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Pete Hegseth, Pentagon and Donald Trump

Why Pete Hegseth is a perfect fit to be Trump’s Pentagon chief

Pete Hegseth could hardly be more suited to be Donald Trump’s secretary of Defense — even though he’d surely be deemed unqualified by any conventional president.

NBC News · 14h

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 barring twists in the GOP-led Senate.

Forbes on MSN · 14h

Pete Hegseth Confirmation: Key Sen. Joni Ernst Will Back Trump’s Pentagon Pick—After Senate Hearing

Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing stiff criticism from Democrats—but most Republicans back him.

Markwayne Mullin, Pete Hegseth

MSNBC on MSN · 1h

The problem(s) with Markwayne Mullin’s defense of Pete Hegseth

The Oklahoma Republican tried to defend Hegseth against allegations of sexual misconduct and alcohol abuse. It didn't go especially well.

Washington Times · 18h

Sen. Markwayne Mullin accuses senators of hypocrisy during Hegseth hearing

Sen. Markwayne Mullin electrified a Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday by accusing fellow senators of carousing and voting while drunk even as they accused defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth of unseemly behavior.

CNN on MSN · 4h

‘Hypocricy:’ Sen. Mullin doubles down on claim senators ‘show up drunk to vote’

Talking to CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, Oklahoma senator Markwayne Mullin defended Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, after senators on the Senate Armed Services Committee questioned Hegseth about his drinking habits and infidelity in his marriages.

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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.

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Slotkin, Peters hit Pete Hegseth with questions at Senate hearing for Pentagon nominee

Elissa Slotkin, Michigan's new US senator, wanted to know if Pete Hegseth would reject an unlawful order to use the military ...

The Nation on MSN15h

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 ...

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Sen. Joni Ernst officially backs Pete Hegseth for top Pentagon post: ‘Americans deserve a strong Secretary of Defense’

Ernst, an Army veteran and rape survivor, had previously expressed concerns over Hegseth’s past comments about women in ...

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Hegseth fights back against ‘smear campaign’ as Democrats charge he is unqualified to lead Pentagon

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Defense Department, fought back against allegations of ...

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Hegseth defends tattoos with alleged connection to extremists groups in confirmation hearing

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, answered questions about misconduct allegations and ...

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