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Two key Republicans announce intentions to support Hegseth nomination

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense picked up the support of two Republicans after his confirmation hearing.

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Republicans rally around Hegseth at hearing, setting him up for confirmation

Democrats raised doubts about Pete Hegseth, but Republicans closed ranks around the Trump nominee for defense secretary, at a contentious confirmation hearing.

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Top Democrat attacks Hegseth at contentious hearing

The top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services committee struck quickly at Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing for Defense secretary, accusing him of not being qualified for the role. Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.

Tim Kaine grilling Pete Hegseth

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Stephen Colbert Burns Pete Hegseth 3 Times In 1 Devastating Joke

“Late Show” host Stephen Colbert said defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth is facing allegations of excessive drinking and sexual misconduct. But he also has his supporters, including Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), who flubbed a key line as he wrapped up his defense of Hegseth during Tuesday’s confirmation hearing.

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Sen. Tim Kaine presses Pete Hegseth on assault allegations

Senator Tim Kaine used his time during Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing to question the nominee about assault allegations.

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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.

North Korea, Pete Hegseth and Nuclear Power

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US Ally Reacts as Pete Hegseth Declares North Korea a 'Nuclear Power'

South Korea has rejected a characterization of North Korea as a "nuclear power" by President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth. Newsweek reached out to the North Korean embassy in China and Trump's team by email with requests for comment.

Korea Joongang Daily on MSN · 17h

Hegseth calls North Korea a nuclear power, urges allies to share defense burden

U.S. Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth has described North Korea as a "nuclear power" that poses a threat to global stability, while highlighting the need for U.S. allies to increase "burden sharing" in pursuit of "healthy" partnerships.

Yonhap News English on MSN · 1d

(2nd LD) Pentagon chief nominee calls N. Korea 'nuclear power,' calls for allies' increased 'burden sharing'

Hegseth, Trump and defense

Dallas Morning News · 3h

Fact-check: Senate confirmation hearing for defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, faced scrutiny over his level of experience and personal conduct in a

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

What Americans Think About Pete Hegseth, Trump's Defense Secretary Pick

Pete Hegseth faced an important test on Tuesday — but he didn't just have to prove himself to the senators who immediately began sparring over his nomination as defense secretary

Raw Story on MSN · 6h

Trump's ex-defense chief won't say whether Hegseth is qualified to lead the Pentagon

Donald Trump's former defense secretary refused to state that the president-elect's latest nominee was qualified to lead the Pentagon. Mark Esper, now a CNN global affairs analyst, appeared Wednesday morning on the network to discuss the confirmation hearings for defense nominee Pete Hegseth,

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Freshman GOP senator sets social media ablaze with 'best' response to Hegseth’s answer on gender question

Conservatives erupted on social media Tuesday following an exchange between Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth and ...

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When will Pete Hegseth be confirmed? What to know about Senate confirmation votes, dates

Even though Trump has not officially been inaugurated, the Senate can confirm cabinet members before his Oath of Office.

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Joni Ernst Scurries to Avoid Questions About Plan to Back Hegseth

The Iowa senator supports Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary, despite allegations of assault and drinking — but she doesn’t ...

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Pete Hegseth Declines to Answer

At his confirmation hearing, the defense-secretary nominee looked like a man who understood that the fix was in.

Hegseth hits back at misconduct allegations in contentious hearing

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's embattled pick for defense secretary, faced tough questions from senators during ...

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Question on ASEAN stumped Hegseth at Senate hearing. What is it and why is it important?

In a heated Senate confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, Sen. Tammy Duckworth grilled the proposed defense secretary over ...

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Pete Hegseth's FBI background check doesn't include interviews with key women from his past

The report doesn't offer material from Hegseth's ex-wives or a woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017. Hegseth has ...

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How a Louisiana strip club is tied up in accusations against Trump nominee Pete Hegseth

Pete Hegseth, President-Elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, defended himself against allegations of public ...

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Key takeaways from Pete Hegseth’s fiery confirmation hearing

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, has publicly faced senators for the first time.

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