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Pete Hegseth Waves Away Misconduct Allegations in Fiery Senate Hearing
I’m not a perfect person,” the Trump Pentagon pick said when confronted over his alleged drinking, extreme views on women in combat, and sexual assault claims. The ex-Fox News host had talking points ready—and Republicans seemed willing to buy them.
4 takeaways from Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing
Awkward exchanges about the defense secretary hopeful’s past were plentiful as Democrats went after the first embattled Trump pick to face a confirmation hearing.
Pete Hegseth faces 'big issues of character' at make-or-break Senate hearing
Miss., chair of the Armed Services Committee, has signaled Hegseth is likely to be confirmed as defense secretary.
Pete Hegseth Senate Confirmation Hearing: How to Watch and What to Know
Pete Hegseth is widely expected to face the steepest uphill battle of any nominee for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet.
Don’t know what ASEAN is? Neither did Pete Hegseth. Why this Asian bloc is important.
The 10-nation bloc, known as ASEAN, has been useful for the United States in countering China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific. Many member nations have territorial disputes with China, which has become increasingly assertive in pressing those claims.
When will Pete Hegseth be confirmed? What to know about Senate confirmation votes, dates
Even though Trump has not officially been inaugurated, the Senate can confirm cabinet members before his Oath of Office.
The death of the Senate confirmation hearing
Francis Chung/POLITICO Entering his confirmation hearing to become secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth had been dogged by questions about his alcohol use, sexual assault allegations levied against him and his lack of experience at leading a complex government bureaucracy.
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Here’s Everything We Know About The Allegations Against Pete Hegseth
Donald Trump’s choices for the federal government roles range from conspiracy theorists to ones who are clearly unqualified.
Sen. Markwayne Mullin accuses colleagues of voting while drunk
Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin accused his colleagues of voting while drunk during a heated confirmation hearing for ...
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Matt Gaetz report is released by the House Ethics Committee. Here are 6 key takeaways.
Matt Gaetz, detailing allegations of sexual misconduct, illicit drug use and obstruction. Gaetz has denied wrongdoing. But the report says "[t]he Committee determined there is substantial ...
Former Congressman Matt Gaetz considering governor run, he says
Former U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz said he is "starting to think about running for governor" in 2026 in his home state of ...
What Americans think about Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense secretary pick
Pete Hegseth faced an important test on Tuesday — but he didn't just have to prove himself to the senators who immediately ...
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Matt Gaetz Ethics Report: What's Next for Former Lawmaker
The future of former Congressman Matt Gaetz is unclear after the House Ethics Committee released a report alleging that the Florida Republican committed a host of ethical and potentially criminal ...