Pete Hegseth’s views on women were on display during his Senate confirmation hearing
Good morning! Mastercard will settle a pay discrimination suit for $26 million, the Fortune 500 loses a female CEO, and senators grill Trump defense pick Pete Hegseth.- On defense. Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Committee on Armed Services yesterday in his bid to become Donald Trump's secretary of defense.
Hegseth clarifies stance on women in military in combative confirmation hearing
Hegseth pushed back on allegations that he disparaged women serving in the military under tough questioning during his Senate confirmation hearing.
Hegseth, under Senate scrutiny, mutes critique of women in combat
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He can communicate so well to the American people," Waltz said, adding that Hegseth can articulate "why we need what we need for our troops, and that is a critical piece that President Trump values, as well.
Pete Hegseth Faces Tough Questions on Women in Military
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Senator Warren, Pete Hegseth spar over women in combat at confirmation hearing
During a roughly seven-minute exchange, Senator Elizabeth Warren quoted a number of Pete Hegseth’s prior statements opposing women in combat roles.
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Trump's Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth slammed over remarks on women
By Phil Stewart, Idrees Ali and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, came under fire during his confirmation hearing on ...