Republican senator previously seen as a roadblock to Pete Hegseth's nomination says she'll back him to lead the Pentagon
Sen. Joni Ernst’s support is a huge boost to Hegseth’s prospects, all but assuring his confirmation as defense secretary ...
'Voilà': Ernst's flip on Hegseth reveals GOP's loyalty to (and fear of) Trump
Pete Hegseth's path to becoming Donald Trump's Secretary of Defense looks much clearer now that Sen. Joni Ernst says he'll ...
What Pete Hegseth Has Said About Women in the Military and in Combat Roles
Pete Hegseth has dismissed the role of women in the military in past interviews and in his own writing. “I’m straight up just ...
Hegseth Confronted at Hearing With Trump Law Endorsing Women in Military
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for Defense secretary, faced criticism for his past comments about women in combat.
Senator Warren focuses on Hegseth's sudden shift on women in combat
Mass., asked Pete Hegseth which of his "core values" changed following his nomination for secretary of defense that caused ...