Pete Hegseth, Pentagon

Pete Hegseth Moves Closer to Confirmation as Pentagon Chief
President Trump’s most controversial cabinet pick is one step closer to taking office. The nomination of Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense was voted out of the Senate Armed Services Committee on party lines,
5 Things Pete Hegseth Could Do If He Is Confirmed
Pete Hegseth needs to deliver a Pentagon that is accountable, efficient, and laser-focused on fighting and winning, especially against China.
Republican senator previously seen as a roadblock to Pete Hegseth's nomination says she'll back him to lead the Pentagon
Sen. Joni Ernst’s support is a huge boost to Hegseth’s prospects, all but assuring his confirmation as defense secretary barring twists in the GOP-led Senate.
Trump's controversial Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth's future faces crucial test in Senate committee hearing
Pete Hegseth must be approved by the GOP-led Senate Armed Services Committee before he can go before the full Senate for confirmation.
Senate Armed Services Committee advances Hegseth nomination to lead Pentagon
The Senate Armed Services Committee voted along party lines to approve Pete Hegseth’s nomination to be the next secretary of defense, moving his nomination along to a full Senate vote. All 14 Republican members of the committee supported Hegseth,
Armed Services Committee approves Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth
Hegseth, 44, is a combat veteran and former Fox News host. The committee voted along party lines to advance his nomination to the full Senate.
Armed Services Panel Rushes Through Hegseth Nomination Along Party Lines
By Karoun Demirjian Reporting from the Capitol Republicans moved behind closed doors on Monday to speed the nomination of Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, to the Senate floor,
Pete Hegseth nomination advances in Senate despite Sen. Mark Kelly's objections
Pete Hegseth’s controversial nomination as defense secretary moved a step closer to confirmation with the Senate Armed Services Committee recommending him to the job on party lines. U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly,
Senate Armed Services Committee advances Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon
The Senate Armed Services Committee voted along party lines to send Pete Hegseth’s nomination to be defense secretary to the ...
Trump names acting defense secretary with Hegseth not yet confirmed
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.
Sen. Mark Kelly grills Pete Hegseth in testy hearing, says he's unfit to head Pentagon
Ariz., was part of a united Democratic contingent who view the Defense secretary nominee as a poor choice to lead the ...
Sen. Joni Ernst officially backs Pete Hegseth for top Pentagon post: ‘Americans deserve a strong Secretary of Defense’
Ernst, an Army veteran and rape survivor, had previously expressed concerns over Hegseth’s past comments about women in ...
Trump Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth pitches himself as a 'change agent' as he faces grilling in Senate hearing
Pete Hegseth pitched himself as a "change agent" to lead the Defense Department while Democrats excoriated him as unfit ...
Trump's Pentagon pick walked back his outspoken opposition to women in combat
Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth signaled he wouldn't ban women from combat roles, a backtrack that may have been ...
Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing brings overlapping failures into focus
Hegseth failed to prove that he’s up for the job; Republican senators failed to do their jobs; and Trump failed to choose a ...
When Trump takes office, it’s unclear who will lead Pentagon
It is unclear who will take over at the Pentagon and the military services when the top leaders all step down Monday as U.S.