Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing got heated when Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) challenged him over press reports that he drank while on the job in his previous employment, charges that Hegseth denied.



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Hirono grills Hegseth over allegations of drinking on the job

President-elect’s controversial pick for secretary of defense faced tough questions about his past from senators as he made case to lead Pentagon

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Pete Hegseth’s fiery confirmation hearing ends with GOP signaling approval: Latest

Follow The Post’s live updates as Trump’s defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, faces his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday.

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Pete Hegseth confirmation hearing live updates: Trump’s defense secretary nominee facing criticism over his credentials

President-elect Donald Trump has stood behind Pete Hegseth, his controversial nominee for secretary of Defense.

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Pete Hegseth hearing: Defense pick grilled on sex, alcohol, management allegations

Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing got heated when Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) challenged him over press reports that he drank while on the job in his previous employment, charges that Hegseth denied. “As secretary you will be in charge of maintaining good order and discipline by enforcing the Uniform Code of Military…

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Democrats grilled Trump’s defense secretary pick over ugly allegations against him. But barring a last-minute surprise, he appears on track to be confirmed.

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Pete Hegseth Weathers Brutal Questions On Drinking, Assault Claims In Senate Hearing

Senate Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Jack Reed (D-RI) hammered Donald Trump's nominee to head the Department of Defense Tuesday. Among comments Pete Hegseth has made are those relating to his objection to women in combat roles and the integration of all race, gender and orientations in the...

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Pete Hegseth put on spot over lewd slur's meaning: 'The men and women watching understand'

Senator Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, was the first senator to question Pete Hegseth about the sexual assault allegation against the defense secretary pick. Hirono also spoke to Hegseth about his past comments on women in the military and President-elect Trump's aspirations for Greenland.

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Hirono questions Hegseth on sexual assault, Greenland and past comments

Hirono grilled Pete Hegseth on whether he would comply with orders from the President-elect Donald Trump to “shoot protestors in the legs” if directed.

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‘You WILL Shoot Protestors!’ Senator Grills Hegseth on Whether He’d Refuse Trump Orders As Predecessor Did

Senators prodded the SecDef nominee over alcoholism and sex abuse allegations, as well as a lack of qualifications

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"The truth would disqualify you": Senate Dems grill Pete Hegseth over allegations and qualifications

Hirono grills Hegseth over allegations of drinking on the job

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