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Trump Nears Decision On New White House Press Secretary As Unconventional Candidate Emerges

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White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia holds first press briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, Tuesday, October 13, 2026. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)

President Donald Trump is giving serious consideration to nationally syndicated radio host and conservative commentator Ben Ferguson to serve as his next White House press secretary.

As administration insiders push for Ferguson’s appointment following last week’s midterm elections and a series of high-level staffing overhauls, the longtime broadcaster has emerged as a top candidate to take over the Briefing Room podium.

From Radio Booth to the Briefing Room

Ferguson, 43, brings decades of broadcasting experience defending conservative policies across radio, television, and podcasts. While he lacks traditional government communications experience, his supporters argue that his aggressive, quick-thinking media style is exactly what the administration needs in a divided Washington.

  • Open Enthusiasm: Addressing earlier speculation, Ferguson made clear on-air that he would jump at the opportunity: “It would be an honor to serve the President of the United States of America.”
  • The Competition: While Ferguson enjoys strong support among Trump allies, White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly and CNN analyst Scott Jennings remain in active contention.

Ferguson, host of the nationally syndicated “The Ben Ferguson Show,” also serves as a political commentator for CNN.

However, Trump has yet to make a final decision, according to Fox News:

A few other names have been floated but not emerged as clear picks for the job. This includes White House Communications Director Steven Cheung, Breitbart chief Matthew Boyle and Ari Fleischer, who was White House press secretary during President George W. Bush’s first term.

Many woman have also made the short list, but the two sources who spoke with Fox News Digital insist the next person to hold the job will likely be a man.

Ferguson has support from within the Trump administration, Fox News Digital has learned.

“Ben is one of loudest supporters of President Trump in the 21st century,” a senior White House official told Fox News Digital. “While many supporters don’t have the courage to take to the fake news, Ben consistently walks into the lion’s den and faces the media bias head on.”

Navigating a Post-Midterm Briefing Room

The press secretary search follows the brief five-day tenure of Katie Zacharia in October and comes as newly named White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller reorganizes West Wing operations.

With Democrats taking both congressional majorities in January, the next press secretary will face intense media scrutiny on oversight inquiries, cabinet nominations, and policy messaging. Trump has not yet set a formal timeline for an announcement.

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Trump Gives Hegseth An ‘A+++’ After Defiant Impeachment News Conference

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President Donald Trump delivered an emphatic vote of confidence for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday, awarding him an “A+++” for his combative Pentagon press briefing rejecting eight articles of impeachment introduced by Representative Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican.

In a social media statement published shortly after Hegseth concluded his remarks, Trump praised the defense secretary’s defense while renewing personal attacks against the outgoing lawmaker driving the removal effort.

“Pete Hegseth gets an ‘A’ PLUS, PLUS, PLUS for his defense against a disgruntled, angry, defeated, former Congressman, Thomas Massie, a TOTAL LOSER!” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

Defiant Defense at the Pentagon

Speaking in his first formal Pentagon news conference in months, Hegseth dismissed the impeachment resolution as a political spectacle.

“What one disgruntled and defeated congressman is attempting is not oversight, and it’s not accountability,” Hegseth stated, characterizing the eight impeachment charges as policy disputes rather than constitutional violations.

Hegseth defended the administration’s military operations across Iran, Yemen, and the Caribbean, maintaining that U.S. forces operated under lawful authority from the commander in chief.

White House Backing Amid Midterm Fallout

The White House’s immediate response underscores Trump’s determination to keep Hegseth in office despite mounting congressional scrutiny following last week’s midterm elections.

Trump reassured reporters on Monday that he would continue supporting the defense secretary even if the House approves an impeachment resolution.

The defense secretary emphasized that the administration remains focused on national security priorities rather than legislative disputes on Capitol Hill.

House Floor Options and War Powers Dispute

Massie’s resolution, filed as a privileged measure, accuses Hegseth of violating statutory deadlines under the War Powers Resolution of 1973 and conducting unauthorized military actions.

Because the resolution was introduced under privileged status, House leadership must schedule floor action or a procedural motion within two legislative days.

House Speaker Mike Johnson can either permit a direct vote on the impeachment articles or orchestrate a motion to table the resolution, an institutional maneuver that would effectively block the measure.

While a simple majority in the House is sufficient to impeach Hegseth, securing a conviction and removing him from office would require a two-thirds supermajority vote in the Senate.

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‘Not Going Along’: Buck Sexton Breaks With Trump On 3 Major Issues

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Nationally syndicated conservative radio host Buck Sexton publicly challenged President Donald Trump on Monday across three core policy and political positions, highlighting a widening rift within the Republican coalition following the party’s sweeping defeats in the midterm elections.

Sexton, co-host of The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show, explicitly rejected legal accommodations for illegal immigrants, disputed the president’s new and unsubstantiated assertions of election fraud, and criticized commentators who dismiss political corruption as routine.

The public pushback reflects a broader ideological reassessment among prominent conservative commentators, many of whom are examining whether administration policies and presidential endorsements contributed to losing key Senate seats.

3 Lines on Policy and Integrity

Sexton outlined his disagreements directly in a statement posted to social media on Monday morning.

His declaration established three explicit boundaries regarding administration positions:

  • Immigration: “Not going along with amnesty”
  • Election Integrity: “Not going along with ‘this election was stolen’”
  • Government Ethics: “Not going along with ‘corruption is no big deal, everybody does it’”

The stance on immigration followed Trump’s recent television comments suggesting potential legal pathways for certain illegal immigrants. Sexton’s election integrity statement directly countered post-election claims questioning vote tabulation procedures.

Scrutiny of Senate Endorsements

During Monday’s radio broadcast, Sexton expanded his criticism to address candidate recruitment, arguing that presidential endorsements in competitive primaries contributed directly to key GOP losses.

He highlighted competitive races in South Carolina and Georgia, pointing to instances where primary candidates backed by the White House ultimately lost in the general election.

Specifically, Sexton pointed to the outcome in South Carolina, where candidate Darline Graham — endorsed by Trump to succeed her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham — was defeated.

“Republicans lost winnable seats because of poor candidate selection,” Sexton noted on air, urging conservative leaders to conduct a realistic review of internal mechanics rather than relying on explanations that blame external forces.

Broadening Debate Within Conservative Media

Sexton’s comments coincide with similar criticism from other high-profile conservative voices. Commentators including Daily Wire host Matt Walsh have publicly questioned the political impact of administration policies, citing voter dissatisfaction over economic pressures, tariffs, and foreign interventions.

While Sexton emphasized that he continues to recognize the administration’s policy achievements, he argued that holding leadership accountable is essential for party strategy ahead of a divided Congress.

For Republicans, the immediate challenge is determining how to respond to the election losses while navigating disagreements within their own coalition.

Sexton’s remarks underscore how some conservative commentators remain willing to publicly challenge Trump on key issues, despite acknowledging his enduring influence within the Republican Party.

Whether those disagreements translate into changes in administration policy or reshape Republican campaign strategy remains to be seen.

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Trump Questions Midterm Election Results, Alleges Voting Irregularities Without Evidence

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump challenged the integrity of last week’s midterm elections in a series of social media posts on Monday, suggesting without evidence that large early voting totals and electronic tabulation machines contributed to Republican defeats.

The president’s remarks came six days after Democrats secured control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, creating a significantly more challenging political environment for the final two years of his administration.

Shift From Post-Election Statements

In a post published to Truth Social on Monday morning, Trump questioned whether the vote had been conducted fairly, writing: “Does anybody really believe that this ‘Election’ was honest. How could the Polls be so wrong???”

He went on to criticize early voting processes and electronic equipment, claiming that “early voting ‘dumps’ were so large that it was impossible to win” and asserting that “it’s all about the machines, which are far more important than the voter!”

The comments represent a direct shift from statements Trump made before and immediately after the Nov. 3 vote. Speaking with reporters at Joint Base Andrews on Oct. 27, Trump stated he would accept the election outcome provided it was honest, and he initially struck a conciliatory tone in early post-election interviews.

Rebuttal of Fraud Allegations

Federal and state election officials have not identified widespread fraud or voting machine malfunctions capable of altering the outcome of last week’s contests.

Election experts note that sudden shifts in vote totals typically occur when local election offices process and upload large batches of early or mail-in ballots at once, a standard administrative procedure governed by state-specific canvassing schedules.

Isolated technical issues were reported during the election, including a software programming glitch in Westchester County, New York, that briefly prevented some scanners from accepting paper ballots. However, election administrators confirmed that all ballots were safely stored in secure drop boxes and tabulated accurately without affecting the race results.

Broader Political Fallout Following Midterm Shift

The president’s latest statements come as Washington adjusts to a major shift in congressional power. With majorities in both legislative chambers, House and Senate Democrats have announced plans to launch oversight inquiries into executive branch policy decisions.

Within the Republican Party, the midterm results have sparked debate over campaign strategy, foreign policy, and economic messaging. Vice President JD Vance and other party leaders pointed to public frustration over the ongoing eight-month conflict in Iran and rising energy prices as major factors influencing voter turnout.

Despite the president’s posts, no formal legal challenges or official election contests alleging systemic fraud have been filed in federal or state courts. State election boards are continuing their standard post-election audits and canvassing procedures ahead of final certification deadlines.

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Trump Names Stephen Miller Chief of Staff as Wiles Moves to Political Operation

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White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles delivers remarks during the Memorial Service for Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, Sunday, September 21, 2025.(Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)

President Donald Trump announced Friday that Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, putting one of his most trusted advisers in the top West Wing job.

Miller, currently deputy chief of staff, will assume the role Monday, November 9, according to a statement from Trump shared by the White House’s Rapid Response 47 account on X.

Trump described Miller as “one of my most trusted advisors” and said Wiles would move to the Trump political operation.

The president praised his departing chief of staff, saying she had done an outstanding job.

“I want to thank her for her service as Chief of Staff — She has done a great job!” Trump said.

The announcement did not specify Wiles’ new title or responsibilities within the political operation, or name a replacement for Miller as deputy chief of staff.

This is a developing story.

Trump Administration Sees First Major Post-Midterm Exit

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One of President Donald Trump’s most recognizable Justice Department officials is heading for the exit following Republicans’ bruising midterm defeat — but Harmeet Dhillon says her decision was made before voters delivered their verdict.

Dhillon resigned Thursday, November 5, as assistant attorney general overseeing the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. The Hill described her departure as the first big-name administration exit since the elections, which handed Democrats control of the House and Senate. ABC News also identified her as the first high-ranking Trump ally to resign in the election’s aftermath.

The timing immediately raised questions about whether Washington was witnessing the opening move in a broader personnel shake-up. Dhillon’s account points to an earlier decision.

According to Jewish Insider, Dhillon told Fox News Digital that she had informed White House chief of staff Susie Wiles of her intention to leave three weeks before Election Day. Wiles asked her to wait until after the midterms, and Dhillon submitted her formal resignation letter Thursday.

“I wasn’t asked to resign,” Dhillon told Fox News Digital.

Her interest in returning to private practice was already public. Bloomberg Law reported that Dhillon said during an August interview that she intended to return to her California-based law firm after her government service.

Dhillon’s departure removes a prominent advocate for Trump’s legal agenda from a division she substantially reshaped after her April 2025 confirmation.

Bloomberg Law reported that the division expanded its focus on religious liberty, established a Second Amendment section and recruited attorneys with conservative advocacy backgrounds following an exodus of career lawyers. Its work also included litigation involving state voter rolls, immigration and alleged campus antisemitism.

In announcing her departure on X, Dhillon highlighted the division’s challenges to diversity, equity and inclusion programs and its efforts involving women’s and girls’ sports.

“I want to thank President Trump for giving me this opportunity,” she wrote, according to The Tribune’s account of her statement.

Attorney General Todd Blanche offered a public endorsement of her service.

“She has defended the civil liberties of every American and enforced the law without fear or favor,” Blanche said in a statement reported by ABC News.

Other reporting suggested tensions behind the scenes. ABC News, citing sources, reported that Trump had privately expressed frustration over the division’s mounting court losses. That account adds context to the departure, though it does not establish that Trump ordered her resignation.

The next question is whether more departures follow.

Former Trump Staffer Demands Susie Wiles Resign After GOP Midterm Disaster

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    White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles delivers remarks during the Memorial Service for Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, Sunday, September 21, 2025.(Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)

    A former Trump administration staffer is calling for White House chief of staff Susie Wiles to step down following Republicans’ devastating midterm election losses, arguing that the president’s longtime political adviser has failed to translate her campaign success into effective White House leadership.

    Caroline Sunshine, who previously served in the Trump administration, delivered the blistering assessment Wednesday during an appearance on Fox News’s Jesse Watters Primetime, declaring that Wiles should resign before President Donald Trump is forced to make the decision himself.

    “I’m gonna say publicly what a lot of people are saying privately: Susie Wiles needs to resign,” Sunshine told host Jesse Watters, according to The Hill.

    “She needs to offer her resignation to the president before he has to ask for it. Her campaign skills have not translated into governing,” Sunshine continued.

    The remarks come as Republicans grapple with the fallout from Tuesday’s elections, which saw Democrats capture control of both chambers of Congress and deliver a significant blow to Trump’s political agenda.

    Sunshine acknowledged Wiles’s pivotal role in Trump’s successful 2024 presidential campaign but argued that the same accountability should apply following the party’s latest setbacks.

    “Susie was behind the historic win in 2024, and she deserved credit for it and got the top job for it,” Sunshine said.

    She argued that Wiles must now accept responsibility for a historic defeat that has jeopardized Republican control of the Senate and raised serious questions about the party’s prospects heading into the 2028 presidential election.

    Sunshine specifically pointed to the unexpectedly competitive Senate race in Mississippi, where Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith faced a strong challenge from Democrat Scott Colom.

    The race remained uncalled in the reporting cited by The Hill, with Colom holding a narrow lead.

    Sunshine warned that retaining the same White House leadership could lead to further Republican defeats.

    “I think if she loves and respects the president and his legacy, she’ll do the right thing and step aside because on the current trajectory, we can’t win in 2028 if we keep going down this current lane,” she said.

    The former administration official also blamed failures in political strategy, communications and staffing for the election results.

    “And a lot of this was staff failure, a lot of this was strategy and messaging failure,” Sunshine said. “It’s the chief of staff’s job to manage the staff.”

    Sunshine’s criticism extended beyond her appearance with Watters.

    During a separate Fox News election broadcast, she described the Republican losses as preventable and called for additional members of Trump’s political team to resign.

    “Tonight was not a failure for the president,” Sunshine argued, characterizing the results as a warning from Trump’s supporters about the administration’s direction.

    She maintained that the White House needed new personnel willing to respond to the concerns expressed by Republican voters, according to Media Matters’ transcript of the broadcast.

    The public demand for Wiles’s resignation follows weeks of speculation about her future in the administration.

    In October, Politico reported that Trump had privately consulted political allies about Wiles’s performance and discussed potential replacements.

    Among the names reportedly considered were Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, New York Yankees President Randy Levine, special envoy Steve Witkoff, federal housing official Bill Pulte and former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

    Separate reporting from The Washington Post described growing competition among senior administration figures amid expectations that Wiles could depart following the elections.

    Trump, however, has repeatedly rejected suggestions that his chief of staff is on her way out.

    Responding to the Politico report last month, the president dismissed the speculation as false and declared that Wiles had his “COMPLETE confidence.”

    In a subsequent interview with CNN, Trump went even further, saying there was “zero chance” he was considering replacing her.

    “Susie is here and she’s gonna be here for a long time,” Trump told CNN’s Kristen Holmes.

    The president has consistently praised Wiles, who became the first woman to serve as White House chief of staff after helping guide his return to the presidency in 2024.

    Not everyone in Trump’s orbit has embraced the speculation about her departure.

    Semafor reported in October that numerous administration officials and advisers doubted Trump would remove Wiles, with some suggesting the rumors were being fueled by individuals seeking to improve their own standing within the White House.

    Still, the election results have intensified scrutiny of the president’s senior advisers.

    The Financial Times reported Wednesday that Republicans were increasingly turning on one another following the losses, with disputes emerging over the administration’s handling of the Iran war, economic concerns and the party’s broader political strategy.

    Sunshine’s remarks add to that growing debate over who should be held accountable for the Republican setbacks.

    For Trump, the controversy presents a difficult political decision: stand behind one of his most trusted advisers or consider a leadership shake-up as his administration prepares to confront a Democratic-controlled Congress.

    Despite the mounting criticism, Trump has not publicly indicated that he intends to remove Wiles.

    Trump Extends An Olive Branch To Democrat ‘Friends’

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    President Donald Trump is signaling a surprising willingness to work with Democrats after Republicans suffered major losses in Tuesday’s midterm elections, suggesting that cooperation across party lines may be necessary as Washington prepares for a dramatic shift in power.

    In a Thursday morning interview with ABC News chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl, Trump acknowledged the country’s growing political fatigue while expressing confidence that he could find common ground with members of the opposing party.

    “I think we can get along. It’s good for the country if we do. The country has had enough,” Trump told Karl, according to Mediaite.

    The president also revealed that several Democrats had already reached out to him following the election, although two of the party’s most prominent congressional leaders were notably absent from those conversations.

    “There are others – not them – but people, other Democrats, who have been calling. I have friends over there,” Trump said.

    Trump confirmed that he had not spoken with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) or House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) since Tuesday’s election.

    His remarks come as Democrats prepare to take control of both chambers of Congress, creating significant obstacles for the president’s legislative agenda during the remainder of his term.

    The comments also represent a potentially important shift in tone for Trump, whose political career has frequently been defined by fierce confrontations with Democratic lawmakers and party leadership.

    However, the president stopped short of identifying which Democrats had contacted him or outlining specific policy areas where he might be willing to negotiate.

    The election fallout has also prompted questions about possible changes within Trump’s administration.

    According to a CBS News report cited by Mediaite, Trump has privately asked advisers whether Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should remain in his position following the Republican Party’s disappointing performance.

    The White House has publicly rejected suggestions that Hegseth’s departure is imminent, while Trump has continued to defend the defense secretary’s performance.

    Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance has offered his own assessment of the Republican losses, pointing to the administration’s handling of the Iran war as a contributing factor.

    Trump has acknowledged that rising costs associated with the conflict may have hurt Republicans at the ballot box, but he has maintained that he would make the same military decisions again.

    Despite those political challenges, the president’s latest comments suggest he may be preparing for a different governing environment in Washington.

    Whether Trump’s Democratic friendships translate into meaningful bipartisan agreements remains uncertain, particularly as both parties adjust to the election results.

    For now, Trump appears willing to leave the door open to cooperation with his political rivals, even as Democrats prepare to wield substantially greater power on Capitol Hill.

    Trump Reveals Democrats Have Secret 2028 Contenders — But Refuses to Name Them

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    President Donald Trump gestures to the crowd after delivering remarks at the House GOP Member Retreat, Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the Donald J. Trump- John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)

    President Donald Trump is keeping a surprising political secret: He believes Democrats have several formidable presidential contenders for 2028, but he refuses to reveal their identities.

    Speaking with Fox News hosts Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum on Wednesday, Trump acknowledged that Democrats have talented potential candidates who could pose a serious challenge to Republicans in the next presidential election.

    But the president made clear he has no intention of giving those Democrats an early boost.

    “Well, I’d rather not say because I actually know some that I think would be formidable,” Trump said. “But I don’t want to put them in play.”

    Trump suggested the strongest potential challengers might not be the familiar names already dominating speculation about the Democratic nomination.

    “People aren’t even thinking about them,” he added.

    The president then joked that identifying those individuals could create unnecessary trouble for Republicans.

    “I mean, all of a sudden we’ll end up with a real opponent,” Trump said.

    The unexpected praise comes just one day after Democrats delivered a major midterm election upset, capturing control of both the House and Senate and setting the stage for a contentious final two years of Trump’s presidency.

    While Trump declined to identify the Democrats he considers most threatening, speculation surrounding the party’s 2028 field has included California Gov. Gavin Newsom, former Vice President Kamala Harris, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.

    On the Republican side, Trump expressed confidence in his party’s prospects but stopped short of endorsing a successor.

    “We have a great bench,” Trump said. “We have a great group of talented people that I think would do a very good job.”

    Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio remain prominent names in discussions about the Republican nomination. Trump has previously praised both men, even floating the possibility of a Vance-Rubio ticket.

    However, the president suggested Republicans could ultimately face a competitive primary rather than a handpicked successor.

    “They say whoever Trump endorses is gonna win, or whoever Trump picks is gonna win,” he said. “I don’t know if that’s true or not.”

    For now, Trump is keeping his options open on both sides of the political aisle.

    Trump Floats Hegseth for Senate Seat Amid Pentagon Shake-Up Rumors

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    President Donald Trump is standing firmly behind Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth — but he also believes his Pentagon chief could have a promising political future in the U.S. Senate.

    Speaking to reporters Wednesday, Trump praised Hegseth and suggested he would be a popular choice to replace Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), who won Tennessee’s gubernatorial election Tuesday.

    “I think he’s doing a very good job, and I actually think he’d be very popular if he did that. But I haven’t heard that at all,” Trump said, according to The Hill.

    The president’s remarks come amid growing speculation about Hegseth’s future following Republicans’ sweeping midterm election losses.

    CBS News reported Wednesday that Trump had privately asked advisers whether Hegseth should remain in his position. However, when questioned directly about replacing the defense secretary, Trump dismissed the possibility.

    “No, I think he’s doing a very good job,” the president said.

    Hegseth’s name is already gaining traction in Tennessee political circles.

    A recent UpOne Insights survey found Hegseth had a 72% favorable rating among Tennessee voters, compared with just 13% unfavorable, according to the Washington Examiner.

    Blackburn’s victory creates an opening in the Senate when she assumes the governorship in January. Other potential contenders include Republican Reps. Tim Burchett and Chuck Fleischmann, along with former Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs.

    Meanwhile, Hegseth faces mounting pressure from Democrats, who are preparing investigations into his handling of the Iran war and have raised the possibility of impeachment after taking control of Congress.

    Despite the political turbulence, Trump has made clear he remains satisfied with Hegseth’s performance.

    For now, a Senate appointment remains speculative. But the president’s public praise has added fresh intrigue to an increasingly competitive race for Blackburn’s seat.

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