A senator told Hegseth: "I suggest you do a little homework before you prepare for these types of negotiations."

Join Washington Post reporters for live coverage of the confirmation hearing of Pete Hegseth to be the next secretary of defense. The former Fox News host has faced multiple controversies, including allegations of heavy drinking and sexual misconduct,

Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon endured fierce Democratic grilling over everything from his inexperience, alleged drinking and his past opposition to women in combat to emerge largely unscathed among Republicans at his confirmation hearing.

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

By Phil Stewart, Idrees Ali and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, came under fire during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday as the top Democrat on the Senate committee accused him of lacking the "character and composure" to lead the U.

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst announced that she would vote for Pete Hegseth to become Defense Secretary, making his path to Senate confirmation much easier.

Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense pick, was met with a friendly reception by Senate Republicans at his Tuesday hearing before the Armed Services Committee.

By Phil Stewart, Idrees Ali and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, came under fire during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday as Democrats voiced deep concern about his inexperience,

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Pete Hegseth spent several hours in front of the Senate, where Democrats repeatedly questioned his fitness for the position of secretary of defense.

Fox News, think tanks Pete Hegseth speaks during a Senate Armed Services committee hearing on his expected nomination to be Secretary of Defense on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 in Washington, D.C. The nominee for the secretary of defense is Pete Hegseth,

Democrats said Hegseth’s lack of experience, his past comments about women and Black troops and allegations of excessive drinking, and sexual misconduct, make him unfit to serve. Republicans described him as "unconventional" but an “excellent choice.