President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, sparred with Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) over his use of an insult for military lawyers. During Hegseth’s confirmation hearing Monday,

None of the 13 Democrats on the Armed Services Committee appeared to believe Hegseth, an Army veteran and Fox News personality, was qualified to run one of the largest and most complex institutions in the world.

Pete Hegseth sneered after Sen. Jack Reed ripped him apart during introductions for his much-anticipated Senate confirmation hearing. The former Fox News commentator and U.S. Army veteran was called out as grossly disqualified by Reed,

Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island, the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, said in his opening remarks that he doesn't believe Pete Hegseth is qualified to lead the Pentagon. “We must acknowledge the concerning public reports against you,

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, has publicly faced senators for the first time.

Although the term could refer to a judge advocate general — a military lawyer — it can also mean "a person with an unfavorable personality or annoying habits."

Sen. Jack Reed (D., R.I.) said currently serving troops have received emails threatening to be fired for supporting current policies, including diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI. When Reed asked if Pete Hegseth was aware of the emails,

R.I., and defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth sparred over Hegseth’s actions seeking pardons for military members accused of war crimes and past comments on diversity in the ranks.

During Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday, Senator Jack Reed (D-Rhode Island) asked Hegseth to explain the term "jagoff." See the moment.

R.I., criticized Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick for defense secretary as unqualified to run the Pentagon.

Sen. Jack Reed (R.I.), the top-ranking Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, called the FBI’s background check of Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s nominee to lead the Pentagon, “insufficient.

President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, sparred with Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) over his use of an insult for military lawyers. During Hegseth's confirmation hearing ...