Opinion
Key GOP Senator Solicited Testimony Against Pete Hegseth, Then Voted to Confirm Him Anyway
Thom Tillis reportedly assured Hegseth’s former sister-in-law that her statement would turn the tide against him.
Pete Hegseth Sworn In As Defense Secretary After JD Vance Cast Tie-Breaking Vote—Here’s What To Know
Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, faced stiff criticism from Democrats and some Republicans—requiring a tie-breaking vote from JD Vance.
Opinion
Pete Hegseth’s confirmation is another painful reminder for American women
After being confirmed by Congress, Pete Hegseth will be the Trump administration's next secretary of defense. And women suffer again.
Who Are the Three Republican Senators Who Voted Against Pete Hegseth?
Senators Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins and Mitch McConnell voted against confirming Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary. To Capitol insiders, their decisions weren’t surprising.
Pete Hegseth is only the beginning of Trump’s confirmation headaches
The Senate is set to confirm South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security, as soon as Saturday. The Senate already confirmed John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA in a 74-25 vote.
JD Vance says of Pete Hegseth: 'Pete is a disrupter'
"Pete is a disrupter" said Vice President JD Vance in explaining why he is pleased that Pete Hegseth is now the nation's secretary of Defense. Speaking in an interview for Sunday's edition of CBS' "Face the Nation,
Senate votes to confirm Pete Hegseth as Trump’s new Defense Secretary
The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth on Friday as secretary of Defense, a win for President Donald Trump's new administration after its 44-year-old nominee fended off allegations of sexual assault,
JD Vance compares Pete Hegseth's confirmation to Ohio State's title: 'Doesn't matter what the score was'
Vice President JD Vance celebrated Pete Hegseth's confirmation with an anecdote that referenced Ohio State's recent national championship victory.
Hegseth confirmed as Defense secretary after Vance breaks tie
Republicans largely rebuffed those accusations and approved Hegseth with the help of Vice President JD Vance, who broke a rare 50-50 tie, in the first big nomination fight for Pre
Vice president breaks tie as Senate confirms Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Pete Hegseth needed the vice president's vote to break a Senate tie for his confirmation as Defense secretary. Kelly and Gallego of Arizona voted no.
Why Pete Hegseth’s scandal-plagued record didn’t derail his nomination
As the dust settles on the fight over Pete Hegseth's nomination, his confirmation is emblematic of a larger truth about the state of Republican politics.
Pete Hegseth’s Ex-Sister-in-Law Tells Senate He Abused Second Wife, Which Hegseth Denies
Hegseth, Trump’s nominee for Defense Secretary, and his second wife denied the allegation that he was abusive in their former ...
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Pete Hegseth’s 2nd Ex-Wife Allegedly Had a Safe Word for When He Threatened Her
Despite new allegations of violence from Hegseth's ex-sister-in-law, the Senate is set to confirm the alleged rapist to run ...
Column: The case of the missing Hegseth investigation
Trump's unfit nominee for Defense secretary gets the benefit of an incomplete, half-baked and secret FBI report.
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Pete Hegseth nomination in limbo after ex-sister-in-law alleges he was violent in marriage
Minnesota AG joins in suit over birthright citizenship; Minnesotans pardoned for Jan. 6 crimes; man arrested for strip club ...
GOP proceeds with Pete Hegseth nomination after ‘abuse’ report
Republicans pushed forward with Pete Hegseth’s nomination as secretary of defense on Wednesday even after a damaging report ...