2 days ago · The most contentious vote has been on the confirmation of Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host, for defense secretary. Three Republicans joined every Democrat in voting no, forcing Vice President ...

1 day ago · Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be Defense Secretary, walks to meet with senators, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.

2 days ago · Scott Turner has been confirmed as the secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Turner, a former NFL player and Texas representative, was confirmed by the Senate on Wednesday in an 55-44 vote.

Jan 28, 2025 · Here's the hearing schedule, in order of appearance: Pete Hegseth Pete Hegseth takes his seat at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill on Jan. 14, 2025.

Pete Hegseth, whose confirmation hearing was one of the first to be considered, faced an easier process after receiving the backing of Republican Senator Joni Ernst, who was previously...

2 days ago · Who: Pete Hegseth is a former Fox News host and Army National Guard officer. He served in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as Guantanamo Bay. Qualifications, According to Trump: He said ...

Jan 14, 2025 · Tuesday morning, Pete Hegseth faced the Senate Armed Services Committee in what was a contentious hearing after Hegseth has come under scrutiny for a sexual assault allegation, which he has...

Dec 16, 2024 · Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Director of National Intelligence nominee Tulsi Gabbard are among those facing particularly rigorous scrutiny from Senate Democrats. Others — including Turner — are less likely to face many hurdles.

Jan 16, 2025 · In Scott Bessent’s hearing, the hedge-fund manager and billionaire political donor said that he expects inflation to decrease closer to the Fed’s 2 percent target under Trump.

Jan 13, 2025 · Hegseth has been battling allegations of sexual assault, excessive drinking and mismanaging the finances of a nonprofit veterans group.