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They were part of Afghanistan’s first-ever all-female flight. Then their lives were turned upside down.
In 2021, six women — two pilots and four cabin crew — participated in Afghanistan’s first-ever all-female flight. It was a ...
Judgment Day: Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth survives grilling by Senate Democrats, ‘confirmation assured’ predict Republicans
Hegseth needs only 50 of the 53 Senate Republicans to vote for him to be confirmed, and it’s even possible he may pick up a Democratic vote. Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), who met with Hegseth last week, ...
Hegseth supports women in combat, so long as they meet the same standards as men
Pete Hegseth said he now supports women serving in combat roles so long as they meet the same standards as men -- a policy ...
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The top 5 moments from Pete Hegseth’s Senate confirmation hearing
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced a Senate grilling on Tuesday as lawmakers determine whether they will vote in support of the nominee. Hegseth ...
Hegseth, under Senate scrutiny, mutes critique of women in combat
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s choice for defense secretary, drew Democrats’ ire for past statements voicing strong opposition to ...
Views on women — in combat and in his personal life — take center stage during Hegseth's confirmation hearing
Democrats hammer President-elect Trump's Defense Secretary pick; the nominee says he's the victim of a "smear campaign." ...
PBS1d
WATCH: Lawmakers question Hegseth on his views about women in the military
Multiple lawmakers grilled Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for his defense secretary, about his stance on women in the military during a confirmation hearing Tuesday held by the ...
Sen. Joni Ernst says she'll vote to confirm Hegseth as defense secretary
After four years of weakness in the White House, Americans deserve a strong Secretary of Defense,” Ernst said on Tuesday ...
US Air Force to implement stricter dress and appearance standards
The Air Force is implementing these tougher standards to ensure the branch's rules and regulations are articulate, clear, and ...
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Pete Hegseth is combative as he faces questions from senators in confirmation hearing
Donald Trump’s cabinet picks are beginning their nomination process this week, starting with Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth. The hearing opened Tuesday as senators question whether ...