The top 5 moments from Pete Hegseth’s Senate confirmation hearing
President-elect Donald Trump's pick to head the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, faced a heated debate in the Senate on Tuesday as lawmakers decided whether to support the nominee. Mr. Hegseth faced intense questioning from Democrats during his Armed Services Committee hearing, including over his previous comments about women serving in combat roles, and at one point […]
Joni Ernst Says She is Supporting Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) has reportedly announced that she supports the confirmation of President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth. in video In an article posted to X from the Trump War Room, Ernst was heard talking about how he would “support” Hegseth being confirmed as defense secretary. Ernst's words came from […]
Two GOP senators optimistic about Hegseth’s chances of being next SecDef
Two Republican senators said they believe Pete Hegseth will receive the votes to be confirmed as the next U.S. Secretary of Defense after Tuesday's contentious hearing. Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) and Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) participated in the “Ingraham Angle,” and Mr. Hegseth before becoming a member of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet. shared their evaluation […]
Graham: Hegseth’s path to confirmation is assured
Sen. Lindsey Graham (RS.C.), who last month called allegations of sexual assault and other misconduct against Pete Hegseth “deeply disturbing,” on Tuesday announced that he is President-elect Trump's nominee for Pentagon chief. said he now seemed “confident” of victory. Senate confirmation. Mr. Graham predicted that Mr. Hegseth was certain to pass through the Senate Armed […]
Dem senator ripped for invoking Hegseth’s young daughter in ‘despicable’ confirmation hearing exchange
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, subpoenaed defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth's daughter during a heated hearing, sparking a backlash from conservatives on social media who say the remarks crossed a line. ”So you think you're totally innocent because you didn't commit the crime? ” the former vice presidential candidate told Hegseth during his Senate confirmation hearing […]
Liberal media highlights Hegseth’s desire to restore former military base names ahead of hearing
Pete Hegseth, who was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Pentagon, said he wants to restore the historic names of U.S. military bases that were renamed by the Biden administration. the night before his confirmation hearingCNN and other liberal publications dredged up the decorated Army veteran's past statements on the issue. This suggests […]
Pete Hegseth’s FBI File Comes Back as ‘Unremarkable’
The day before Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth appears before the Senate for his confirmation hearing, a media report said Monday that an FBI background check on him came back with “unremarkable results.” His FBI file was delivered to Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker (R-Mich.) and Ranking Member Jack Reed (D-R.I.) late last […]
Hundreds of veterans to descend on DC to march in support of Pete Hegseth’s confirmation
Fox's first appearance: Two former Navy SEALs plan to bring hundreds of veterans to Washington, D.C., next week to march in support of Pete Hegseth's confirmation as Secretary of Defense. Hegseth, a former Army National Guard member, is scheduled to appear at a military committee hearing on Tuesday ahead of the confirmation vote. The group, […]
Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing Scheduled for January 14
Senate confirmation hearings for Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth are scheduled for the second week of January, the Senate Armed Services Committee chairman tells CNN. The committee's incoming chairman, Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi), told CNN's Manu Raju that the hearing will be held in January, where committee members will criticize Hegseth on a variety […]
MEHEK COOKE: Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Deserves Better Than Weaponized #MeToo
As a lawyer, I know firsthand the devastation that crimes like sexual assault cause. Many victims face lifelong trauma, coupled with shame, guilt, and a violation of their dignity. Many women suffered in silence, and during the #MeToo movement, a massive and necessary reckoning took place to legitimize, empower, and empower survivors who have suffered […]