Hegseth will be confirmed as DOD secretary by end of Trump’s first week: Roger Wicker
Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) was enthusiastic for Pete Hegseth’s confirmation vote for secretary of defense, expressing how ...
As of 12:01 p.m., No Acting Official at the Pentagon
The outgoing Biden administration hasn’t designated a senior official to act as defense secretary during the transition, ...
Secretary of defense must perform a ‘delicate dance’ between the president, Congress and the public
Senate confirmation hearings are slated to begin on Jan. 14, 2025, for Pete Hegseth, whom President-elect Donald Trump has ...
Austin, the first Black defense secretary, ends his term marred by Afghanistan but buoyed by Ukraine
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is bidding farewell to the forces and personnel he's led through a tumultuous term.
Defense Secretary Austin’s secrecy around his hospitalizations increased the risks to national security, watchdog says
The secrecy surrounding Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s hospitalizations in late 2023 and early 2024 “increased ...
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy makes decision on Trump nominee Hegseth for defense secretary
Combat veteran and former Fox News host Pete Hegseth is among President-elect Trump's more controversial cabinet nominees.
Does Pete Hegseth Have What It Takes to be Secretary of Defense?
THE SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE is scheduled to hold a hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s choice for ...
How Many Senate Votes Does Hegseth Need to Be Confirmed Secretary of Defense?
The Senate Armed Services panel has 14 Republicans and 13 Democrats, so Hegseth can only lose a single Republican, if all ...
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin risked national security 'unnecessarily,' Inspector General says
The Pentagon Inspector General released a scathing report about Defense Secretary Austin’s failure to quickly disclose his ...
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What does the defense secretary do?
Senate confirmation hearings are slated to begin on Jan. 14, 2025, for Pete Hegseth, whom President-elect Donald Trump has chosen to serve as the next secretary of defense. It’s a massive job ...
Watch live: Pete Hegseth confirmation hearing for secretary of defense
Join Washington Post reporters for live coverage of the confirmation hearing of Pete Hegseth to be the next secretary of ...
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Hegseth Unqualified for Secretary of Defense, Science Group Says
The defense secretary job is as difficult as it is critical. Pete Hegseth, a television presenter and author, doesn’t have ...