Hegseth clears first Senate hurdle despite Democrats’ efforts to tank Pentagon nominee
The Republican-led chamber, requiring only a simple majority, voted to clear a procedural step and set the stage for confirmation likely this weekend.
Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary, despite allegations against him
A Princeton and Harvard-educated former combat veteran, Hegseth went on to make a career at Fox News, where he hosted a weekend show. Trump tapped him as the defense secretary to lead an organization ...
Pete Hegseth paid $50,000 to a woman alleging 2017 sexual assault
Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Pentagon, told the Senate Armed Services Committee that he paid ...
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee, told senator he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of sex assault: Report
Pete Hegseth, Trump's defence secretary nominee, admitted to paying $50,000 to settle a 2017 sexual assault claim, while maintaining his innocence. His nomination faces opposition due to additional ...
Senate confirms John Ratcliffe to be Trump's CIA director
WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Thursday to confirm John Ratcliffe as the next CIA director under President Donald Trump, approving the second high-level appointment for the new administration.
Collins and Murkowski reemerge as Trump foils
A defining duo of the first Donald Trump administration is back.