A question on ASEAN stumped Pete Hegseth at his Senate hearing. Why is it so important?
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary nominee, appeared stumped when asked about the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN.
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Embattled defense pick Pete Hegseth grilled at Senate confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for secretary of defense, was grilled on Tuesday during his Senate confirmation hearing. Hegseth answered questions regarding assault ...CBS News - 22h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Trump Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth faces grilling in Senate hearing
Culture wars and personal issues are expected to dominate a hearing for Donald Trump’s choice to be the country's next defense secretary, Pete Hegseth.NBC News - 1d -
Pete Hegseth's Pentagon future faces crucial test in Senate committee hearing
Pete Hegseth must be approved by the GOP-led Senate Armed Services Committee before he can go before the full Senate for confirmation.CBS News - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Key senators receive Pete Hegseth's FBI background check days out from confirmation hearing
An FBI background check for Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense, was transmitted to key senators late Friday.NBC News - 5d
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