Hegseth's senate showdown: Key moments from Trump's defence pick hearing
Wednesday, 15 January 2025 Pete Hegseth, nominee for Defence Secretary, defended his qualifications during a tense Senate hearing. He addressed scrutiny over past allegations of sexual misconduct, public drunkenness, and his views on women in combat, among others. Hegseth emphasised his commitment to military readiness and a 'warrior ethos,' drawing on his Army National Guard experience.
A heated exchange erupted in the Senate during a hearing on USAID, with senators clashing over President Trump's policies. The tensions ran high as lawmakers debated the..
NATO member states "need to spend more" and "need to have more skin in the game," says US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a visit to Poland. "That is not just a suggestion" from the US, he adds,..
John Healey has met with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth ahead of the Ukraine Defence Group meeting. The meeting is the first time the pair have met since Mr Hegseth began his role in the new Trump..