Pete Hegseth was met with bipartisan criticism Wednesday during the Senate defense appropriations subcommittee hearing.

Senate Democrats grilled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Trump administration’s rationale for sending National Guard members and active-duty Marines into Los Angeles. Sen. Tammy Baldwin – one of those Democrats – joins The Weeknight.

At least three people have turned down potential roles working for the defense secretary and former Fox News host. Supporters say his leadership has been effective.

During a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing today, Senator Jack Reed exposes Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for arresting American citizens through DHS. Sen. Reed reveals DHS requests to the DoD authorizing the use of drones and military forces to detain or arrest Americans.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to appear on Capitol Hill, where he will face difficult questions about the first few months of his tenure.

Graham delivered a sharp rebuke of Pete Hegseth over what he saw as a dangerously soft assessment of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s intentions. The post Lindsey Graham Blasts Pete Hegseth For Comment About Putin: ‘This is the 1930s All Over!

During a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing today, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth launches a tirade about NATO allies not contributing enough. He lashes out at Senator Chris Coons, who reminds him of the sacrifices that NATO allies made in Afghanistan.