Jan 25, 2025 · Pete Hegseth was sworn in as defense secretary on Saturday morning after a confirmation process mired in allegations of sexual assault, public drunkenness, and the financial mismanagement of two ...

Jan 25, 2025 · On Saturday, senators voted 59 to 34 to confirm South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Six Democrats joined all Republican senators in approving her...

Jan 24, 2025 · The Senate is poised for a rare late-night Friday vote to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, as Republican leaders are making good on their promise to grind through President Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees in the face of Democratic objections.

Jan 23, 2025 · Senate Republicans are steamrolling ahead on Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Pentagon, and a new report detailing allegations of abusive behavior by the nominee have seemingly not ...

Jan 25, 2025 · Kristi Noem's confirmation as Department of Homeland Security secretary Saturday gives further momentum to President Donald Trump's nominees while giving vote counters the ability to figure out how to push through more difficult nominations, Roger Stone said.

Jan 25, 2025 · Noem’s confirmation comes a day after Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick to serve as defense secretary, was confirmed 51-50, after Vice President JD Vance cast the tiebreaking vote. On Saturday ...

Jan 13, 2025 · Senate Democrats grilled Pete Hegseth — Trump's pick for Defense Secretary— at his confirmation hearing Tuesday over sexual misconduct allegations, his alleged alcohol abuse, fitness for the position, and past controversial statements.

Jan 5, 2025 · Pete Hegseth, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, ... Kristi Noem, and EPA administrator, Lee Zeldin are tentatively scheduled to have hearings on Jan. 15.

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s confirmation hearing to be secretary of homeland security has also been postponed, according to a committee spokesperson.

Pete Hegseth, whose confirmation hearing was one of the first to be considered, faced an easier process after receiving the backing of Republican Senator Joni Ernst, who was previously...