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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.
Trump's controversial Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth's future faces crucial test in Senate committee hearing
Pete Hegseth must be approved by the GOP-led Senate Armed Services Committee before he can go before the full Senate for confirmation.
New allegations emerge against Trump defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth
Fox News senior national correspondent Aishah Hasnie reports on the latest accusations against Pete Hegseth as he seeks confirmation to lead the Pentagon on ‘Special Report.’
Trump Names Acting Defense Secretary With Hegseth Not Yet Confirmed
President Donald Trump has named an acting defense secretary because his choice to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, has not yet been confirmed by the Senate
Pete Hegseth Confirmation: Defense Secretary Nominee Faces New Allegations Of ‘Aggressive’ Behavior
Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing stiff criticism from Democrats—but most Republicans back him.
Rhode Island native named acting secretary of defense
President Donald Trump has named an acting secretary of defense until his nominee, Pete Hegseth, gets confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
Top Democrat Reed to Hegseth: 'I Do Not Believe You Are Qualified'
Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island, the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, said in his opening remarks that he ...
Legal Analyst Raises Question Over Pete Hegseth's Background Check
Responding to concerns over Pete Hegseth's background check, a legal analyst asked why Hegseth's ex-wife was not interviewed.
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Senator Reed: Meeting with Hegseth ‘did not relieve my concerns’
Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed met with president-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ...
Pete Hegseth faces 'big issues of character' at make-or-break Senate hearing
Miss., chair of the Armed Services Committee, has signaled Hegseth is likely to be confirmed as defense secretary.
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What to know from Pete Hegseth’s fiery confirmation hearing
called Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Defense Department “unconventional” but compared him to Trump, and said that may just be what makes him an “excellent choice.” Rhode Island Sen.
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Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing: What to know, how to watch
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald ... which has to be considered,” Rhode Island's Sen. Jack Reed, the ranking Democrat on the Armed Services Committee, which will conduct Tuesday's hearing ...
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Key takeaways from Pete Hegseth’s fiery confirmation hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump ... saying that may just be what makes him an “excellent choice.” Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed, the committee’s top Democrat ...
Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law alleges abuse against second wife in affidavit
The affidavit describes Hegseth’s treatment of his second wife, Samantha, and alleges repeat drunkenness and a domestic ...