Pete Hegseth, Senate and secretary of defense

Ernst says she'll vote to confirm Hegseth as defense secretary
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst, a key vote on Pete Hegseth's confirmation as secretary of defense, said Tuesday she is supporting his nomination.
Fact-check: Senate confirmation hearing for defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, faced scrutiny over his level of experience and personal conduct in a
Pete Hegseth Is Likely to Be Confirmed as Secretary of Defense by a Senate Vote
Pete Hegseth is one of the more controversial nominees of the second Trump administration, and many want to know when the Senate will vote on him.
Shaheen grills Trump Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth at confirmation hearing
Why should women in our military, if you were the Secretary of Defense, believe that they would have a fair shot and an equal opportunity to rise through the ranks?”
Pete Hegseth Secretary Of Defense Hearing: Sen. Mullin Calls Out Senate's 'Double Standards'
At Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing, Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin used his seven minutes to defend Hegseth against allegations of past misdeeds and questioned his critics' objections to his qualifications.
Iowa's US Sen. Joni Ernst will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense
Iowa's Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said Tuesday she will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth to lead the U.S. Department of Defense, ending weeks of speculation about whether she would stand in opposition to President-elect Donald Trump.
Confident Pete Hegseth says he’s fit to be next defense secretary, brushes off misconduct allegations in first Senate hearing
When President Trump chose me for this position, the primary charge he gave me was — to bring the warrior culture back to the Department of Defense,” Pete Hegseth said in his confirmation
Senate Democrats Urge Republican to Delay Hearing for Trump's Energy Secretary Pick
The hearing for Chris Wright is scheduled for Wednesday. Wright plans to step down as CEO and chairman of Liberty Energy once he is confirmed as energy secretary. He is expected to help boost Trump's policy of energy dominance with increased production of U.

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Two GOP senators optimistic about Hegseth's chances of being confirmed as SecDef: 'Without question'
Pete Hegseth, military analyst at Twenty-First Century Fox Inc. and US secretary of defense nominee for US President-elect ...
The problem(s) with Markwayne Mullin’s defense of Pete Hegseth
The Oklahoma Republican tried to defend Hegseth against allegations of sexual misconduct and alcohol abuse. It didn't go ...
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What does the defense secretary do?
The Defense Department’s responsibility is focused on the use of the military, whether it’s to deter attacks or defend ...
Secretary of Defense Must Perform a 'Delicate Dance' Between the President, Congress and the Public
The secretary of defense is responsible for about 3.4 million people, including 1.2 million active duty service members and 1 ...
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Trump's secretary of state pick criticizes ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, during Senate confirmation
I believe this is a test run for applying it to American service members and American leaders in the future,' Marco Rubio ...
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GOP set to deny Americans of sober leadership of nation’s defense
The Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday wrapped up its confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald ...
Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth Calls For Military Bases To Restore Names Of Confederate Generals: 'Legacy Matters'
The Senate is scheduled to begin hearings on his nomination on Tuesday and could face questioning on his base naming stance.
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Are there concerns that Trump will halt Ramstein work: What US Secretary of Defense says
The Ramstein format is crucial for supporting Ukraine, and the future administration of Donald Trump will decide its fate, ...