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The Latest Breaking News from Pete Hegseth

Democrats concerned after Mike Johnson fires top Republican from House committee reportedly at Trump’s request – as it happened

House speaker removed intelligence committee chair Mike Turner, whose stances have run afoul with Trump

The Guardian - US

Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing highlights Republicans’ servility to Trump

Defense secretary nominee is incompetent and seems to have no redeeming qualities – but his appointment looks assured

The Guardian - US

What is ASEAN and why are Asian countries like Japan and South Korea not part of it?

The bloc has a GDP of around $4.2 trillion and came up during a U.S. Senate hearing on Wednesday.

Fortune

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Sen. Collins Undecided On Supporting Pete Hegseth For Defense Secretary

Senator Susan Collins carefully evaluates Pete Hegseth's nomination for defense secretary, emphasizing thorough review of hearings.

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Trump's Cabinet Nominees Pledge To Keep Politics Out

Confirmation hearings for Trump's Cabinet nominees focus on maintaining non-political environment in key agencies.

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Senate Grills Defense Secretary Nominee Over Allegations

Pete Hegseth faces scrutiny in Senate confirmation hearing for defense secretary nomination amidst allegations and divided opinions.

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Conservatives React To Senator's Gender Identity Exchange With Defense Nominee

Conservatives applaud Sen. Sheehy's humorous exchange with Sec. of Defense nominee Hegseth.

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Marco Rubio Issues Stark Warning About Vladimir Putin During Confirmation Hearing: 'He Will Do it Over Again'

The nominee argued that if Ukraine is not in a strong position to negotiate it will be imposed "neutrality" only for Russia to rearm and attack the country again

Latin Times

Stephen Colbert on Trump’s legal immunity: ‘A president should be bound by the same laws as everyone else’

Late-night hosts discuss the special counsel report on Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election and Pete Hegseth’s tense confirmation hearing

The Guardian - US

Rubio Jokes About Getting 'Bilingual Protesters' After Being Interrupted During Hearing: 'That's a First Here'

Several protesters were forcibly removed from the hearing during Rubio's opening statement

Latin Times

Marco Rubio Second Trump Nominee To Be Interrupted Mid Hearing By Protesters: 'Reject 'Regime Change' Rubio'

Protesters were forcibly removed from the hearing during Rubio's opening statement

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Hegseth on Defense

Plus: Who's on deck for the next round of confirmation hearings, Trump wants to create a second IRS, Cuba is no longer doing terrorism, and more...

Reason

Pam Bondi claims justice department ‘targeted’ Trump but says she won’t pursue ‘political’ prosecutions – as it happened

Bondi facing senators as Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio and CIA pick John Ratcliffe also face confirmation hearings

The Guardian - US

GOP Senators Optimistic About Pete Hegseth's Confirmation As Defense Secretary

Republican Senators express confidence in Pete Hegseth's confirmation as defense secretary, with key endorsements and favorable outlook.

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Female senators grill defense nominee Pete Hegseth

Hegseth had an "eleventh-hour conversion" on women in the military.

Al Jazeera

Fact-check: What did Pete Hegseth say in defence confirmation hearing?

From his comments on waterboarding to claims about his military record, did Hegseth tell the truth?

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Hopes rise for Gaza ceasefire as Blinken says it is ‘closer than it’s ever been’

The secretary of state said that the negotiations were ‘right on the brink’ on Tuesday. Plus, Pete Hegseth grilled on sexual assault and drinking claims

Salon

Why Hegseth's misogynist past matters

Hegseth's excuses for his misogyny contradict each other, but MAGA doesn't care

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Sen. Joni Ernst Supports Trump's Defense Secretary Pick Pete Hegseth

As a rape survivor and advocate for tackling sexual assault in the military, Ernst's support for Hegseth had seemed uncertain due to allegations of sexual assault against him.

The Independent UK

Question on ASEAN stumped Hegseth at Senate hearing. What is it and why is it important?

In a heated Senate confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, Sen. Tammy Duckworth grilled the proposed defense secretary over the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, asking him if he could name one member and how many countries were in the bloc

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GOP Sen. Joni Ernst To Support Pete Hegseth For Defense Secretary

Senator Mullin expresses confidence in Pete Hegseth's confirmation as Secretary of Defense after Senator Ernst's endorsement.

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Sen. Joni Ernst To Support Pete Hegseth For Defense Secretary

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst endorses Pete Hegseth for defense secretary, boosting his nomination chances after successful Senate hearing.

The Independent UK

Nobody’s prefect! Republicans demand DEI out of ‘Miltary’ and miss typo in display at confirmation hearings

Trump’s defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth told hearing it is ‘not a time for equity’

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Families Support Pete Hegseth For Secretary Of Defense Nomination

Families of fallen service members support Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense, seeking accountability for the tragic events in Afghanistan.

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Sen. Kaine Questions Nominee's Personal Life During Hearing

Senator Tim Kaine and Defense nominee Pete Hegseth engage in a heated exchange during a Senate confirmation hearing, with Kaine questioning Hegseth's past ...

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