Jack Reed, the committee’s top Democrat, said Hegseth lacks “the character and the competence ... Hegseth’s hearing was focused far more on character issues than recent defense nominees ...

During a House Armed Services Committee hearing on June 12, 2025, Congressman Gabe Vasquez grills Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth over his lack of competence and knowledge regarding the southern ...

“You lack the character and composure and competence” for the job. Early on in the hearing, Hegseth said, “I sit before you, an open book,” but he responded to the assaults throughout the ...

Unfortunately, you lack the character and composure and competence ... prior to the hearing, as he did with Republicans on the panel. Hegseth blamed scheduling issues but said he looked forward ...

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Westville) accused senators of working while drinking during defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Republicans, in turn, criticized their fellow senators for talking about personalities instead of the issues. Mr. Hegseth’s confirmation hearing started off with ... the composure, and the competence ...

People have begun streaming into the hearing room ... the Pentagon but told Hegseth "you propose to inject it." "Unfortunately, you lack the character and composure and competence to hold the ...

Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News ... Services Committee for his confirmation hearing on Tuesday. Some senators tested the nominee’s mettle on defense issues, while others—primarily Democrats ...

Jack Reed, the committee's top Democrat, said Hegseth lacks “the character and the competence ... Hegseth’s hearing was focused far more on character issues than recent defense nominees ...

Jack Reed, the committee’s top Democrat, said Hegseth lacks “the character and the competence ... character Hegseth’s hearing was focused far more on character issues than recent defense ...

Jack Reed, the committee’s top Democrat, said Hegseth lacks “the character and the competence ... Hegseth’s hearing was focused far more on character issues than recent defense nominees ...