Trump’s ‘pressure campaign’ looms over Sen. Ernst during Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense, faces tough questions during his Senate confirmation hearing. NBC News Correspondents Sahil Kapur, Courtney Kube and Gabe Gutierrez report on the key moments from that hearing.
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Takeaways From Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary said nothing that would alienate the Republican senators on the Armed Services Committee.The New York Times - 1h -
Sen. Duckworth says Hegseth's hearing "confirmed that he is not qualified" for defense secretary
Democratic Senators criticized President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday. Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, an ...CBS News - 3h -
Pete Hegseth faces Senate grilling in confirmation hearing
Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth faced tough questioning about his views on women in combat and reports of sexual misconduct and excessive drinking during his Senate confirmation hearing ...CBS News - 4h -
Key takeaways from Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, faced senators and protesters in a high-stakes confirmation hearing Tuesday. CBS News' Nikole Killion, Katrina Kaufman and ...CBS News - 5h -
Pete Hegseth’s tense confirmation hearing ends with no sign of Republican defections against Trump’s Pentagon pick – live
Democrats appeared skeptical of Hegseth’s qualifications to lead the Pentagon and grilled him on sexual assault allegations and women in the military. ‘I’m not perfect’: Hegseth testifies on ...The Guardian - 9h -
Behind Pete Hegseth's explosive Senate confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth faced intense questioning from the Senate Armed Services Committee as he vies for the secretary of defense post in President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet. CBS News' Taurean Small and ...CBS News - 9h -
Why Sen. Schmitt blasted military DEI practices during Hegseth's hearing
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) blasted DEI practices in the military during his questioning of Pete Hegseth at his Senate confirmation hearing for the secretary of defense post. Hegseth responded ...CBS News - 10h -
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's defense secretary pick, faces confirmation hearing
The first confirmation hearing for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks is taking place Tuesday for Pete Hegseth, selected to lead the Department of Defense. Senators are expected to ...CBS News - 13h -
Special Counsel Report on Trump, Pete Hegseth Confirmation Hearing, and More
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Pete Hegseth is expected to be grilled in confirmation hearing
President-elect Trump’s pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, is expected to be grilled during his confirmation hearing over allegations of sexual and financial misconduct and alcohol abuse. ...NBC News - 1d
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5 takeaways from Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense pick, was met with a friendly reception by Senate Republicans at his Tuesday hearing before the Armed Services Committee.NBC News - 4h -
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Hegseth defends tattoos with alleged connection to extremist groups in confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, answered questions about misconduct allegations and views on women at his Senate confirmation hearing. Hegseth defended his ...NBC News - 4h -
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‘If you want to take it outside’: Rep. Nancy Mace challenges Rep. Jasmine Crockett at House hearing
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Here are the confirmed attendees at Trump’s inauguration
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California Democrat hits FEMA over assistance claim denials: 'That's not right'
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