Sen. Lisa Murkowski to vote against Hegseth to lead the Pentagon …
4 hours ago · WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s defense secretary Thursday on a largely party-line vote, despite grave objections from Democrats and stirring unease among Republicans over his behavior and qualifications to lead the U.S. military.. Two Republicans, Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and …
Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon clears a key …
3 hours ago · Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon clears a key hurdle in the Senate Senators voted 51-49 to advance Hegseth's defense secretary bid, which has been mired in a series of controversies.
Senate advances Pete Hegseth nomination to lead Pentagon
3 hours ago · The Senate voted largely along party lines Thursday to advance Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of Defense, brushing aside a litany of misconduct allegations and the ...
Pete Hegseth moves a step closer to being Trump's Defense …
3 hours ago · WASHINGTON – Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Pentagon, moved an important step closer on Thursday to Senate confirmation despite an 8-year-old rape allegation and ...
Pete Hegseth Moves Closer to Confirmation as Pentagon Chief
The nomination of Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense was voted out of the Senate Armed Services Committee on party lines, as all Republicans stuck together, and all Democrats were opposed. The ...
Trump's controversial Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth's future faces …
Jan 13, 2025 · Pete Hegseth faces Senate confirmation hearing 02:07. President-elect Donald Trump's surprising pick to lead the Pentagon — former Fox News personality Pete Hegseth — will have to publicly ...
What to know about Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary …
Nov 13, 2024 · Hegseth would lead the Pentagon with burgeoning conflicts on multiple fronts, including Russia’s war in Ukraine, the ongoing attacks in the Middle East by Iranian proxies, the push for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas and Hezbollah, and escalating worries about the growing alliance between Russia and North Korea.
Is Trump pick Pete Hegseth ready to run Defense? A former …
Nov 20, 2024 · Hagel joined the program to explain the challenges President-elect Donald Trump's nominee, Pete Hegseth, might inherit. If confirmed, Hegseth would be the least experienced defense secretary in...
Hegseth back on the Hill as Pentagon bid teeters - POLITICO
Dec 4, 2024 · Pete Hegseth, Trump’s embattled pick to run the Pentagon, is back on Capitol Hill today as his nomination faces even more hurdles. Concerns over Hegseth’s personal controversies are...
What to Know About Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pick for Defense …
Nov 13, 2024 · President-elect Donald J. Trump has picked Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, to lead the Pentagon and the 1.3 million active-duty men and women of...