Republican senator previously seen as a roadblock to Pete Hegseth's nomination says she'll back him to lead the Pentagon
Sen. Joni Ernst’s support is a huge boost to Hegseth’s prospects, all but assuring his confirmation as defense secretary ...
What to watch as Pete Hegseth faces questions about his experience and personal past
Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth will publicly face senators on Tuesday for the first time after weeks of privately ...
Why Pete Hegseth is a perfect fit to be Trump’s Pentagon chief
Pete Hegseth could hardly be more suited to be Donald Trump’s secretary of Defense — even though he’d surely be deemed ...
The selective DEI of Pete Hegseth
The defense secretary nominee believes strongly in the importance of prioritizing diversity when the beneficiaries are people ...
Hegseth’s defense: Deny, blame and shrug
How many senators have shown up drunk to vote at night?” one Republican senator asked in support of the Pentagon chief pick.