Pete Hegseth, a former Fox Newshost and Donald Trump’s pick for defence secretary, has lived much of his life in the public eye, both for his professional achievements and his often-controversial personal life. With a career spanning media and military service, Hegseth’s relationships and family life have frequently drawn attention. Here’s an in-depth look at … Read more
Warren releases intense questions for Hegseth confirmation hearing – CBS News Watch CBS News Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren has released a list of questions she intends to ask Pete Hegseth during his Senate confirmation hearings for the Secretary of Defense post. CBS News’ Scott MacFarlane reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for … Read more
The U.S. Senate will get down to the business of confirming President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks this week, when several nominees will face an uphill battle as they work to convince a majority of lawmakers that they are fit to serve in the position to which they’ve been nominated. Here is the hearing schedule thus … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump huddled with allies and a Republican cause célèbre at Saturday’s Army-Navy football game at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, taking in one of the most storied rivalries in college sports while spotlighting his emerging national security team. Navy defeated Army 31-13 on Saturday to take home the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy, CBS Sports reported. … Read more
Fetterman meets with Pete Hegseth, the first Democrat to do so – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, is still working to gain support from senators for a future nomination. Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania became the first Democrat to meet with the controversial pick on Thursday. CBS … Read more
President-elect Trump affirmed his support for Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth in an exclusive sit-down interview with NBC News that will air Sunday. “It looks like Pete is doing well now,” Trump told “Meet the Press” Moderator Kristen Welker. “I mean, people were a little bit concerned. He’s a young guy, with a tremendous … Read more
Washington — President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, is showing defiance amid misconduct allegations as support for his confirmation appeared to be in doubt. There are now several candidates under consideration to replace him as Trump’s intended nominee, sources familiar with the transition tell CBS News, among them, Florida Gov. Ron … Read more
A woman told police she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth after he took her phone, blocked the door to a California hotel room and refused to let her leave, according to a detailed investigative report released late Wednesday. Hegseth, a Fox News personality and President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be defense secretary, … Read more
US president-elect Donald Trump’s surprise pick of Pete Hegseth, a television host and army veteran, to be his Pentagon chief is expected to inject more unpredictability into the already fragile US-China military relationship, according to analysts. Hegseth, 44, is a Fox News political commentator and a military veteran who served tours of duty in Iraq … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Pete Hegseth, a Fox News personality and former Army National Guard officer, as his next Secretary of Defense. Known for his conservative views and military background, Hegseth’s public profile is equally marked by his career achievements, financial success, and complex personal life. Here’s a closer look at Hegseth’s background, personal … Read more
