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Pete Hegseth, Senate

Live updates: Pete Hegseth questioned on misconduct allegations and views on women at Senate confirmation hearing

N.C., said during his questioning of Hegseth that Army recruiting has surged since Donald Trump was elected in November — a claim that Hegseth agreed with. This is false. Show more Army recruiting is doing better now than during this time last year,

Detroit Free Press on MSN · 1h

Slotkin, Peters hit Hegseth with questions at Senate hearing for Pentagon nominee

Slotkin, Michigan's new US senator, wanted to know if Pete Hegseth would reject an unlawful order to use the military against civilians.

The Boston Globe · 4h

Hegseth faces questions about his experience and personal past. Here are highlights from the Senate hearing.

Hegseth's former experience in the Army National Guard is widely viewed as an asset for the job, but he also brings a jarring record of past statements and actions.

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The New York Times · 2h

Senate Hearings for Trump’s Cabinet Picks Have Begun. Here’s the Schedule.

Selections for attorney general, secretary of homeland security, secretary of state and Treasury secretary are among those set to have hearings this week.

NBC News · 7h

Senate braces for 'train wreck' as hearings kick off for Trump Cabinet picks

Some are expected to have smooth confirmation paths, like Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state, while others, like defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth, face headwinds.

The Associated Press on MSN · 31m

The Latest: Nomination process for Trump Cabinet picks begins in front of Senate committees

After the initial crush of personnel announcements for President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration, the nominations process will officially begin.

Jim Justice, West Virginia and United States Senate

Yahoo · 1h

West Virginia’s former governor Justice takes Senate oath of office

Former West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice officially became a U.S. senator Tuesday afternoon. Justice took the oath of office on the Senate floor Tuesday with fellow West Virginia Sen. Shelley Moore Capito by his side holding the Bible.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 2h

Jim Justice sworn into Senate after two terms as West Virginia governor

Sen. Jim Justice (R-WV) was sworn into the Senate on Tuesday, bringing Republicans one step closer to a 53-seat majority in the upper chamber. Justice took the oath of office one day after he finished his second term as West Virginia governor and six days before President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated for a second term

Clarksburg-Weston WDTV on MSN · 2h

Jim Justice officially sworn in as United States Senator

Justice was officially sworn into the United States Senate Tuesday, replacing long-time Democratic Senator Joe Manchin. Justice, who previously served two terms as Governor of West Virginia, was joined by his Republican colleague Senator Shelley Moore Capito on the Senate floor for his swearing in.

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The Senate is considering the Laken Riley Act. Here's what it would do

The bill would require immigration officers to detain immigrants who are suspected of minor theft and cede some federal ...

How Many Senate Votes Does Hegseth Need to Be Confirmed Secretary of Defense?

The Senate Armed Services panel has 14 Republicans and 13 Democrats, so Hegseth can only lose a single Republican, if all ...

Hegseth dismisses sexual misconduct allegations, addresses sexist comments to Senate panel

The Senate Armed Services Committee is holding a hearing Tuesday reviewing President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary ...

Trump's pick for defence chief vows to restore 'warrior culture' as he faces Senate grilling

Iowa senator Joni Ernst, a veteran Republican and herself a victim of sexual assault, has been less than enthusiastic about ...

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Michigan Senate Republican leader enters open race for governor’s seat in 2026

State Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt is the second well-known candidate to enter the race to succeed Whitmer, who has ...

How the president’s cabinet gets confirmed by Senate

NBC News’ Zinhle Essamuah details the cabinet confirmation process and explains some of the challenges President-elect ...

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