Drunkenness, Women and Wokeness: A Dramatic Confirmation Hearing for Pete Hegseth
Update: 2025-01-15
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On Tuesday, the confirmation process for President-elect Donald J. Trump’s cabinet picks kicked off with Pete Hegseth, for the position of defense secretary.
Eric Schmitt, who covers U.S. national security, explains how the four-hour hearing unfolded, and what the odds are that Mr. Hegseth will soon be leading the Pentagon.
Guests: Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York Times.
Background reading:
- Read four takeaways from the hearing.
- Here’s how Senate confirmation works.
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