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 defense secretary.
Senate Armed Services Committee Advances Hegseth’s Nomination Along Party Lines
The GOP-controlled Senate Armed Services Committee voted 14–13 along party lines to advance Hegseth’s nomination Monday ...
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Spending 5% of GDP on military now would be absolutely nuts
The system cannot accommodate such growth, and even more, it’s not necessary to defend the country — unless Washington wants WWIII ...
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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 ... of his unpreparedness for the role. After all, the United States’ relationship with ASEAN is essential to countering China ...
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Armed Services Panel Rushes Through Hegseth Nomination Along Party Lines
In a private vote, the Senate Armed Services Committee approved Mr. Hegseth ... experts predict they would be bad news for the United States, Canada and Mexico, with few winners.
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst officially backs Pete Hegseth for DOD after initial uncertainty
Sen. Joni Ernst revealed she is officially supporting Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense after Tuesday's hearing.
'MAGA nation is watching': Joni Ernst's vote for Hegseth underscore's Trump's grip on GOP
Trump's got the bullhorn now to say, ‘MAGA nation is watching,’” said outgoing Dallas County Republican Party Chair Kelley ...
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Hegseth emerges from tough Senate hearing with confirmation vote on track
Pete Hegseth, Trump's nominee to lead the Pentagon, withstood hours of questioning during his Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing.
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Senate Armed Services Committee Advances Hegseth’s Nomination Along Party Lines
The GOP-controlled ... my job as a United States senator, I will support President Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense,” said Ernst, a member of the Armed Services Committee.