Jan 14, 2025 · Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of Defense, could not survive scrutiny of his record if placed under oath because of a past that includes public drunkenness,...

5 days ago · Kelly asked colleagues. Today, ahead of the confirmation vote for Secretary of Defense nominee Peter Hegseth, Arizona Senator and Navy combat veteran Mark Kelly forcefully spoke on the Senate floor against confirming “the most unprepared nominee to lead the Department of Defense that has ever been put forward.”

Jan 14, 2025 · Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) sparred with Pete Hegseth at the Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday for his nomination to serve as President-elect Donald Trump’s secretary of defense.

4 days ago · The Senate voted 51-50 on Friday night to confirm Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host who has criticized women in combat roles and paid $50,000 to a woman who accused him of sexual assault, as defense secretary. ... president could choose who could pursue the same goals but is better prepared to do this job?,” said Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of ...

U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., voted Monday against Hegseth, citing a lack of managerial experience and “concerning personal issues.” Hegseth advanced out of the committee on a 14-13 vote and ...

Jan 20, 2025 · Arizona Senator and former U.S. Navy combat pilot Mark Kelly issued the following statement on opposing Pete Hegseth’s nomination for Secretary of Defense in a vote in the Senate Armed Services Committee today: “The Secretary of Defense is one of the most important roles for keeping our country safe and we need someone who is […]

Jan 14, 2025 · Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., questioned defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth in a confirmation hearing Tuesday held by the Senate Committee on Armed Services. Watch the video in the player above.

Jan 21, 2025 · In a clear statement of opposition, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly has voiced his concerns regarding Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense. Kelly, a former combat pilot with the U.S. Navy ...

Nov 13, 2024 · Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Az.), a former Navy captain, said at an Axios event on Wednesday that he had never heard of Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon.

Jan 14, 2025 · Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona accused Pete Hegseth of lacking transparency during a confirmation hearing for President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary pick on Tuesday.