Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth faces fierce hearing, with Reed and Democratic women senators leading the opposition
None of the 13 Democrats on the Armed Services Committee appeared to believe Hegseth, an Army veteran and Fox News personality, was qualified to run one of the largest and most complex institutions in the world.
'The Last Thing We Need': Jack Reed Rails Against Pete Hegseth During Confirmation Hearing
During the confirmation vote for Pete Hegseth in the Senate this week, Senator Jack Reed railed against the confirmation of Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary.
Pete Hegseth Confirmation: Sen. Warren Says He Paid $50,000 To Rape Accuser
Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing stiff criticism from Democrats—but most Republicans back him.
Pete Hegseth Is Sworn In as Defense Secretary After Being Confirmed by Slim Margin
Pete Hegseth has vowed to bring his “warrior” ethos to the Pentagon. Democrats had assailed him as unfit for the job, and his confirmation came down to Vice President JD Vance serving as tiebreaker.
Trump nominee Pete Hegseth confirmed as defense secretary
A tiebreaking vote by Vice President JD Vance was needed after Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins and Mitch McConnell joined Democrats to vote against Hegseth.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth pledges to support President Trump's immigration policy
Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Defense Department will support "mass deportations in support of the president's objective."
New defense secretary Pete Hegseth arrives at the Pentagon
Recently-confirmed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth arrived at the Pentagon on Jan. 27. Referee threatened to award touchdown to Eagles for ‘palpably unfair act’ Voyager of the Seas rescue Opinion: Trump tells federal employees,
New Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth arrives at Pentagon and vows support for Trump border policies
Pete Hegseth arrives at the Pentagon on Monday, starting his first official day as Secretary of Defense. At the top of his to-do list is addressing President Donald Trump’s priority to strengthen the U.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's first official day at the Pentagon
Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host, was sworn in as Secretary of Defense on Saturday following a razor-thin vote in the Senate and was seen at the Pentagon on Monday.
Pete Hegseth Makes First Visit To Pentagon As Defense Secy, Pledges 'Full Support' To Trump On...
Pete Hegseth made his first visit to the Pentagon as US Secretary of Defense on January 27. Hegseth's first comments were about giving "full support" to President Donald Trump on "mass deportation of illegal immigrants".
‘Problematic’: Pete Hegseth's confirmation as US Secretary of Defense raises concerns
The US Senate has narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense after a split vote, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.
Journal exclusive: Reed slams Hegseth’s nomination: 'A clear threat' to national security
In an exclusive interview with the Providence Journal, Sen. Jack Reed says Pete Hegseth’s confirmation threatens national ...
Hegseth’s Views May Clash With Reality at the Pentagon
The new defense secretary’s goals run counter to the military’s apolitical tradition and efforts to build a force that ...
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Hegseth Confirmed as SECDEF After Close Senate Vote
This post has been updated with statements from Sen. Roger Wicker and Sen. Jack Reed. The Senate on Friday confirmed Pete ...
Senator Reveals Details of New Batch of Allegations Against Pete Hegseth
Sen. Jack Reed released details from an affidavit alleging that Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth's ex-wife feared for her safety during her marriage.
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Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary after rare tiebreaking vote by vice president
The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as defense secretary by the narrowest of margins, elevating an Army National Guard veteran ...
Pete Hegseth's ex-wife 'feared for her personal safety,' his former sister-in-law says in affidavit
In a sworn affidavit, Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law said Hegseth's ex-wife told her she at one point "feared for her ...
Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon clears a key hurdle in the Senate
Senators voted 51-49 to advance Hegseth's defense secretary bid, which has been mired in several controversies. Two ...