Trump called for an FCC investigation into Kristen Welker. Pete Hegseth removed journalists from the military newspaper, while Dan Rather published an essay on Substack.

The entities involved

• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Andrew Benson, an appointee of Donald Trump, reviewed footage related to early voting in Lewiston.15:46
  • Angie Nixon runs in a special election while Ashley Moody seeks nomination with Donald Trump's endorsement.15:45
• Kristen Welker →

  American television journalist (born 1976)

  Nothing else this week.

• Pete Hegseth →

  United States Secretary of Defense

  • Pete Hegseth amplified views during the election crisis while Ilhan Omar faced charges before the new Congress.15:47
  • The US strengthens its defense partnership with the Philippines, increasing security cooperation funding to accelerate AFP modernization.01:04
• Dan Rather →

  American broadcast journalist (born 1931)

  Nothing else this week.

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