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Sen. Mark Kelly discusses the negative effects on defense readiness from a White House order freezing federal funding.

Ariz., was part of a united Democratic contingent who view the Defense secretary nominee as a poor choice to lead the ...

After the hearing wrapped up, Hegseth was treated as a hero by his supporters. He embraced his wife and a long line of ...

The Committee on Armed Services is a committee of the United States Senate empowered with legislative oversight of the nation's military, including the Department of Defense, military research and ...

Senator Mark Kelly opposed Peter Hegseth's nomination as Defense Secretary, citing his lack of qualifications and past issues.

Pete Hegseth’s controversial nomination as defense secretary moved a step closer to confirmation with the Senate Armed Services Committee ... U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., ...

“Pete is a very, very good man,” Trump told reporters hours before the Senate voted. Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz ... Air Force and National Guard, among other armed forces. Kelly recounted allegations of ...

The GOP-controlled Senate ... my job as a United States senator, I will support President Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense,” said Ernst, a member of the Armed Services Committee.

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 ...