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Ernst, Hegseth sidestep question of women in combat after meeting
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Pete Hegseth are sidestepping questions as to whether President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon still thinks women should be allowed in combat roles, following ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump, Ernst support Hegseth's push to remain in confirmation process
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst is appearing more comfortable with Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense. CBS News' Shawna Mizelle has more.CBS News - 1d -
Hegseth comments on meeting with Sen. Joni Ernst
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, met Monday with Sen. Joni Ernst as he continues to push for support ahead of his confirmation hearing. CBS News ...CBS News - 1d -
Ernst Suggests She Will Not Oppose Hegseth for Defense Secretary
Senator Joni Ernst, an Iowa Republican who is facing re-election in 2026, appeared less skeptical after President-elect Donald Trump’s supporters threatened her with political retribution.The New York Times - 2d -
Hegseth meets with Ernst again amid Pentagon confirmation fight
President-elect Trump's Defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth on Monday held a second meeting in less than a week with Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a key figure in his ongoing push to win confirmation ...The Hill - 2d -
Ernst says there will be 'thorough vetting' of Hegseth before moving forward
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst (R) is not yet ready to give her full support to President-elect Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, stating that she would like to hear more from him. "I am a ...The Hill - 3d -
Ernst and Hegseth to resume meetings next week
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) said she will meet with Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth again next week as he continues to pitch himself to lawmakers on Capitol Hill. “Pete Hegseth and I will ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump team digs in on Hegseth
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump says he's sticking with 'winner' Hegseth for DOD chief ...The Hill - 5d -
Ernst, key GOP vote, noncommittal on Hegseth nomination
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst (R) told Fox News in an interview Thursday morning that she’s not ready to support Pete Hegseth’s nomination to serve as secretary of Defense and wants to thoroughly review his ...The Hill - 6d -
After meeting with Hegseth, Ernst says she's not ready to support him
Sen. Joni Ernst said she's not ready to support Pete Hegseth for defense secretary as Hegseth faces allegations of sexual impropriety and other misconduct.ABC News - 6d -
Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth Have the Same Enemies
He, too, wants to fight the “enemy within.”The New York Times - 6d -
Republican rep 'really impressed' after meeting with Hegseth
Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) said on Wednesday that he was "really impressed" with Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's nominee to lead the Pentagon, after the former Fox News host met with the ...The Hill - 6d -
Cramer throws support behind Hegseth 'barring surprises'
Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) said Wednesday that he is supportive of Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Pentagon as long as no more “surprises” emerge during his confirmation process, which has ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Hegseth on shaky ground
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Hegseth doubles down amid growing scrutiny Pete Hegseth, ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Hegseth nomination sinking fast in the Senate
Senate Republicans say Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s choice to head the Defense Department, faces a very tough path to confirmation in the Senate and his bleak prospects have been ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Pete Hegseth vows to fight on as Trump considers replacements
President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, former Fox News anchor Pete Hegseth, was on Capitol Hill again Wednesday trying to wrangle support for his confirmation. As Hegseth vows ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Evening Report — Hegseth on the brink
Presented by Southern Company — Plus: Dem criticism builds over Biden pardoning his son {beacon} Evening Report © Greg Nash Hegseth digs in as nomination teeters Pete Hegseth, President-elect ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Hegseth speaks out on Trump's requests, push for confirmation
Pete Hegseth is characterizing allegations around him as distractions as he attempts to gain the support of senators ahead of his confirmation hearing for the secretary of defense post. Politico's ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Will Hegseth stay in fight for secretary of defense confirmation?
Pete Hegseth is saying President-elect Donald Trump told him to fight out the swirling backlash he is receiving over allegations of his misconduct. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Will Trump replace Hegseth pick with DeSantis for secretary of defense?
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, news host Pete Hegseth, continues to face mounting backlash over allegations of impropriety in his past. CBS News campaign reporters ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Hegseth: Meeting with senators has been a 'wonderful process'
Pete Hegseth spoke to reporters as he continues to meet with senators about serving as President-elect Trump's secretary of defense. He called the meetings a "wonderful process" and said his ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Hegseth meets with Republicans as his candidacy hangs in the balance
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary has faced sexual assault and workplace misconduct allegations.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
GOP senator wants Hegseth to commit to not drinking
Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) said that he wants President-elect Trump's pick for Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, to stop drinking as reports mount that the former Fox News host has previously done ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Trump mulls replacing Hegseth with DeSantis for defense secretary
President-elect Trump is reportedly considering replacing Pete Hegseth as his nominee for defense secretary with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after new allegations surfaced about Hegseth from his own ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Trump in talks to replace defence nominee Hegseth
Florida governor Ron DeSantis among those who could replace Fox News hostFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Trump considering replacing Hegseth with DeSantis for defense secretary
President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing Fox News host Pete Hegseth, his embattled pick for defense secretary, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Ron DeSantis, Joni Ernst potential defense secretary nominees if Hegseth drops out
Sources familiar with private discussions tell ABC News that a growing list of replacements is emerging to possibly replace Pete Hegseth as defense secretary nominee.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Trump may replace Hegseth with DeSantis: WSJ
President-elect Trump is rumored to be considering replacing his Defense Secretary pick, former Fox News personality Pete Hegseth, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R). According to a report by the ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
New allegations involving Hegseth's drinking habits
Ten current and former Fox News employees who worked with Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick for defense secretary, say he drank in ways that concerned them. A Trump transition spokesperson ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Hegseth faces growing GOP scrutiny as allegations mount
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's embattled pick for Defense secretary, faced growing scrutiny from Republican senators Tuesday after a new set of revelations over the weekend involving ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Graham calls Hegseth allegations ‘very disturbing’
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said allegations against Pete Hegseth of sexual assault and other misconduct, some stemming from his time atop two veterans groups, are “very disturbing” and are making ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Trump transition team dismisses Hegseth allegations
President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is dismissing misconduct concerns surrounding Pete Hegseth's past. CBS News' Nancy Cordes breaks down how the former president's team is reacting to ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Hegseth dodges questions on alleged sexual, financial misconduct
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, dodged more questions on alleged sexual and financial misconduct carried out while he served as the head of a veterans' ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Trump adviser on Hegseth pick: ‘There aren't any concerns’
President-elect Trump senior adviser Jason Miller said that the team isn’t concerned with the pick for Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, amid controversial reports about him emerging in recent days. ...The Hill - Dec. 3