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Pete Hegseth grilled over leadership experience during defense secretary confirmation hearing
Senators argued that Pete Hegseth does not have the management experience to lead the military's 3.4 million service members and civilians.
Senate Armed Services Committee advances Pete Hegseth’s nomination as defense secretary
The Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday advanced Pete Hegseth’s bid to become President Donald Trump’s defense secretary, sending his nomination to the Senate floor for a vote later this week.
Confident Pete Hegseth says he’s fit to be next defense secretary, brushes off misconduct allegations in first Senate hearing
When President Trump chose me for this position, the primary charge he gave me was — to bring the warrior culture back to the Department of Defense,” Pete Hegseth said in his confirmation
Sen. Roger Wicker supported Pete Hegseth's Secretary of Defense nomination. Here's what he said
Mississippi, Armed Services Chair, said Pete Hegseth "helped himself immensely" after the contentious hearing.
Republican senator previously seen as a roadblock to Pete Hegseth's nomination says she'll back him to lead the Pentagon
Sen. Joni Ernst’s support is a huge boost to Hegseth’s prospects, all but assuring his confirmation as defense secretary barring twists in the GOP-led Senate.
King votes against Hegseth for defense secretary
U.S. Sen. Angus King joined Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee Monday in voting against the nomination of former Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth to lead the U.S. Department of Defense.
Sen. King votes against Pete Hegseth for defense secretary
Maine's independent senator joins Democrats in voting against the Trump nominee over concerns about his answers regarding the rules of international warfare.
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Hegseth’s former sister-in-law claims he abused ex-wife in Senate affidavit
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Trump nominee Pete Hegseth fends off Democratic attacks at fiery confirmation hearing
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Why Pete Hegseth — Trump’s embattled defense secretary pick — is now closer to being confirmed
Long speculated as a potential GOP holdout, Sen. John Curtis said Wednesday that he supports Donald Trump's embattled defense ...
The selective DEI of Pete Hegseth
The defense secretary nominee believes strongly in the importance of prioritizing diversity when the beneficiaries are people ...
Sen. Joni Ernst officially backs Pete Hegseth for top Pentagon post: ‘Americans deserve a strong Secretary of Defense’
Ernst, an Army veteran and rape survivor, had previously expressed concerns over Hegseth’s past comments about women in ...
Secretary or comrade Pete?
Pete Hegseth seems destined to become America's 29th secretary of defense. Despite the hyperbole and exaggerations of Hegseth ...
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The Trump/Hegseth Military Versus Protesters in the US
It might be a dangerous time to be a protester in the US, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth serving under President  Trump.