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Pete Hegseth, defense and Donald Trump

Sen. Wicker calls for Hegseth to be confirmed as Secretary of Defense

Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of defense, faces a potential roadblock to becoming the head of the Pentagon with a claim of inappropriate behavior made by his former sister-in-law.

mississippitoday.org · 9d

Sen. Roger Wicker, in national spotlight, defends Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary pick

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. secretary of defense, is facing a barrage of questions from members of the powerful Senate committee led by Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker.

USA TODAY on MSN · 2d

Armed Services Committee approves Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth

Hegseth, 44, is a combat veteran and former Fox News host. The committee voted along party lines to advance his nomination to the full Senate.

Hegseth, Senate

Washington Examiner on MSN · 18h

Hegseth’s attorney urges Senate to ‘move forward’ despite new allegations

An attorney for defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth sent a letter to Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker (R-MS) on Wednesday, attempting to discredit new allegations detailed in an affidavit from Hegseth’s former sister-in-law.

Rolling Stone on MSN · 15h

Senator Reveals Details of New Batch of Allegations Against Pete Hegseth

Sen. Jack Reed released details from an affidavit alleging that Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth's ex-wife feared for her safety during her marriage.

BRProud · 4h

Senate GOP full steam ahead on Hegseth despite abuse allegations

Senate Republicans are steamrolling ahead on Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Pentagon, and a new report detailing allegations of abusive behavior by the nominee have seemingly not dissuaded

The New Republic on MSN3dOpinion

The Roger Wicker I Knew Was a Principled Man. What Happened to Him?

I haven’t criticized former clients, but watching my old friend debase himself before a manifestly unqualified Pentagon ...

11hon MSN

Unredacted affidavit contains previously unreported allegation about Pete Hegseth’s behavior toward second wife

Unredacted affidavit contains previously unreported allegation about Pete Hegseth’s behavior toward second wife Hegseth has denied all allegations in the affidavit, which was written by his former ...

USA Today7d

Sen. Roger Wicker supported Pete Hegseth's Secretary of Defense nomination. Here's what he said

U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Armed Services Chair, said Pete Hegseth "helped himself immensely" after the contentious hearing. President-elect Donald Trump nominated Fox News host ...

Wicker Says Hegseth Will Help on Future Battles

The Pentagon isn’t ready to fight conflicts of the future and must adapt quickly to accelerate the production of defense ...

conservativebrief1d

Vote To Confirm Hegseth As SecDef Set For End Of Week

Senate Majority John Thune (R-S.D.) has set up a vote to confirm former Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth to become ...

9don MSN

Pete Hegseth faces 'big issues of character' at make-or-break Senate hearing

Miss., chair of the Armed Services Committee, has signaled Hegseth is likely to be confirmed as defense secretary.

Mediaite on MSN8d

CNN’s Manu Raju Grills Committee Chair Over Pete Hegseth Background Check After Tense Hearing

CNN's Manu Raju grilled Senate Armed Services Committee Chair Roger Wicker (R-MS) about Defense Secretary-designate Pete Hegseth's FBI background check.

Key Senate chairman criticizes 'anonymous sources with ulterior motives,' stands by Hegseth nomination

A key senator says he is standing by Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s Secretary of Defense pick, and criticized "anonymous sources" casting doubt on his character.

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