Hegseth ‘Does Not Seem to Have the Qualifications’ to Run Department of Defense
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said Sunday on CBS' “Face the Nation” that President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, “doesn't appear to be qualified for the appointment.” ” he said. A partial transcription follows: MARGARET BRENNAN: I'd like to address two of the two here. You are a member of the military committee. […]
Jim Banks Slams Democrats Trying to Delay Confirmation of Pete Hegseth
Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) on Thursday accused Democrats of trying to delay Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing scheduled for Tuesday. Banks wrote in a letter Wednesday to Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker (R-Mich.), who is responsible for scheduling the hearing. As you know, senators who intend to oppose Mr. Hegseth's nomination […]
Exclusive–Anti-Woke Super PAC Launching 7-Figure Ad Blitz for Hegseth
An anti-woke super PAC is launching a seven-figure advertising blitz in five states to support President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Pentagon secretary, Pete Hegseth, Breitbart News reports. Reported. The $1 million bid by American Leadership PAC will reach voters in Alaska, North Carolina, Louisiana, South Dakota and Utah via text, television and radio, asking them […]
New GOP senator tears into Dems ‘seeking to delay’ Pete Hegseth DOD confirmation
Fox's first appearance: Freshman Republican Sen. Jim Banks of Indiana has been at loggerheads with Democrats over his comments that Trump is trying to delay confirmation hearings for his nominees, particularly Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth. Banks urged Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi) to proceed with Hegseth's confirmation hearing, scheduled for January 14, […]
Senate Dems receive secret testimony from disgruntled ex- employee of veterans group ahead of Pete Hegseth confirmation hearings
A disgruntled former employee of Pete Hegseth's veterans advocacy group reportedly provided Senate Democrats with ammunition to use against his nominee for secretary of defense ahead of his confirmation hearing. It is being 2014 performance review obtained by washington free beacon shows that Kat Dugan, former state director of the American Veterans Association, was poorly […]
Elizabeth Warren helps make case for Hegseth at DOD in 33-page letter attacking his candidacy
3 sources of information said Over the weekend, CBS News reported that Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R.S. It was reported that the party leader had informally confirmed this with President-elect Donald Trump. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth will receive the votes needed to be confirmed as defense secretary. Nevertheless, Democrats, especially Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), […]
Liz Warren Pens Letter Ranting at Hegseth, Defending Military Wokeness
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Monday defended the Biden administration's military wake policy to defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, expressing concern that he would reverse the policy if approved. He sent a 33-page rant. In a letter sent to Hegseth and made public on Tuesday, Warren, who lied on her education application about race, cited […]
Hegseth And Bondi Become First Trump Cabinet Nominees To Face Senate Confirmation Hearings
(L) On December 10, 2024, President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth meets with Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) / (R) President Trump's attorney general nominee Pam Bondi speaks with incoming Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Charles Grassley in the Oval Office […]
Majority Leader Thune Told Trump Hegseth Has Votes to Be Confirmed
New Senate Majority Leader John Thune has reportedly told President-elect Donald Trump that he feels Trump's pick for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, will receive enough votes to be confirmed. He is said to have said. “Three sources” said According to CBS News, Mr. Thune privately told Mr. Trump, “I believe Mr. Hegseth will have […]
Pete Hegseth: The warrior to lead the Pentagon toward peace and strategic excellence
The latest nominations are pete hegseth Because the Secretary of Defense offers an opportunity for change for America and the world. At a time when the world stage is filled with unprecedented challenges, including the escalating wars in Ukraine and Gaza, the growing threat from Iran, and widespread geopolitical instability, America is committed to foresight, […]