Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand joins The Weekend after grilling Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense. Gillbrand explains why she believes most of Trump’s cabinet picks will be confirmed even without Democrats support.

In “The War on Warriors,” published last year, the nominee to head the Pentagon lashes out at “social justice saboteurs” and other fellow Americans.

Vice President Vance cast a tie-breaking vote as Hegseth overcame allegations of sexual assault, public drunkenness and questions of financial mismanagement to win Senate approval.

Pete Hegseth, a former combat veteran and TV ... that should be under review. New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, a Democrat, told Hegseth that his quotes about women are "terrible" and harmful ...

MAGA influencer Steve Bannon and Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) suggested that Democrats had named too many women senators to the Armed Services Committee. As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was testifying before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday,

The Senators’ resolution “recognizes the contribution, bravery, and sacrifices of women serving in combat roles in the Armed Forces; and encourages the continued celebration of the achievements of women in the Armed Forces to inspire future generations,” noting specifically that:

The former Fox News co-host attended his confirmation hearing to potentially become the next secretary of defense. Get the status on his nomination.

Surprise third Republican Mitch McConnell opposed Hegseth’s confirmation after a series of revelations about his personal life and alleged misconduct

JD Vance forced to break Senate nail-biter tie to confirm Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary - Surprise third Republican Mitch McConnell opposed Hegseth’s confirmation after a series of revelations abo

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The Senate confirmation of Pete Hegseth as Donald Trump’s next Secretary of Defense was hung up late Friday evening in a last-minute nail-biter vote following several misconduct allegations that threatened to tank his nomination.

Pete Hegseth has lived in the public eye for years. As a well-known television personality and political commentator, he has drawn significant interest in his personal life. In late 2024 ...