Missouri Senators Eric Schmitt and Josh Hawley have taken a prominent role in the Trump cabinet confirmation hearings, showing support for the nominees, a depar

Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) blasted DEI practices in the military during his questioning of Pete Hegseth at his Senate confirmation hearing for the secretary of defense post. Hegseth responded by saying this is not a time for equity in the military.

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's embattled pick for defense secretary, faced tough questions from senators during his confirmation hearing.

President-elect Donald Trump’s Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth faced senators today, drawing Republican praise and Democratic criticism over his “unconventional” background as a combat veteran and TV host.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., turns away from reporters as Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., praises Pete Hegseth's testimony. Posted: January 14, 2025 | Last updated: January 14, 2025

Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth will publicly face senators for the first time Tuesday after weeks of privately pushing back on criticism over his qualifications and personal past. Sen. Eric Schmitt ... Carrie Underwood's decision to sing at ...

Democrats say Hegseth’s lack of experience, his past comments about women and Black troops and allegations of excessive drinking, and sexual misconduct, make him unfit to serve.

Pete Hegseth vowed to foster a "warrior culture" at the Pentagon and be a "change agent." He did not address the allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking, focusing instead on his combat experience.

Democrats repeatedly called Pete Hegseth unfit to be secretary of defense, but Republicans on the Senate Armed Services Committee expressed nothing but support for his candidacy at a confirmation hearing.

Pete Hegseth emerged from a Senate committee hearing with the support of the Republican Party intact following weeks of scrutiny over his qualifications and allegations of misconduct.

Confirmation hearings for Donald Trump’s cabinet picks begin this week, starting with Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth. The hearing was held Tuesday with senators questioning whether the former combat veteran and TV news show host is fit to lead the U.S. military.