Hegseth will be confirmed as DOD secretary by end of Trump’s first week: Roger Wicker
Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) was enthusiastic for Pete Hegseth’s confirmation vote for secretary of defense, expressing how important it is for Hegseth to be confirmed given the “dangerous” times the United States is facing.
Why Pete Hegseth — Trump’s embattled defense secretary pick — is now closer to being confirmed
Long speculated as a potential GOP holdout, Sen. John Curtis said Wednesday that he supports Donald Trump's embattled defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth.
Ernst says she'll vote to confirm Hegseth as defense secretary
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst, a key vote on Pete Hegseth's confirmation as secretary of defense, said Tuesday she is supporting his nomination.
Trump names acting defense secretary with Hegseth not yet confirmed
President Donald Trump has named an acting defense secretary because his choice to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, has not yet been
Iowa's US Sen. Joni Ernst will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense
Iowa's Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said Tuesday she will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth to lead the U.S. Department of Defense, ending weeks of speculation about whether she would stand in opposition to President-elect Donald Trump.
King votes against Hegseth for defense secretary
U.S. Sen. Angus King joined Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee Monday in voting against the nomination of former Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth to lead the U.S. Department of Defense.
Senate panel advances Hegseth's bid to become next defense secretary
The vote from the Senate Armed Services Committee sets up a full Senate confirmation vote on Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon later this week.
Sen. King votes against Pete Hegseth for defense secretary
Maine's independent senator joins Democrats in voting against the Trump nominee over concerns about his answers regarding the rules of international warfare.
SASC Advances Hegseth’s Nomination To Be Defense Secretary Along Party Lines
The Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday voted along party lines to advance Pete Hegseth’s nomination to be the next secretary of defense, a source
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Nobody’s prefect! Republicans demand DEI out of ‘Miltary’ and miss typo in display at confirmation hearings
During defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing on Tuesday, Republican lawmakers were so focused on ...
Robert Salesses to serve as acting US defense secretary, officials say
Robert Salesses will serve as acting defense secretary until President Donald Trump's choice for the position, Pete Hegseth, ...
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Pentagon announces slate of new officials for second Trump term
Duffey, Trump said in a December social media post, is the nominee to run the Pentagon’s office for acquisition and ...
Coast Guard Commandant relieved of duty over ‘leadership deficiencies,’ excessive focus on DEI
Adm. Kevin Lunday, the vice commandant, is expected to fill the vacancy in an acting capacity until the Senate confirms a ...
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What does the defense secretary do?
During the Obama administration, Farkas was a deputy assistant secretary of defense with a focus on ... is to defend the United States, the American people and U.S. interests.
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Trump ‘energy emergency’ centers on tech boom, national defense
The president looks to dismantle his predecessor's clean energy agenda that the White House says puts the nation at risk of ...
Secretary of defense must perform a ‘delicate dance’ between the president, Congress and the public
Senate confirmation hearings are slated to begin on Jan. 14, 2025, for Pete Hegseth, whom President-elect Donald Trump has ...
Secretary of State Rubio on Day 1 meets with Quad countries focused on countering China’s influence
On his first full day as secretary of state, Marco Rubio is meeting with his counterparts from a group of countries known as ...