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Republican Questioned Over His Pete Hegseth Defense
Senator Markwayne Mullin was grilled on CNN over remarks that lawmakers turn up to vote drunk as he tried to defend Pete Hegseth.
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.
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.
Pete Hegseth's Lawyer Defends Hearing Performance
Pete Hegseth's lawyer said he "performed superbly" in his appearance before senators amid criticism after he appeared not to know what the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is.
Slotkin, Peters hit Pete Hegseth with questions at Senate hearing for Pentagon nominee
Elissa Slotkin, Michigan's new US senator, wanted to know if Pete Hegseth would reject an unlawful order to use the military against civilians.
Embattled defense pick Pete Hegseth grilled at Senate confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for secretary of defense, was grilled on Tuesday during his Senate confirmation hearing. Hegseth answered questions regarding assault allegations, women in the military and more.
Hegseth Weathers Fiery Senate Hearing, Putting Confirmation on Stronger Footing
Republican Sen. Joni Ernst, seen by Trump allies as a pivotal vote, said she would back the defense secretary pick.
Pete Hegseth Confirmation: Key Sen. Joni Ernst Will Back Trump’s Pentagon Pick—After Senate Hearing
Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing stiff criticism from Democrats—but most Republicans back him.
A question about ASEAN stumped Pete Hegseth at his Senate hearing. What is it and why is it important?
Hegseth responded at the heated Senate confirmation hearing that he couldn’t tell Duckworth the exact number of ASEAN nations, but that “I know we have allies in South Korea and Japan in AUKUS (a pact between Australia, the United Kingdom and the U.S.) with Australia.”
Pete Hegseth, defense secretary pick, grilled during Senate confirmation hearing
The Senate begins holding confirmation hearings Tuesday for President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks, starting with Pete Hegseth for defense secretary.
The questions Pete Hegseth wouldn’t answer
Hegseth awkwardly skirted firm answers on a number of topics related to his personal baggage and what he would do as defense ...
Highlights: Pete Hegseth questioned about misconduct allegations and views on women at Senate confirmation hearing
He can communicate so well to the American people," Waltz said, adding that Hegseth can articulate "why we need what we need ...
Judgment Day: Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth survives grilling by Senate Democrats, ‘confirmation assured’ predict Republicans
Hegseth needs only 50 of the 53 Senate Republicans to vote for him to be confirmed, and it’s even possible he may pick up a ...
Pete Hegseth: I'm 'completely cleared' of charges
The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick to head the ...