Trump allies react to Hegseth's hearing
President-elect Donald Trump's allies are reacting favorably to Pete Hegseth's performance during his Senate confirmation hearing for the secretary of defense Cabinet role. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
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Breaking down Pete Hegseth's hearing
Several female senators and former members of the armed forces grilled Pete Hegseth at his Senate confirmation hearing on past comments he made about women serving in combat roles. CBS News' Taurean Small breaks down the top moments from the hearing surrounding the secretary of defense post.
Wicker reacts to Hegseth's testimony
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi) appeared satisfied with Pete Hegseth's testimony at his confirmation hearing for the secretary of defense post. Wicker chaired a bombastic meeting where senators highlighted accusations against Hegseth for sexual misconduct, financial mismanagement and drinking on the job. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Hegseth's explosive confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth faced intense questioning from the Senate Armed Services Committee as he vies for the secretary of defense post in President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet. CBS News' Taurean Small and Nikole Killion report.
Hegseth on defying Trump order
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Michigan) pressed Pete Hegseth about his future response as secretary of defense to President-elect Donald Trump's orders if they violate the Constitution. Slotkin used an example from Defense Secretary Mark Esper's time in Trump's term in the White House to argue the potential scenario.
Hegseth on fall of Afghanistan
Sen. Jim Banks (R-Indiana) asked Pete Hegseth about the fall of Afghanistan and the U.S. withdrawal of military personnel in 2021. Hegseth criticized the Biden administration's handling of the operation, blasting the U.S. reliance on the Taliban for security measures.
Kelly on Hegseth's drinking
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) asked Pete Hegseth during his Senate confirmation hearing for the secretary of defense post about multiple instances involving his apparent drunken conduct during work functions. Hegseth said the allegations are part of an anonymous campaign to smear his name.
Schmitt on DEI practices in the military
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) blasted DEI practices in the military during his questioning of Pete Hegseth at his Senate confirmation hearing for the secretary of defense post. Hegseth responded by saying this is not a time for equity in the military.
Rosen asks Hegseth about Ukraine
Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nevada) asked Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, about the next administration's intentions on aiding Ukraine in the war against Russia.
Duckworth presses Hegseth on audits
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois) pressed President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, to say how many budget audits he has presided over. Duckworth also grilled Hegseth during his confirmation hearing about the Indo-Pacific.
Hegseth comments about women in combat
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) used Pete Hegseth's past comments to follow up on the former news anchor's position about women serving in combat roles. This comes as a bipartisan panel of senators vets Hegseth for the secretary of defense post.
Hegseth pressed on misconduct allegations
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Virginia) used his time at Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing to ask Hegseth about the past allegations of sexual misconduct and workplace intoxication that have arisen since President-elect Donald Trump nominated Hegseth to be secretary of defense.
Hegseth asked about range of issues
Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) laid out a wide range of questions for Pete Hegseth at his Senate confirmation hearing, asking Hegseth about allegations of workplace intoxication and sexual misconduct as well as how he would respond to hypothetical orders from President-elect Donald Trump.
Ernst questions Hegseth at Senate hearing
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) used her time at Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing to ask about Pentagon spending and Hegseth's views on women in the military.
Hegseth asked about mismanagement allegations
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) pressed Pete Hegseth Tuesday at his Senate confirmation hearing about allegations of financial mismanagement that have surfaced from his time leading nonprofit veterans groups.
Gillibrand grills Hegseth about views on women
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) had a heated line of questioning for Pete Hegseth at his Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday, focusing on his previous comments about women in the military.
Pete Hegseth asked to respond to protesters
During Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing, Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) asked Hegseth to respond to earlier disruptions from protesters and comment on topics like the U.S. relationship with Israel.
Hegseth asked about women in the military
During Tuesday's Senate confirmation hearing, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-New Hampshire) asked Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, about his previous comments on women in the military. Hegseth has said in the past that women shouldn't be in combat roles. Following Shaheen's time, Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) continued the line of questioning about women in the military.
Hegseth asked to explain what a "jagoff" is
During Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday, Senator Jack Reed (D-Rhode Island) asked Hegseth to explain the term "jagoff." See the moment.
Pete Hegseth faces confirmation hearing
The first confirmation hearing for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks is taking place Tuesday for Pete Hegseth, selected to lead the Department of Defense. Senators are expected to question Hegseth about allegations that he's abused alcohol and engaged in sexual misconduct with a woman at a hotel in California in 2017. He has denied the allegations.
Hegseth responds to allegations of misconduct
Pete Hegseth said he was a victim of a smear campaign as he spoke at his Senate confirmation hearing about the misconduct allegations that have surfaced against him since Donald Trump picked him to serve as defense secretary.
Watch: Pete Hegseth gives opening statement
Pete Hegseth spoke about his life and his military service in opening remarks at his Senate confirmation hearing to be President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary. Hegseth was interrupted at points by protesters.
Hegseth readies for confirmation hearing
Donald Trump's controversial pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, will go before the Senate on Tuesday to make his case for the job in a potentially grueling confirmation hearing. CBS News political reporter Shawna Mizelle has more.
Hegseth to face tough confirmation hearing
It will be a busy week on Capitol Hill as Senate confirmation hearings begin for more than a dozen of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks. The first hearing is Tuesday morning for Pete Hegseth, Trump's controversial choice to lead the Department of Defense. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.
Trump enters final week of transition process
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are headed for Capitol Hill as confirmation hearings begin Tuesday. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns and Nancy Cordes report.
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