The news was met with bewilderment and worry among many in Washington, as Mr Trump bypassed a number of established national security heavy-hitters in favour of an Army National Guard captain who is well-known in conservative circles as a co-host of Fox News Channel's Fox & Friends Weekend.
While some Republicans' response to the announcement was muted, others called Mr Hegseth's combat experience an asset or said he was "tremendously capable."
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URSU GETS HIS CHANCE
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Yelverton youngsters have productive week
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Raducanu takes heart from cup
EMMA Raducanu will start preparations for 2025 while Katie Boulter takes a well-earned rest after Great Britain’s Billie Jean King Cup loss to Slovakia brought their seasons to a close.
Social media ban for teens 'on table'
A BAN on social media for under-16s is \"on the table\" if companies do not take action to protect children, the Government's Technology Secretary has said.
City restaurant laments zero hygiene rating
BELLA ITALIA INSISTS IT HAS ‘ALREADY MADE CHANGES’
Pop-up art shop will have ideal Xmas gifts
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Dragons' Den star Peter impressed by city school
CANN BRIDGE SCHOOL WINS A NATIONAL ENTERPRISE CONTEST
Nightclub bosses blast 'unfair' call to revoke licence
CLUB INFERNO SAY DEMANDS FROM COUNCIL ‘IMPOSSIBLE’
Devonport warships are axed in defence cuts
BUT CITY MP LUKE POLLARD SAYS ‘THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT’