Missouri Senators Eric Schmitt and Josh Hawley have taken a prominent role in the Trump cabinet confirmation hearings, showing support for the nominees, a depar
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) blasted DEI practices in the military during his questioning of Pete Hegseth at his Senate confirmation hearing for the secretary of defense post. Hegseth responded by saying this is not a time for equity in the military.
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's embattled pick for defense secretary, faced tough questions from senators during his confirmation hearing.
President-elect Donald Trump’s Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth faced senators today, drawing Republican praise and Democratic criticism over his “unconventional” background as a combat veteran and TV host.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., turns away from reporters as Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., praises Pete Hegseth's testimony. Posted: January 14, 2025 | Last updated: January 14, 2025
Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth will publicly face senators for the first time Tuesday after weeks of privately pushing back on criticism over his qualifications and personal past. Sen. Eric Schmitt ... Carrie Underwood's decision to sing at ...
Democrats say Hegseth’s lack of experience, his past comments about women and Black troops and allegations of excessive drinking, and sexual misconduct, make him unfit to serve.
The Democrats’ refusal to question Hegseth over his fascist politics underscores that their priority is not the defense of democratic rights against a military-backed Trump dictatorship but the continuation of the war against Russia in Ukraine and the preparation of new wars against Iran in the Middle East and against China.
Democrats repeatedly called Pete Hegseth unfit to be secretary of defense, but Republicans on the Senate Armed Services Committee expressed nothing but support for his candidacy at a confirmation hearing.
Pete Hegseth emerged from a Senate committee hearing with the support of the Republican Party intact following weeks of scrutiny over his qualifications and allegations of misconduct.
If you thought the former TV host would be asked important questions at his confirmation hearing, you are under the illusion that we live in a serious country.