Apple News Today What’s uniting Trump and Hegseth amid mounting GOP scrutiny
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Dec 4, 2025 A Pentagon report reveals Secretary Hegseth's violation of regulations for sharing sensitive information, yet Trump remains loyal due to Hegseth's 'warrior ethos.' Texas's new bathroom bill raises questions about enforcement and public impact. In a surprising move, Trump pardons Democratic Congressman Cuellar amid bribery charges, complicating GOP strategies. Other discussions include the sentencing of the doctor tied to Matthew Perry's ketamine use and challenges faced by AI chatbots in telling time accurately.
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Hegseth's Aggressive Military Vision
- Pete Hegseth champions loosening rules of engagement to increase U.S. military offensives and lethality.
- His stance makes him an outlier in military circles and explains White House support despite controversies.
ROE Debate Tied To Controversial Strikes
- Military leaders warned prior ROE were necessary to regulate force and avoid legal fallout.
- Hegseth's push to relax them has led to scrutiny over deadly and inconsistent strike decisions.
Different Outcomes In Similar Maritime Strikes
- The U.S. rescued two survivors from a semi-submersible after an earlier strike that killed two survivors in September.
- Journalists questioned why outcomes varied between similar operations a month apart.