President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, sparred with Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) over his use of an insult for military lawyers. During Hegseth’s confirmation hearing Monday,
Sen. Jack Reed released details from an affidavit alleging that Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth's ex-wife feared for her safety during her marriage.
None of the 13 Democrats on the Armed Services Committee appeared to believe Hegseth, an Army veteran and Fox News personality, was qualified to run one of the largest and most complex institutions in the world.
Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island, the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, said in his opening remarks that he doesn't believe Pete Hegseth is qualified to lead the Pentagon. “We must acknowledge the concerning public reports against you,
A new affidavit provided to senators claims secretary of defense nominee Pete Hegseth made his ex-wife feel unsafe at times. Senators are reviewing it.
Pete Hegseth sneered after Sen. Jack Reed ripped him apart during introductions for his much-anticipated Senate confirmation hearing. The former Fox News commentator and U.S. Army veteran was called out as grossly disqualified by Reed,
right, listens at the Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to be Defense secretary, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Sen. Jack Reed ...
Sen. Jack Reed (D., R.I.) said currently serving troops have received emails threatening to be fired for supporting current policies, including diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI. When Reed asked if Pete Hegseth was aware of the emails,
President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, sparred with Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) over his use of an insult for military lawyers. During Hegseth’s confirmation hearing ...
The Senate voted largely along party lines Thursday to advance Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of Defense, brushing aside a litany of misconduct allegations and the
The vote may indicate whether fresh allegations about his personal conduct that surfaced this week are enough to stop his confirmation.