Sen. Peters says Hegseth would lower standards if he became defense secretary
Mich., said President-elect Trump's pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, lacks the experience and qualifications need to lead the defense department.
Sen. Peters Says Hegseth Not Ready to Manage Pentagon Bureaucracy
Pete Hegseth said he hasn’t managed more than 200 people at any point in his career, leading Peters to tell Hegseth he doesn’t have the experience to be defense chief. Being defense secretary is akin
Senate panel advances Defense secretary nominee Hegseth on party-line vote
The Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday voted to advance Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of Defense, to the floor. The 14-13 vote was strictly along party
Pete Hegseth nomination advances in Senate despite Sen. Mark Kelly's objections
Pete Hegseth’s controversial nomination as defense secretary moved a step closer to confirmation with the Senate Armed Services Committee recommending him to the job on party lines. U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly,
Senate Armed Services Committee advances Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon
A cloud of controversy has hung over Hegseth, but he now appears to be on track to be confirmed as Trump's defense secretary.
Armed Services Panel Rushes Through Hegseth Nomination Along Party Lines
Republicans moved behind closed doors on Monday to speed the nomination of Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, to the Senate floor, brushing aside the objections of Democrats who have raised concerns about his personal conduct.
Sens. Slotkin, Peters vote to approve Laken Riley Act, which passes with bipartisan support
Michigan Democratic Sens. Elissa Slotkin and Gary Peters voted alongside the majority of senators to approve the Laken Riley Act earlier this week. The bill, which was approved both in the Senate and ...
Sen. Peters watching for Musk influence, wants to be sure Ford use of Chinese tech is safe
The U.S. Defense Department said this week that the world's largest electric vehicle battery maker, CATL, has concerning ties ...
‘Astonished and aghast’: Project 2025 co-author grilled in Senate for Trump budget post
Democrats grilled Russell Vought, who was tapped to be President-elect Trump’s next budget chief, for his ties to Project 2025 and the powers of the executive branch as senators weighed his ...
Slotkin, Peters hammer Trump's pick to lead Pentagon at Senate confirmation hearing
Michigan's two Democratic senators probed Pete Hegseth's qualifications to lead the Pentagon and whether he'd follow illegal ...
Trump’s pick for budget chief echoes his ‘power of the purse’ dreams
The president-elect's nominee for White House budget director reiterated that Trump believes law protecting Congress’ funding power is unconstitutional.
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Michigan Sens. Slotkin, Peters grill Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth
Senators Elissa Slotkin and Gary Peters questioned Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, during his confirmation hearing.
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Senator Peters receives Navy’s Distinguished Public Service Award
WASHINGTON, DC United States Senator Gary Peters (MI) was honored with the Department of the Navy’s Distinguished Public ...
'Tell the truth...': Trump's DHS pick Kristi Noem & Sen. Peters spar over mysterious drone threats
During the confirmation hearing held by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security, Senator Gary Peters pressed Kristi Noem, ...