end to a chaotic several days on Capitol Hill and making him one of the quickest in history to withdraw from a Cabinet nomination. His selection was swarmed with controversy, as he’s been accused of sexual misconduct. The...
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr (R) officially launched his bid in the state’s 2026 governor’s race Thursday. “As a proven conservative, building on the legacy of Brian Kemp, Nathan Deal and Sonny Perdue, I’m running to create jobs for hardworking Georgians, keep our families and our neighborhoods safe, and vigorously defend our constitution and our...
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R-Fla.) withdrawal as a nominee has sent President-elect Trump back to the drawing board on securing an attorney general to lead an agency he sees as key to his plans for retribution. In turning to Gaetz, Trump tapped a fierce loyalist and one who shared his vision that a “weaponized” Justice...
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a nearly $200,000 contract with Irish consulting firm Accenture ahead of President-elect Trump returning to the White House.
A reporter asked White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre to explain why President Biden no longer calls President-elect Trump an "existential threat" after the election.
America First Legal unveils a "Parents' Rights Toolkit" to help families combat woke education policies and protect civil rights in schools and colleges.