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.
Question on ASEAN stumped Hegseth at Senate hearing. What is it and why is it important?
In a heated Senate confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, Sen. Tammy Duckworth grilled the proposed defense secretary over the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, asking him if he could name one member and how many countries were in the bloc.
Collins: ‘A lot of aggressive questioning’ from Democrat senators at Hegseth hearing
Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, was grilled by senators of the Armed Services Committee. CNN’s Kaitlan Collins reports on the mood inside the room where Hegseth was greeted with applause.
Senate Dems’ strategy on Hegseth
Pete Hegseth will have the confirmation hearing spotlight all to himself on Tuesday. Expect Senate Democrats to wield it like a cudgel. Donald Trump’s Defense secretary pick will need to try to convince nearly every GOP senator to back his nomination.
Key takeaways from Pete Hegseth’s fiery confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, has publicly faced senators for the first time.
Pete Hegseth’s views on women were on display during his Senate confirmation hearing
Good morning! Mastercard will settle a pay discrimination suit for $26 million, the Fortune 500 loses a female CEO, and senators grill Trump defense pick Pete Hegseth. - On defense. Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Committee on Armed Services yesterday in his bid to become Donald Trump's secretary of defense.
The hearing did not give me more confidence: Senator reacts to Hegseth
Mich., pressed Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick to lead the Defense Department, Tuesday during Hegseth's confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on if he would carry out an illegal order if Trump would issue one.
Democrats Question Hegseth About Misconduct Allegations
Democrats of the Senate Armed Services Committee called Peter Hegseth, president-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for secretary of defense, unfit to serve. Meanwhile, Republicans praised Mr. Hegseth’s record and performance.
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.
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.
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Joni Ernst Scurries to Avoid Questions About Plan to Back Hegseth
The Iowa senator supports Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary, despite allegations of assault and drinking — but she doesn’t ...
Tammy Duckworth says standards are ‘being lowered’ for Hegseth
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) continued her attacks on President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, ...
Indiana U.S. Sen. Todd Young plans to support Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary pick
Young's announcement, shared with Politico, comes a day after Hegseth's confirmation hearing in the U.S. Senate.
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What Pete Hegseth Thinks Women Are Good For
Pete Hegseth’s views on women in combat were a matter of public record long before the Senate heard his case to become Donald ...
Two key Republicans announce intentions to support Hegseth nomination
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense picked up the support of two Republicans after his ...
Pete Hegseth Declines to Answer
At his confirmation hearing, the defense-secretary nominee looked like a man who understood that the fix was in.
Pete Hegseth's FBI background check doesn't include interviews with key women from his past
The report doesn't offer material from Hegseth's ex-wives or a woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017. Hegseth has ...
Stephen Colbert Burns Pete Hegseth 3 Times In 1 Devastating Joke
“Late Show” host Stephen Colbert said defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth is facing allegations of excessive drinking and ...
Should the U.S. Defense Secretary Know What ASEAN Is? Pete Hegseth Doesn’t Appear To
During his confirmation hearing, Trump’s Defense Secretary nominee couldn’t name a single member of the Southeast Asian bloc.
Pete Hegseth Wants Afghan War Accountability. Just for Democrats.
Who's to Blame for the Afghan War? The Iraq and Afghanistan veteran President-elect Donald Trump picked to be defense ...