WASHINGTON — Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to be defense secretary, faced sharp questions from Democrats, but no pointed ones from Republicans, at a contentious confirmation hearing Tuesday that focused on his past statements on issues including Pentagon diversity efforts.

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Republicans embrace Hegseth as Democrats question his fitness to lead Pentagon - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Senate Armed Services Democrats questioned Pete Hegseth about his qualifications to lead the Defense Department, given his limited management experience.

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Democrats prod Hegseth over expertise to lead Pentagon

During a contentious hearing, Republicans rallied to the defense of Donald Trump’s pick for Pentagon chief as he faced tough questions about allegations of misconduct and his views on women.

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Democrats assail Hegseth as too divisive, inexperienced to run Pentagon

Daily on Defense: Hegseth appears to have the votes, Six more confirmation hearings today, Hegseth parries the Democrats.

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Judgment Day: Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth survives grilling by Senate Democrats, ‘confirmation assured’ predict Republicans - Washington Examiner

Senate Democrats on Tuesday hammered Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, in a tense confirmation hearing during which lawmakers scrutinized his romantic relationships and alcohol use, cast doubt on his qualifications, and condemned his political rhetoric and past assertions that women do not belong in combat.

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Democrats Assail Hegseth as Too Divisive, Inexperienced to Run Pentagon

Donald Trump has a good chance of getting his controversial candidates for the highest government offices through. We've already had a first taste of what's to come.

Donald Trump hat gute Aussichten, seine kontroversen Kandidaten für höchste Regierungsämter durchzusetzen. Einen ersten Vorgeschmack gab es bereits.

Republikaner verbiegen sich bei Anhörung für Pentagon-Kandidat

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Republicans bend at hearing for Pentagon candidate

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Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to be defense secretary, faced sharp questions from Democrats, but no pointed ones from Republicans, at a contentious confirmation hearing Tuesday that focused on his past statements on issues including Pentagon diversity efforts.

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Republicans embrace Hegseth as Democrats question his fitness to lead Pentagon - West Hawaii Today

The only GOP lawmaker on the dais who expressed some concerns about Mr. Hegseth was Senator Ernst.

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Senate Democrats Home in on Hegseth’s Past Personal Problems, as GOP Staunchly Defends Trump’s Pentagon Nominee

Pete Hegseth is a combat veteran and a former Fox News host who is nominated to be secretary of Defense. (Senate Armed Services Committee) WASHINGTON —Some senators tossed softballs to the nominee to lead the Defense Department. “Tell me something about your wife that you love,” Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., said during his seven-minute opportunity to question Pete Hegseth. Others, like Sen. Tammy Duckworkth, D-Ill, played interrogator. “Yes o…

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Sullivan is all in on Trump's Pentagon pick while Murkowski mulls Hegseth's expertise

Pete Hegseth is a combat veteran and a former Fox News host who is nominated to be secretary of Defense. WASHINGTON —Some senators tossed softballs to … Full story here. 
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