Senate Confirmations Kick Off with Trump’s Defense Nominee Hegseth, Who Pledges to ‘Revive Warrior Ethos’ | Capitol Report

The Senate begins the confirmation process for President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees. Pete Hegseth, designated by Trump as the defense secretary, encountered inquiries from senators on the Armed Services Committee.

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