Pete Hegseth, Senate and defense secretary

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 Should Reject the Nomination of Pete Hegseth for Defense Chief
Washington, DC – Human Rights First today called on Senators to exercise their Constitutional responsibility to oversee executive branch nominations and vote against confirming Peter Hegseth to serve as the Secretary of Defense.
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. King votes against Pete Hegseth for defense secretary
Sen. Angus King joined Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday in voting against the nomination of former Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth to lead the U.S. Department of Defense.
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I'm more qualified than Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary. You might be, too. | Opinion
Pete Hegseth doesn't give a whit about our Constitution. But he has two characteristics that make him perfectly suited to work for President Trump.
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Pete Hegseth is the combat veterans’ choice for secretary of defense
Pete Hegseth possesses the skills, vision, and experience needed to guide the Department of Defense through a critical time in our nation’s security landscape.
Sen. Joni Ernst says she'll vote to confirm Hegseth as defense secretary
Sen. Joni Ernst said she will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as the next secretary of defense, making the controversial nominee's path to the helm of the Pentagon more likely.
Trump Names Acting Defense Secretary With Hegseth Not Yet Confirmed
President Donald Trump has named an acting defense secretary because his choice to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, has not yet been confirmed by the Senate
Robert Salesses to serve as acting defense secretary as Hegseth nomination lingers
Robert Salesses will serve as President Donald Trump’s acting defense secretary as the nomination of Pete Hegseth to lead the Defense Department lingers in the Senate.
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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 ...
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, survived his confirmation 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 ...
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 ...
Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump sending 1,500 troops to southern border
President Donald Trump has kicked off his second term with a flurry of executive actions on immigration, the economy, DEI and ...
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‘Obstructionist Democrats’ Block Swift Confirmation Of Trump’s CIA Nominee Despite Garnering Bipartisan Support
Senate Democrats on Tuesday evening blocked the swift confirmation of John Ratcliffe, who is President Donald Trump’s nominee ...
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Barrasso Promises Weekend Sessions If Dems Keep Holding Up Trump Cabinet Picks
Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso, the second-ranking Republican in the Senate, on Wednesday called Democrat efforts to hold up Trumps Cabinet picks ...