Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Defense Department, backed off his past opposition to women serving in combat roles in the military but insisted Tuesday that he ...

From late 2024 onward, a claim circulated online that U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said women should not serve in military combat roles. Shortly after President Donald Trump nominated him for ...

KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND: I have many concerns about your record, particularly your public statements, because they are so hurtful to the men and women who are currently serving in the U.S. military.

Sen. Shaheen questions Pete Hegseth on his views about women in the military at his confirmation hearing. CSPAN A female Senator grilled Donald Trump's Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth about ...

Ernst listed her main concerns as the Pentagon being able to pass an audit, allowing women to serve in combat, and combating military sexual assault. In response, Hegseth agreed with the need for ...