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 ...
Halperin: Hegseth's Hearing Success Created A Template On How To Do This, Gave Momentum To Other Nominees
Way host Mark Halperin analyzes the Hegseth and Bondi confirmation hearings with co-hosts Sean Spicer and Dan Turrentine. MARK HALPERIN: I think it helps every other nominee for three reasons. One is ...
Joni Ernst Refused Meeting With Hegseth’s Sex Assault Accuser: Report
Trump’s secretary of defense pick paid the woman to keep their 2017 encounter, which he insists was consensual, secret ...
'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 ...
Pete Hegseth hammered by female Senators over past statements on women in combat
Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth was grilled by female senators during his confirmation hearing over his past ...