Key takeaways from Pete Hegseth's fiery confirmation hearing

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, publicly faced senators for the first time after weeks of questions from Democrats — and praise from Republicans — about his “unconventional” resume.

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Latin TimesLean Left· 622d ago

Sen. Joni Ernst Supports Trump's Defense Secretary Pick Pete Hegseth

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Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· 622d ago

Republicans embrace Hegseth as Democrats question his fitness to lead Pentagon

West Hawaii TodayLean Left· 622d ago

Republicans embrace Hegseth as Democrats question his fitness to lead Pentagon

NPRLean Left· 622d ago

Democrats question Pete Hegseth's qualifications at Senate confirmation hearing today

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 622d ago

Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth faces fierce hearing, with Reed and Democratic women senators leading the opposition

The WeekLean Left· 622d ago

Hegseth boosts hopes for confirmation amid grilling

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The HillCenter· 622d ago

Pete Hegseth is no more imperfect than the Democrats trying to destroy him

Roll CallCenter· 622d ago

Hegseth sticks to script at his confirmation hearing

The HillCenter· 622d ago

Democrats disappoint yet again at Hegseth confirmation hearing

NewsweekCenter· 622d ago

Why Joni Ernst Finally Threw Her Support Behind Pete Hegseth: What We Know

The HillCenter· 622d ago

Hegseth beats back blows from Democrats in blistering hearing: 5 takeaways

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Washington TimesLean Right· 622d ago

Joni Ernst announces support for Pete Hegseth after Defense nominee’s confirmation hearing

The American ConservativeLean Right· 622d ago

Hegseth Faces First Confirmation Hearing

TribliveLean Right· 622d ago

Key takeaways from Pete Hegseth's fiery confirmation hearing

New York PostLean Right· 622d ago

Sen. Joni Ernst officially backs Pete Hegseth for top Pentagon post: ‘Americans deserve a strong Secretary of Defense’

The FederalistRight· 622d ago

'I Will Be Supporting Pete': Joni Ernst Backs Hegseth Confirmation

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Al JazeeraLean Left· 623d ago

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pentagon pick, faces Senate confirmation hearing

The GuardianLean Left· 623d ago

Trump’s defense secretary pick faces crucial test at confirmation hearing – US politics live

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