It is the first serious test of Donald Trump’s newly invigorated strongman model of governance and of whether he can continue to bend the Republican Party to his will even as Hegseth breaks procedural precedents,
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All of that could soon fall on the shoulders of Pete Hegseth. The 44-year-old combat veteran and former TV cable news host is President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon.
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to be Defense secretary, gives a thumbs-up at the completion of his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
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Confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's picks for his cabinet and other high-ranking administration positions got under way on Tuesday, with defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth the first to face questioning from U.
President-elect Donald Trump announced a series of appointments for his upcoming administration, including notable figures like John Ratcliffe, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Elon Musk. Several appointments are awaiting confirmation.
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President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks, including defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, face Senate confirmation hearings before his inauguration.