Schedule of Senate Confirmation Hearings for Trump Cabinet Picks
Selections for attorney general, secretary of homeland security, secretary of state and Treasury secretary are among those set to have hearings this week.
Hegseth, Pete
Female Senators Grill Hegseth Over Views on Women
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary had a more amicable exchange with Joni Ernst, a Republican, who is considered a key vote.
Hegseth Won’t Say Whether Sexual Assault, Drinking or Adultery Is Disqualifying
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice to lead the Pentagon, rejected what he said were “false claims” about his conduct.
Hegseth Spars With Senator Over Definition of ‘Jagoff’ During Confirmation Hearing
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary used a generally unflattering term to criticize legal officers in the military.
Pete Hegseth to Face Democratic Questioning in Confirmation Hearing
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice to lead the Pentagon will field questions on Tuesday on a range of issues, including a sexual assault allegation and his lack of management experience.
Hegseth’s Drinking, Once ‘Self-Medication,’ Could Prompt Questions at His Hearing
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary has spoken candidly about his alcohol use in interviews over the past few years.
What to Watch for at Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s defense secretary pick will almost surely be asked about his alcohol use and an accusation of sexual assault when he appears before a Senate committee.
Trump Supporters Go All In for Pete Hegseth With Money and Coordination
Conservative organizations are targeting Republican senators, saying that they will pay a price if they do not back the president-elect’s choice for defense secretary.
Confirmation Hearings Open in a Test of Trump’s Hold on Senate G.O.P.
Opposition to prospective nominees, along with time-consuming Senate rules, will slow floor action despite the Republican push for approval of some of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s picks as soon as Jan. 20.
F.B.I. Briefs Top Senators on Armed Services Panel About Hegseth
The committee’s Republican chairman and its top Democrat were briefed on F.B.I. findings into Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s defense secretary pick. Democrats questioned whether there were gaps.