It’s not clear who will lead the Pentagon when Trump takes office. What happens then?
It's unclear who'll take over at the Pentagon and the military services when the top leaders all step down Monday as ...
Sec Def Austin Took Meds That Could Impair Cognitive Function While in Sole Command of Pentagon, Watchdog Finds
A watchdog investigation into outgoing Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization in 2024 found that his secretive hospital stay resulted in heightened national security risk, in part because ...
Dem senator who bashed Hegseth’s qualifications stands by DOD sec who oversaw botched Afghan withdrawal
A Democrat senator admitted Tuesday that he would support Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's confirmation again if the vote was held today despite Austin's many controversial actions and repeatedly ...
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‘I know what I don’t know,’ SecDef pick says at confirmation hearing
At the hearing, Democrats questioned Hegseth’s bona fides—he has no experience leading a large organization—and his fitness ...
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‘I know what I don’t know,’ defense secretary pick says at confirmation hearing
At the hearing, Democrats questioned Hegseth’s bona fides—he has no experience leading a large organization—and his fitness ...
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Trump nominee Pete Hegseth fends off Democratic attacks at fiery confirmation hearing
"Four years ago, President Biden's nominee, Lloyd Austin, a good and honorable man, received 97 votes on the floor of the Senate. And we went through the debacle of the Afghanistan withdrawal.
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The Latest: Pete Hegseth delivers opening remarks in his defense secretary confirmation hearing
Donald Trump’s cabinet picks are beginning their nomination process this week, starting with Trump’s choice for defense ...
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Hegseth's views on women in combat, infidelity and more — in his own words
Pete Hegseth will try to convince members of the Senate Armed Services Committee ... Current Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, a retired Army four-star general, also commanded troops in Iraq and ...
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When Tom Cotton Went Scorched Earth On Lloyd Austin Over War In Middle East
During a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing in 2024, Senator Tom Cotton went scorched earth on Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin over the on-going war in the Middle East.
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'I Didn't Ask You A Question': When Josh Hawley Snapped At Lloyd Austin During Senate Hearing
During a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing in 2021, Senator Josh Hawley snapped on Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin over the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. TikTok Officially Goes Dark Just ...
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to confirming Trump Cabinet nominees — perhaps even during inaugural balls
None of President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees can be confirmed until he takes office on Jan. 20 – and expect a traffic jam ...