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 ...
Hegseth Says He’d Be Pentagon ‘Change Agent,’ Rebuffing Critics at Confirmation Hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, is portraying his lack of high-level management ...
Highlights From the Hearing Where Republicans Embraced Hegseth’s Bid to Lead the Pentagon
Democrats repeatedly called Pete Hegseth unfit to be secretary of defense, but Republicans on the Senate Armed Services ...
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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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 ...
The critical question Pete Hegseth dodged in his confirmation hearing
Would Pete Hegseth carry out an order to shoot American protesters? His reluctance to give a straight answer during his ...
Republicans urge Trump nominees: Don’t take the bait from Democrats
Senate Republicans are urging President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees to resist taking the bait from Democrats when their ...
Trump nominee Pete Hegseth weathers Democrat grilling to emerge largely unscathed
By Phil Stewart, Idrees Ali and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the ...