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 ...
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 ...
Highlights From the Hearing Where Republicans Embraced Hegseth’s Bid to Lead the Pentagon
Democrats repeatedly called Pete Hegseth unfit to be secretary of defense, but Republicans on the Senate Armed Services ...
Hegseth fights back against ‘smear campaign’ as Democrats charge he is unqualified to lead Pentagon
Pete Hegseth, Trump's nominee to lead the Defense Department, promised to be a change agent and keep politics out of the ...
Republicans urge Trump nominees: Don’t take the bait from Democrats
Senate Republicans are urging President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees to resist taking the bait from Democrats when their ...
Hegseth’s 4-step confirmation dance
HEGSETH’S HEARING BLUEPRINT. Senate Democrats on the Armed Services Committee hounded Pete Hegseth over his past comments ...
Hegseth defends tattoos with alleged connection to extremists groups in confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, answered questions about misconduct allegations and ...