What to know about Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary …
Nov 13, 2024 · Hegseth would lead the Pentagon with burgeoning conflicts on multiple fronts, including Russia’s war in Ukraine, the ongoing attacks in the Middle East by Iranian proxies, the push for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas and Hezbollah, and escalating worries about the growing alliance between Russia and North Korea.
Key takeaways from Pete Hegseth’s fiery confirmation hearing
Jan 14, 2025 · Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, has publicly faced senators for the first time. ... A ‘warrior culture’ at the Pentagon. Hegseth told senators that Trump’s primary charge to him was “to bring the warrior culture back to the Department of Defense” and that “he wants a Pentagon laser-focused ...
Here are the 6 GOP senators that could derail Hegseth's Pentagon ...
Nov 24, 2024 · Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick to head the Pentagon, is facing a tight Senate confirmation as questions continue to swirl around his suitability for the job.
Trump's controversial Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth's future faces …
Jan 13, 2025 · President-elect Donald Trump's surprising pick to lead the Pentagon — former Fox News personality Pete Hegseth — will have to publicly address scrutiny by Democrats over allegations from his...
Highlights From the Hearing Where Republicans Embraced Hegseth…
Jan 14, 2025 · One of the stranger moments in a confirmation hearing on Tuesday for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon, was when a senator asked the former Fox News host ...
Pete Hegseth had been flagged by service member as possible …
Nov 16, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth, the Army National Guard veteran and Fox News host nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Department of Defense, was flagged as a possible “Insider Threat” by a fellow service member due to a tattoo on his bicep that’s associated with white supremacist groups.
Takeaways from Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing - PBS
Jan 14, 2025 · Hegseth said he will be a “change agent” and a “warrior” for the department as Republicans demand new and strong leadership in the Pentagon. Democrats said Hegseth’s lack of experience ...
New allegations against Pete Hegseth alarm Democrats as Pentagon …
1 day ago · Senate Democrats are sounding the alarm over a sworn affidavit from the ex-sister-in-law of Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth that accuses him of being abusive toward his second wife. The docu…
Senate Armed Services Committee advances Pete Hegseth's …
2 days ago · Senate Armed Services Committee advances Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon A cloud of controversy has hung over Hegseth, but he now appears to be on track to be confirmed as Trump's ...
Hegseth's confirmation for Pentagon leadership regains strength
Dec 12, 2024 · Trump World is congratulating itself on a stunning turnaround in Pete Hegseth’s chances of winning confirmation to lead the Pentagon, an effort they credit to Vice President-elect JD Vance,...