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Trump’s pick to lead Pentagon spars with Dems at confirmation hearing

Former FOX News host Pete Hegseth billed himself as an unconventional pick to shake up Pentagon operations.

By Leo Shane III and Noah Robertson

6 days ago

Opinion

Hegseth’s track record falls short of military standards: Dem senators

In this op-ed, Sens. Kelly and Duckworth argue Pete Hegseth falls short of the standards expected of those he would oversee as defense secretary.

By Sen. Mark Kelly and Sen. Tammy Duckworth

7 days ago

Blitz of confirmation hearings includes VA, DOD secretary picks

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 13, 2025.

By Leo Shane III

8 days ago

Senate hearing could decide whether Hegseth becomes defense secretary

The Senate Armed Services Committee will hold a confirmation hearing for Trump's defense secretary pick next Tuesday.

By Leo Shane III

11 days ago

Breaking down the number of veterans in the 119th Congress

This Congress begins with more members who are military veterans than any session in the last eight years.

By Leo Shane III

3 weeks ago

Most girls do not think they could succeed in the military: DOD data

In addition to fears among the youth surveyed, only one in five boys and one in 10 girls could name all six military services.

By Hope Hodge Seck

5 weeks ago