4 takeaways from Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing
Awkward exchanges about the defense secretary hopeful’s past were plentiful as Democrats went after the first embattled Trump pick to face a confirmation hearing.
CNN analyst praises Pete Hegseth for dodging Democrats’ ‘mudslinging’ at confirmation hearing
Hegseth was cool in the face of this unhinged questioning. They made him look good today,” said Scott Jennings on CNN.
What to know from Pete Hegseth's fiery confirmation hearing
Democrats say Hegseth’s lack of experience, comments about women and Black troops, and allegations of excessive drinking and sexual misconduct make him unfit to serve. Some takeaways from the hearing:
When will Pete Hegseth be confirmed? What to know about Senate confirmation votes, dates
Even though Trump has not officially been inaugurated, the Senate can confirm cabinet members before his Oath of Office.
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.
The death of the Senate confirmation hearing
Francis Chung/POLITICO Entering his confirmation hearing to become secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth had been dogged by questions about his alcohol use, sexual assault allegations levied against him and his lack of experience at leading a complex government bureaucracy.
Assault allegations, women in combat: Takeaways from Hegseth confirmation hearing
WASHINGTON − Senators pressed Pete Hegseth on his alleged history of heavy drinking, shifting views on women in the military, and his treatment of women in a wide-ranging and often combative confirmation hearing on Tuesday to assess if he is up to the job of Secretary of Defense.
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Hegseth 'doing a great job': top Republican Sen. Rick Scott
Hegseth 'doing a great job': top Republican Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., tells reporters Pete Hegseth 'will be confirmed.' ...
Pete Hegseth Dresses for Defense
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Why the Pentagon needs Pete Hegseth
President-elect Donald Trump chose Pete Hegseth to lead the Department of Defense because he’s a combat veteran and change agent who isn’t afraid to take on the vital job of rebuilding the U.S.
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Rand Paul: Pete Hegseth not ‘eager to jump into every conflict’
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Tuesday expressed strong support for Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, praising the combat ...
Highlights From the Hearing Where Republicans Embraced Hegseth’s Bid to Lead the Pentagon
Democrats repeatedly called Pete Hegseth unfit to be secretary of defense, but Republicans on the Senate Armed Services ...
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Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla. speaks at the Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be Defense secretary, at the Capitol in Washington ...
Playbook: Hegseth, Senate Dems prepare for battle
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Hegseth grilled about sexual misconduct allegations, view on war crimes in contentious hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's embattled pick for defense secretary, faced senators on Tuesday for a ...
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Trump Cabinet picks enter third day of Senate confirmation hearings
The Senate will continue confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees on Thursday, featuring ...