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​Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of defense, gestures as he leaves a Senate Committee on Armed Services confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Jan. 14, 2025.
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The fight over Trump’s cabinet picks begins

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday. Dems grilled him on allegations of misconduct and his history of opposing women in the military, while Republicans applauded his performance. Is he likely to be confirmed?

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, is seen ahead of a meeting with Sen. Tommy Tuberville in Washington on Dec. 2, 2024.
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Trump may swap Hegseth for DeSantis to helm DoD

Shortly after Trump lost Matt Gaetz, his pick for attorney general, reports suggest that the president-elect may soon send Pete Hegseth, nominated as defense secretary, packing.

Biden's controversial Defense pick may need bipartisan support
US Politics In 60 Seconds

Biden's controversial Defense pick may need bipartisan support

Jon Lieber, Managing Director of the United States for the Eurasia Group, shares his insights on US politics this week:

Why is Biden's nomination of Lloyd Austin for Secretary of Defense controversial? Any update with the new stimulus package?

The Crowded 2020 Field: US Politics in 60 Seconds
US Politics In 60 Seconds

The Crowded 2020 Field: US Politics in 60 Seconds

Kirsten Gillibrand officially enters the race, Beto overcomes the backlash, and more.