Pete Hegseth quickly sworn in as defense secretary | AP News
14 hours ago · Pete Hegseth has been sworn as the nation’s 29th secretary of defense. Hegseth took the oath Saturday in Washington from Vice President JD Vance less than 12 hours after a dramatic late-night vote in the Senate installed him as the Pentagon's leader. ... Hamas frees 4 female Israeli soldiers in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners as ...
New Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth: U.S. Under Trump Aims to
13 hours ago · New Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth: U.S. Under Trump Aims to 'End Wars Responsibly' Hegseth has previously expressed support for Israel 'destroying and killing every last member of Hamas,' linking his Christianity to his stance. Every Senate Democrat and three Republican senators, who questioned his qualifications, voted against his confirmation
Pete Hegseth confirmed as Trump's defence secretary - BBC
1 day ago · Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for US defence secretary, was confirmed by the Senate late on Friday night, after facing misconduct allegations that nearly derailed his confirmation.
Trump’s defense secretary pick: ‘I support Israel killing every last ...
Jan 14, 2025 · Trump’s defense secretary pick: ‘I support Israel killing every last member of Hamas’ Pete Hegseth makes remark during fiery Senate hearing in which Democrats grill him on sexual misconduct ...
Pete Hegseth Is Sworn In as Defense Secretary After Being …
1 day ago · Pete Hegseth was sworn in as the defense secretary on Saturday morning by Vice President JD Vance after the Senate narrowly confirmed Mr. Hegseth the night before. The Trump pick survived a ...
Pete Hegseth confirmed as US Defense Secretary | AP News
1 day ago · The U.S. Senate has confirmed former combat veteran and Fox News host Pete Hegseth to serve as President Donald Trump’s Defense Secretary. (AP Video: Mike Pesoli) ... TOP STORIES. Hamas frees 4 female Israeli soldiers as part of the Gaza ceasefire; Who are the Israelis released by Hamas as part of the ceasefire in Gaza? With the ceasefire in ...
Pete Hegseth, in Senate confirmation hearing, blames Oct. 7 on …
Jan 14, 2025 · Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, said in his Senate confirmation hearing that the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks in Israel were the direct result of ...
Key takeaways from Pete Hegseth’s fiery confirmation hearing
Jan 14, 2025 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, publicly faced senators for the first time after weeks of questions from Democrats — and praise from Republicans — about his “unconventional” resume. Hegseth, a combat veteran and former TV news host, says he will be a “change agent” and a “warrior” as Republicans demand new and ...
Trump nominee Pete Hegseth weathers Democrats' grilling to …
Jan 14, 2025 · Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon endured fierce Democratic grilling over everything from his inexperience, alleged drinking and his past opposition to women in combat to emerge largely...
Trump's defense secretary pick supports Israel 'killing every last ...
Jan 14, 2025 · WASHINGTON – U.S. Defense Secretary-nominee Pete Hegseth said at his highly anticipated Senate confirmation hearing that he supports "destroying and killing every last member of Hamas" while linking his Christianity to his support of Israel.