pete hegseth pentagon - Search News

Pete Hegseth, Trump and Pentagon

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 · 23h

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.

Breaking Defense · 7h

What Pete Hegseth’s hearing tells us about Trump’s plans for the Pentagon

While the hearing didn't dive into foreign policy, Hegseth offered a peek into weapon programs that may get more attention.

8hon MSN

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.

20hon MSN

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 ...

2h

Trump's Pentagon pick walked back his outspoken opposition to women in combat

Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth signaled he wouldn't ban women from combat roles, a backtrack that may have been ...

20hon MSN

Pete Hegseth confronts allegations of misconduct as senators grill Donald Trump's choice for Pentagon chief

Sentors immediately began sparring Tuesday over President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary Pete Hegseth.

5h

Key Takeaways From Trump's Energy Secretary Pick's Confirmation Hearing

Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for energy secretary, told senators during his confirmation hearing ...

Results that may be inaccessible to you are currently showing.

Hide inaccessible results