Pete Hegseth, Senate Armed Services Committee

Senate Armed Services Committee advances Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon
A cloud of controversy has hung over Hegseth, but he now appears to be on track to be confirmed as Trump's defense secretary.
New Allegations Against Hegseth as Senate Readies Vote on Pentagon Nominee
Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law said in an affidavit to senators on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon abused his second ex-wife to the point where she once hid in a closet and gave friends a code word to use in a crisis.
Armed Services panel moves Hegseth nomination forward
The Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday favorably reported, 14-13, the nomination of Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s pick to run the Defense Department, on a party-line vote that will likely spell partisan opposition for Hegseth in the days ahead.
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.
Senate panel advances Defense secretary nominee Hegseth on party-line vote
The Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday voted to advance Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of Defense, to the floor. The 14-13 vote was strictly along party lines. Senators on the Armed Services panel also voted to waive the seven-day rule that usually requires at least a week to elapse
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Dem senator's 'lies and stupidity' at Hegseth hearing roasted on social media: 'Clown show'
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Pete Hegseth is enjoying a perverse GOP version of affirmative action
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Morning Report — Hegseth clears fiery Senate hearing
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Trump nominee Pete Hegseth fends off Democratic attacks at fiery confirmation hearing
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Defense Department sat for a Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday after ...
Trump’s cabinet picks Tulsi Gabbard, RFK Jr. and Pete Hegseth walk back controversial stances ahead of confirmation hearings
Notably, Gabbard questioned the US intelligence community’s assessments that Assad was behind a deadly chlorine gas attack ...
The U.S. is unprepared for a major war. Can Pete Hegseth fix that?
Trump’s defense secretary pick would face a staggering challenge in readying America for war.
Pete Hegseth says US military bases should restore names of Confederate generals
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of defense, has voiced strong opposition to removing the ...
Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law alleges abuse against second wife in affidavit to Senate
Senators vetting the nomination of Pete Hegseth for defense secretary received an affidavit Tuesday from a former ...