Trump-Fearing Republicans Gave Pete Hegseth a Major Pass
In many respects, the choice of Fox News personality Pete Hegseth to become secretary of Defense was Donald Trump’s most precedent-defying second-term Cabinet nomination given the enormous magnitude of the job,
Republican Uses Misspelled Sign During Pete Hegseth Confirmation Hearing
Hegseth has denied the accusations and has made assurances that if nominated, he would not drink. Hegseth has also faced criticism for his past comments about women in the military, including that women should not be in combat roles.
Pete Hegseth, Trump's nominee for defense secretary, faces crucial test at confirmation hearing
President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is heading into a potentially explosive Senate confirmation hearing
The Latest: Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing adjourns after line of questioning from senators
Confirmation hearings for Donald Trump’s cabinet picks begin this week, starting with Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth. The hearing was held Tuesday with senators questioning whether the former combat veteran and TV news show host is fit to lead the U.
Highlights From the Hearing Where Republicans Embraced Hegseth’s Bid to Lead the Pentagon
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s defense secretary pick will almost surely be asked about his alcohol use and an accusation of sexual assault when he appears before a Senate committee.
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What do Donald Trump’s criminal sentence, Matt Gaetz’s 2026 plans, and the Pete Hegseth nomination have in common?
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Republicans Salute Hegseth at Confirmation Hearing
After the hearing wrapped up, Hegseth was treated as a hero by his supporters. He embraced his wife and a long line of ...
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The special counsel report that Republicans should read (but probably won’t)
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Republicans Embrace Hegseth as Democrats Question His Fitness to Lead Pentagon
Pete Hegseth emerged from a Senate hearing with the support of the Republican Party intact following weeks of scrutiny over ...
Tulsi Gabbard’s Charm Offensive Draws Skepticism From Republican Senators
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Newsom blasts Republicans for politicizing wildfire aid to CA: ‘I have a different definition of leadership’
Following threats from House Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republicans to condition wildfire aid to California, California ...
Michigan Senate Republican leader enters open race for governor’s seat in 2026
State Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt is the second well-known candidate to enter the race to succeed Whitmer, who has ...
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Republicans Attempt Power Grab in Minnesota
The 66 members of the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), Minnesota’s affiliate of the national Democratic Party, elected to ...
Trump showed us what the Republican Party really stands for
Michael Steele reflects on Trump's influence over the Republican Party ahead of his next term and explains how the truth ...
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Republicans are poised to take control of the House of Representatives this month by the narrowest seat margin in nearly 100 ...