Jan 13 Watch 7:20 Hegseth confirmation hearings to begin amid sexual misconduct accusations By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat Confirmation hearings for several President-elect Trump’s nominations will begin this week. Pete Hegseth, the pick to lead the Defense Department, will face questions about a number of misconduct allegations that have surfaced against the former Fox News host. White House… Continue watching
Jan 12 What does the defense secretary do? By Evelyn Farkas, The Conversation Leading the U.S. Department of Defense is a massive job, broadly affecting Americans’ security at home and abroad and overseeing huge numbers of people and immense amounts of money. Continue reading
Dec 12 Watch 7:17 How Hegseth's controversial religious views could affect military leadership By Laura Barrón-López, Sam Lane President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, has faced allegations of sexual misconduct, excessive drinking and financial mismanagement, all of which he denies. Laura Barrón-López and Brad Onishi discussed something else that’s drawn scrutiny, the influence of… Continue watching
Dec 04 Watch 5:51 Hegseth returns to Capitol Hill in latest attempt to salvage defense secretary nomination By Lisa Desjardins One of President-elect Trump's most embattled nominees, Defense Secretary-designate Pete Hegseth, met with Republican senators Wednesday on Capitol Hill. It comes as Trump revealed more of his picks key positions to assist him in his next term. Lisa Desjardins reports. Continue watching
Dec 04 The U.S. military takes pride in its religious diversity. Could that change if Hegseth takes over? By Peter Smith, Associated Press The U.S. military's commitment to religious diversity could be strained if Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, is confirmed as the next Pentagon leader. Continue reading
Dec 02 Watch 6:18 Trump's defense secretary pick under spotlight amid fresh concerns about his past By Amna Nawaz, Kyle Midura Former Fox News host and defense secretary-delegate Pete Hegseth visited lawmakers on Capitol Hill to discuss his future in the next Trump administration. It comes as new reporting raises fresh concerns about his past. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with… Continue watching
Nov 18 Lawyer says Hegseth paid woman after allegation of sex assault but he denies wrongdoing By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Pete Hegseth was accused of sexual assault in 2017 after a speaking appearance at a Republican women’s event in Monterey, California, according to a statement released by the city. No charges were filed. His lawyer, Timothy Parlatore, told The Associated… Continue reading
Nov 18 7 things to know about Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary pick By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Hegseth has lobbied Donald Trump to release service members accused of war crimes. Continue reading
Nov 18 Trump's nominee for defense secretary reignites debate over allowing women to fight on the front lines By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has reignited a debate that many thought was settled long ago. Continue reading
Nov 13 Watch 6:57 How Hegseth could reshape the Defense Department under Trump By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn For perspective on President-elect Trump's pick of Pete Hegseth to be Secretary of Defense, Nick Schifrin spoke with James McPherson. He served as under secretary of the Army and as the Army's general council during the first Trump administration. He… Continue watching