Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon clears a key …
1 day ago · Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon clears a key hurdle in the Senate Senators voted 51-49 to advance Hegseth's defense secretary bid, which has been mired in several controversies. Two ...
Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary | AP …
1 day ago · WASHINGTON (AP) — 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.S. military.. Two Republicans, Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, broke ranks ...
Senate poised to vote to confirm Hegseth to lead Pentagon …
5 hours ago · Hegseth lost the support of two Senate Republicans during that Thursday vote. The Senate is poised to hold a vote to confirm Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's nominee to serve as secretary of ...
Live Updates: Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pick to Lead Pentagon, …
13 hours ago · Hegseth’s nomination: Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, survived a crucial procedural vote that moved his bid to the full Senate. Fifty-one Republicans supported ...
Senate committee votes in favor of Hegseth for defense secretary
4 days ago · WASHINGTON – The Senate Armed Services Committee has voted in favor of Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon. Hegseth, 44, is a combat veteran and former Fox News...
Senate to vote on whether to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense …
5 hours ago · The vote comes after the Senate narrowly advanced Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon on Thursday, with two Republicans opposed to him. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience ...
Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pentagon pick, clears Senate test vote
2 days ago · 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.
Key takeaways from Pete Hegseth’s fiery confirmation hearing
Jan 14, 2025 · Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, has publicly faced senators for the first time. ... A ‘warrior culture’ at the Pentagon. Hegseth told senators that Trump’s primary charge to him was “to bring the warrior culture back to the Department of Defense” and that “he wants a Pentagon laser-focused ...
What to know about Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary …
Nov 13, 2024 · Hegseth would lead the Pentagon with burgeoning conflicts on multiple fronts, including Russia’s war in Ukraine, the ongoing attacks in the Middle East by Iranian proxies, the push for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas and Hezbollah, and escalating worries about the growing alliance between Russia and North Korea.
Highlights From the Hearing Where Republicans Embraced Hegseth…
Jan 14, 2025 · Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon, on Tuesday repeatedly denied misconduct allegations against him and refused to say whether sexual assault, excessive ...