Pete Hegseth Confirmation: Senate Panel Approves Trump’s Pentagon Pick—Hours After Inauguration
Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing stiff criticism from Democrats—but most Republicans back him.
Senators confront new allegations against Pete Hegseth ahead of confirmation vote
As senators weigh the Pentagon nominee's fate, the former Fox News host is dealing with yet another personal controversy.
Pete Hegseth faces grilling from Democrats at confirmation hearing as GOP senators voice support
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, faced some tough questions from Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Senate Armed Services Committee advances Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon
A cloud of controversy has hung over Hegseth, but he now appears to be on track to be confirmed as Trump's defense secretary.
Armed Services Committee approves Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth
Hegseth, 44, is a combat veteran and former Fox News host. The committee voted along party lines to advance his nomination to the full Senate.
GOP Senator Doubles Down on Bizarre Drunk-Voting Defense of Pete Hegseth
A GOP senator who controversially defended President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon against allegations of excessive drinking by claiming U.S. lawmakers turn up to vote drunk is sticking to his guns.
Sen. King opposes Trump nominee Pete Hegseth to lead Pentagon
The nominee can only afford to lose three GOP senators if Democrats unite against him so attention could now shift to Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins and other potential swing votes.
New allegations emerge against Trump defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth
Fox News senior national correspondent Aishah Hasnie reports on the latest accusations against Pete Hegseth as he seeks confirmation to lead the Pentagon on ‘Special Report.’
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
New allegations against Hegseth as Senate readies vote on Pentagon nominee
Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law said in an affidavit to senators on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon abused his second ex-wife to the point where she once hid in a closet and gave friends a code word to use in a crisis.
Senators receive fresh allegations about defence pick Pete Hegseth
Trump's defence secretary nominee has denied claims of spousal abuse, made by his former-sister in law in an affidavit.
Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law alleges abuse against second wife in affidavit
The affidavit describes Hegseth’s treatment of his second wife, Samantha, and alleges repeat drunkenness and a domestic ...
Pete Hegseth is enjoying a perverse GOP version of affirmative action
Chris Hayes reacts to Pete Hegseth's hearing and explains why the GOP, despite railing against DEI, is stacking the Trump ...
Freshman GOP senator sets social media ablaze with 'best' response to Hegseth’s answer on gender question
Conservatives erupted Tuesday on social media following an exchange between Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth and ...
Kaine reaffirms pressure on Hegseth, says GOP needed to hear it
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) reaffirmed his pressure on President-elect Trump’s Department of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth and said ...
Pete Hegseth Answered Questions About Jerusalem Cross Tattoo: What To Know
Critics of Trump's defense secretary nominee say the symbol has been adopted by extremist groups, including white ...
'MAGA nation is watching': Joni Ernst's vote for Hegseth underscore's Trump's grip on GOP
Trump's got the bullhorn now to say, ‘MAGA nation is watching,’” said outgoing Dallas County Republican Party Chair Kelley Koch.
The Latest: Trump administration directs all federal DEI staff to be put on leave
Trump’s administration is directing that all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on paid leave, and that ...
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Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving President Trump the first member of his Cabinet
The Senate has confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving President Donald Trump the first member of his Cabinet.