Assault allegations, women in combat: Takeaways from Hegseth confirmation hearing
WASHINGTON − Senators pressed Pete Hegseth on his alleged history of heavy drinking, shifting views on women in the military, and his treatment of women in a wide-ranging and often combative confirmation hearing on Tuesday to assess if he is up to the job of Secretary of Defense.
FBI questions people from Hegseth’s past ahead of Senate confirmation hearing: Sources
The FBI has interviewed multiple individuals about defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth’s personal life as part of its background check investigation, sources say.
Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for secretary of defense, faces tough confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to run the Department of Defense, will answer questions Tuesday in a public hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Pete Hegseth came out of Senate confirmation hearing in a ‘great position,’ says GOP senator
Okla., reacts to Trump defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth’s Senate confirmation hearing on ‘Fox News Live.’
Why women combat vets are seething over Senators' support of Pete Hegseth
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, said women shouldn't serve in combat roles in the military before he walked his comments back.
No, Pete Hegseth, there aren’t quotas for women in the military
The secretary of defense nominee failed to provide evidence during his confirmation hearing to support his belief that the military has worsened by admitting women into more jobs.
Video: GOP Senator To Pete Hegseth: ‘I’m Embarrassed’ By Dem Questioning Of You
I’m Embarrassed’ By Dem Questioning Of You At Tuesday's Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing, Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) questioned Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's nominee to be Secretary of Defense.
Susan Collins denies she ‘turned down’ meeting with Hegseth accuser
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) is denying that she reportedly rejected an offer to meet privately with the woman who has accused ...
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Retired Maine general says Pete Hegseth unqualified to lead Pentagon
Jon “Tracer” Treacy, who briefly ran for U.S. Senate as a Democrat in 2019, said Trump’s choice for defense secretary, former ...
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Pete Hegseth Is a Test
It is the first serious test of Donald Trump’s newly invigorated strongman model of governance and of whether he can continue ...
Joni Ernst Says She Will Vote to Confirm Pete Hegseth
The Iowa Republican’s decision dramatically increases the likelihood that Mr. Hegseth will have enough votes to be confirmed ...
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 ...
Pete Hegseth Faces Tough Questions on Women in Military
Senators of both parties hammered Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Defense nominee, over his past comments about women serving in the ...
Pete Hegseth’s Chief Senate Skeptic Changes Her Tune
Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa announced on Tuesday that she would be voting for Donald Trump’s Defense Secretary nominee ...
Pete Hegseth could lead troops who'd face getting fired for actions he's done in the past
Some current and former defense leaders and veterans are questioning whether Pete Hegseth would be able to enforce discipline ...
Democrats can still derail Trump's Cabinet nominations. Enter Gabbard and RFK Jr. | Opinion
Will Trump's controversial slate of Cabinet nominations get enough votes to pass the Senate? After the first week, a couple ...