‘Desperate attempt’: Senators receive affidavit with allegations about Hegseth’s previous marriage
Democratic senators on the Armed Services Committee are considering an affidavit alleging that defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth threatened his second wife's safety. Fox News obtained an affidavit from Hegseth's ex-sister-in-law, Danielle Hegseth, which says Hegseth had an alcohol abuse problem and caused his ex-wife Samantha to fear for his safety. It is said that […]
Senate Panel Advances Pete Hegseth’s Nomination to Full Senate
The Senate Armed Services Committee moved the nomination of defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth to the full Senate on Monday, moving him closer to confirmation. The vote was held behind closed doors, and officials said the vote was along party lines, with 14 Republicans voting in favor of his nomination and 13 Democrats voting against. […]
Democrats Likely to Delay Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Until After Inauguration
Democrats may delay confirmation of defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth until after President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, according to Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) Chairman Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi). There is a high possibility that the Pentagon will not have a confirmed leader. wicker said politiko On Thursday, Democrats announced that although Hegseth has the […]
Scott Jennings to WaPo columnist in testy exchange: Why do you denigrate Hegseth’s service?
CNN Contributor Scott Jennings I stood my ground He made the remarks to a liberal panel on Tuesday's episode of “CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip” while discussing Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearings for secretary of defense. Washington Post columnist Katherine Rampel said Mr. Hegseth “couldn't answer basic questions” about the top Pentagon job, saying his primary […]
Rep. Luna torpedoes Democratic narrative about Hegseth’s views on women with Glenn Beck
In a conversation with Blaze Media co-founder on Wednesday glenn beckFlorida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R) is pushing Democrats' favorite theory about President-elect Donald Trump's pick of veteran Pete Hegseth to run the Pentagon, saying that women should fill all roles in the U.S. military. It was blown away with an egalitarian conceit that it […]
Dem senator who bashed Hegseth’s qualifications stands by DOD sec who oversaw botched Afghan withdrawal
First appearance on Fox: Democratic senators said Tuesday that if Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin took a number of controversial actions and repeatedly criticized him earlier in the day over the qualifications of President Trump's defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, He acknowledged that he would again support the defense secretary's confirmation if a vote were held […]
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 […]