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Pete Hegseth faces Senate confirmation for Defense Secretary

Iowa's US Sen. Joni Ernst will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense

Iowa's Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said Tuesday she will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth to lead the U.S. Department of Defense, ending weeks of speculation about whether she would stand in opposition to President-elect Donald Trump.

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Live updates: Pete Hegseth, defense secretary pick, grilled during Senate confirmation hearing

The Senate begins holding confirmation hearings Tuesday for President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks, starting with Pete Hegseth for defense secretary.

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Pete Hegseth grilled over leadership experience during defense secretary confirmation hearing

Senators argued that Pete Hegseth does not have the management experience to lead the military's 3.4 million service members and civilians.

Two key Republicans announce intentions to support Hegseth nomination

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense picked up the support of two Republicans after Tuesday's ...

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 barring unexpected twists in the GOP-led Senate.

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Pete Hegseth faces Senate confirmation for Defense Secretary

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