Pete Hegseth Is Uniquely Unqualified for His Post. That’s the Point.
This is part of Hello, Trumpworld, Slate’s reluctant guide to the people who will be calling the shots now—at least for as long as they last in Washington.
5 Things Pete Hegseth Could Do if He Is Confirmed
Pete Hegseth needs to deliver a Pentagon that is accountable, efficient, and laser-focused on fighting and winning, especially against China.
Pete Hegseth Moment Goes Viral as He Appears to Not Know What ASEAN Is
A senator told Hegseth: "I suggest you do a little homework before you prepare for these types of negotiations."
Hello, Pete Hegseth
Hegseth seems to have come onto Trump’s radar not via accolades or reputation but from his tenure as a pro-Trump Fox News talking head. He and Trump are similar in several key ways, among them their desire to see violence rained down on American citizens they dislike.
Pete Hegseth Has "Sarah Palin Moment"
After airing Antony Blinken‘s final interview as Secretary of State on The New Yorker Radio Hour on Friday, host David Remnick had New Yorker staff writer Evan Osnos on the show to discuss President-elect Donald Trump‘s cabinet picks — including Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth and “anti-China hawk” Senator Marco Rubio,
Here’s Everything We Know About The Allegations Against Pete Hegseth
Donald Trump’s choices for the federal government roles range from conspiracy theorists to ones who are clearly unqualified. However, his most has to be Pete Hegseth. The former Fox News host is Trump’s nominee for secretary of defense.
Tim Kaine explains strategy on Pete Hegseth
Sen. Tim Kaine said he pushed Defense Secretary-nominee Pete Hegseth about infidelity and sexual misconduct in a hearing last ...
Why women combat vets are seething over Senators' support of Pete Hegseth
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, said women shouldn't serve in combat roles in the military before he ...
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Columnist says Democrats asked Pete Hegseth all the wrong questions
"If you thought those kinds of questions would dominate the hearing, you must be living under the illusion that we live in a ...
Legal Analyst Raises Question Over Pete Hegseth's Background Check
Responding to concerns over Pete Hegseth's background check, a legal analyst asked why Hegseth's ex-wife was not interviewed.
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Hegseth's comment came in response to a question on whether he'd pledged to be faithful in his marriages, not whether he'd ...
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 ...
What to watch as Pete Hegseth faces questions about his experience and personal past
Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth will publicly face senators on Tuesday for the first time after weeks of privately ...
Warren, Shaheen question Trump Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth at confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for secretary of defense, faced questioning from Sen. Warren and Sen. Shaheen over his comments on ...
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Editorial: Alleged misbehavior of senators doesn’t somehow make Trump’s nominee qualified for the job
Pete Hegseth’s service in uniform is admirable and appreciated. But that dedicated service in the military does not ...
Key takeaways from Pete Hegseth’s fiery confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, has publicly faced senators for the first time.