Pete Hegseth, Pentagon and Donald Trump

Senate Armed Services Committee advances Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon
The Senate Armed Services Committee voted along party lines to send Pete Hegseth’s nomination to be defense secretary to the Senate floor.
Armed Services Committee approves Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth
Hegseth, 44, is a combat veteran and former Fox News host. The committee voted along party lines to advance his nomination to the full Senate.
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Pete Hegseth must be approved by the GOP-led Senate Armed Services Committee before he can go before the full Senate for confirmation.
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Sen. Joni Ernst’s support is a huge boost to Hegseth’s prospects, all but assuring his confirmation as defense secretary barring twists in the GOP-led Senate.
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, D-Ariz., voted Monday against Hegseth, citing a lack of managerial experience and “concerning personal issues.”
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Ariz., was part of a united Democratic contingent who view the Defense secretary nominee as a poor choice to lead the nation's military.
Senate Armed Services Committee advances Hegseth nomination to lead Pentagon
The Senate Armed Services Committee voted along party lines to approve Pete Hegseth’s nomination to be the next secretary of defense, moving his nomination along to a full Senate vote. All 14 Republican members of the committee supported Hegseth,
Pete Hegseth Moves Closer to Confirmation as Pentagon Chief
President Trump’s most controversial cabinet pick is one step closer to taking office. The nomination of Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense was voted out of the Senate Armed Services Committee on party lines,
Senate panel advances Hegseth's bid to become next defense secretary
The vote from the Senate Armed Services Committee sets up a full Senate confirmation vote on Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon later this week.
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Robert Salesses Is Now Acting Defense Secretary as Pete Hegseth Waits for Vote
Robert Salesses, a longtime assistant defense secretary, is now the acting defense secretary, Pentagon officials said.