President-elect Donald Trump says he plans to nominate Pete Hegseth, a U.S. Army National Guard veteran and a weekend host on Fox News’ morning show, as secretary of Defense. The Hegseth pick, announced late Tuesday, immediately drew more scrutiny than some more conventional choices Trump announced for other Cabinet-level positions. “Pete is tough, smart and a true believer in America First,” Trump said in a statement from his transition team. President Trump and Secretary Hegseth will make our military great again while continuing to put America First,” the foundation said in a statement. Gabbard, a former Democratic member of Congress from Hawaii who sought the party’s presidential nomination in 2020, campaigned for Trump this year.

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Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid made his season debut Tuesday night, scoring 13 points on 2 of 11 shooting from the field in 26 minutes as his team fell 111-99 to the New York Knicks. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid walks off the court after the 76ers lost an Emirates NBA Cup game against the New York Knicks Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Philadelphia. But this was the fear I had for Joel Embiid,” the Basketball Hall of Famer said. Joel Embiid will never win a championship until he gets his mind and his attitude right.”Embiid had a bout with Bell’s palsy during last season’s playoffs. The Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid, left, and New York Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns struggle for position during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Philadelphia.

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The Russian leader has had warm words for Trump since his election, calling him “courageous" at a public forum last week. Suspicions that Trump harbored a pro-Russia bias were magnified by later-discredited allegations that his campaign colluded with Kremlin hackers. Moscow congratulated Trump on his victory and on the campaign trail Trump repeatedly called the Kremlin leader tough and smart. Trump has named Musk to lead a new government-efficiency body, though the extent of his influence in the incoming Trump administration is unclear. Write to Alan Cullison at alan.cullison@wsj.com and Thomas Grove at thomas.grove@wsj.comView Full Image Trump and Putin’s Avowed Personal Rapport Masks Deeper Tensions

President-elect Donald Trump says he plans to nominate Pete Hegseth, a U.S. Army National Guard veteran and a weekend host on Fox News’ morning show, as secretary of Defense. Trump also announced on Wednesday afternoon he would nominate Florida Sen. Marco Rubio to be secretary of State and former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard to be the director of national intelligence, as he rounds out his national security team. The Hegseth pick, announced late Tuesday, immediately drew more scrutiny than some more conventional choices Trump announced for other Cabinet-level positions. “Pete is tough, smart and a true believer in America First,” Trump said in a statement from his transition team. President Trump and Secretary Hegseth will make our military great again while continuing to put America First,” the foundation said in a statement.

The return of the pro-space Republican to the White House could boost civil and military spending on space to compete with China, as long as he doesn't take an ax to the federal budget.

Americans are continuing to pile on debt at record levels — but for many households, those IOUs are completely manageable, according to new data released Wednesday. Balances grew across all major debt categories, with credit cards and auto loans continuing to see the biggest gains. However, by and large, most households have been able to handle that rising debt: Their after-tax income has grown even more, according to the New York Fed. Disposable personal income hit $21.8 trillion in the third quarter, bringing the total debt balance to income ratio to 82%. And, for 18 months running, that pay growth has outpaced inflation, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Wednesday.

Brush fire in NYC sends heavy smoke over Manhattan skyline The FDNY responded to a brush fire in Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan, that began around 3 p.m. The fire spread rapidly, sending smoke over Manhattan toward the George Washington Bridge.

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President-elect Donald Trump says he plans to nominate Pete Hegseth, a U.S. Army National Guard veteran and a weekend host on Fox News’ morning show, as secretary of Defense. The Hegseth pick, announced late Tuesday, immediately drew more scrutiny than some more conventional choices Trump announced for other Cabinet-level positions. “Pete is tough, smart and a true believer in America First,” Trump said in a statement from his transition team. President Trump and Secretary Hegseth will make our military great again while continuing to put America First,” the foundation said in a statement. Gabbard, a former Democratic member of Congress from Hawaii who sought the party’s presidential nomination in 2020, campaigned for Trump this year.

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