Trump's administration appointed Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary, and Tim Kaine was briefed on military targeting criteria.
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Trump's administration appointed Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary, and Tim Kaine was briefed on military targeting criteria.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Trump appoints Hegseth as Defense Secretary and considers RFK Jr. for office.1 source
Kaine questions Hegseth about officer management while serving on the Senate Armed Services Committee.1 source
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Trump's administration appoints Hegseth as Defense Secretary; Kaine briefed on military targeting.1 source
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Tim Kaine
American lawyer and politician (born 1958)
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Pete Hegseth
United States Secretary of Defense
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