Pete Hegseth returns to Capitol Hill to build support

The Resurrection of Trump’s Support for Pete Hegseth

The president-elect became convinced that letting Pete Hegseth fail would set off a feeding frenzy among senators. What followed was a MAGA swarm that helped salvage his bid, at least for now.

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Reported assault of Rep. Nancy Mace stemmed from 'aggressive' handshake: Court docs

Officials said the suspect, James McIntyre, went through security screening prior to entering the congressional building.

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McConnell suffers fall on Capitol Hill, prompting medical treatment

Sen. Mitch McConnell, the outgoing Republican leader in the Senate, suffered a fall on Capitol Hill on Tuesday and received medical treatment.

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Trump administration picks on Capitol Hill courting Senate votes

Two key Republican senators, Joni Ernst and Lindsey Graham, signaled they're open to confirming Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense. Scott MacFarlane reports it was a busy day for several of ...

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Trump says FBI chief Wray’s resignation will ‘end the weaponization’ of justice department – US politics live

Christopher Wray will step down at the end of Biden’s presidency after Donald Trump said he wants Kash Patel to run the agency. The outgoing Senate minority leader, Mitch McConnell, has spoken ...

The Guardian - 13h

Controversial Trump picks continue meetings on Capitol Hill

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, met with Maine Sen. Susan Collins as he continues to vie for the post. Liz Goodwin, a Congress reporter for The ...

CBS News - 14h

Hegseth arrives on Capitol Hill for more meetings with senators, expresses confidence

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, is back on Capitol Hill as he works to bolster support for Senate confirmation. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole ...

CBS News - 17h

Hegseth back on Capitol Hill as Trump Cabinet picks look to build support

President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks appear to be gaining momentum as the seek support for confirmation. Trump's embattled pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, will be meeting with ...

CBS News - 21h

Pressure ramps up for Senate Republicans to back Hegseth

President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks were back on Capitol Hill to shore up support among GOP senators, including his embattled Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth.

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McConnell suffers fall on Capitol Hill, prompting medical treatment

Sen. Mitch McConnell, the outgoing Republican leader in the Senate, suffered a fall on Capitol Hill on Tuesday and received medical treatment.

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Trump administration picks blitzing Capitol Hill ahead of confirmation hearings

Some of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are expected back on Capitol Hill Tuesday morning as they are looking to garner more Senate support ahead of their confirmation hearings. CBS ...

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Hegseth back on Capitol Hill, Gabbard questioned about relationship with Syria

President-elect Donald Trump's choice for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, is back on Capitol Hill Tuesday to try to shore up support for his confirmation amid allegations of misconduct from his ...

CBS News - 1d

President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks court Senate votes on Capitol Hill

President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are making their cases to senators on Capitol Hill, including Pete Hegseth, Trump's embattled choice to lead the Department of Defense. He met with Iowa ...

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Gabbard kicks off Capitol Hill meetings amid questions over Syria

Tulsi Gabbard is facing a key week on Capitol Hill as she makes the rounds with senators in an attempt to smooth over their concerns and win confirmation to lead the U.S.’s national intelligence ...

The Hill - 2d

Pete Hegseth returns to Capitol Hill to build support

Some Senate Republicans said the allegations against Hegseth should be taken seriously only if the anonymous sources come forward.

CBS News - 2d

Trump administration picks on Capitol Hill courting Senate votes

Two key Republican senators, Joni Ernst and Lindsey Graham, signaled they're open to confirming Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense. Scott MacFarlane reports it was a busy day for several of ...

CBS News - 2d

Patel, Gabbard make rounds on Capitol Hill

Several of President-elect Donald Trump's team picks for his second term in the White House, Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard, are on Capitol Hill for meetings with senators ahead of their confirmation ...

CBS News - 2d

Trump doubles down on support for Pete Hegseth, admits he's unsure he'll be confirmed

Trump doubles down on support for Hegseth, admits he hasn’t gotten assurances from senators he’ll be confirmed

ABC News - 4d

Eye Opener: Trump doubles down on Hegseth support

President-elect Donald Trump is doubling down on his support of Pete Hegseth as his pick for secretary of defense. Meanwhile, President Biden is said to be considering a wave of preemptive pardons ...

CBS News - 4d

How strong is Pete Hegseth's support on Capitol Hill?

The incoming president and vice president are standing firm behind the person they hope will lead the Department of Defense next year. In a social media post Friday morning, President-elect Donald ...

CBS News - 5d

Trump says support for Hegseth's nomination is "strong and deep"

Trump's pick for defense chief, Pete Hegseth, has been meeting with GOP senators, amid allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and mismanagement of two veterans' organizations he ran.

CBS News - 5d

Trump voices support for embattled nominee Hegseth

President-elect Trump on Friday offered support for his nominee to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, amid questions about whether allegations of sexual misconduct and excessive drinking will doom ...

The Hill - 5d

Elon Musk Brings Trump’s Government Efficiency Push to Capitol Hill

Elon Musk and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy went to Capitol Hill.

Inc. - 6d

Hegseth continues Capitol Hill push for defense secretary post

Military veteran and former Fox News personality Pete Hegseth took part Thursday in a fourth day of door-to-door visits with senators who will decide whether to confirm him as secretary of defense ...

CBS News - 6d

Is Pete Hegseth making any progress on gaining GOP support?

President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, was on Capitol Hill again Thursday to try to gain support among Republican senators for his confirmation. He is accused of ...

CBS News - 6d

Military advocacy group makes push on Capitol Hill

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Musk and Ramaswamy pitch spending advisory board to lawmakers on Capitol Hill

NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles, Senior Capitol Hill Correspondent Garrett Haake and CNBC Senior Washington Correspondent Eamon Javers join Meet the Press NOW to report on Elon Musk ...

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Musk, on Capitol Hill, says ‘get rid of all credits’

Politico - 6d

Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth Have the Same Enemies

He, too, wants to fight the “enemy within.”

The New York Times - 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

Pete Hegseth tries to win Republican senators' support for his nomination amid controversies

President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth met with lawmakers on Wednesday to try to firm up support among Republican senators for his nomination. He is facing mounting ...

CBS News - 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

Airline executives to testify over "junk fees" at Senate hearing on Capitol Hill

Top airline executives will testify to senators Wednesday about extra fees they charge for bags, seats and boarding passes. A recent report found airlines make billions charging for so-called junk ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

Senate Republicans hedge on Pete Hegseth support after latest controversy

President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth met with Republican senators on Tuesday amid allegations ranging from sexual assault to workplace misconduct. Hegseth and his ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

What we’re watching: Hegseth back on the Hill

Politico - Dec. 3

Hunter Biden pardon gets mixed reactions on Capitol Hill

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are reacting to news of Hunter Biden's pardon and President-elect Donald Trump's plan to make Kash Patel the FBI director. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.

CBS News - Dec. 2

Pete Hegseth returns to Capitol Hill to build support

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