Hegseth survives attacks from Democrats in testy Senate hearing
Pete Hegseth on Tuesday battled through a high-stakes Senate hearing in which Democrats sought to paint the Pentagon nominee as inexperienced, unprofessional and toxic due to allegations of sexual
Question on ASEAN Stumped Hegseth at Senate Hearing. What Is It and Why Is It Important?
In a heated Senate confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, Sen. Tammy Duckworth grilled the proposed defense secretary over the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, asking him if he could name one m
Wildcards and repentance: What to watch for at Hegseth's hearing
Here are the surprises and strategies to watch for at Hegseth’s confirmation hearing. 1. Go on the attack or walk back? Watch for any contrition Hegseth shows for his past acts. He has denied the assault allegations and was never charged.
Hegseth’s accusers ‘tried to reach out’ to Republican Senators — they were declined
Pete Hegseth has been marred by scandal since his nomination to serve as defense secretary. And according to reporting by Jane Mayer, Hegseth's accusers attempted to reach out to Republican senators prior to his testimony,
Hegseth Preps for Contentious Confirmation Hearing With Republican Help
Some senators are advising the Pentagon nominee to tone down his combative style to avoid a clash that could cost him key votes.
Hegseth emerges from tough Senate hearing with confirmation vote on track
Senate Republicans are expressing optimism that Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Pentagon, earned the support he needs to be confirmed after he emerged mostly unscathed from his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday.
Rubio to pitch foreign policy credentials to Senate as he vies to become America's top diplomat
Republican Florida Sen. Marco Rubio to face questions from his colleagues on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee at his ...
Trump nominees will face Senate scrutiny this week
Many of Trump’s nominees to serve in Cabinet and advisory roles are slated to appear this week for hearings before Senate ...
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Jim Justice sworn in for U.S. Senate seat
One day after turning the keys to the Governor’s Mansion over to Patrick Morrisey, Jim Justice was sworn in to begin his ...
Iowa's US Sen. Joni Ernst will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense
Iowa's Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said Tuesday she will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth to lead the U.S. Department of ...
Senate immigration bill aims to overturn Supreme Court precedent in a sea change for legal system, experts say
Anti-immigrant state officials and federal judges would have new power to dictate immigration enforcement– including whether ...
When presidents would send handwritten lists of their nominees to the Senate, things were a lot different
The US now faces the likelihood of a bruising and raucous set of confirmation hearings − a clear break from the cooperative ...
Highlights: Pete Hegseth questioned about misconduct allegations and views on women at Senate confirmation hearing
Former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson and her nonprofit group sent a letter yesterday asking the Senate Armed Services ...
Hegseth dismisses sexual misconduct allegations, addresses sexist comments to Senate panel
The Senate Armed Services Committee has concluded its hearing Tuesday reviewing President-elect Donald Trump's defense ...
Transition Updates: Confirmation Hearings Will Test Trump’s Grip on Senate G.O.P.
Senate confirmation hearings scheduled this week for more than a dozen of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s cabinet choices ...
No. 2 Senate Democratic leader will back Rubio for secretary of State
Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (Ill.) on Monday announced that he will vote for Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) to become the ...
Rubio vows to place US interests ‘above all else’ as Trump’s top diplomat
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is promising to implement President-elect Donald Trump’s “America First” vision as secretary of ...