What is ASEAN, union referenced in Hegseth hearing
Sen. Tammy Duckworth put Pete Hegseth's foreign policy acumen to the test during Tuesday's confirmation hearing for President-elect Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon. The Illinois Democrat asked Hegseth to name one country in ASEAN, or the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, that is important to the United States, and then she asked how many […]
‘He Has Done A Lot Of Work’: Joni Ernst Endorses Hegseth For Defense Secretary
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, confirmed her support for former Fox News host Pete Hegseth as defense secretary late Tuesday following his first confirmation hearing in the Senate. Mr. Ernst had previously expressed skepticism about Mr. Hegseth's nomination. In an interview with local radio host Simon Conway, Ernst said he was able to persuade Hegseth because […]
GOP senator flips script on Dems for ‘hypocritical’ grilling of Hegseth: ‘So ridiculous’
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) criticized the “hypocritical” line of questioning by Democratic senators during defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing. Hegseth, who was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Pentagon in the next administration, faced a series of tough questions from Democratic senators on the Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearing […]
Pete Hegseth Excelled in Hearing
Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing on the Senate Armed Services Committee “couldn't have gone any better,” new Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) tells Breitbart News in an exclusive interview. . While Democrats were unable to land a blow against President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, Hegseth deftly weathered attempts to provoke an emotional response. “Democrats […]
Hegseth beats back blows from Democrats in blistering hearing: 5 takeaways
President-elect Trump's pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, emerged largely unscathed from his sometimes acrimonious confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday. Democrats on the committee cited Mr. Hegseth's lack of experience leading a large and complex agency like the Department of Defense, allegations about his treatment of women and excessive drinking, […]
‘It’s Weakening Our Military’: Marine Vet Defends Hegseth, Says Military’s Push For Diversity Undermines Recruitment
A Marine Corps veteran appeared on Newsmax on Tuesday to defend Pete Hegseth and voice concerns about the impact diversity efforts will have on military recruitment and standards. Jessica Quezada, from her extensive experience overseeing recruitment in Orange County, California, said there is a growing trend to prioritize diversity quotas in military recruitment policy. Monaka […]
Ernst will vote for Hegseth, handing Trump big win
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and an advocate for female combatants, announced Tuesday that she will vote for President-elect Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth. Ernst said he supports Hegseth after watching Tuesday's lengthy confirmation hearing. There, Democrats accused Hegseth of inexperience, extramarital affairs, and […]
Fox News Politics: Hegseth on Defense
Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter. Get the latest updates on the Trump transition, exclusive interviews and other Fox News politics content. what's happening here… – Republican senator flips Democrats' script with 'hypocritical' accusation against Hegseth: “It's so ridiculous.” –massy Mr Johnson was removed from a powerful House of Commons committee after voting against […]
CNN analyst praises Pete Hegseth for dodging Dem ‘mudslinging’
CNN's conservative commentator Scott Jennings gloated about the performance of defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth during Tuesday's confirmation hearing, where he faced a barrage of Democratic slings and arrows. “Long story short, I think Pete Hegseth kicked their butts today. I mean, it wasn't even close. They didn't put any gloves on Hegseth. Make no […]
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst officially backs Pete Hegseth for DOD after initial uncertainty
Fox's first appearance: Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) formally endorsed Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense on Tuesday night, despite initially expressing some uncertainty after their first meeting. . “After four years of weakness in the White House, the American people deserve a strong Secretary of Defense,” Ernst told Fox News Digital in an exclusive statement. […]