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Sen. Duckworth explains why she says Hegseth is unqualified to lead Pentagon

During Tuesday's confirmation hearing, Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois told defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth that she doesn't believe he is qualified for the job. Sen. Duckworth is a former Army helicopter pilot who lost her legs in a crash while serving in Iraq and a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Rolling Stone on MSN · 10d

‘Absolutely Clueless’: Tammy Duckworth Blasts Pete Hegseth and Senate GOP

Donald Trump’s controversial nominee could soon be confirmed by Republicans to lead the Department of Defense.

Hosted on MSN · 11d

'An insult': Tammy Duckworth announces how she'll vote on Pete Hegseth

Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth's announcement followed a heated exchange with Pete Hegseth during his confirmation hearing earlier this week.

The Daily Beast · 14m

GOP Sen Voted for Pete Hegseth After Making Promises to Ex-Sister-in-Law

Sen. Thom Tillis reportedly told Danielle Hegseth her sworn statement could convince him to oppose the nomination.

Them. on MSN · 8h

Senate Narrowly Confirms Pete Hegseth to Lead Pentagon

The Senate voted 51-50 on Friday night to confirm Hegseth, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.

Military.com · 11h

Hegseth Is Quickly Sworn in as Defense Secretary After Dramatic Senate Vote

In an emailed message to the American military, Pete Hegseth said “we will remain the strongest and most lethal force in the world."

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Sen. Duckworth Quizzes Hegseth on Audit Experience: 'You Are Not Qualified'

Many Republican senators have lamented the fact that the Pentagon has repeatedly failed financial audits, but Sen. Tammy ...

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'What are you afraid of?' Sen. Tammy Duckworth yells as Pete Hegseth dodges questions

Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) literally yelled at defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth as he dodged questions about ...

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WATCH: ‘You’re not qualified,’ Duckworth tells Hegseth in confirmation questioning

While women have earned their place in their units, "You have not earned your place as secretary of defense," Duckworth said.

The Associated Press on MSN12d

Question on ASEAN stumped Hegseth at Senate hearing. What is it and why is it important?

In a heated Senate confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, Sen. Tammy Duckworth grilled the proposed defense secretary over ...

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Duckworth: Hegseth ‘vulnerable’ to blackmail from foreign adversaries

Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) on Monday said President-elect Trump’s nominee for Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is ...

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Veteran, IL Sen. Duckworth grills Trump's Defense Secretary pick Hegseth: 'You're not qualified'

Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, was in full combat mode as she went hard after Hegseth and his qualifications to lead the ...

FOX 32 Chicago on MSN2d

Illinois Sens. Duckworth, Durbin slam Hegseth confirmation: ‘Deeply shameful’

Both U.S. senators representing Illinois slammed the confirmation of Pete Hegseth to be the new defense secretary.

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Sen. Duckworth tests DOD chief nominee Pete Hegseth’s foreign policy chops

Sen. Tammy Duckworth put Pete Hegseth’s foreign policy chops to the test during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday as ...

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Duckworth, other female senators grill Defense nominee Hegseth on his objections to women in combat

Illinois Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth told Pete Hegseth he was "wholly unqualified" to be confirmed as Defense secretary.

Sierra Sun Times13h

22 U.S. Senate Democrats Introduce Resolution Recognizing the Service of Women in Combat

The Senators’ resolution “recognizes the contribution, bravery, and sacrifices of women serving in combat roles in the Armed ...

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