Hegseth will be confirmed as DOD secretary by end of Trump’s first week: Roger Wicker
Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) was enthusiastic for Pete Hegseth’s confirmation vote for secretary of defense, expressing how important it is for Hegseth to be confirmed given the “dangerous” times the United States is facing.
Watch live: Pete Hegseth confirmation hearing for secretary of defense
Join Washington Post reporters for live coverage of the confirmation hearing of Pete Hegseth to be the next secretary of defense. The former Fox News host has faced multiple controversies, including allegations of heavy drinking and sexual misconduct,
Sen. John Curtis issues statement in support of Pete Hegseth, Trump’s nominee for defense secretary
SALT LAKE CITY ( ABC4) — The day after the confirmation hearing of Pete Hegseth — President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary — Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, released a statement saying he will be voting in favor of Hegseth’s nomination.
Hegseth Unqualified for Secretary of Defense, Science Group Says
The defense secretary job is as difficult as it is critical. Pete Hegseth, a television presenter and author, doesn’t have the qualifications to perform this role
Senators question Pete Hegseth's qualifications for Secretary of Defense
Pete Hegseth faced intense scrutiny from senators during his confirmation hearing for Secretary of Defense, addressing allegations of misconduct and his stance on women in combat roles.
Indiana U.S. Sen. Todd Young plans to support Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary pick
Young's announcement, shared with Politico, comes a day after Hegseth's confirmation hearing in the U.S. Senate.
Sen. Roger Wicker supported Pete Hegseth's Secretary of Defense nomination. Here's what he said
Mississippi, Armed Services Chair, said Pete Hegseth "helped himself immensely" after the contentious hearing.
Cheyenne Roche: Pete Hegseth grossly under qualified for secretary of defense
As early as Monday, the Senate will vote on whether or not to confirm Pete Hegseth as the next secretary of defense. The secretary of defense oversees the Defense Department, acting as the principal defense policy maker and advisor.
Austin, the first Black defense secretary, ends his term marred by Afghanistan but buoyed by Ukraine
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is bidding farewell to the forces and personnel he's led through a tumultuous term.
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Hegseth backed by Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy to lead the Pentagon under Trump
Pete Hegseth has picked up another key vote for confirmation as President-elect Trump's secretary of defense. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., on Friday said he will vote to confirm Hegseth, an Army ...
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Secretary of Defense Must Perform a 'Delicate Dance' Between the President, Congress and the Public
Senate confirmation hearings are slated to begin on Jan. 14, 2025, for Pete Hegseth, whom President-elect Donald Trump has chosen to serve as the next secretary of defense. It’s a massive job ...
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What does the defense secretary do?
Senate confirmation hearings are slated to begin on Jan. 14, 2025, for Pete Hegseth, whom President-elect Donald Trump has chosen to serve as the next secretary of defense. It’s a massive job ...
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Dhruv fleet's grounding poses major challenge for armed forces: Defence Secretary
The grounding of the 330-strong ALH fleet for over 15 days has disrupted operations across the Army, Navy, Air Force, and the ...
Defense Secretary Austin’s secrecy around his hospitalizations increased the risks to national security, watchdog says
The secrecy surrounding Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s hospitalizations in late 2023 and early 2024 “increased ...
Pentagon report criticizes defense secretary, deputy for not adhering to protocols
In a statement accompanying his report on Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization, Pentagon Inspector General Robert ...
Retired Army colonel explains what it takes to be secretary of defense
Retired U.S. Army Colonel Myles Caggins III talks about the challenges and qualifications needed to be America's next ...