Joni Ernst Says She Will Vote to Confirm Pete Hegseth
The Iowa Republican’s decision dramatically increases the likelihood that Mr. Hegseth will have enough votes to be confirmed as President-elect Donald J. Trump’s defense secretary.
Pete Hegseth’s Chief Senate Skeptic Changes Her Tune
Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa announced on Tuesday that she would be voting for Donald Trump’s Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth—bringing one of the chamber’s last remaining Republican skeptics into line and significantly raising the former Fox News host and Army veteran’s chances of being confirmed.
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pentagon pick, faces tough confirmation test
Pete Hegseth, the controversial former Fox News host, has been accused of sexual assault and faces a grueling confirmation hearing on the path to becoming the next secretary of defense.
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.
Colorado congressmen weigh in on Pete Hegseth confirmation hearings
U.S. Representatives Jason Crow and Gabe Evans talked to CBS News Colorado about the nominee who has faced criticism over his views on women in the military and an allegation of sexual assault.
Maddow Blog | Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing brings overlapping failures into focus
Pete Hegseth failed to prove that he’s up for the job; Republican senators failed to do their jobs; and Trump failed to choose a qualified Pentagon nominee.
Pete Hegseth’s views on women were on display during his Senate confirmation hearing
Good morning! Mastercard will settle a pay discrimination suit for $26 million, the Fortune 500 loses a female CEO, and senators grill Trump defense pick Pete Hegseth. - On defense. Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Committee on Armed Services yesterday in his bid to become Donald Trump's secretary of defense.
6 takeaways from Pete Hegseth’s fiery confirmation hearing
Hegseth says he will be a “change agent” and a “warrior” as Republicans demand new and strong leadership at the Pentagon.
Why Joni Ernst Finally Threw Her Support Behind Pete Hegseth: What We Know
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst announced that she would vote for Pete Hegseth to become Defense Secretary, making his path to Senate confirmation much easier.
Susan Collins denies she ‘turned down’ meeting with Hegseth accuser
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) is denying that she reportedly rejected an offer to meet privately with the woman who has accused ...
Republican senator previously seen as a roadblock to Pete Hegseth's nomination says she'll back him to lead the Pentagon
Sen. Joni Ernst’s support is a huge boost to Hegseth’s prospects, all but assuring his confirmation as defense secretary ...
Pete Hegseth Faces Tough Questions on Women in Military
Senators of both parties hammered Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Defense nominee, over his past comments about women serving in the ...
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Pete Hegseth Smarms His Way Closer to Running the Pentagon
Stonewalling questions about his sexual behavior and excessive drinking as “anonymous smears,” the Fox host charmed the ...
Assault allegations, women in combat: Takeaways from Hegseth confirmation hearing
WASHINGTON − Senators pressed Pete Hegseth on his alleged history of heavy drinking, shifting views on women in the military, ...
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Pete Hegseth Is a Test
It is the first serious test of Donald Trump’s newly invigorated strongman model of governance and of whether he can continue ...
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Retired Maine general says Pete Hegseth unqualified to lead Pentagon
Jon “Tracer” Treacy, who briefly ran for U.S. Senate as a Democrat in 2019, said Trump’s choice for defense secretary, former ...
Angus King questions Defense pick Pete Hegseth about past comments during contentious hearing
Maine's independent senator questioned the former Fox News host and veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan about women ...
Republicans Embrace Hegseth as Democrats Question His Fitness to Lead Pentagon
Pete Hegseth emerged from a Senate committee hearing with the support of the Republican Party intact following weeks of ...
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Hegseth Wins Support of Key Senator as Confirmation Appears More Assured
In a Tuesday evening interview with a radio station in her home state, followed by a written statement, Sen. Joni Ernst, ...