Jan 25 WATCH: Pete Hegseth delivers remarks after being sworn in as defense secretary By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press In brief remarks, Hegseth outlined what he said were his guiding principles: “Restore the warrior ethos in everything that we do, rebuild our military and reestablish deterrence.”… Continue reading
Jan 24 WATCH: Senate narrowly confirms Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation's defense secretary late Friday in a dramatic tie-breaking vote, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon amid allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior toward women. Continue reading
Jan 23 Hegseth told senator that he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017, AP reports By Tara Copp, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jan 23 Senate advances Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary despite misconduct allegations By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jan 21 Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law alleges in affidavit he was abusive to second wife By Farnoush Amiri, Tara Copp, Associated Press The affidavit describes Hegseth’s treatment of his second wife, Samantha, and alleges repeat drunkenness and a domestic situation where Samantha Hegseth had a safe word to indicate if she was in danger at home. Danielle Hegseth said Samantha texted that… Continue reading
Jan 15 What Americans think about Hegseth, Rubio, Musk and RFK Jr. By Matt Loffman Several nominees face critical tests in the U.S. Senate before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House on Monday. Here’s a look at what Americans said in this latest poll. Continue reading
Jan 14 WATCH: Lawmakers question Hegseth on his views about women in the military By Steff Staples Multiple lawmakers grilled Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for his defense secretary, about his stance on women in the military during a confirmation hearing Tuesday held by the Senate Committee on Armed Services. Continue reading
Jan 14 Watch 4:52 Hegseth grilled over opposition to women in combat, accusations of misconduct By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Solveig Rennan One of President-elect Trump's most controversial nominees was the first to face the scrutiny of a Senate confirmation hearing. Defense Secretary-designate Pete Hegseth was questioned Tuesday about alleged sexual and financial misconduct as well as concerns he lacks the experience… Continue watching
Jan 14 Watch 4:50 GOP Sen. Banks says ‘it’s a matter of national security’ to quickly confirm Hegseth By Amna Nawaz, Lisa Desjardins, Shrai Popat Republican Sen. Jim Banks of Indiana serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee and was in the room as Defense Secretary-designate Pete Hegseth appeared for a confirmation hearing. Amna Nawaz spoke with Sen. Banks about how Hegseth handled the attention. Continue watching
Jan 14 Watch 5:22 Sen. Duckworth explains why she says Hegseth is unqualified to lead Pentagon By Geoff Bennett, Shrai Popat, Kyle Midura During Tuesday's confirmation hearing, Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois told defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth that she doesn't believe he is qualified for the job. Sen. Duckworth is a former Army helicopter pilot who lost her legs in a… Continue watching