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Pete Hegseth, Senate

NBC News · 50m

Highlights: Pete Hegseth questioned about misconduct allegations and views on women at Senate confirmation hearing

N.C., said during his questioning of Hegseth that Army recruiting has surged since Donald Trump was elected in November — a claim that Hegseth agreed with. This is false. Show more Army recruiting is doing better now than during this time last year,

Washington Examiner on MSN · 51m

Four takeaways from Pete Hegseth’s contentious Senate hearing

Pete Hegseth spent several hours in front of the Senate, where Democrats repeatedly questioned his fitness for the position of secretary of defense.

The Associated Press on MSN · 24m

Pete Hegseth calls himself 'change agent' as Senate hearing opens for Donald Trump's defense secretary pick

Sentors immediately began sparring Tuesday over President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary Pete Hegseth.

Jim Justice, West Virginia and United States Senate

West Virginia’s former governor Justice takes Senate oath of office

Former West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice officially became a U.S. senator Tuesday afternoon. Justice took the oath of office on the Senate floor Tuesday with fellow West Virginia Sen. Shelley Moore Capito by his side holding the Bible.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 3h

Jim Justice sworn into Senate after two terms as West Virginia governor

Sen. Jim Justice (R-WV) was sworn into the Senate on Tuesday, bringing Republicans one step closer to a 53-seat majority in the upper chamber. Justice took the oath of office one day after he finished his second term as West Virginia governor and six days before President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated for a second term

Clarksburg-Weston WDTV on MSN · 2h

Jim Justice officially sworn in as United States Senator

Justice was officially sworn into the United States Senate Tuesday, replacing long-time Democratic Senator Joe Manchin. Justice, who previously served two terms as Governor of West Virginia, was joined by his Republican colleague Senator Shelley Moore Capito on the Senate floor for his swearing in.

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Senate Hearings for Trump’s Cabinet Picks Have Begun. Here’s the Schedule.

Selections for attorney general, secretary of homeland security, secretary of state and Treasury secretary are among those ...

3hon MSN

The Senate is considering the Laken Riley Act. Here's what it would do

The bill would require immigration officers to detain immigrants who are suspected of minor theft and cede some federal ...

8hon MSN

Michigan Senate Republican leader enters open race for governor’s seat in 2026

State Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt is the second well-known candidate to enter the race to succeed Whitmer, who has ...

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How the president’s cabinet gets confirmed by Senate

NBC News’ Zinhle Essamuah details the cabinet confirmation process and explains some of the challenges President-elect ...

8hon MSN

Pete Hegseth to Tell Senate Panel He Plans to Restore ‘Warrior Culture’

The Trump Pentagon nominee is likely to face sharp questioning at his Senate confirmation hearing about his past and his ...

9h

Trump's pick for defence chief vows to restore 'warrior culture' as he faces Senate grilling

The former Fox News host and National Guard veteran has faced sexual assault allegations. Hegseth denies all wrongdoing and ...

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