Austin Scott
U.S. Representative from Georgia
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I absolutely support the sentence of death, but live-streaming executions is what jihadists do,
- Representative Austin Scott, Republican of Georgia, wrote on social media on Friday morningThe New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/10…
- said Republican Representative Austin Scott of GeorgiaDeutsche Welledw.com/en/trump…
- Representative Austin Scott, a Georgia Republican who has been critical of Hegseth in the past, said in a post on social mediaBrisbane Timesbrisbanetimes.com.au/world/nor…
These are major decisions that appear to many of the members of this committee to be last-minute decisions,
- Scott saidNewsmaxnewsmax.com/politics/mike…
We’re going to have to have some Dem votes to do the things that we have to do to fund the Department of Defense,
- Scott saidPoliticopolitico.com/news/2026…
I think the firing of Gen. George was an extreme disservice to the United States Army,
Secretary Hegseth, I respect you,
- said Representative Austin Scott, Republican of GeorgiaThe New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/04…
It takes 218 votes to get something across the floor of the House of Representatives,
- Scott saidForeign Policyforeignpolicy.com/2026/04…
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The Manila Timesmanilatimes.net/2026/10…Hegseth made the announcement in an interview with far-right podcaster Jack Posobiec aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln on Wednesday, which he’d visited to give a speech to the crew welcoming them home from their deployment to the Middle East
CNNcnn.com/2026/10…Earlier
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BBCbbc.com/news/articles…US cancels deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland
Le Mondelemonde.fr/en/international…Decision follows tensions between Trump and European allies over Iran policy
Reutersreuters.com/world/europe…Hegseth blames the media and ‘defeatist Democrats’ for lack of public support for Iran war
The Independentindependent.co.uk/tv/news…Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tangled with Senate Democrats Thursday during his second day of hearings on Capitol Hill, sparring with lawmakers over President Trump’s war with Iran, the Pentagon’s massive $1.5 trillion defense budget request and potentially sending troops to polling sites
The Hillthehill.com/policy/defense…House strips controversial pro-pesticide policies from farm bill
The Hillthehill.com/policy/energy…MAHA activists succeed in blocking pesticide lawsuit shield
Reutersreuters.com/legal/government…Hegseth Cites Falsehood to Defend His Firing of Senior Officers
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/04…Jill Tokuda (D-Hawaii) asked Hegseth if he would comply with an order from Trump to deploy troops to polling locations during the midterms
HuffPosthuffpost.com/entry/pete…Pentagon may be understating severity of US missile stockpile shortage
The Jerusalem Postjpost.com/international/articl…The hearing before the House Armed Services Committee is being held to discuss the administration's 2027 military budget proposal, which would boost defense spending to a historic $1.5 trillion
The Korea Timeskoreatimes.co.kr/world/2026042…Army secretary praises general who was fired by Hegseth
CNNcnn.com/2026/04…Several Republican lawmakers have publicly voiced concern this week over the abrupt ouster of Army Chief of Staff General Randy George, an unusual moment of GOP unease surrounding a major personnel decision by the Trump administration
Newsweeknewsweek.com/republicans/scrut…Fallout From Iran War and Oil Shock Deliver Another Blow to World Economy
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/03…Amid soaring oil prices and global panic, US President Donald Trump set his priorities straight
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…Oil will reach $200 a barrel: Iran as it vows 'continuous strikes' on US, Israel & allies
Deccan Heralddeccanherald.com/world/middle…Missile and drone attacks expose Tehran’s hostility as Gulf states defend sovereignty
Gulf Newsgulfnews.com/opinion/op…US gasoline prices surpass $3.50 a gallon at the pumps as Iran war rages on
Reutersreuters.com/business/energy…While US oil futures fell 12% in Tuesday trading, it could be a while before drivers get any significant relief at the pump
CNNcnn.com/2026/03…Countries must seek energy independence through renewables and nuclear, says John Kerry
Guardiantheguardian.com/world/2026…Her comments come as energy markets react sharply to escalating tensions in West Asia
ABP Livenews.abplive.com/business/imf…Paul Krugman Spots ‘Potentially Really Terrible’ Economic Risk In Trump’s Iran War
HuffPosthuffpost.com/entry/paul…Crude oil prices have surged in recent days amid fears that supply routes and production facilities in West Asia could face prolonged disruption
ABP Livenews.abplive.com/business/imf…In Dubai, Iranian entrepreneurs are caught in the crossfire: 'Iran has become a black hole'
Le Mondelemonde.fr/en/international…The Gulf Arab states have invested heavily in building a carefully curated image as havens of stability and prosperity in an unstable Middle East
Timetime.com/article/2026…Trump Iran strategy: Miscalculation over Hormuz threat rattles oil markets
Deccan Heralddeccanherald.com/world/us…President Donald Trump has a sales pitch for Americans worried about high oil and gas prices: Rising fuel prices are a temporary but necessary sacrifice, and they will fall quickly back to earth once the war with Iran is done
CNNcnn.com/2026/03…White House to Americans: Rise in energy prices over Iran is temporary
Reutersreuters.com/business/energy…A new poll by Reuters in cooperation with Ipsos shows growing pessimism among Americans about the war with Iran and its economic impact
Arutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/42…Rising gas prices from Iran war imperil Trump's Republican majority in Congress
Reutersreuters.com/business/energy…NEW YORK — Oil prices plunged over 13 percent on Tuesday after soaring to their highest levels since 2022 in the previous session after U.S. President Donald Trump predicted the war with Irancould end soon, lowering expectations of prolonged oil supply disruptions
The Korea Timeskoreatimes.co.kr/world/2026031…