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In a pivotal moment for Pete Hegseth’s bid to become Secretary of Defense, Senator Bill Hagerty announced his support for the embattled nominee during a conversation with CNN. The endorsement provides a significant boost as Hegseth faces mounting skepticism from within his own party over his qualifications and readiness to lead the Pentagon.

“Well, I’d say this: I was just with Pete meeting with a large group of House members, and he had an ovation that was resounding,” Hagerty said. “I think that Pete is, as people get to know him again, as people get to see his deliberation, his deliberate stance on trying to repair the Pentagon, try to fix our recruiting crisis, our retention crisis, I think people are overwhelmingly supportive of him.”

Hagerty expressed a lot of optimism about the trajectory of Hegseth’s confirmation process, which has seen some Republicans voice concerns about his lack of high-level defense experience. “And I think that’s going to continue to move in the right direction,” Hagerty added. “I’ll admit him, is with Pete right now.”

The stakes are high as Hegseth seeks to lead the Department of Defense under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. His nomination has become a flashpoint, with critics questioning whether his outspoken media persona and political commentary translate into effective leadership in a military apparatus burdened by a recruiting shortfall, retention struggles, and a need for modernization.

Hegseth, a former Army officer and longtime Fox News contributor, has built his candidacy on promises to overhaul the Pentagon, tackle bureaucratic inefficiencies, and address the military’s ongoing recruitment crisis. Despite his populist appeal and strong alignment with Trump’s vision, some GOP senators remain unconvinced.

Hagerty’s endorsement comes as a much-needed lifeline for Hegseth, whose confirmation prospects have been in jeopardy. The Tennessee senator’s comments signal a turning point, highlighting growing Republican support for the nominee within Congress.The coming days will be crucial as Hegseth continues to make his case to lawmakers.

Hegseth described meeting with Senators and the Senate Armed Services Committee as a “wonderful process.” He continued, “That’s what Donald Trump asked me to do. Your job is to bring a war-fighting ethos back to the Pentagon. Your job is to make sure that it’s lethality, lethality, lethality!”

“Everything else is gone. Everything else that distracts from that shouldn’t be happening. That’s the message I’m hearing from Senators in that advise and consent process. It’s been a wonderful process.”

In November, President-elect Trump announced his intention to nominate Hegseth as the U.S. Secretary of Defense. Amid the controversies, Trump is reportedly considering alternative candidates for the Defense Secretary position, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. While Hegseth was vocal about Trump urging him to fight for a position, the president-elect has reportedly engaged in significant discussions about nominating Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, his former primary challenger, as the defense secretary.

According to The New York Times, sources close to Trump say that

This old man in his eighties got up and was putting on his coat.

His wife said, “Where are you going?”

And she said,“Why? Are you sick?”

“No,” he said. “I’m going to get me some of those new Via4ra pills.”

So his wife got up out of her rocker and was putting on her sweater and he said, “Where are you going?”

She said, “I’m going to the doctor too.”

He said, “Why?”

She said, “If you’re going to start using that rusty old thing again, I’m going to get a tetanus shot.”

Elvis Presley is one of those American icons you just can’t replicate. His electrifying chemistry with Ann-Margret lit up the screen in the 1964 film Viva Las Vegas, especially in their playful and perfect duet, “The Lady Loves Me.” But not everything went as planned on set. There were bloopers and mistakes in the movie that slipped by unnoticed — until now. Ready to discover what you missed? Let’s take a closer look!…

-The pregnant sow had been acting strange all morning. She was restless, panting heavily, and refused to eat. When she went into labor, the farmer and his family were worried. The animal was burning up with fever, her body trembling with exhaustion. They feared the worst.Expecting a small litter of 4 or 5 piglets, they braced themselves for bad news. But as the labor progressed, the unthinkable happened. Instead of the usual squeals of newborn piglets, there was a hushed silence, followed by gasps of astonishment.One by one, the piglets came out—10 in total! Each one was remarkably healthy, their tiny bodies glistening, and they were unusually large for a first-time mother. The biggest surprise, though, was the last to emerge. It was unlike anything they’d ever seen—a piglet with unique golden patches on its fur, gleaming as if touched by the sun.“If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes,

I wouldn’t have believed it,” the farmer whispered, holding the extraordinary piglet in awe. Nature’s surprises truly know no bounds!

For mothers dealing with postpartum changes, this issue can be particularly delicate. In a show of solidarity, one proud mom made the decision to forego filters and cover-ups, choosing instead to embrace the imperfections that define our uniqueness.

Reba McEntire is an American country music singer, songwriter, and actress. Born on March 28, 1955, in McAlester, Oklahoma, she began her career in the music industry in the mid-1970s.
Known as the “Queen of Country,” McEntire has released numerous albums and singles, many of which have topped the country music charts. She is celebrated for her rich, emotive voice and her ability to convey deep emotion through her music.

Unbelievably and thought-provokingly, rumors have surfaced that one of Elon Musk’s daughters could be thinking about leaving the US. Under a politically sensitive environment, this possible action—probably inspired by the outcomes of the 2024 presidential election—has attracted public interest.

Although Musk or his family have not specifically confirmed, people close to the case have indicated that her choice may have resulted from the changing political climate of the nation. Such a change reflects larger society conflicts and emphasizes the complex interaction of political and personal forces. The murmurs of such a shift also reflect these aspects.

A Family Viewed Publicly

Public scrutiny of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, who founded Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink, is not new. Musk, who is well-known for his audacious ideas, frank comments, and provocative tweets, has become among the most divisive personalities of the contemporary period. Although his career achievements usually take front stage, his personal life—especially his family dynamics—has often been a subject of mystery.

A Father-Daughter Relationship Under Stress

Not new are accounts of conflict between Musk and his daughter. Musk freely admitted their distance in 2022 and blamed ideological issues. Reportedly a progressive, his daughter has been critical of her father’s apparent support of conservative leaders and ideas. Musk has expressed regret for their isolation but insisted that ideological differences are difficult to heal even in households.

While most of us can tolerate a few bugs in the home, some insects are harder to live with than others. For those in rural areas,summer often brings flies, ants, spiders, and more trying to invade our homes.

Earwigs, in particular, can be quite unwelcome. These creepy crawlies,while harmless, are far from cute. As one person noted,Spiders building their webs in my corners I can live with and the odd fly buzzing around the kitchen is hardly going to ruin my day. I take exception, however, to earwigs.”

A useful tip from Facebook user Alicia Alexander suggests a simple hack for dealing with earwigs. She recommends “filling a shallow bowl with half a cup of olive oil” and placing it outside. Earwigs are attracted to the oil but can’t escape once they enter the bowl.

Alicia shared photos showing how many earwigs she trapped in less than 24 hours.

While earwigs in the home might indicate issues like rotting wood,their presence isn’t typically harmful. “Earwigs seeking warmer conditions inside your house isn’t anything to be alarmed about,” the article states.

Fox News White House Correspondent Peter Doocy asked White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre straight up how long Vice President Kamala Harris has thought President Joe Biden has done a bad job with the border issue.

Doocy asked Jean-Pierre about Harris’ campaign promise to add more border guards to stop people from coming into the U.S. illegally. President Joe Biden put the vice president in charge of addressing the “root causes” of migration in Mexico and the Northern Triangle countries in March 2021. During her time in the administration and as a U.S. senator, she changed her mind several times about how she felt about illegal immigration.

“How long have you guys known that Vice President Kamala Harris does not think President Biden is doing a good job at the border?” Doocy asked, followed by Jean-Pierre asking him to repeat the question. “Well, she’s now promising to hire thousands more border agents than there are now under President Biden.”

The largest company in the United States has announced significant changes to its “woke” policies following discussions with commentator Robby Starbuck.

The retail giant Walmart, long a symbol of mainstream consumerism, has reportedly decided to pull back from initiatives seen as promoting progressive social agendas. Last week, Starbuck informed executives at Walmart about his upcoming story on wokeness within their organization. However, instead of confrontations, they engaged in a discussion to explore solutions. Starbuck, a vocal critic of what he calls “woke policies” in corporate America, revealed the changes in a detailed post on X (formerly Twitter).

He credited “productive conversations” with Walmart executives for the company’s decision to pivot toward what he described as “corporate neutrality.” Starbuck framed Walmart’s decision as a major win for the growing conservative push against woke corporate policies.

“I am simply advocating for corporate neutrality,” Starbuck explained. “I believe that that is the future because I understand there are people in this country who do not agree with my politics so it would not be fair of me to force my politics on them the same way that I am not okay with left-wing policies being forced on me and people like me via things like DEI.”

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Walmart currently holds the title of America’s largest employer, with over 1.6 million employees and a market capitalization approaching $800 billion, according to Forbes. Among the most notable changes, Walmart will discontinue its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, both publicly and privately.