Four takeaways from Pete Hegseth’s contentious Senate hearing
Pete Hegseth spent several hours in front of the Senate, where Democrats repeatedly questioned his fitness for the position of secretary of defense.
Hegseth Weathers Fiery Senate Hearing, Putting Confirmation on Stronger Footing
Iowa’s Sen. Joni Ernst, seen by Trump allies as a pivotal vote, says she will back the Defense Secretary pick.
Top 5 moments from Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's choice to head up the Pentagon, faced a Senate confirmation grilling from the Armed Services Committee.
Hegseth defends Christian tattoos in Senate hearing
The Senate hearing for President-elect Donald Trump's proposed secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, reignited tensions over his Christian tattoos, which his critics claim represent an "extremist" ideology.
Keller: Hegseth's evasions at Senate confirmation hearing are nothing new
Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth​ answered questions about misconduct allegations, war crimes and his drinking habits at his Senate confirmation hearing​ Tuesday.
Pete Hegseth, Trump's choice for defense secretary, grilled by Senate committee
Senate Democrats grilled Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick for defense secretary, about allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking and his comments about women in combat. Hegseth said the allegations were part of a smear campaign in the media against him.
How Many Senate Votes Does Hegseth Need to Be Confirmed Secretary of Defense?
The Senate Armed Services panel has 14 Republicans and 13 Democrats, so Hegseth can only lose a single Republican, if all Democrats oppose him, for the nomination to be voted favorably out of committee.
In fiery hearing, Trump's nominee Pete Hegseth grilled over women, conduct
By Phil Stewart, Idrees Ali and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, came under fire during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday as Democrats voiced deep concern about his inexperience,
Highlights: Pete Hegseth questioned about misconduct allegations and views on women at Senate confirmation hearing
Former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson and her nonprofit group sent a letter yesterday asking the Senate Armed Services Committee to allow an alleged victim
Pete Hegseth questioned over past statements on women in combat at confirmation hearing
President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, was questioned over past statements on women in combat at a Tuesday confirmation hearing.
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