4 hours ago Dem senator who bashed Hegseth's qualifications stands by DOD sec who oversaw botched Afghan withdrawal

Sen. Blumenthal grilled SecDef nominee Pete Hegseth on his qualifications despite reaffirming current support for the job SecDef Lloyd Austin has done.

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9 hours ago Alex Marlow on Smear Attacks on Hegseth: ‘You Can’t Be a Christian and Not Believe in Redemption’

On Tuesday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow discussed the confirmation hearings for Pete Hegseth. Marlow said, “[H]opefully, as he says, he’s found Jesus and become a better husband and father. You can’t be a Christian and not The post Alex Marlow on Smear Attacks on Hegseth: ‘You Can’t Be a Christian and Not Believe in Redemption’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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12 hours ago Report: Joni Ernst Says She Is Supporting Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) reportedly announced that she will be supporting Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Secretary of Defense, to be confirmed. The post Report: Joni Ernst Says She Is Supporting Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 hours ago Confirmation Train Wreck: Gillibrand Scolds Hegseth, Demands Mothers Serve on Front Lines

On Tuesday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow discussed the confirmation hearings for Pete Hegseth and the discussion in them on mothers in combat. Marlow stated, “I’m not saying that they need to be banned, I’m just The post Confirmation Train Wreck: Gillibrand Scolds Hegseth, Demands Mothers Serve on Front Lines appeared first on Breitbart.

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17 hours ago Column | Pete Hegseth seems open to ordering soldiers to shoot protesters

Column | Pete Hegseth seems open to ordering soldiers to shoot protesters  The Washington Post

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10 hours ago Pete Hegseth, defense secretary pick, grilled during Senate confirmation hearing

Pete Hegseth, defense secretary pick, grilled during Senate confirmation hearing  The Washington Post

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17 hours ago Pocahontas Flummoxed: Pete Hegseth Gets Best of Elizabeth Warren During Exchange

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) stuck her foot in her mouth while trying to attack Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth during his Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday. The post Pocahontas Flummoxed: Pete Hegseth Gets Best of Elizabeth Warren During Exchange appeared first on Breitbart.

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10 hours ago Two GOP senators optimistic about Hegseth's chances of being confirmed as SecDef: 'Without question'

Sens. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., and Tom Cotton, R-Ark., discuss what's next for Pete Hegseth after his confirmation hearing for secretary of defense.

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17 hours ago Pocahontas Flummoxed: Pete Hegseth Owns Elizabeth Warren in Failed 'Gotcha' Moment

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) stuck her foot in her mouth while trying to attack Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth during his Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday. The post Pocahontas Flummoxed: Pete Hegseth Owns Elizabeth Warren in Failed ‘Gotcha’ Moment appeared first on Breitbart.

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14 hours ago GOP Sen. Joni Ernst officially backs Pete Hegseth for DOD after initial uncertainty

Sen. Joni Ernst revealed she is officially supporting Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense after Tuesday's hearing.

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18 hours ago Hegseth grilled about sexual misconduct allegations, view on war crimes

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's embattled pick for defense secretary, faced tough questions from senators during his confirmation hearing.

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15 hours ago Top Democrat presses Hegseth on supporting accused war criminals that Trump pardoned

Pete Hegseth told senators “restrictive rules of engagement” have “made it more difficult to defeat our enemies” as Democrats suggested he undervalued the laws of war.

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19 hours ago Live updates: Defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth grilled on scandals during confirmation hearings

Live updates: Defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth grilled on scandals during confirmation hearings  The Washington Post

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15 hours ago 'Clear vision': Conservatives rally around Hegseth after 'crushing' fiery confirmation hearing

Conservatives on social media praised Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth's performance at his confirmation hearing on Tuesday where the exchanges often became fiery.

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19 hours ago GOP Hegseth holdout presses Defense secretary nominee on her top 3 issues in military

Initial Republican holdout supporting Pete Hegseth as secretary of Defense, Sen. Joni Ernst, questioned the nominee about her top three issues during his hearing Tuesday morning.

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15 hours ago Exclusive – Sen. Jim Banks: Pete Hegseth Excelled in Hearing as Democrats Repeated 'the Same Bullsh** Anonymous Accusations'

Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee "couldn't have gone better," new Senator Jim Banks (R-IN) told Breitbart News in an interview. The post Exclusive – Sen. Jim Banks: Pete Hegseth Excelled in Hearing as Democrats Repeated ‘the Same Bullsh** Anonymous Accusations’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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23 hours ago Pete Hegseth at Confirmation Hearing: 'My Only Special Interest Is the Warfighter'

Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth will appear before the Senate Armed Services Committee for his confirmation hearing on Tuesday, telling senators that he will be a "change agent" at the Pentagon unlike previous defense secretaries. The post Pete Hegseth at Confirmation Hearing: ‘My Only Special Interest Is the Warfighter’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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16 hours ago Sen. Markwayne Mullin Slams Hypocritical Democrats During Hegseth Hearing: 'How Many Senators Have Showed Up Drunk to Vote at Night'

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) slammed Democrat colleagues attacking Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, during Tuesday's hearing, calling them out for their hypocrisy on a range of topics. The post Sen. Markwayne Mullin Slams Hypocritical Democrats During Hegseth Hearing: ‘How Many Senators Have Showed Up Drunk to Vote at Night’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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16 hours ago Democrats question Pete Hegseth's qualifications at Senate confirmation hearing today

Pete Hegseth appeared before a Senate Committee for a public hearing on his nomination to be the next Secretary of Defense.

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16 hours ago Live updates: Pete Hegseth, defense secretary pick, grilled during Senate confirmation hearing

Live updates: Pete Hegseth, defense secretary pick, grilled during Senate confirmation hearing  The Washington Post

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17 hours ago Dem senator ripped for invoking Hegseth's young daughter in 'despicable' confirmation hearing exchange

SecDef nominee Pete Hegseth and Dem. Sen. Tim Kaine engaged in a tense back and forth about Hegseth's marital history and Hegseth's young daughter was mentioned.

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17 hours ago GOP senator flips script on Dems for 'hypocritical' grilling of Hegseth: 'So ridiculous'

Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin claimed Democrats are "hypocritical" in questioning of Trump's Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth during his confirmation hearing.

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18 hours ago The Latest: Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing adjourns following Senate questioning

The Latest: Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing adjourns following Senate questioning  The Washington Post

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18 hours ago Hegseth Demolishes Democrat Hirono for Attack Citing Debunked Anonymous Reports

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary, set the record straight after Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) cited thoroughly refuted anonymous reports claiming he drank on the job at Fox News. The post Hegseth Demolishes Democrat Hirono for Attack Citing Debunked Anonymous Reports appeared first on Breitbart.

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18 hours ago Live updates: Defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth grilled during Senate confirmation hearing

Live updates: Defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth grilled during Senate confirmation hearing  The Washington Post

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19 hours ago Hegseth interrupted by multiple protesters during Senate confirmation hearing

Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth's nomination hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee was interrupted by protesters on Tuesday morning.

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20 hours ago Dem senator's 'lies and stupidity' at Hegseth hearing roasted on social media: 'Clown show'

Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono was criticized on social media for her questioning of President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of Defense nominee, Pete Hegseth.

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20 hours ago Hegseth: 'There Has Been No Accountability' for Biden's 'Disaster' Afghanistan Withdrawal

Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth blasted the Biden administration's "disaster" Afghanistan withdrawal during his confirmation hearing Tuesday before the Senate Armed Services Committee. The post Hegseth: ‘There Has Been No Accountability’ for Biden’s ‘Disaster’ Afghanistan Withdrawal appeared first on Breitbart.

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