Why Pete Hegseth — Trump’s embattled defense secretary pick — is now closer to being confirmed
Pete Hegseth grilled over leadership experience during defense secretary confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth still on track to lead Defense Department after confirmation hearing
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 barring twists in the GOP-led Senate.
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
What to watch as Pete Hegseth faces questions about his experience and personal past
Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth will publicly face senators on Tuesday for the first time after weeks of privately pushing back on criticism over his qualifications and personal past.
Why Pete Hegseth is a perfect fit to be Trump’s Pentagon chief
Pete Hegseth could hardly be more suited to be Donald Trump’s secretary of Defense — even though he’d surely be deemed unqualified by any conventional president.
Sen. Joni Ernst officially backs Pete Hegseth for top Pentagon post: ‘Americans deserve a strong Secretary of Defense’
Ernst, an Army veteran and rape survivor, had previously expressed concerns over Hegseth’s past comments about women in combat roles and the allegations of sexual misconduct leveled against
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Does Pete Hegseth Have What It Takes to be Secretary of Defense?
THE SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE is scheduled to hold a hearing for Trump’s choice for secretary of defense, on January 14. There are few positions as important as the one Hegseth seeks. Criticisms of the former Army major and Fox News weekend host have mostly focused on the serious accusations of sexual assault against him,
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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
The selective DEI of Pete Hegseth
The defense secretary nominee believes strongly in the importance of prioritizing diversity when the beneficiaries are people like himself.
Pete Hegseth is the combat veterans’ choice for secretary of defense
Pete Hegseth possesses the skills, vision, and experience needed to guide the Department of Defense through a critical time in our nation’s security landscape.
Iowa's US Sen. Joni Ernst will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense
Iowa's Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said Tuesday she will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth to lead the U.S. Department of Defense, ending weeks of speculation about whether she would stand in opposition to President-elect Donald Trump.
Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth expected to face contentious confirmation hearing
Confirmation hearings get underway this week on Capitol Hill, as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is scheduled to appear Tuesday before the Senate Armed Services Committee.