6 takeaways from Pete Hegseth’s fiery confirmation hearing
Hegseth says he will be a “change agent” and a “warrior” as Republicans demand new and strong leadership at the Pentagon.
Judgment Day: Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth survives grilling by Senate Democrats, ‘confirmation assured’ predict Republicans
Hegseth needs only 50 of the 53 Senate Republicans to vote for him to be confirmed, and it’s even possible he may pick up a Democratic vote. Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), who met with Hegseth last week, ...
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 ...
Pete Hegseth vows to foster a ‘warrior culture’ at the Pentagon and be a change agent for Trump
Pete Hegseth vows to bring “warrior culture’” to the military if confirmed as President-elect Donald Trump’s defense ...
Trump's Pentagon pick walked back his outspoken opposition to women in combat
Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth signaled he wouldn't ban women from combat roles, a backtrack that may have been ...
Top Democrat attacks Hegseth at contentious hearing
The top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services committee struck quickly at Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing for Defense secretary, accusing him of not being qualified for the role. Sen. Jack Reed (D ...
Key Takeaways From Trump's Energy Secretary Pick's Confirmation Hearing
Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for energy secretary, told senators during his confirmation hearing ...