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 ...
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, ...
Judgment Day: Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth survives grilling by Senate Democrats, ‘confirmation assured’ predict Republicans
Hegseth needs only 50 of the 53 Senate Republicans to vote for him to be confirmed, and it’s even possible he may pick up a Democratic vote. Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), who met with Hegseth last week, ...
Joni Ernst Refused Meeting With Hegseth’s Sex-Assault Accuser: Report
Trump’s secretary of defense pick paid the woman to keep their 2017 encounter, which he insists was consensual, secret ...
The questions Pete Hegseth wouldn’t answer
Hegseth awkwardly skirted firm answers on a number of topics related to his personal baggage and what he would do as defense secretary.