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Pete Hegseth Waves Away Misconduct Allegations in Fiery Senate Hearing
Pete Hegseth faces 'big issues of character' at make-or-break Senate hearing
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Senate advances Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary despite misconduct allegations
The Senate advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump's defense secretary Thursday on a largely party-line vote, despite grave objections from Democrats and stirring unease among Republicans over his behavior and qualifications to lead the U.
4 takeaways from Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing
Awkward exchanges about the defense secretary hopeful’s past were plentiful as Democrats went after the first embattled Trump pick to face a confirmation hearing.
Kaine reaffirms pressure on Hegseth, says GOP needed to hear it
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) reaffirmed his pressure on President-elect Trump’s Department of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth and said he asked tough questions last week because his Republican colleagues
Sen. Markwayne Mullin accuses colleagues of voting while drunk
Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin accused his colleagues of voting while drunk during a heated confirmation hearing for Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth.
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Confirmation process for Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense
President-elect Donald Trump (R) announced television commentator, author, and retired National Guard officer Pete Hegseth as his nominee for secretary of defense on November 12, 2024. This presidential appointment requires Senate confirmation. The Senate ...
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Exclusive: There Are Still Non-MAGA Republicans, But Any Influence Will Be Exerted Behind Closed Doors, Experts Argue
Political scientists explain the 'why' behind GOP members' reluctance to challenge Trump's agenda and potential checks from within Congress and the judiciary.
Tim Kaine explains strategy on Pete Hegseth
Tim Kaine said he pushed Defense Secretary-nominee Pete Hegseth about infidelity and sexual misconduct in a hearing last week because he believed it was the only way to get Republicans to consider voting against him.
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Trump Cabinet Confirmation Hearings: Schedule & How to Watch
Will the Senate GOP confirm controversial picks like Pete Hegseth and RFK Jr.? Here’s this week’s full Senate confirmation hearing schedule.
Justice department will never have an 'enemies list', Trump pick tells senators
Donald Trump has nominated Florida Senator Marco Rubio to be his secretary of state, while he has chosen lawyer Pam Bondi for attorney general.
Busy day of confirmation hearings for some Trump Cabinet picks
The confirmation process for President-elect Donald Trump's incoming Cabinet is underway. After a Tuesday hearing with Trump's defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, several other key members of the incoming administration went before the committees overseeing the agencies that Trump wants them to run.
LIVE: Busy day of confirmation hearings for some Trump Cabinet picks
The confirmation process for President-elect Donald Trump's incoming Cabinet is underway. After a Tuesday hearing with Trump's defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, several other key members of the incoming administration are set to go before the committees overseeing the agencies that Trump wants them to run.
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Trump’s Cabinet pick for attorney general is Pam Bondi. Here’s what to know
Bondi is expected to receive broad support from Republicans but face sharp questions from Democrats who have concerns about whether she will protect the Justice Department from political influence.