gstar28 login philippines WASHINGTON (AP) — A defiant Pete Hegseth fought to save his nomination to be Donald Trump's defense secretary Wednesday as the president-elect considered possible replacements in the face of growing questions about the former Fox News host's personal conduct and ability to win Senate confirmation. Hegseth met with legislators on Capitol Hill, conducted a radio interview and released an opinion article denying allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking. He insisted he was “not backing down one bit," that Trump was still supporting him and he planned to return Thursday for more meetings with lawmakers. But the president-elect's team was looking at alternatives including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis . Trump himself remained quiet about Hegseth while issuing a flurry of statements on social media Wednesday about other nominees and his news coverage. Hegeth, asked if he'd meet with Trump on Thursday, said he'd meet with him “anytime he'd like." Hegseth is the latest nominee-designate to be imperiled by personal baggage after the recent withdrawal of Trump’s initial pick for attorney general , former Rep. Matt Gaetz , whose vulnerabilities were well-documented. But Hegseth’s past, including the revelation that he made a settlement payment after being accused of a sexual assault that he denies, was not widely known. The Trump transition team was increasingly concerned about Hegseth’s path to Senate confirmation and actively looking at potential replacements, a person familiar with the matter said. Three other people said DeSantis, who competed against Trump for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024, was being discussed as an option if Hegseth’s nomination does not move forward. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss internal deliberations. Beyond DeSantis, there have also been discussions about shifting Michael Waltz , who was chosen by Trump for national security adviser, to the Defense Department, according to another person familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity. The Florida congressman is a retired Army National Guard officer and war veteran. Trump aides do not want to be caught flat-footed in case his initial picks fall through. As he made the rounds on Capitol Hill, Hegseth told reporters that he had received a fresh message of support from Trump. “I spoke to the president this morning. He supports me fully. We’re not going anywhere,” Hegseth said. He ignored questions about the allegations he has faced. In an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal, Hegseth laid out a vigorous defense of his record including his time spent at two veterans advocacy groups, Concerned Veterans for America and Veterans For Freedom. In new allegations this week, The New Yorker cited what it described as a whistleblower report and other documents about his time leading CVA that alleged multiple incidents of alcohol intoxication at work events, inappropriate behavior around female staffers and financial mismanagement. Hegseth, in the op-ed, acknowledged spending too much money during the 2008 campaign in support of then-candidate John McCain, so that Veterans For Freedom went into debt. But he said he stayed on until all bills were paid. And he said his split from CVA was over a “difference of opinion” about the group's future. Hegseth, accompanied by his wife, held talks in private Wednesday with GOP senators before shifting to the House to meet with legislators there. While House members have no direct role in the confirmation process, conservatives there can hold outsize influence on the debate. Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa, a military veteran and sexual assault survivor, stopped short of an endorsement after her meeting with Hegseth. She said she appreciates his military service and they “had a frank and thorough conversation.” The Trump transition team didn’t immediately comment on Hegseth's status. The Wall Street Journal, on Tuesday night, first reported that Trump was considering DeSantis. In an interview taped Wednesday for Megyn Kelly's SiriusXM satellite radio show, Hegseth said Trump told him he wanted a “warfighter” who would clean out the “woke crap.” Citing his Capitol Hill meeting, Hegseth said, “No one has looked me in the eye and said, ‘I have concerns.'” He added: “We’re not backing down one bit.” Hegseth paid a woman who accused him of sexual assault at a California hotel in 2017 after Hegseth had given a speech at a Republican event. His lawyer said the payment was to head off the threat of a baseless lawsuit. Asked by Kelly if he sexually assaulted the woman, Hegseth said “absolutely not.” He called it a “really unfortunate situation” and said he paid her because he “had to,” contending that her lawyers said they would “out him.” He declined to reveal the amount paid, but said it was done to protect his wife, himself and his job. He said it is a “fair characterization” to call him a serial cheater, who cheated on all three of his wives. “Was I a perfect man, absolutely not," he said. Hegseth flatly denied having a drinking problem and said he wouldn’t drink while defense secretary, vowing, “I’m not going to have a drink at all.” He likened it to following the Pentagon’s general order No. 1, which prohibits troops from drinking while deployed. GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin, who joined Hegseth in a meeting with House Republicans, defended the nominee and said, "All of us, at least all of us, have a time to grow up. We’re nominating Pete for who he is today, not for what he did seven years ago or five years ago or whatever it was.” Earlier, Hegseth's mother appeared on Fox News to address some of the allegations. Penelope Hegseth, on “Fox & Friends,” discussed her son and a 2018 email she wrote him that was obtained by The New York Times, in which she confronted him about mistreating women after he impregnated his current wife while he was married to his second wife. That letter followed multiple allegations, reported by the New Yorker this week, of questionable conduct around female staffers, in addition to the 2017 allegation. On Tuesday, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said some of the reports were “disturbing,” telling CBS News that he wants to “make sure that every young woman that joins the military feels respected and welcomed.” Penelope Hegseth implored the lawmakers to listen to her son and give him a chance. “I think it can be overcome,” Penelope Hegseth said. Hegseth is a former Fox News host and a former Army National Guard major and combat veteran who deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. If confirmed by the Senate, he would lead a 2-million-member strong military — more than 17% of whom are female. The revelations have concerned some members of Congress. Hegseth said in his interview that he doesn’t know how all this will turn out but is comfortable that he “took on the haters and the liars” and fought for it, adding, “the future’s in God’s hands.” Associated Press writers Jill Colvin and Michelle L. Price in New York, Adriana Gomez Licon in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Lisa Mascaro and Lolita C. Baldor contributed to this report. Beaumont reported from Des Moines, Iowa.Police deny sitting on evidence as Netflix doc brings renewed attention to JonBenet Ramsey’s killing

NoneWA News Don't miss out on the headlines from WA News. Followed categories will be added to My News. Andre Zachary Rebelo, the man accused of killing his mother for money, has been found guilty of her murder in the WA Supreme Court. A 12-person jury unanimously decided Rebelo murdered Colleen Rebelo in her Bicton home, in Perth’s south on May 25, 2020. His father Antonio Rebelo was in the packed courtroom as Rebelo was led into the dock to hear the verdict on Thursday afternoon. While Ms Rebelo’s death was sudden and unexpected, it was never treated as suspicious by first responders who attended her home on the day she died. An autopsy conducted on her body was unable to identify what caused her death. Colleen Rebelo’s son Andre Zachary Rebelo has been found guilty of her murder in May 2020. It wasn’t until an employee at an insurance company suspected the crypto currency day trader was fraudulently trying to claim life insurance against his mother. Police began investigating the circumstances surrounding Ms Rebelo’s death following a report of suspected fraud from the insurer. Police discovered Mr Rebelo had taken out three life insurance policies against his mother in the week before she died. Mr Rebelo made himself the sole beneficiary of those policies and stood to gain $1.15m from his mother’s death. Days after she died he started claiming against those polices and hounded one worth $500,000. In his pursuit of half a million dollars, Mr Rebelo provided the insurer with fake records about his mother’s death and health. He gave the insurer phony copies of a coroner’s report, a medical report from his mother’s psychologist and her last will and testament. He also left the insurer a voicemail message he created with an AI voice generator pretending to be his mother’s psychologist. Andre Zachary Rebelo, who has a child with model Gracie Piscopo, has been found guilty of murdering his mother. Picture: Instagram Mr Rebelo pleaded guilty to fraud charges, but denied he killed his mother, on the first day of the trial. The prosecution painted a detailed picture of the “plastic fantastic” lifestyle Mr Rebelo portrayed on social media with his former partner model Grace Piscopo. The court was told Mr Rebelo tried to keep up with Ms Piscopo who was a successful influencer with more than one million followers on social media, but was unable to repay his debts. The jury heard the couple had a combined debt of $121,000 and funded their glamorous lifestyle with personal loans and credit cards. State Prosecutor Brett Tooker argued Andre Rebelo had killed his mother to gain money from life insurance policies he setup against her in the days before she died. Picture: NewsWire/Philip Gostelow But Mr Rebelo could not keep up with his financial obligations and was being pursued by debt collection agencies at the time his mother died. The prosecution argued this led Mr Rebelo to taking out the life insurance policies against his mother then killed her to gain money from the premiums. “To the outside world they were rich and beautiful, but the truth was different,” state prosecutor Brett Tooker said. “Andre was in dire financial trouble, he had lived his life on credit, he had a personal loan and credit card debt of more than $40k he was being pursued by debt collection agencies at the time of his mother’s death. “He was crypto currency day trader ... he had bankrolled his social media profile. “By May 2020 he must have thought his world was closing in around him.” Andre Rebelo’s father, Antonio Rebelo, told reporters he was very saddened by the outcome as he left court following his son’s verdict. Picture: NewsWire Mr Tooker said when Mr Rebelo had to pay for premiums on all three life insurance policies he took out against his mother he needed to act. “Which is why five days later he killed his mother, then three days later started pursuing policies,” Mr Tooker told the court. Mr Rebelo’s father Antonio later told reporters he was very saddened by the outcome as he left court. Andre Rebelo was remanded in custody until April 4 next year when he will be sentenced in the WA Supreme Court for the murder of Colleen Rebelo and several counts of fraud. Originally published as Accused mum killer Andre Zachary Rebelo learns fate in WA Supreme Court More related stories Real Life ‘S**t’: Controversial vegan targeted at home Dozens of teenagers, some wearing balaclavas, have allegedly targeted a well-known vegan activist, hurling offensive slurs outside her Perth home. Read more Environment Aussies in for months of hot nights Millions across the country are being warned to brace for more hot and sweaty nights this summer. Read more

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