Dem senator who bashed Hegseth's qualifications stands by DOD sec who oversaw botched Afghan withdrawal
Sen. Blumenthal grilled SecDef nominee Pete Hegseth on his qualifications despite reaffirming current support for the job SecDef Lloyd Austin has done.
The Independent29d
Hegseth's views on women in combat, infidelity and more — in his own words
Pete Hegseth will try to convince members of the ... Current Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, a retired Army four-star general, also commanded troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and was awarded a ...
Chicago Tribune17d
As Hegseth takes charge at the Pentagon, here’s what changes could be in store
WASHINGTON — When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth starts his first official ... Wade, then-Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin came out with a policy that would allow service members to take leave ...
‘Top-shelf communicator’: Pete Hegseth’s media background on full display during time of crisis
The defense secretary's media background has played a significant role as the department reels from the Army-involved crash ...
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Pete Hegseth May Be America's Next Secretary of Defense
Yes, Hegseth served as a member of the Army National Guard, completed tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, and was awarded the Bronze Star—accomplishments ... be replacing Lloyd Austin, a general ...
The Independent28d
The Latest: Pete Hegseth delivers opening remarks in his defense secretary confirmation hearing
including current Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin who led the invasion into Iraq. On Tuesday, the assertion was whittled down to Hegseth being the first “to have served as a junior officer on the ...
The Boston Globe28d
Pete Hegseth faced fierce questioning over misconduct allegations, views on women in combat. Here’s how it unfolded.
including current Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, who was a leader in the initial invasion of Iraq. During the confirmation hearing, Hegseth did not directly address the allegations of sexual ...
The State26d
The North Carolina reason Pete Hegseth isn’t qualified to be defense secretary | Opinion
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon, speaks during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee at the Capitol in Washington on Tuesday ...
Charlotte Observer26d
The North Carolina reason Pete Hegseth isn’t qualified to be defense secretary | Opinion
Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. Donald Trump’s Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth wants to honor one of ...