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Senate prepares to confirm Hegseth

Senate is preparing to confirm Hegseth as defense secretary in late evening vote

The Senate is muscling Pete Hegseth’s nomination as defense secretary toward confirmation. The Republican senators are prioritizing the former Fox News host and combat veteran’s vow to create a “warrior culture” at the Pentagon over allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior toward women.

The New York Times · 2h

Hegseth Confirmation on the Line With Senate Vote Outcome Uncertain

With two G.O.P. senators opposed, Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s pick for defense secretary, can afford to lose only one more. If he is confirmed, it is likely to be by the smallest margin for that post in modern times.

U.S. News & World Report on MSN · 4h

Where Do Things Stand With Pete Hegseth’s Path to Confirmation?

Pete Hegseth, dogged by allegations of sexual misconduct and alcohol abuse, is increasingly expected to be confirmed by the Senate on Friday night.

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Hegseth interrupted by protesters

Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth’s opening statement was repeatedly interrupted by several protesters who were ...

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Pete Hegseth Moment Goes Viral as He Appears to Not Know What ASEAN Is

A senator told Hegseth: "I suggest you do a little homework before you prepare for these types of negotiations." ...

Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon clears a key hurdle in the Senate

Senators voted 51-49 to advance Hegseth's defense secretary bid, which has been mired in several controversies. Two ...

The New Republic on MSN10dOpinion

This May Be the Worst Two Minutes From Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing

Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, struggled to answer a series of questions from Democratic Senator ...

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Hegseth dismisses sexual misconduct allegations, addresses sexist comments to Senate panel

The Senate Armed Services Committee has concluded its hearing Tuesday reviewing President-elect Donald Trump's defense ...

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Hegseth hearing live updates: Hecklers interrupt Pentagon pick’s opening statement

“Let me just say this, the Capitol ... Pete Hegseth is going to kill them with kindness,” Miller said on CNN, ...

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The Latest: Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing adjourns following Senate questioning

Roger Wicker told Hegseth “it seems to me that you’ve supervised far more people than the average United States senator ... Each was swiftly dragged out from the hearing by Capitol Police.

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Trump's defence chief pick questioned over alcohol use and his views on women in military

In a combative hearing, no Republicans came out against Pete Hegseth as he made his case to overhaul the Pentagon.

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Hegseth Routinely Passed Out From Alcohol Abuse, Witness Says

Trump’s Pentagon pick has denied the allegations, calling them part of a ‘smear campaign.’ ...

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