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Two key Republicans announce intentions to support Hegseth nomination

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense picked up the support of two Republicans after his confirmation hearing.

Christian Science Monitor · 1d

Republicans rally around Hegseth at hearing, setting him up for confirmation

Democrats raised doubts about Pete Hegseth, but Republicans closed ranks around the Trump nominee for defense secretary, at a contentious confirmation hearing.

POLITICO on MSN · 1d

Top Democrat attacks Hegseth at contentious hearing

The top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services committee struck quickly at Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing for Defense secretary, accusing him of not being qualified for the role. Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.

Pete Hegseth, Oklahoma Senate

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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 the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, asking him if he could name one member and how many countries were in the bloc.

CNN on MSN · 23h

‘I should be in prison’: Sen. Mullin defends Hegseth

Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, appeared in front of the Senate Armed Services Committee Tuesday, where senators grilled him on his qualifications. Oklahoma senator Markwayne Mullin defended Hegseth from “hypocritical” attacks about drinking and infidelity.

Politico · 1d

Senate Dems’ strategy on Hegseth

Pete Hegseth will have the confirmation hearing spotlight all to himself on Tuesday. Expect Senate Democrats to wield it like a cudgel. Donald Trump’s Defense secretary pick will need to try to convince nearly every GOP senator to back his nomination.

North Korea, Pete Hegseth and Nuclear Power

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US Ally Reacts as Pete Hegseth Declares North Korea a 'Nuclear Power'

South Korea has rejected a characterization of North Korea as a "nuclear power" by President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth. Newsweek reached out to the North Korean embassy in China and Trump's team by email with requests for comment.

Korea Joongang Daily on MSN · 17h

Hegseth calls North Korea a nuclear power, urges allies to share defense burden

U.S. Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth has described North Korea as a "nuclear power" that poses a threat to global stability, while highlighting the need for U.S. allies to increase "burden sharing" in pursuit of "healthy" partnerships.

Yonhap News English on MSN · 1d

(2nd LD) Pentagon chief nominee calls N. Korea 'nuclear power,' calls for allies' increased 'burden sharing'

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Freshman GOP senator sets social media ablaze with 'best' response to Hegseth’s answer on gender question

Conservatives erupted on social media Tuesday following an exchange between Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth and ...

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Key takeaways from Pete Hegseth’s fiery confirmation hearing

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, has publicly faced senators for the first time.

Hegseth hits back at misconduct allegations in contentious hearing

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's embattled pick for defense secretary, faced tough questions from senators during ...

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Pete Hegseth's Lawyer Defends Hearing Performance

Pete Hegseth's lawyer said he "performed superbly" in his appearance before senators amid criticism after he appeared not to ...

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Joni Ernst Scurries to Avoid Questions About Plan to Back Hegseth

The Iowa senator supports Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary, despite allegations of assault and drinking — but she doesn’t ...

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When will Pete Hegseth be confirmed? What to know about Senate confirmation votes, dates

Even though Trump has not officially been inaugurated, the Senate can confirm cabinet members before his Oath of Office.

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Stephen Colbert Burns Pete Hegseth 3 Times In 1 Devastating Joke

“Late Show” host Stephen Colbert said defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth is facing allegations of excessive drinking and ...

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Pete Hegseth Declines to Answer

At his confirmation hearing, the defense-secretary nominee looked like a man who understood that the fix was in.

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Pete Hegseth's FBI background check doesn't include interviews with key women from his past

The report doesn't offer material from Hegseth's ex-wives or a woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017. Hegseth has ...

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Republican Questioned Over His Pete Hegseth Defense

Senator Markwayne Mullin was grilled on CNN over remarks that lawmakers turn up to vote drunk as he tried to defend Pete ...

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