Pete Hegseth Dresses for Defense
The nominee for Secretary of Defense wore his patriotism on his sleeve during his confirmation hearing — and his belt, his socks, and his pocket square.
The questions Pete Hegseth wouldn’t answer
Hegseth awkwardly skirted giving firm answers on topics related to his personal baggage and what he would do as defense secretary.
Don’t know what ASEAN is? Neither did Pete Hegseth. Why this Asian bloc is important.
The 10-nation bloc, known as ASEAN, has been useful for the United States in countering China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific. Many member nations have territorial disputes with China, which has become increasingly assertive in pressing those claims.
Hegseth’s defense: Deny, blame and shrug
How many senators have shown up drunk to vote at night?” one Republican senator asked in support of the Pentagon chief pick.
What we learned about Pete Hegseth in nearly five hours of questions
Pete Hegseth looked great. That square jaw remained at a constant determined jut. President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Defense Department and its 3 million troops and civilians walked into the Capitol Hill hearing room along with the wife he described as “beautiful” and “humble,
What Americans Think About Pete Hegseth, Trump's Defense Secretary Pick
Pete Hegseth faced an important test on Tuesday — but he didn't just have to prove himself to the senators who immediately began sparring over his nomination as defense secretary
Pete Hegseth could lead troops who’d face getting fired for actions he’s done in the past
If Pete Hegseth were still in uniform, his extramarital affairs and a decision to flatly ignore a combat commander’s ...
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen questioned Hegseth about how he actually feels about women serving in the military
A female Senator grilled Donald Trump's Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth about his views on women in the military ...
Hegseth was 'incredibly talented, battle-proven leader,' military evaluations show
President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth was praised in military evaluations as an "incredibly ...
Pete Hegseth faced fierce questioning over misconduct allegations, views on women in combat. Here’s how it unfolded.
Democrats say Hegseth’s lack of experience, his past comments about women and Black troops and allegations of excessive ...
At Princeton, Pete Hegseth's views on feminism and diversity drove tension
Laura Petrillo still remembers a 2002 day on the Princeton campus when she got into a heated argument with Pete Hegseth, ...
Pete Hegseth faces crucial test as nomination process for Trump Cabinet picks begins
After the initial crush of personnel announcements for President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration.
Some military officers worry that Pete Hegseth could turn a blind eye to U.S. war crimes
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for defense secretary, has defended U.S. troops accused or convicted of war crimes in Afghanistan ...
Sen. Joni Ernst says she'll vote to confirm Hegseth as defense secretary
After four years of weakness in the White House, Americans deserve a strong Secretary of Defense,” Ernst said on Tuesday ...
Judgment Day: Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth survives grilling by Senate Democrats, ‘confirmation assured’ predict Republicans
Hegseth needs only 50 of the 53 Senate Republicans to vote for him to be confirmed, and it’s even possible he may pick up a Democratic vote. Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), who met with Hegseth last week, ...
Pete Hegseth confronts allegations of misconduct as senators grill Donald Trump's choice for Pentagon chief
Sentors immediately began sparring Tuesday over President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary Pete Hegseth.