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Pete Hegseth's Confirmation Process For Secretary Of Defense Progresses

Pete Hegseth optimistic about confirmation process, seeks support from Senator Joni Ernst. Concerns raised.

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GOP Sen. Joni Ernst Supports Pete Hegseth For Defense Department

Republican Senator Joni Ernst and Pete Hegseth discuss Pentagon leadership and military well-being in a positive meeting.

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GOP Sen. Joni Ernst Meets With Pentagon Pick Hegseth

Pete Hegseth, nominee for Pentagon leadership, had a positive meeting with Sen. Joni Ernst, emphasizing shared dedication to defense.

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GOP Senator Ernst Praises Tulsi Gabbard As Strong Leader

Republican Senator Joni Ernst praises Tulsi Gabbard as a 'strong and proven leader' during their meeting, demonstrating bipartisan support for Trump's nomi...

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Sen. Cornyn Inclined To Support Trump's Pick For FBI Director

Republican Senators Cornyn and Ernst express support for Kash Patel as potential FBI director, emphasizing non-partisanship and transparency.

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Sen. Joni Ernst Calls For Thorough Vetting Of Pentagon Pick

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst emphasizes thorough vetting of Pete Hegseth for Pentagon leadership amidst workplace behavior allegations and a past sexual assa...

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Trump Doubles Down on Support For Controversial Defense Nominee Hegseth, Claims Confidants Told Him He 'Does Not Have a Drinking Problem'

Trump reaffirmed his support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled pick for secretary of defense, amid allegations of excessive drinking and sexual misconduct.

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Iowa GOP Senator Supports Pete Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination

Republican Senator Joni Ernst supports Pete Hegseth's nomination for defense secretary despite controversy. President-elect Trump reaffirms his backing.

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Trump aides suggest Iowa Senator may try to sink Hegseth nomination so she can get the job: report

Joni Ernst, a combat veteran and sexual assault survivor, appears hesitant to back Hegseth amid string of controveries surrounding his nomination as secretary of defense

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Vice President-Elect JD Vance Supports Secretary Of Defense Pick

Vice President-elect JD Vance supports Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, facing uncertainties and reservations in the confirmation process.

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Elon Musk is planning a rude awakening for 94% of federal workers by monitoring their every move

Trump’s co-heads of the new Department of Government Efficiency—Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy—are targeting remote work.

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Musk and Ramaswamy tout ‘Doge’ plan on Capitol Hill – how will it work?

Mike Johnson praised the two ‘innovators’, but their efficiency agency faces political and practical hurdles

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Trump publicly backs embattled DOD pick - Roll Call

In a post on Truth Social, Donald Trump voiced support for Pete Hegseth, his pick to lead the Pentagon, who met with GOP senators this week.

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Trump aides say Pete Hegseth still has a chance to be confirmed as defense head

Hegseth’s nomination team reportedly says that they haven’t yet hit three ‘no’ votes despite slew of allegations

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GOP Senators Express Concerns Over Defense Secretary Nominee

Republican Senator Joni Ernst and other senators express varying levels of support and concern over allegations against Pete Hegseth for defense secretary ...

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Hegseth faces senators' concerns not only about his behavior but also his views on women in combat

Pete Hegseth has spent the week on Capitol Hill trying to reassure Republican senators that he is fit to lead President-elect Donald Trump’s Department of Defense in the wake of high-profile allegations about excessive drinking and sexual assault

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DOGE day afternoon on Capitol Hill - Roll Call

The co-chairs of the unofficial Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, made the rounds on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

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Hegseth soldiers on with meeting GOP senators - Roll Call

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's choice to lead the Pentagon, met with Republican senators as questions linger about his personal history.

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GOP Senator Joni Ernst Withholds Support For Defense Secretary Nominee

Republican Senator Joni Ernst stresses thorough vetting for Pete Hegseth's defense secretary nomination.

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Pete Hegseth Speaks To Trump Amid New Allegations

Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary nominee, addresses drinking allegations and expresses commitment to the role amidst discussions with President-elec...

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Trump rally shooting hearing descends into screaming match between Secret Service chief and Republican congressman – as it happened

Acting director of the US Secret Service, Ronald Rowe, and House Republican Pat Fallon shout at each other during congressional hearing

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Sen. Joni Ernst Proposes Government Efficiency Measures

Senator Joni Ernst leads a proposal to reduce government telework, sell office space, and relocate federal employees to cut waste.

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Pete Hegseth tells senator he won’t drink as he accuses critics of being ‘jealous’

Former Fox host’s defense secretary nomination in trouble amid reports of excessive drinking and sexual assault

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GOP Sen. Joni Ernst Meets With Pete Hegseth

Pete Hegseth and GOP Sen. Joni Ernst had a productive discussion, but details remain undisclosed.

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Hegseth tries to rally support as allegations swirl - Roll Call

Pete Hegseth, Trump's selection to be secretary of Defense, met with Republican senators to shore up support for his potential nomination.

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