Jan 15, 2025 · Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., told Newsmax on Tuesday that from what he saw at Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing earlier in the day, it appears the military veteran is "on target" to be confirmed as the next secretary of Defense.

Jan 15, 2025 · Pete Hegseth will be confirmed as secretary of defense after he did a very good job at his confirmation hearing in the Senate yesterday, Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., told Newsmax on Wednesday.

2 days ago · We worked over the weekend to confirm two more critical cabinet members: Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense and our fellow South Dakotan Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security.

5 days ago · The Senate has confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s defense secretary in a dramatic late-night vote.

Dec 9, 2024 · Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., told Newsmax on Monday that President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth, has "the right focus" for the Pentagon.

Dec 9, 2024 · U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds says embattled Defense Department nominee Pete Hegseth has moved closer to having his full support for the position.

Dec 9, 2024 · Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) joins Newsmax to discuss Pete Hegseth and Tulsi Gabbard's nominations.

Jan 14, 2025 · Highlights From the Hearing Where Republicans Embraced Hegseth’s Bid to Lead the Pentagon Democrats repeatedly called Pete Hegseth unfit to be secretary of defense, but Republicans on the Senate ...

Dec 5, 2024 · Pete Hegseth returned to Capitol Hill for another round of meetings with Republican senators Thursday as he worked to shore up support for his selection to be President-elect …

Jan 14, 2025 · Hegseth, a 44-year-old Army National Guard veteran and former Fox News Channel weekend host, has faced strong criticism from Democrats over his thin resume compared to previous defense...