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 secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth.
Why Susan Collins said ‘No’ to Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
Collins was one of two Republican senators to break ranks and oppose Hegseth Thursday, but it didn't stop the nomination from moving forward.
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.
'Donald Trump is dumbing down the Department of Defense,' Senate Dem on Pete Hegseth
Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joins Nicolle Wallace to discuss Pete Hegseth's nomination for the Pentagon advancing in the Senate as new bombshell allegations follow the former Fox News anchor.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski Announces She’ll Vote NO on Pete Hegseth for Defense: ‘Significant Concerns That I Cannot Overlook’
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) announced Thursday that she would vote against confirming Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense.
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.
Pete Hegseth moves a step closer to being Trump's Defense secretary, despite allegations
Pete Hegseth is closer to Senate confirmation as Trump's Defense secretary despite controversy and allegations of serious impropriety.
Senate Advances Pete Hegseth as Trump's Defense Secretary, Despite Allegations
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be Defense Secretary, poses for a photo with Cabinet picks, other nominees and appointments, at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, Saturday,
A timeline of the allegations against Pete Hegseth as his nomination for Defense Secretary advances to final vote
The full Senate voted 51-49 on Thursday to advance Hegseth's nomination, paving the way for a final confirmation vote Friday.
Two Republican Senators Oppose Hegseth for Defense Secretary
Statements from Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine set the stage for a close vote on Friday.
Defense secretary nominee Hegseth clears last hurdle before confirmation vote
The Senate Thursday advanced President Donald Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth to serve as secretary of Defense, despite reports of misconduct and the objections of Democrats who say he is unqualified.
Senate Pushes Hegseth Toward Approval as G.O.P. Discounts New Allegations
All but two Republicans voted to advance Pete Hegseth’s nomination as secretary of defense to a final vote, as Democrats raced to bolster fresh allegations about his personal conduct.
Pete Hegseth’s Disastrous Nomination Exposes the Biggest Lie of Trump’s 2024 Campaign
Pete Hegseth’s nomination as secretary of defense has continued to barrel toward confirmation, additional stream of details of his patent unfitness for office be damned. Indeed, Senate Republicans ...
Hegseth moves closer to confirmation after clearing key Senate vote
Senate Republicans have appeared largely unmoved by the allegations of misconduct that have clouded Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary.
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 ...
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Pete Hegseth still on track to lead Defense Department after confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Defense Department ... “supervised far more people than the average United States senator.” The next questioner, Sen.
The selective DEI of Pete Hegseth
The defense secretary nominee believes strongly in the importance of prioritizing diversity when the beneficiaries are people ...
Hegseth’s divorce agreement with his second wife includes a non-disparagement clause
Pete and Samantha Hegseth’s 2018 divorce decree prohibits each of them from engaging in “any public discourse ... disparaging the other party.” ...
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Hegseth’s former sister-in-law claims he abused ex-wife in Senate affidavit
The former sister-in-law of Pete Hegseth, the nominee for secretary of the U.S. Department of Defense, has accused him of ...