Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, attempted to convince senators on Tuesday, Jan. 14, that he can be trusted to run the Pentagon despite his controversial past.

Pete Hegseth quickly proved in his confirmation hearing how unqualified he is to be U.S. defense secretary. Tom Brady’s transition into the world of commentary hasn’t been the smoothest ride, and it appears to be hitting new bumps along the way.

Hegseth was cool in the face of this unhinged questioning. They made him look good today,” said Scott Jennings on CNN.

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 looked great. That square jaw remained at a constant determined jut.

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.

Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon endured fierce Democratic grilling over everything from his inexperience, alleged drinking and his past opposition to women in combat to emerge largely unscathed among Republicans at his confirmation hearing.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. speaks as Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., right, listens at the Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald ...

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 ...

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 ...

Pete Hegseth is accustomed to life in the public eye, but lately, he has faced criticism over his past. In late 2024, The New York Times published an old email from Hegseth’s mother, Penelope ...

Now even a few of Trump’s Republican congressional allies are “stunned and disgusted” over his second-term Cabinet picks, with RFK Jr., and Pete Hegseth, and Tulsi Gabbard drawing the most ...