What to watch as Pete Hegseth faces questions about his experience and personal past
Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth will publicly face senators on Tuesday for the first time after weeks of privately pushing back on criticism over his qualifications and personal past
5 takeaways from Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense pick, was met with a friendly reception by Senate Republicans at his Tuesday hearing before the Armed Services Committee.
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Miss., chair of the Armed Services Committee, has signaled Hegseth is likely to be confirmed as defense secretary.
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Pete Hegseth is the combat veterans’ choice for secretary of defense
Pete Hegseth possesses the skills, vision, and experience needed to guide the Department of Defense through a critical time in our nation’s security landscape.
What Americans think about Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary pick
Pete Hegseth faces an important test on Tuesday — but he won't just have to prove himself to the senators who immediately began sparring over his nomination as defense secretary. His confirmation hearings are also an opportunity for Hegseth to make his case to the sizable share of Americans who don't know him or don't approve of President-elect Donald Trump's decision to tap him for this key role in his administration.
Key takeaways from Pete Hegseth’s fiery confirmation hearing
Democrats said Hegseth’s lack of experience, his past comments about women and Black troops and allegations of excessive drinking, and sexual misconduct, make him unfit to serve. Republicans described him as "unconventional" but an “excellent choice.
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Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick to run the Pentagon, saw little resistance from Republicans on the Senate Armed Services Committee.
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My daughter leads a platoon in Korea. Does Hegseth value her service?
If I had beene one of the senators questioning Pete Hegseth during his confirmation hearing, this is what I would have asked: ...