Pete Hegseth, Mark Kelly and Senate Armed Services Committee

Pete Hegseth nomination advances in Senate despite Sen. Mark Kelly's objections
Pete Hegseth’s controversial nomination as defense secretary moved a step closer to confirmation with the Senate Armed Services Committee recommending him to the job on party lines. U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly,
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly Expresses Opposition to Pete Hegseth's Nomination for Secretary of Defense
Senator Mark Kelly opposes Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense, citing concerns about his readiness.
Senate Armed Services Committee advances Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon
The Senate Armed Services Committee voted along party lines to send Pete Hegseth’s nomination to be defense secretary to the Senate floor.
Sen. Mark Kelly grills Pete Hegseth in testy hearing, says he's unfit to head Pentagon
Ariz., was part of a united Democratic contingent who view the Defense secretary nominee as a poor choice to lead the nation's military.
Senator Mark Kelly Challenges Defense Nominee Peter Hegseth on Past Misconduct Allegations During Senate Hearing
Senator Mark Kelly questioned Defense Secretary nominee Peter Hegseth on alleged past misconduct during a Senate hearing.
Senate panel advances Defense secretary nominee Hegseth on party-line vote
The Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday voted to advance Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of Defense, to the floor. The 14-13 vote was strictly along party lines. Senators on the Armed Services panel also voted to waive the seven-day rule that usually requires at least a week to elapse
Sen. Mark Kelly not impressed with Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's intelligence director pick
Sen. Mark Kelly reiterated on Sunday his continuing concern about the judgment of Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Donald Trump ...
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Kelly says he is aware TikTok ban ‘is controversial,’ but there is ‘national security risk to’ app
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said Sunday he is aware that the possible TikTok ban “is controversial,” yet the app “has a national security risk to it.” “I imagine [there’s going to] be a ...
Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet
The Senate has confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving President Donald Trump the first member of his Cabinet.
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Arizona Senator Mark Kelly Affirms Support for Israel, Welcomes Gaza Ceasefire to Aid Civilians
Senator Mark Kelly's statement emphasizes the Gaza ceasefire's importance and his commitment to Israel's defense and Gaza's humanitarian needs.
Ratcliffe moves closer to CIA chief confirmation
John Ratcliffe took a step closer to being confirmed to lead the CIA on Monday as the Senate Intelligence Committee advanced ...
Pentagon takes down Mark Milley portrait 10 days after unveiling
The portrait of retired Gen. Mark Milley, who served as the 20th chairman of the joint staff from 2019-2023, was unveiled earlier this month.
Missouri, Kansas GOP officials prepare to help Trump with illegal immigration clampdown
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed two executive orders aimed at combating illegal immigration as part of his official act in ...
Inauguration Day Latest: Trump to speak at indoor inauguration parade
Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the ...