5 days ago · Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Donald Trump’s extremely erratic and highly unqualified nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, which can also be viewed here:. Yesterday, 51 Republican Senators voted to advance one of the most erratic, unqualified, and unfit Cabinet nominees ...

President Trump appointed Esper Acting Defense Secretary and nominated him for Defense Secretary.

1 day ago · These grants help people in red states and blue states, support families, help parents raise kids, and lead to stronger communities,” Schumer said. “Donald Trump’s Administration is ...

6 days ago · Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor ahead of his vote against advancing the nomination of Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, urging his colleagues to follow suit in rejecting the deeply erratic and unqualified nominee for this crucial role. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks: If there was one word that should never, ever ...

Jan 21, 2025 · Pete Hegseth, center, President Trump's defense secretary nominee, appears at his Jan. 14 confirmation hearing at the Capitol. The Pentagon on Tuesday released a list of new officials sworn in ...

6 days ago · Department of Defense: Pete Hegseth. Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth is the most controversial nominee the Senate will consider for Trump’s Cabinet. He has been dogged by allegations that he ...

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6 days ago · WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s defense secretary Thursday on a largely party-line vote, despite grave objections from Democrats and stirring unease among Republicans over his behavior and qualifications to lead the U.S. military.. Two Republicans, Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, broke ranks ...

6 days ago · Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today spoke on the Senate floor on Donald Trump’s extremely dangerous, erratic, and highly unqualified nominees and announced he will be voting against the nominations of John Ratcliffe, Pete Hegseth, and Russell Vought. Below are Senator Schumer’s remarks, …

Dec 3, 2024 · Senate Democrats staged dramatic showdowns to protest nominations during President-elect Donald Trump’s first term in office. This time around, Democrats are shifting tactics, reluctant to...