Dems to grill Pete Hegseth about his views on women in combat — despite him publicly changing his stance
Democrats are preparing to grill defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth over his past actions and opposition to female combatants in a potentially explosive confirmation hearing on Tuesday, but he remains controversial. Even though he publicly retracted his statement. Hegseth, a retired Army veteran and former Fox News personality, will appear before the Senate Armed Services […]
Pete Hegseth heads to Capitol Hill for fiery hearing on his record, plans to shake up Pentagon
Pete Hegseth will take the spotlight Tuesday before the Senate Armed Services Committee in a hearing that is sure to bring fireworks. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Hegseth to be secretary of defense as he overhauls the Pentagon, but the former Fox News host has been embroiled in controversy and Democrats on the committee are […]
Pete Hegseth Is So ‘Unqualified,’ It’s Almost a ‘Joke’
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said Monday on MSNBC's “Deadline” that President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, is “so unqualified” that it borders on a “joke.” said. Host Nicole Wallace asked, “Do you know anything about the background check on Pete Hegseth?” Blumenthal said: Access is denied. In fact, we have asked […]
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 […]
Left Fears Pete Hegseth Because He Understands Pentagon Corruption
Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) says the left fears President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, because given his position, he is likely to be involved in corruption within the Department of Defense. That's because we clearly understand that,” said Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) when he appeared on the show. Breitbart […]
Liz Warren lays out more than 100 questions for Pete Hegseth ahead of hearing
Sen. Elizabeth Warren has sent a letter to President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, laying out a series of accusations and about 100 questions she expects him to answer during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday. Warren, the top Democrat on the Senate Military Personnel Subcommittee, wrote a 33-page letter to Hegseth […]
Hundreds of Navy SEALs, Veterans to March in D.C. to Support Pete Hegseth
500 Navy SEALs, veterans and other supporters are planning a march to support Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth, who appears before senators for his confirmation hearing Tuesday. That morning, his supporters gathered at 9 a.m. ET at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and various war memorials, including the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Washington DC […]
Pete Carroll is ‘name to keep an eye on’ in Raiders’ coaching search
Even if Tom Brady can't bring the six-time Super Bowl-winning coach to Las Vegas, it appears Tom Brady and Raiders owner Mark Davis may be open to hiring a coach who is available. Former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is a “name to watch” in the team's search. According to the Las Vegas Review Journal. According […]
Pete Carroll to interview with Raiders as Bill Belichick rumors swirl
Pete Carroll is a rising star this offseason. The Raiders also count as an interested party. Las Vegas is scheduled to interview Carroll for the head coaching position next week. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Thursday night.. The Raiders have interest in Pete Carroll. AP The former Seahawks coach interviewed with the Bears earlier in the […]
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 […]