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During Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing ... arguing that the U.S. military has faced significant challenges in recent years, including a long stretch without victories and ongoing recruitment ...

Coleman acknowledged that Hegseth "has struggled and overcome great personal challenges," urging senators not to give in to the idea that "people can't change." Rep. Mike Waltz, a Florida ...

U.S. Army recruitment is experiencing a turnaround, with fiscal year 2025 recruiting goals being reached four months ahead of ...

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced sharp questions from lawmakers over his decision to deploy troops to Los Angeles and the ...

The defense secretary will be accompanied by Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine in his first post-confirmation testimony, ...

Hegseth’s confirmation appears likely. In his own endorsement of Hegseth, Curtis said, “Our military is (in) need of a change agent who will challenge the status quo, demand transparency and ...

Republican senators came out firing during Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s hearing Wednesday before the Senate ...

While Hegseth's confirmation is still far from a sure ... MAGA allies quickly targeted Ernst, with talk of a primary challenge when the senator faces re-election in 2026. "This is the red line.

though it’s clear they may have relied on the implicit threat of a primary challenge for any Republican breaking ranks. Tammy Duckworth is quizzing Hegseth on military issues. She asks him ...

The defense secretary annoyed Donald Trump with a favor for Elon Musk. Hegseth’s problems only grew from there.