Pete Hegseth, Senate

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.
Pete Hegseth, defense secretary pick, grilled during Senate confirmation hearing
The Senate begins holding confirmation hearings Tuesday for President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks, starting with Pete Hegseth for defense secretary.
Pete Hegseth faces scrutiny during Senate confirmation hearing. Here’s what happened
Senators, especially Democratic members, grilled Hegseth over his record, his tattoos, and his views on women in the military.
Pete Hegseth Confirmation: Key Sen. Joni Ernst Will Back Trump’s Pentagon Pick—After Senate Hearing
Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing stiff criticism from Democrats—but most Republicans back him.
Fact-check: Senate confirmation hearing for defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, faced scrutiny over his level of experience and personal conduct in a
The Latest: Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing adjourns following Senate questioning
Donald Trump’s cabinet picks are beginning their nomination process this week, starting with Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth
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Pete Hegseth Waves Away Misconduct Allegations in Fiery Senate Hearing
I’m not a perfect person,” the Trump Pentagon pick said when confronted over his alleged drinking, extreme views on women in combat, and sexual assault claims. The ex-Fox News host had talking points ready—and Republicans seemed willing to buy them.
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Pete Hegseth Gets a Senate Pass
The Defense secretary nominee said he’ll ‘look under the hood’ if confirmed.
Pete Hegseth faces Senate confirmation for Defense Secretary: What to know
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, underwent his Senate confirmation hearings on Tuesday, where senators scrutinized his fitness for the role due to his past as a combat veteran and TV host.
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 ...
Trump's controversial Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth's future faces crucial test in Senate committee hearing
Pete Hegseth must be approved by the GOP-led Senate Armed Services Committee before he can go before the full Senate for ...
‘Absolutely Clueless’: Tammy Duckworth Blasts Pete Hegseth and Senate GOP
Republicans appear poised to confirm Trump’s controversial nominee to lead the government’s largest and most complex agency ...
How Pete Hegseth survived his Senate confirmation hearing
Senate Democrats did nothing to change any minds, hearts, or votes about the defense secretary nominee. Too often, their ...
Democrat disapproval unlikely to affect Trump cabinet nominees
Trump’s cabinet picks are taking the hotseat at the Senate, and for some, the confirmation hearings have been tense.
It's not clear who will lead the Pentagon when Trump takes office. What happens then?
The Senate Armed Services Committee is expected to vote Monday on Trump's choice to head the Defense Department, Pete Hegseth ...
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WSJ says Hegseth was lobbed softballs by Senate
Americans didn’t learn much about Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth at his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, but they did learn more about the world’s greatest nondeliberative body. Democrats mostly ...
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This week in politics, President Joe Biden delivered his farewell address, the Senate conducted confirmation hearings for ...