Trump's nominee for defence secretary Pete Hegseth faces crucial test | Details
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump's nominee for defence secretary Pete Hegseth faces crucial test | Details

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is heading into a potentially explosive confirmation hearing Tuesday as senators question whether the former combat veteran and TV news show host is fit to lead the U.S. military. Senators are questioning whether former war veteran and TV news program presenter Pete Hegseth, president-elect Donald Trump's nominee for defence secretary, is qualified to lead the U.S. military, and the confirmation hearing might be combustible. Hegseth’s former experience in the Army National Guard is widely viewed as an asset for the job, but he also brings a jarring record of past statements and actions, including allegations of sexual assault, excessive drinking and derisive views about women in military combat roles, minorities and “woke” generals. In many ways, the Hegseth hearing is expected to follow the template set during Trump’s first term, when one of his choices for Supreme Court justice, Brett Kavanaugh, came under intense scrutiny over allegations of sexual assault from his teens but recouped to win confirmation to the high court.

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'Saturday showman' Hegseth ripped for doing 'nothing to prepare forces' by former general
2 weeks, 1 day ago

'Saturday showman' Hegseth ripped for doing 'nothing to prepare forces' by former general

Raw Story  

After just 50 days as Donald Trump's secretary of defense, former Fox News weekend host Pete Hegseth is getting poor grades from a retired general who claims he sees no progress being made to improve the U.S. military's capabilities. In an interview with the Guardian's Ben Makuch, retired Brigadier General Paul Eaton, accused Hegseth –– who he derisively referred to …

Former U.S. defense chiefs slam Trump dismissal of Pentagon officials
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1 month ago

Former U.S. defense chiefs slam Trump dismissal of Pentagon officials

Raw Story  

Five former U.S. defense secretaries on Thursday addressed a letter to lawmakers denouncing as "reckless" the recent firings of senior Pentagon officials by President Donald Trump. Trump this month launched a sweeping shakeup of the U.S. Defense Department, firing top officers and moving to lay off thousands of civilian workers, pushing the Pentagon into the political spotlight. "We write to …

Pete Hegseth defends Trump's firings of Pentagon leaders, hints at more dismissals
1 month, 1 week ago

Pete Hegseth defends Trump's firings of Pentagon leaders, hints at more dismissals

Hindustan Times  

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is defending President Donald Trump 's firing of the nation's senior military officer and a wave of dismissals at the Pentagon, insisting that they weren't unusual despite accusations that the new administration is injecting politics into the military. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth “Nothing about this is unprecedented," Hegseth told “Fox News Sunday” about Air …

Defense secretary defends Pentagon firings, says more dismals may come
1 month, 1 week ago

Defense secretary defends Pentagon firings, says more dismals may come

Hindustan Times  

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is defending President Donald Trump 's firing of the nation's senior military officer and a wave of dismals at the Pentagon, insisting that they weren't unusual despite accusations that the new administration is injecting politics into the military. Defense secretary defends Pentagon firings, says more dismals may come “Nothing about this is unprecedented," Hegseth …

Hegseth defends Trump’s firings of Pentagon leaders and says there may be more dismissals
1 month, 1 week ago

Hegseth defends Trump’s firings of Pentagon leaders and says there may be more dismissals

LA Times  

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, right, stands near Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown last month at the Pentagon. “Nothing about this is unprecedented,” Hegseth told “Fox News Sunday” about Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr. being removed Friday night as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. “The president deserves to pick his key national security …

Pete Hegseth: Defense secretary orders military to prepare for major budget cuts
1 month, 1 week ago

Pete Hegseth: Defense secretary orders military to prepare for major budget cuts

CNN  

CNN — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the military to prepare plans to make drastic budget cuts over the next five years, with an exception for border security, according to a new memo obtained by CNN. It was issued the day before President Donald Trump endorsed the House’s budget plan which includes a $100 billion increase in defense spending, …

Pete Hegseth launches astonishing attack on ex-Fox colleague: 'She hates Trump'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth launches astonishing attack on ex-Fox colleague: 'She hates Trump'

Daily Mail  

Pete Hegseth has hit out at a Fox News journalist who posted a letter sent to the defense secretary from Congress questioning a home repairs bill. Fox News national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin, 56, posted a letter sent to Hegseth from Democrats on the House Appropriations Committee, which asked the government official to explain why he required more than $130,000 …

Trump to order end to DEI in military, reinstate troops who refused COVID vaccines, Hegseth says
2 months ago

Trump to order end to DEI in military, reinstate troops who refused COVID vaccines, Hegseth says

Hindustan Times  

WASHINGTON -U.S. President Donald Trump will soon sign executive orders removing diversity, equity and inclusion from the military and reinstating thousands of troops who were kicked out for refusing COVID vaccines during the pandemic, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Monday. Trump to order end to DEI in military, reinstate troops who refused COVID vaccines, Hegseth says Hegseth, a former …

Hegseth is quickly sworn in as defense secretary after dramatic Senate vote
Top News
2 months ago

Hegseth is quickly sworn in as defense secretary after dramatic Senate vote

Associated Press  

Pete Hegseth was sworn in Saturday as the nation’s 29th secretary of defense, quickly joining President Trump’s Cabinet after a dramatic late-night vote in the Senate installed him as the Pentagon’s leader. Vice President JD Vance, from left, swears in Pete Hegseth to be Secretary of Defense as his wife Jennifer Rauchet holds the Bible and Hegseth’s son watches in …

From alcohol abuse to sexual allegations: The many controversies around new US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth
2 months ago

From alcohol abuse to sexual allegations: The many controversies around new US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth

Firstpost  

Pete Hegseth’s confirmation as US Secretary of Defence has ignited a firestorm of controversy. Supporters, however, champion his military credentials and promise of a ‘warrior culture’ Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be US Defence Secretary walks with his wife Jennifer Rauchet in the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, December 11, 2024. File Image/Reuters …

Pete Hegseth, Who Faces Misconduct Charges, Is New Defence Secretary Of US
2 months ago

Pete Hegseth, Who Faces Misconduct Charges, Is New Defence Secretary Of US

ABP News  

The US Senate has confirmed Pete Hegseth as the country's defence secretary in a late-night vote on Friday, news agency The Associated Press reported. Pete Hegseth was nominated by Donald Trump in November for the role of US defence secretary. Hegseth, a former Fox News host and National Guard veteran faced scrutiny over allegations of sexual assault and financial mismanagement …

US Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as Trump's defence secretary, Vance breaks tie in a divided chamber
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2 months ago

US Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as Trump's defence secretary, Vance breaks tie in a divided chamber

Firstpost  

US Vice President JD Vance on Friday broke off the tie in the US Senate to confirm former Fox News anchor Pete Hegseth as US President Donald Trump’s next Secretary of Defence US President-elect Donald Trump is interviewed by Fox and Friends co-host Pete Hegseth at the White House in Washington on April 6, 2017. File Image/Reuters US Vice President …

Pete Hegseth Confirmed As Trump's Defense Secretary
2 months ago

Pete Hegseth Confirmed As Trump's Defense Secretary

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The Senate confirmed former Fox News host Pete Hegseth as the nation’s next secretary of defense on Friday after weeks of debate about his slim qualifications and his alleged history of alcohol abuse and domestic abuse. In a statement shortly after his vote, McConnell pointed to Hegseth’s lack of experience for the role that oversees 3 million …

GOP-led Senate needs JD Vance to confirm Pete Hegseth as Defense secretary
2 months ago

GOP-led Senate needs JD Vance to confirm Pete Hegseth as Defense secretary

Raw Story  

The Senate, with the help of Vice President J.D. Vance narrowly confirmed former Fox News weekend co-host Pete Hegseth to serve as President Donald Trump's secretary of Defense. "I thought I was done voting in the senate," Vance, a former Ohio senator, joked on X just before casting the tie-breaking vote. This vote came as Trump's other controversial nominees for …

Pete Hegseth confirmed as US defence chief in tiebreaker Senate vote
2 months ago

Pete Hegseth confirmed as US defence chief in tiebreaker Senate vote

Al Jazeera  

Hegseth’s nomination had been rocked by allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct. Pete Hegseth has been confirmed as the United States defence secretary, with Vice President JD Vance casting the vote to break a 50-50 tie, underscoring the controversy over his nomination which has been rocked by allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct. Friday’s confirmation of Hegseth, a …

US Senate confirms former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as defence secretary
2 months ago

US Senate confirms former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as defence secretary

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: The US Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief on Friday, despite allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and other fears about his ability to lead the world's most powerful military. The 44-year-old is a former Army National Guard officer who until recently worked as a co-host for Fox News -- one of Trump's …

Republicans panicking Pete Hegseth nomination will 'backfire' on Trump: former GOP adviser
2 months ago

Republicans panicking Pete Hegseth nomination will 'backfire' on Trump: former GOP adviser

Raw Story  

Appearing on MSNBC with host Ana Cabrera on Friday morning a former senior GOP congressional adviser stated the Senate Republicans are expressing dismay that the hearing on secretary defense nominee Pete Hegseth is being rushed and it could lead to a disaster. Speaking with the host hours before the whole Senate will vote on the embattled former Fox News personality's …

Ex-Biden official snaps at MSNBC host after being confronted over 'alcoholic' Pete Hegseth
2 months ago

Ex-Biden official snaps at MSNBC host after being confronted over 'alcoholic' Pete Hegseth

Raw Story  

MSNBC's Jonathan Lemire received swift pushback from a guest on Friday morning when he tried to correct them after they called Donald Trump's secretary of defense nominee an "alcoholic." Invited to "Morning Joe" talk about Trump's first four days in office, Rahm Emmanuel, who served as President Joe Biden's United States ambassador to Japan, went on the attack against the …

Pete Hegseth, Trump's embattled pick for defense secretary, wins Senate confirmation
2 months, 1 week ago

Pete Hegseth, Trump's embattled pick for defense secretary, wins Senate confirmation

NPR  

Pete Hegseth, Trump's embattled pick for defense secretary, wins Senate confirmation toggle caption Chen Mengtong/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images Pete Hegseth overcame allegations of sexual assault, public drunkenness and questions of financial mismanagement at two veterans' groups he ran to narrowly win Senate approval to become Donald Trump's defense secretary. The Republican chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, …

"Winning is what matters, right?": Hegseth confirmed as defense secretary by single vote
2 months, 1 week ago

"Winning is what matters, right?": Hegseth confirmed as defense secretary by single vote

Salon  

The Senate voted to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary on Friday night, with the former Fox News host squeaking through the upper chamber by the narrowest possible margin. The Senate deadlocked in a 50-50 vote as three Republicans joined all Senate Democrats in voting against Hegseth's confirmation. Ultimately, Vice President JD Vance cast a tie-breaking to push through the …

Live Count: The Senate Votes on Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense
2 months, 1 week ago

Live Count: The Senate Votes on Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense

New York Times  

How Each Senator Voted to Confirm Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense Vice President JD Vance delivered a tie breaking vote to confirm Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host, as secretary of defense. Year Nominee Yes votes Ford 1975 Donald Rumsfeld D. Rumsfeld 95 95 Carter 1977 Harold Brown H. Brown Voice vote Voice vote Reagan 1981 Caspar Weinberger …

Pete Hegseth tells senator he paid $50K to sexual abuse accuser: report
2 months, 1 week ago

Pete Hegseth tells senator he paid $50K to sexual abuse accuser: report

Raw Story  

Former Fox News weekend co-host Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, reportedly admitted paying a woman $50,000 after she accused him of sexual assault. In answers provided to U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Hegseth revealed how much he paid the woman who accused him of rape at a GOP event in 2017, The Associated Press reported on …

Hegseth told senator he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of 2017 sex assault
2 months, 1 week ago

Hegseth told senator he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of 2017 sex assault

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, paid $50,000 to the woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017, according to answers he provided to a senator during his confirmation process that The Associated Press has obtained. He told senators during his confirmation hearing last week that he was “falsely accused” in the 2017 incident …

Democrats accuse Republicans of rushing Hegseth confirmation despite questions on qualifications, past
2 months, 1 week ago

Democrats accuse Republicans of rushing Hegseth confirmation despite questions on qualifications, past

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, who during Hegseth’s confirmation hearing grilled him for …

Pete Hegseth’s confirmation vote exposes Trump's big campaign lie.
55 years, 2 months ago

Pete Hegseth’s confirmation vote exposes Trump's big campaign lie.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. And now, according to new reporting in the New York Times, Danielle Diettrich Hegseth, his former sister-in-law, “submitted a sworn statement to senators on Tuesday that accused Mr. Hegseth … of being so ‘abusive’ toward his second wife that …

Senate advances Pete Hegseth’s nomination as Defense secretary, though two Republicans vote against him
2 months, 1 week ago

Senate advances Pete Hegseth’s nomination as Defense secretary, though two Republicans vote against him

LA Times  

Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s choice for secretary of Defense, faces allegations of excessive drinking and sexual assault and other aggressive actions toward women, which he has denied. The Senate advanced President Trump’s nomination of Pete Hegseth as the nation’s Defense secretary on Thursday on a largely party-line vote, despite grave objections from Democrats and stirring unease among Republicans over his …

Pete Hegseth's plagued with fresh ‘erratic behavior’ allegations ahead of Senate confirmation vote; ‘She feared for…’
2 months, 1 week ago

Pete Hegseth's plagued with fresh ‘erratic behavior’ allegations ahead of Senate confirmation vote; ‘She feared for…’

Hindustan Times  

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to head Pentagon, again hit with bombshell allegations that his ex-wife worried for her safety due his volatile behavior. Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, must receive 51 votes in favor to be formally approved as the top Pentagon official. Danielle's allegations were based on private talks the two had …

Pete Hegseth made second wife 'fear for her safety': former sister-in-law
2 months, 1 week ago

Pete Hegseth made second wife 'fear for her safety': former sister-in-law

Raw Story  

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee, made his second wife, Samantha Hegseth, "fear for her safety," according to an affidavit released Tuesday. Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law, Danielle Hegseth, came forward after Sen. Jack Reed requested "a statement attesting to your personal knowledge about Mr. Hegseth's fitness to occupy this important position." "As I have …

Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law alleges that his ex-wife lived in fear of him
2 months, 1 week ago

Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law alleges that his ex-wife lived in fear of him

Salon  

Senators on the Armed Service Committee received an affidavit Tuesday from the former sister-in-law of Pete Hegseth, who said that the would-be defense secretary's behavior caused his second wife to fear for her safety, NBC News reported. Danielle Hegseth, the former sister-in-law who was previously married to Hegseth's brother and kept the surname, submitted the affidavit in response to a …

Trump names acting defence secretary with Hegseth not yet confirmed
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump names acting defence secretary with Hegseth not yet confirmed

The Hindu  

President Donald Trump has named an acting defence secretary because his choice to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, has not yet been confirmed by the Senate. Robert Salesses, deputy director of the Pentagon's Washington Headquarters Service, will fill in as acting secretary of defence, and three other career Defence Department civilians will be filling in as acting heads of the …

Trump names acting defense secretary with Hegseth not yet confirmed
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump names acting defense secretary with Hegseth not yet confirmed

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on President Donald Trump’s return to Washington WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has named an acting defense secretary because his choice to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, has not yet been confirmed by the Senate. Robert Salesses, deputy director of the Pentagon’s Washington Headquarters Service, will fill in as acting secretary of defense, and three other …

The least qualified Trump Cabinet pick ever
2 months, 1 week ago

The least qualified Trump Cabinet pick ever

Raw Story  

The US Department of Defense is the largest government agency in the country. Brace yourself, America,” he added, Hegseth will be a “ferocious media, culture and political warrior for MAGA.” Hegseth champions more “lethality” During his confirmation hearing, when Senators asked direct questions about a litany of public drunkenness and sexual abuse allegations, Hegseth punted, calling every accusation an “anonymous …

Pete Hegseth hearings made me 'sick to my stomach': NYT columnist
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth hearings made me 'sick to my stomach': NYT columnist

Raw Story  

New York Times columnist David Brooks has some sharp words for Trump secretary of defense nominee Pete Hegseth -- and also for both the Republicans and Democrats who questioned him at this week's Senate confirmation hearings. In his latest piece, Brooks declares Hegseth to be the defense secretary America deserves on the grounds that the United States is no longer …

Trump nominee is enjoying 'perverse Republican version of affirmative action': MSNBC host
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump nominee is enjoying 'perverse Republican version of affirmative action': MSNBC host

Raw Story  

MSNBC’s Chris Hayes shredded President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet selections as “unqualified and lackluster” – but suggested more was at play in an op-ed published Wednesday. The cable news host appeared especially amused by Trump’s pick of former Fox News host Pete Hegseth to lead the Department of Defense, and in a stinging rebuke of the MAGA movement, went after Republicans’ …

Ex-Trump staffer claims she's smarter than Trump's Defense Secretary nominee
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ex-Trump staffer claims she's smarter than Trump's Defense Secretary nominee

Raw Story  

"The View" began it's Wednesday show blasting Donald Trump's Secretary of Defense nominee, Fox News host Pete Hegseth. One key piece of the hearing that bothered former Donald Trump staffer Alyssa Farah Griffin, other than what she saw was his sexism, was that he didn't know basic things in government. "I think Republicans made a really bad decision to lower …

'Little of substance': Senate Republicans ripped by WSJ for giving Hegseth 'a pass'
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Little of substance': Senate Republicans ripped by WSJ for giving Hegseth 'a pass'

Raw Story  

The Wall Street Editorial Board came away from watching the Senate interrogation of Fox News personality Pete Hegseth to be Donald Trump's next secretary of defense unsatisfied and left with the hope that the embattled nominee will surprise them. In an editorial published after Hegseth's contentious hearing that lasted over 4 hours, the editors praised Sen, Tim Kaine for his …

Trump nominee's 'outrageous lie' before Senate singled out by MSNBC host
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump nominee's 'outrageous lie' before Senate singled out by MSNBC host

Raw Story  

Fox News personality Pete Hegseth's appearance before a Senate committee on Tuesday, as he seeks approval to become Donald Trump's secretary of defense, got a thumbs down on MSNBC Wednesday morning. After sharing clips of the embattled Hegseth attempting to blow off credible accusations of public drunkenness and sexual improprieties, "Morning Joe" co-host Joe Scarborough singled out what he called …

Trump’s cabinet hopefuls set for Senate grillings as Newsom urges him to visit LA: Live updates
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s cabinet hopefuls set for Senate grillings as Newsom urges him to visit LA: Live updates

The Independent  

✕ Close Donald Trump’s defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth heckled by protesters at Senate confirmation Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The …

Pete Hegseth’s confirmation was the most antagonistic I’ve ever seen.
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth’s confirmation was the most antagonistic I’ve ever seen.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Norm Coleman, introducing the nominee, observed that Hegseth “has struggled and overcome great personal challenges”—a reference to much-publicized sexual harassment charges and a documented drinking problem—but pleaded, “Please don’t give in to the cynical notion that people can’t change.” …

Dem senators skewer Pete Hegseth over his ‘denigrating’ views on women in the military
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dem senators skewer Pete Hegseth over his ‘denigrating’ views on women in the military

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Democratic senators skewered Pete Hegseth over his views on women …

Who is Pete Hegseth? The Fox News anchor turned nominee for defense secretary
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Who is Pete Hegseth? The Fox News anchor turned nominee for defense secretary

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. His previous role was as an anchor on Fox & Friends He is battling …

Pete Hegseth’s fiery confirmation hearing ends with GOP signaling approval: Live updates
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth’s fiery confirmation hearing ends with GOP signaling approval: Live updates

The Independent  

✕ Close Trump defense pick Pete Hegseth heckled by protesters at Senate confirmation Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read …

Donald Trump’s Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth grilled over drinking, gender issues, and inexperience
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump’s Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth grilled over drinking, gender issues, and inexperience

Live Mint  

US President-elect Donald Trump's choice for the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, confronted allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking, and questions about his derisive views of women in combat during a heated Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday. But pressed about his marital infidelity, Hegseth acknowledged, “I am not a perfect person.” He, however, weathered the four-hour hearing without making any major …

Pete Hegseth Weathers Brutal Questions On Drinking, Assault Claims In Senate Hearing
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth Weathers Brutal Questions On Drinking, Assault Claims In Senate Hearing

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Defense secretary hopeful Pete Hegseth faced intense scrutiny from Democrats in a Tuesday confirmation hearing, fielding questions about allegations of sexual assault, infidelity, showing up to work drunk and disparaging women’s participation in the military. “I think he helped himself immensely today.” Senate Majority Leader John Thune also brushed off concerns about the sexual assault …

Republicans may be waiting for Trump appointee to 'implode': Defense expert
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Republicans may be waiting for Trump appointee to 'implode': Defense expert

Raw Story  

Sen. Joni Ernst has softened her objections to some of President-elect Donald Trump's appointees, and one international affairs expert thinks he knows why. Naval War College professor Tom Nichols told MSNBC that Ernst may simply be waiting for Defense secretary appointee Pete Hegseth to "implode" so she can take over his job. READ ALSO: 'Big misogynist': Female Dem senators give …

Trump's Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth grilled by senators as cabinet hearings begin
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump's Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth grilled by senators as cabinet hearings begin

The Hindu  

Controversial Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth faced tough questions from senators Tuesday about his views on women serving in combat and his qualifications to lead the Defense Department as confirmation hearings for Donald Trump's cabinet picks get underway. Mr. Hegseth, a former Army National Guard officer and ex-Fox News host, was grilled by Democratic members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, …

Pete Hegseth Can't Say If Sexual Assault Is 'Disqualifying' To Be Defense Secretary
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth Can't Say If Sexual Assault Is 'Disqualifying' To Be Defense Secretary

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Sen. Tim Kaine on Tuesday pressed Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary nominee, on whether he believes it should be disqualifying to be defense secretary if someone has committed sexual assault — challenging Hegseth’s claims that he’d been “completely cleared” of any wrongdoing amid the allegations he’s faced of sexual assault and infidelity. Can …

What Americans think about Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense secretary pick
2 months, 2 weeks ago

What Americans think about Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense secretary pick

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Pete Hegseth faced an important test in his fiery confirmation hearing on Tuesday — but he didn’t just have to prove himself to the senators who immediately began sparring over his nomination as defense secretary. A new poll finds only about 2 in 10 Americans approve of Hegseth being nominated as the secretary of defense, a position that …

Key takeaways from Pete Hegseth's fiery confirmation hearing
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Key takeaways from Pete Hegseth's fiery confirmation hearing

Associated Press  

▶ Several of Donald Trump’s picks for his Cabinet are appearing before the Senate for confirmation hearings Wednesday. WASHINGTON — Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, publicly faced senators for the first time after weeks of questions from Democrats — and praise from Republicans — about his “unconventional” resume. Here are some takeaways from Hegseth’s confirmation hearing: …

What to know from Pete Hegseth's fiery confirmation hearing
2 months, 2 weeks ago

What to know from Pete Hegseth's fiery confirmation hearing

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Defense secretary is …

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