Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for secretary of defense, faces tough confirmation hearing

January 14, 2025 - 5:00am EST
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Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to run the Department of Defense, will answer questions Tuesday in a public hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Feb 6 - 4:23am EST

The Trump administration has given more than 2 million federal employees until Thursday to decide whether to stay or go. A last-minute court hearing may throw a wrench into the administration's plans.

Feb 6 - 4:23am EST

The Trump administration has given more than 2 million federal employees until Thursday to decide whether to stay or go. A last-minute court hearing may throw a wrench into the administration's plans.

Feb 6 - 4:23am EST

The Trump administration has given millions of federal employees until Thursday to decide whether to stay or go. Yet a lot of unanswered questions remain about the "deferred resignation" offer.

Feb 6 - 4:23am EST

The Trump administration has given millions of federal employees until Thursday to decide whether to stay or go. Yet a lot of unanswered questions remain about the "deferred resignation" offer.

Feb 6 - 1:15am EST

Trump said he would delay imposing tariffs on Mexico for at least a month. In exchange, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum promised to send the country's National Guard to reinforce the border.

Feb 6 - 12:55am EST

The agreements potentially help the Trump administration address a key sticking point in immigration enforcement since not everyone in the U.S. illegally can be easily sent back home.

Feb 6 - 12:55am EST

The agreements potentially help the Trump administration address a key sticking point in immigration enforcement since not everyone in the U.S. illegally can be easily sent back home.

Feb 5 - 9:36pm EST

USAID and nonprofit workers gathered near the Capitol in D.C. to protest Elon Musk's efforts to shut down the aid agency with his Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.

Feb 5 - 8:36pm EST

Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi have both argued the Justice Department under Biden unfairly targeted conservatives, most notably Trump himself.