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.
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 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 Tuesday without drawing any GOP opposition or new lines of attack from Democrats.
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
Fischer questioned Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth at confirmation hearing
Senator Deb Fischer questioned Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth during Tuesday's confirmation hearing.She asked how he would implement a culture change s
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pete Hegseth clears Senate test vote despite opposition from 2 Republicans
Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, cleared a key procedural hurdle in the Senate on Thursday to advance his nomination.
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 ...
Live updates: Judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order; Hegseth passes key test
A federal judge temporarily blocked the president's effort to end birthright citizenship, calling it "blatantly ...
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 ...
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.
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.” ...
Secretary or comrade Pete?
Pete Hegseth seems destined to become America's 29th secretary of defense. Despite the hyperbole and exaggerations of Hegseth ...
‘Absolutely Clueless’: Tammy Duckworth Blasts Pete Hegseth and Senate GOP
Donald Trump’s controversial nominee could soon be confirmed by Republicans to lead the Department of Defense.
Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law alleges abuse against second wife in affidavit
Senators vetting the nomination of Pete Hegseth for defense secretary received an affidavit Tuesday from a former ...