Republican senator previously seen as a roadblock to Pete Hegseth's nomination says she'll back him to lead the Pentagon
Sen. Joni Ernst’s support is a huge boost to Hegseth’s prospects, all but assuring his confirmation as defense secretary ...
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Senate panel quietly seeking more info on Pete Hegseth ahead of confirmation hearings: Sources
In early December, amid speculation that Hegseth might not submit to a traditional FBI background check, Wicker told ABC News that it would be his preference to see such a background check carried ...
FBI did not interview woman who accused Pete Hegseth of sexual assault, senator says
The FBI background check, which followed parameters set by the Trump transition team, may have defied standard protocol by ...
Few US adults confident Justice Department and FBI will act fairly under Trump, new poll finds
Only about 2 in 10 U.S. adults are “extremely” or “very” confident the Justice Department will act in a fair and nonpartisan ...
Reed: FBI investigation of Hegseth ‘insufficient’
Sen. Jack Reed (R.I.), the top-ranking Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, called the FBI’s background check of ...
FBI Didn’t Interview Fox Staff Who Blew the Whistle on Hegseth’s Drinking
New questions are being raised about the FBI background check conducted for President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the ...
Trump's controversial Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth's future faces crucial test in Senate committee hearing
Pete Hegseth must be approved by the GOP-led Senate Armed Services Committee before he can go before the full Senate for ...