Hegseth’s nomination: Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, survived a crucial procedural vote that moved his bid to the full Senate. Fifty-one Republicans supported advancing his nomination; Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski joined Democrats in opposition. A final vote is expected Friday evening. Read more ›
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, paid $50,000 to the woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017, according to answers he provided to a senator during his confirmation process that The Associated Press has obtained.
A senator told Hegseth: "I suggest you do a little homework before you prepare for these types of negotiations."
Senators voted 51-49 to advance Hegseth's defense secretary bid, which has been mired in several controversies. Two Republicans oppose him.
Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, struggled to answer a series of questions from Democratic Senator Mazie Hirono.
The Senate Armed Services Committee has concluded its hearing Tuesday reviewing President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth.
Roger Wicker told Hegseth “it seems to me that you’ve supervised far more people than the average United States senator ... Each was swiftly dragged out from the hearing by Capitol Police. One woman jumped up and yelled that her veteran father ...
In a combative hearing, no Republicans came out against Pete Hegseth as he made his case to overhaul the Pentagon.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth ... you a flavor,” he said. Hegseth was largely unknown on Capitol Hill when Trump tapped him ...
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In “The War on Warriors,” published last year, the nominee to head the Pentagon lashes out at “social justice saboteurs” and other fellow Americans.