Senate to Confirm Hegseth as Defense Secretary Amidst Misconduct Allegations
The Senate is poised to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary despite allegations of sexual assault and abusive behavior, prioritizing his commitment to a "warrior culture" at the Pentagon over these concerns; the vote is expected late Friday.
Senate to Confirm Hegseth as Defense Secretary Amidst Misconduct Allegations
The Senate is poised to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary despite allegations of sexual assault and abusive behavior, prioritizing his commitment to a "warrior culture" at the Pentagon over these concerns; the vote is expected late Friday.
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60% Bias Score
Hegseth's Defense Nomination Advances Despite Senatorial Opposition
Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense cleared a key Senate hurdle with 51 Republican votes, despite opposition from Senators Murkowski and Collins who raised concerns about his past behavior and qualifications; a final confirmation vote is anticipated soon.
Hegseth's Defense Nomination Advances Despite Senatorial Opposition
Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense cleared a key Senate hurdle with 51 Republican votes, despite opposition from Senators Murkowski and Collins who raised concerns about his past behavior and qualifications; a final confirmation vote is anticipated soon.
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48% Bias Score
Hegseth's Nomination Under Scrutiny Amidst Spousal Abuse Allegations
Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law submitted a sworn affidavit alleging spousal abuse and alcohol abuse, prompting a denial from Hegseth's attorney and raising concerns regarding his nomination as Secretary of Defense.
Hegseth's Nomination Under Scrutiny Amidst Spousal Abuse Allegations
Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law submitted a sworn affidavit alleging spousal abuse and alcohol abuse, prompting a denial from Hegseth's attorney and raising concerns regarding his nomination as Secretary of Defense.
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48% Bias Score
Hegseth's Contentious Senate Hearing Jeopardizes Defense Secretary Nomination
Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced intense questioning during a Senate hearing on January 14th, 2024, regarding past controversies including allegations of sexual assault, racism, sexism, and excessive alcohol use, raising concerns about his qualifications and poten...
Hegseth's Contentious Senate Hearing Jeopardizes Defense Secretary Nomination
Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced intense questioning during a Senate hearing on January 14th, 2024, regarding past controversies including allegations of sexual assault, racism, sexism, and excessive alcohol use, raising concerns about his qualifications and poten...
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60% Bias Score
Ernst's Support Boosts Hegseth's Defense Nomination
Senator Joni Ernst, initially a key Republican skeptic, announced her support for Pete Hegseth's nomination as Secretary of Defense after his confirmation hearing on Tuesday, significantly boosting his chances of confirmation in the Republican-led Senate.
Ernst's Support Boosts Hegseth's Defense Nomination
Senator Joni Ernst, initially a key Republican skeptic, announced her support for Pete Hegseth's nomination as Secretary of Defense after his confirmation hearing on Tuesday, significantly boosting his chances of confirmation in the Republican-led Senate.
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48% Bias Score
Hegseth's Contentious Confirmation Hearing: Linking Afghanistan Withdrawal to Hamas Attacks and Ukraine Invasion
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's defense secretary nominee, attributed the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks and the Ukraine invasion to the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal during a contentious Senate hearing marked by protests and accusations of extremism related to his Jerusalem cross tattoo.
Hegseth's Contentious Confirmation Hearing: Linking Afghanistan Withdrawal to Hamas Attacks and Ukraine Invasion
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's defense secretary nominee, attributed the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks and the Ukraine invasion to the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal during a contentious Senate hearing marked by protests and accusations of extremism related to his Jerusalem cross tattoo.
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56% Bias Score
Hegseth Confirmed as Pentagon Chief Despite Sexual Assault Settlement
Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, paid $50,000 to settle a 2017 sexual assault claim in Monterey, California, and was confirmed by the Senate despite bipartisan opposition and multiple other allegations of misconduct.
Hegseth Confirmed as Pentagon Chief Despite Sexual Assault Settlement
Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, paid $50,000 to settle a 2017 sexual assault claim in Monterey, California, and was confirmed by the Senate despite bipartisan opposition and multiple other allegations of misconduct.
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56% Bias Score
Collins and Murkowski Oppose Hegseth's Defense Nomination
Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, both Republicans, announced their opposition to Pete Hegseth's nomination as Secretary of Defense due to concerns about his experience, character, and past behavior, jeopardizing his confirmation given the narrow Republican majority in the Senate.
Collins and Murkowski Oppose Hegseth's Defense Nomination
Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, both Republicans, announced their opposition to Pete Hegseth's nomination as Secretary of Defense due to concerns about his experience, character, and past behavior, jeopardizing his confirmation given the narrow Republican majority in the Senate.
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48% Bias Score
Late-Night Hosts Criticize Hegseth Nomination and Upcoming Trump Inauguration
Late-night hosts Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel, and Stephen Colbert offered commentary on Pete Hegseth's contentious Senate confirmation hearing, Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration, and the political climate surrounding these events, highlighting concerns about qualifications, ethical standards, and p...
Late-Night Hosts Criticize Hegseth Nomination and Upcoming Trump Inauguration
Late-night hosts Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel, and Stephen Colbert offered commentary on Pete Hegseth's contentious Senate confirmation hearing, Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration, and the political climate surrounding these events, highlighting concerns about qualifications, ethical standards, and p...
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Hegseth's Controversial Nomination for Secretary of Defense Likely to Succeed
President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, a military veteran and Fox News host, faced intense Senate questioning Tuesday over sexual assault allegations and controversial views, but is likely to be confirmed despite Democratic opposition.
Hegseth's Controversial Nomination for Secretary of Defense Likely to Succeed
President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, a military veteran and Fox News host, faced intense Senate questioning Tuesday over sexual assault allegations and controversial views, but is likely to be confirmed despite Democratic opposition.
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Hegseth Confirmed as Secretary of Defense Amidst Controversy
Pete Hegseth, despite facing accusations of sexual misconduct and controversial statements, was narrowly confirmed by the US Senate as the next Secretary of Defense, highlighting partisan divisions and concerns over his suitability for the role.
Hegseth Confirmed as Secretary of Defense Amidst Controversy
Pete Hegseth, despite facing accusations of sexual misconduct and controversial statements, was narrowly confirmed by the US Senate as the next Secretary of Defense, highlighting partisan divisions and concerns over his suitability for the role.
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68% Bias Score
Hegseth's Confirmation Hearing: Sexual Misconduct and Military Views Under Scrutiny
Pete Hegseth, Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, faces a Senate confirmation hearing amidst allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking, along with controversial views on women in combat and diversity in the military, raising concerns among Democrats despite Republican support.
Hegseth's Confirmation Hearing: Sexual Misconduct and Military Views Under Scrutiny
Pete Hegseth, Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, faces a Senate confirmation hearing amidst allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking, along with controversial views on women in combat and diversity in the military, raising concerns among Democrats despite Republican support.
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60% Bias Score