Two GOP senators optimistic about Hegseth's chances of being confirmed as SecDef: 'Without question'
Pete Hegseth, military analyst at Twenty-First Century Fox Inc. and US secretary of defense nominee for US President-elect Donald Trump, during a Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. Kent Nishimura/Bloomberg via Getty Images (Kent Nishimura)
Watch Live: Pete Hegseth faces Senate hearing to become SecDef
Pete Hegseth is fielding questions from the Senate Armed Services Committee as part of the confirmation process to become secretary of defense.
Dems 'failed miserably' during Hegseth SecDef confirmation hearing, GOP lawmaker says
Jim Hanson, former member of the U.S. Army Special Forces, assesses Trump defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing on 'The Evening Edit.'
When will Pete Hegseth be confirmed? What to know about Senate confirmation votes, dates
Even though Trump has not officially been inaugurated, the Senate can confirm cabinet members before his Oath of Office.
Question on ASEAN Stumped Hegseth at Senate Hearing. What Is It and Why Is It Important?
In a heated Senate confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, Sen. Tammy Duckworth grilled the proposed defense secretary over the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, asking him if he could name one m
Republicans confident Hegseth will be confirmed after hearing
Senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram joins 'America's Newsroom' after Trump's Defense secretary nominee faced explosive questioning from Senate Democrats.
Pete Hegseth’s views on women were on display during his Senate confirmation hearing
Good morning! Mastercard will settle a pay discrimination suit for $26 million, the Fortune 500 loses a female CEO, and senators grill Trump defense pick Pete Hegseth. - On defense. Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Committee on Armed Services yesterday in his bid to become Donald Trump's secretary of defense.
Gold Star families devastated by Biden's botched Afghanistan withdrawal endorse Hegseth for SecDef
Gold Star families who lost loved ones during the Biden administration's botched withdrawal from Afghanistan endorsed Pete ...
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‘I know what I don’t know,’ SecDef pick says at confirmation hearing
At the hearing, Democrats questioned Hegseth’s bona fides—he has no experience leading a large organization—and his fitness ...
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Pentagon Inspector General Report into SECDEF Austin’s Hospitalization
The following is the Jan. 10, 2025, DoD Inspector General’s report on Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization in ...
Dem senator who bashed Hegseth's qualifications stands by DOD sec who oversaw botched Afghan withdrawal
Sen. Blumenthal grilled SecDef nominee Pete Hegseth on his qualifications despite reaffirming current support for the job ...
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Today’s D Brief: Hearing set for SecDef pick; Guards' wildfire work; CNO’s new dashboard; Women ended Army’s recruiting skid; And a bit more...
SecDef confirmation hearing set for Jan. 14. Pete Hegseth, who is Donald Trump’s announced nominee to succeed Lloyd Austin as ...
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Pete Hegseth Secretary Of Defense Hearing: Sen. Mullin Calls Out Senate's 'Double Standards'
At Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing, Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin used his seven minutes to defend Hegseth against ...
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Hegseth Pledges ‘Standards and Readiness’ Focus if Confirmed for SECDEF During Contentious Hearing
Pete Hegseth pledged that if confirmed as secretary of defense he will be “laser-focused on warfighting, lethality, ...
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J6 Rioters, ‘Big Lie’ Supporter Hegseth Will Have Votes to Be SecDef Says GOP Leader: Report
Pete Hegseth, the former Fox News weekend co-host who has promoted Donald Trump’s “Big Lie,” enthusiastically covered the ...
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Sullivan receives commitments from SECDEF nominee Hegseth on Alaska’s strategic importance, restoring military’s war-fighting mission
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to enter office again, he has been rounding out his cabinet that will be vital to ...
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Video: ‘Unfortunately, Mr. Hegseth’s Background Is Deeply Troubling’: Schumer Torches Trump SecDef Nominee
Unfortunately, Mr. Hegseth’s Background Is Deeply Troubling’: Schumer Torches Trump SecDef Nominee On the Senate floor, ...