Why Pete Hegseth’s scandal-plagued record didn’t derail his nomination
As the dust settles on the fight over Pete Hegseth's nomination, his confirmation is emblematic of a larger truth about the state of Republican politics.
Maddow Blog | Why Pete Hegseth’s scandal-plagued record didn’t derail his nomination
As the dust settles on the fight over Pete Hegseth's nomination, his confirmation is emblematic of a larger truth about the state of Republican politics.
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pick For Defense Secretary, Wins Senate Confirmation In Tie-Break Vote
The 44-year-old veteran and former Fox News host was sworn into office Saturday after facing allegations of sexual misconduct ...
Alaska’s Senator Murkowski has faced Trump’s wrath. She was willing to defy him after his return to power.
Murkowski is a moderate with a history of bucking her party and Trump when she has felt it was the right thing to do.
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Alaska’s congressional delegation split on President Trump’s executive orders, Jan. 6 and his nominees
U.S. Sen Lisa Murkowski was alone in stridently opposing Trump’s blanket pardon for Jan. 6 defendants, and his order to ...
Hegseth outlines priorities after being sworn in to lead Pentagon
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who was sworn in on Saturday, issued a statement outlining his top priorities for the ...
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How key Republican senators are responding to Trump allies’ primary threats
From activists on the far right to Elon Musk, allies of President Donald Trump have been quick to threaten primary ...
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Hegseth nomination for Pentagon chief advances in U.S. Senate in close vote
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans on Thursday advanced the nomination of veteran and onetime Fox News host Pete Hegseth to ...
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Hegseth could lead troops who’d face getting fired for actions he’s done in the past
WASHINGTON (AP) — If Pete Hegseth were still in uniform, his extramarital affairs and a decision to flatly ignore a combat commander’s directive would not just be drawing the attention of ...
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Pete Hegseth's views on women in combat, infidelity and more — in his own words
Pete Hegseth will try to convince members of the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday that he should be the next secretary of defense, following weeks of meetings with lawmakers who peppered ...
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The tough questions Pete Hegseth will face at his Senate confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth is preparing to face a panel of bipartisan senators on Tuesday who will grill him over allegations from his past and his credentials at the first of the Senate confirmation hearings.