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Pete Hegseth, 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 · 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.

Hosted on MSN · 4h

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 against civilians.

Pete Hegseth, Markwayne Mullin

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.

YAHOO!News · 5h

GOP Senator Doubles Down on Bizarre Drunk-Voting Defense of Pete Hegseth

A GOP senator who controversially defended President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon against allegations of excessive drinking by claiming U.S. lawmakers turn up to vote drunk is sticking to his guns.

Washington Times · 19h

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.

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Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing brings overlapping failures into focus

Hegseth failed to prove that he’s up for the job; Republican senators failed to do their jobs; and Trump failed to choose a ...

3hon 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.

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Trump nominee Pete Hegseth weathers Democrats' grilling to emerge largely unscathed

Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon endured fierce Democratic grilling over everything from his inexperience, alleged drinking ...

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