From late 2024 onward, a claim circulated online that U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said women should not serve in military combat roles. Shortly after President Donald Trump nominated him for ...

Hegseth has a history of supporting controversial policies, including using the US military to put down domestic riots, ...

called Hegseth a “great choice,” while Sen ... and has said women should not serve in combat roles. “Pete is tough, smart and a true believer in America First,” Trump said in a statement. “With Pete ...

WASHINGTON − At Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing ... then quickly reversed – view that women don't belong in combat roles. Hegseth was also questioned on accusations of sexual assault ...

Pete Hegseth said he now supports women serving in combat roles so long as they meet the same standards as men -- a policy the military has had for nearly a decade.

Vice President JD Vance was forced to step in after Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell broke ranks and voted against Hegseth.

Pete Hegseth was sworn in as Defense Secretary on ... his prior opposition to women serving in combat roles and his qualifications for the job, but no Republican senators indicated they would ...

Pete Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial ...

“Is Pete Hegseth truly the best we have to offer ... Hegseth's comments that women should have no role in military combat drew particular concern, including from lawmakers who themselves ...

From late 2024 onward, a claim circulated online that U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said women should not serve in military combat roles. Shortly after President Donald Trump nominated him ...