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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.
Armed Services Panel Rushes Through Hegseth Nomination Along Party Lines
In a private vote, the Senate Armed Services Committee approved Mr. Hegseth’s nomination strictly along party lines on a vote of 14 to 13, with Republicans voting as a bloc to move it to the floor and Democrats unanimously opposed.
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker chairing Senate Armed Services Committee
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, who now chairs the powerful Senate Armed Services Committee, talked about what it means for our country and South Mississippi.
Pete Hegseth Confirmation: Trump’s Pentagon Pick Advances—As 2 Republicans Opposed
Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing stiff criticism from Democrats—but most Republicans back him.
New Allegations Against Hegseth as Senate Readies Vote on Pentagon Nominee
Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law said in an affidavit to senators on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon abused his second ex-wife to the point where she once hid in a closet and gave friends a code word to use in a crisis.
Armed Services panel moves Hegseth nomination forward
The Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday favorably reported, 14-13, the nomination of Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s pick to run the Defense Department, on a party-line vote that will likely spell partisan opposition for Hegseth in the days ahead.
Wicker calls for Hegseth to be confirmed as secretary of defense
Sen. Roger Wicker, SAS Committee chairman, announced late Wednesday night that Hegseth still had the backing of Senate ...
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SASC Chair Wicker’s Report and Bill Take Aim at DOD Inefficiencies
Just before the holidays, incoming Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) Chairman Roger Wicker (R-MS) released a new report, “Restoring ...
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Senate panel advances Hegseth’s bid to become next defense secretary
The vote from the Senate Armed Services Committee sets up a full Senate confirmation vote on Trump's pick to lead the ...
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Armed Services Committee approves Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth
A vote in the full Senate is expected later in the week. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chair of the Armed Services Committee, said after the hearing that he hoped the Senate could expedite ...
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WATCH: Sen. Wicker calls Hegseth a ‘top-shelf communicator’ during confirmation hearing
Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chair of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, praised defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth‘s ability to communicate the global threats facing the United ...
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CNN’s Manu Raju Grills Committee Chair Over Pete Hegseth Background Check After Tense Hearing
CNN's Manu Raju grilled Senate Armed Services Committee Chair Roger Wicker (R-MS) about Defense Secretary-designate Pete Hegseth's FBI background check.
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Bipartisan group of legislators seeks to lower military aviation cancer rates
If passed, this bill would direct the Secretary of the VA to study cancer incidences and mortality rates among aviators and aircrew who served in the Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. This ...
Top Senate Armed Services members briefed second time on Hegseth FBI background check after ex-wife gave statement
Pete Hegseth’s ex-wife recently gave a new statement to the FBI about the defense nominee’s alcohol use, according to two sources familiar with the matter, an issue ...