Pete Hegseth, Defense Secretary

Senate Votes To Advance Former Fox News Host Pete Hegseth's Nomination As Defense Secretary
Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth’s Defense Secretary nomination cleared a Senate procedural hurdle, pointing to a likely confirmation for one of Donald Trump’s most controversial picks. The vote was 51-49.
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.
Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary, despite allegations against him
The Senate advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump's defense secretary Thursday on a largely party-line vote, despite grave objections from Democrats and stirring unease among Republicans over his behavior and qualifications to lead the U.
'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.
Lisa Murkowski becomes first Republican to oppose Pete Hegseth’s Secretary of Defense nomination
Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska became the first Republican to come out against Pete Hegseth ’s nomination to become the Secretary of Defense.
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.
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 barring twists in the GOP-led Senate.
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.
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.
Senate Armed Services Committee advances Pete Hegseth’s nomination as defense secretary
The Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday advanced Pete Hegseth’s bid to become President Donald Trump’s defense secretary, sending his nomination to the Senate floor for a vote later this week.
Senate panel advances Defense secretary nominee Hegseth on party-line vote
The Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday voted to advance Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of Defense, to the floor. The 14-13 vote was strictly along party
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 ...
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.
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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 ...
Secretary or comrade Pete?
Pete Hegseth seems destined to become America's 29th secretary of defense. Despite the hyperbole and exaggerations of Hegseth ...
The selective DEI of Pete Hegseth
The defense secretary nominee believes strongly in the importance of prioritizing diversity when the beneficiaries are people ...
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The Trump/Hegseth Military Versus Protesters in the US
It might be a dangerous time to be a protester in the US, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth serving under President  Trump.
‘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 ...