Wicker calls for Hegseth to be confirmed as secretary of defense
Sen. Roger Wicker, SAS Committee chairman, announced late Wednesday night that Hegseth still had the backing of Senate Republicans.
Sen. Roger Wicker, in national spotlight, defends Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary pick
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. secretary of defense, is facing a barrage of questions from members of the powerful Senate committee led by Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker.
Armed Services Committee approves Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth
Hegseth, 44, is a combat veteran and former Fox News host. The committee voted along party lines to advance his nomination to the full Senate.
Hegseth will be confirmed as DOD secretary by end of Trump’s first week: Roger Wicker
Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) was enthusiastic for Pete Hegseth’s confirmation vote for secretary of defense, expressing how important it is for Hegseth to be confirmed given the “dangerous” times the United States is facing.
Senate panel advances Hegseth’s bid to become next defense secretary
The vote from the Senate Armed Services Committee sets up a full Senate confirmation vote on Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon later this week.
Senate Advances Pete Hegseth as Trump's Defense Secretary, Despite Allegations
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be Defense Secretary, poses for a photo with Cabinet picks, other nominees and appointments, at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, Saturday,
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The Roger Wicker I Knew Was a Principled Man. What Happened to Him?
I haven’t criticized former clients, but watching my old friend debase himself before a manifestly unqualified Pentagon ...
Hegseth Ex-Sister-in-Law Tells Senators He Was ‘Abusive’ to Second Wife
A woman once married to the brother of Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary nominee, submitted a sworn statement to the Senate ...
Key Senate chairman criticizes 'anonymous sources with ulterior motives,' stands by Hegseth nomination
A key senator says he is standing by Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s Secretary of Defense pick, and criticized "anonymous sources" casting doubt on his character.
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SASC Chair Wicker’s Report and Bill Take Aim at DOD Inefficiencies
Just before the holidays, incoming Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) Chairman Roger Wicker (R-MS) released a new report, “Restoring ...
Sen. Wicker reacts to Hegseth's Senate hearing testimony
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi) appeared satisfied with Pete Hegseth's testimony at his ...
Pete Hegseth faces 'big issues of character' at make-or-break Senate hearing
Miss., chair of the Armed Services Committee, has signaled Hegseth is likely to be confirmed as defense secretary.
Unredacted affidavit contains previously unreported allegation about Pete Hegseth's behavior toward second wife
Unredacted affidavit contains previously unreported allegation about Pete Hegseth's behavior toward second wife Hegseth has denied all allegations in the affidavit, which was written by his former ...
Hegseth told senator he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of 2017 sex assault
Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, paid $50,000 to the woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017. That's according to answers he provided to a senator during ...