Republicans Embraced Hegseth’s Bid to Lead the Pentagon
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Appeals court wrestles with Pentagon's bid to rescind 9/11 plea deals
Judges heard nearly four hours of arguments over whether former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had the authority to unwind plea deals reached with three men accused of planning the Sept. 11, 2001, ...CBS News - 3d -
Hegseth outlines priorities after being sworn in to lead Pentagon
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who was sworn in on Saturday, issued a statement outlining his top priorities for the Pentagon under President Trump. "It is the privilege of a lifetime to lead the ...The Hill - 6d -
Hegseth heads to Pentagon with plans to upend it
His approval could smooth the process for other controversial Trump picks.Politico - Jan. 24 -
Trump reacts to Republicans who won't vote for Hegseth
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Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon clears a key hurdle in the Senate
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Senate Armed Services Committee advances Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon
The Senate Armed Services Committee voted along party lines to send Pete Hegseth’s nomination to be defense secretary to the Senate floor.NBC News - Jan. 21 -
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 - Jan. 14 -
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 - Jan. 14 -
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 - Jan. 13
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