{
  "id": 18248285,
  "title": "Trump expresses support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid growing political pressure",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/trump-expresses-support-for-defense-secretary-pete-hegseth-amid",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T04:49:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Times",
    "slug": "daily-times",
    "url": "https://dailytimes.com.pk/1577041/trump-expresses-support-for-defense-secretary-pete-hegseth-amid-growing-political-pressure/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "President Donald Trump publicly stated on Wednesday that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is doing a very good job managing the Department of Defense. The Daily Times reports this endorsement follows significant Republican losses in the midterm elections, amid questioning from congressional insiders and political analysts regarding Hegseth's future. While the White House expressed having full confidence in Hegseth, Gulf News reports that Trump has been asking aides via phone and in person whether the secretary should remain in his position.\n\nAccording to CNN, GOP lawmakers and allies are increasing blame on Hegseth for the war, with a potential impeachment vote possible as early as next week. Gulf News notes that Vice President JD Vance attributed the Republican midterm losses to the war, and Trump told The Wall Street Journal that the war was a component of the defeat. CBS News reported that some White House aides expect part of the blame to fall on Adm. Dan Caine. Additionally, a source told CBS that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been mentioned as a possible replacement for Hegseth, though other sources indicated Trump has not decided to replace him.",
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    "outlets": 10,
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Trump says Hegseth doing 'a very good job' as questions swirl about his future",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/trump-says-hegseth-doing-a-very-good-job-as-questions-swirl-about-his",
        "published": "2026-11-04T23:45:48.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Trump says Hegseth doing ‘a very good job’ as questions swirl about his future",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/trump-says-hegseth-doing-a-very-good-job-as-questions-swirl-about-his",
        "published": "2026-11-05T00:22:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "Trump weighs replacing Hegseth after midterms loss",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/trump-weighs-replacing-hegseth-after-midterms-loss",
        "published": "2026-11-05T00:23:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "Pete Hegseth may take fall for Republicans’ midterm losses, despite Trump support",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/pete-hegseth-may-take-fall-for-republicans-midterm-losses-despite",
        "published": "2026-11-05T00:41:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Trump says Hegseth doing 'a very good job' as questions swirl about his future",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/trump-says-hegseth-doing-a-very-good-job-as-questions-swirl-about-his-18222690",
        "published": "2026-11-05T01:37:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Japan News by The Yomiuri Shimbun",
        "title": "Trump Says Hegseth Doing ‘a Very Good Job’ as Questions Swirl about His Future",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/trump-says-hegseth-doing-a-very-good-job-as-questions-swirl-about-his-18246833",
        "published": "2026-11-05T01:56:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Trump says Hegseth doing 'a very good job' as questions swirl about his future",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/trump-says-hegseth-doing-a-very-good-job-as-questions-swirl-about-his-18235315",
        "published": "2026-11-05T02:47:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Trump weighs Hegseth’s fate as GOP turns on war chief",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/trump-weighs-hegseths-fate-as-gop-turns-on-war-chief",
        "published": "2026-11-05T03:38:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Trump says Hegseth doing 'a very good job' as questions swirl about defence secretary's future",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/trump-says-hegseth-doing-a-very-good-job-as-questions-swirl-about",
        "published": "2026-11-05T06:05:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}