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The Vote to Confirm ‘a Wildly Unfit’ Pete Hegseth
Readers criticize the vote on the defense secretary nomination. Also: President Trump and tariffs; silencing health officials; firing of inspectors general; longevity.
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Pete Hegseth’s confirmation was a massive mistake
That’s called “jointness,” about which Hegseth knows little. He touted his Army background in the National Guard as a qualification to be secretary of Defense, but just as different cultures, goals and methods divide allies in a coalition, they also divide military branches.
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.
Senate Narrowly Confirms Pete Hegseth to Lead Pentagon
The Senate voted 51-50 on Friday night to confirm Hegseth, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.
Pete Hegseth confirmed as Defense Secretary
Pete Hegseth was confirmed as secretary of defense late Friday after a narrow 50-50 split in the Senate that required a tie-breaking vote from Vice
‘Problematic’: Pete Hegseth's confirmation as US Secretary of Defense raises concerns
The US Senate has narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense after a split vote, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.
Former Fox News Host Pete Hegseth Sworn In As Secretary Of Defense
Pete Hegseth was sworn in as Secretary of Defense on Saturday after a narrow Senate vote confirmed his nomination. The vote, split 50-50, required Vice President JD Vance to cast the tie-breaking vote.
Hegseth Is Quickly Sworn in as Defense Secretary After Dramatic Senate Vote
In an emailed message to the American military, Pete Hegseth said “we will remain the strongest and most lethal force in the world."
Hegseth attorney pushes back against latest accuser
The attorney for Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth pushed back on the latest claims against President Trump’s pick to ...
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Hegseth has the same fatal flaw as the Republicans who will choose him | Opinion
Arizona U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly did a solid job exposing the grotesque disqualifying behavior and slippery, evasive answers of Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick to run the Department of Defense.
Pete Hegseth, Trump's embattled pick for defense secretary, wins Senate confirmation
Vice President Vance cast a tie-breaking vote as Hegseth overcame allegations of sexual assault, public drunkenness and ...
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Pete Hegseth Says Alcohol Allegations Are 'False,' Also Vows Not To Drink On Job
Pete Hegseth also said at his confirmation hearing that he wouldn’t drink another drop if he’s confirmed by the Senate to lead the U.S. military. Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) first confronted ...
Hegseth Promises ‘Shift’ at Pentagon and a Focus on Immigration
Whatever is needed at the border will be provided,” Pete Hegseth, the new defense secretary, told reporters on Monday.