Sen. Rounds to Newsmax: Hegseth 'On Target' to Be Confirmed
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.
Sen. Rounds to Newsmax: Hegseth Will Be Confirmed
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.
Hegseth’s nomination clears key Senate hurdle – NBC10 …
Jan 23, 2025 · Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon clears a key hurdle in the Senate ... R-W.Va., and Mike Rounds, R-S.D., confirmed they would vote in favor of Hegseth and Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa ...
Pete Hegseth confirmed as defense secretary in tie-breaking vote …
6 days ago · WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s defense secretary late Friday in a dramatic tie-breaking vote, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon amid allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior toward women.. Rarely has a Cabinet nominee faced such wide-ranging concerns about his experience and behavior as Hegseth ...
Sen. Rounds to Newsmax: Hegseth's Approach Focuses on …
Dec 7, 2024 · Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., expressed optimism about Pete Hegseth's candidacy for Secretary of Defense. During an interview on Newsmax on Saturday, he praised his fresh perspective and focus on enhancing the department's combat readiness.
What to watch as Pete Hegseth faces questions about his …
Jan 14, 2025 · South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds, a Republican member of the Armed Services panel, said Hegseth has been straightforward with Republican senators that he knows he will have to address some of the allegations against him.
Hegseth faces senators' concerns not only about his behavior but …
Dec 5, 2024 · South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds said after meeting with Hegseth on Thursday that he “went a long way today” in getting his full support, but “I want him to be able to answer in front of everybody else the questions that are there and to do a good job on it.”
Rounds Talks Hegseth and Gabbard Nominations on Newsmax
Dec 9, 2024 · Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) joins Newsmax to discuss Pete Hegseth and Tulsi Gabbard's nominations.
Highlights From the Hearing Where Republicans Embraced Hegseth…
Jan 14, 2025 · Pete Hegseth, the military veteran who is President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary, took in nearly $6 million as a Fox News broadcaster, author and paid speaker in recent ...
Rounds meets nominees Hegseth, Gabbard ahead of Senate …
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.