Republican senator previously seen as a roadblock to Pete Hegseth's nomination says she'll back him to lead the Pentagon
Sen. Joni Ernst’s support is a huge boost to Hegseth’s prospects, all but assuring his confirmation as defense secretary ...
What to watch as Pete Hegseth faces questions about his experience and personal past
Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth will publicly face senators on Tuesday for the first time after weeks of privately ...
Why Pete Hegseth is a perfect fit to be Trump’s Pentagon chief
Pete Hegseth could hardly be more suited to be Donald Trump’s secretary of Defense — even though he’d surely be deemed ...
Sen. Joni Ernst officially backs Pete Hegseth for top Pentagon post: ‘Americans deserve a strong Secretary of Defense’
Ernst, an Army veteran and rape survivor, had previously expressed concerns over Hegseth’s past comments about women in ...
The selective DEI of Pete Hegseth
The defense secretary nominee believes strongly in the importance of prioritizing diversity when the beneficiaries are people ...
Trump inauguration moved indoors amid record-breaking cold as list of Democrats skipping event grows: Live updates
The inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance will be moved indoors to the Capitol ...
It’s not clear who will lead the Pentagon when Trump takes office. What happens then?
It's unclear who'll take over at the Pentagon and the military services when the top leaders all step down Monday as ...
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President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration will be held indoors Monday at the Capitol due to dangerously cold temperatures. Follow for live updates on the final days of the presidential transition.