What Americans think about Hegseth, Gabbard and key Trump Cabinet picks: AP-NORC poll
As several of President-elect Donald Trump’s choices for high-level positions in his administration face scrutiny on Capitol ...
Sen. Joni Ernst's re-election looms as she weighs Pete Hegseth's bid for defense secretary
The Republican senator from Iowa faces some criticism from Iowa activists. Her Senate seat is up in the 2026 election.
Pressure on a veteran and senator shows what’s next for those who oppose Trump
When Sen. Joni Ernst appeared cool to Trump Defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth, she faced criticism and primary threats from ...
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D.C. Memo: Flagging Hegseth nomination gains some steam
Pete Hegseth continues to meet with senators in an effort to save his flagging nomination for defense secretary.
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Pressure on Ernst, a veteran and senator, shows what's next for those who oppose Trump
Ernst faced an onslaught of criticism from within her own party, including threats of a potential primary challenge in 2026, ...
Hegseth walks back controversial comments on women and gays in the military
Pete Hegseth softened his stance against women in combat and gays in the military after he previously suggested they shouldn’t fill those roles. His evolving rhetoric — which came after meetings with ...
Hegseth to meet with Trump at Army-Navy game
Pete Hegseth will meet with President-elect Trump at the Army-Navy game on Saturday, a Hegseth adviser told The Hill. The ...
There’s a reason Joni Ernst doesn’t want to talk about Pete Hegseth anymore
Pete Hegseth's bid for defense secretary probably needs Iowa Sen. Jodi Ernst's backing to make it through his confirmation ...
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MSNBC’s Chris Hayes Rips Trump World ‘Bullying’ On Hegseth — Notes Bombshell Allegations ‘Are From Fellow Conservatives’
Chris Hayes ripped Trump-world "bullying" on behalf of Pete Hegseth and pointed out the bombshell allegations against him "are from fellow conservatives." ...