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,
Top 5 moments from Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's choice to head up the Pentagon, faced a Senate confirmation grilling from the Armed Services Committee.
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 Democrats oppose him, for the nomination to be voted favorably out of committee.
Senate Democrats rip Trump Defense pick during tense confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, speaks with reporters following a meeting with senators on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.) AP
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.
Michigan Sens. Slotkin, Peters grill Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth
Senators Elissa Slotkin and Gary Peters questioned Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, during his confirmation hearing.
Trump Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth pitches himself as a 'change agent' in Senate hearing
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Tim Kaine grilling Pete Hegseth, in 1 minute
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth exchanged heated words during his confirmation hearing on Jan. 14.
Sen. Mark Kelly grills Pete Hegseth in testy hearing, says he's unfit to head Pentagon
Ariz., was part of a united Democratic contingent who view the Hegseth as a poor choice to lead the nation's military.
In Fiery Hearing, Trump's Nominee Hegseth Clashes Over Future of Pentagon
Pete Hegseth, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of defense, looks on as he testifies before a Senate Committee on Armed Services confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington,
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