Journal exclusive: Reed slams Hegseth’s nomination: 'A clear threat' to national security
In an exclusive interview with the Providence Journal, Sen. Jack Reed says Pete Hegseth’s confirmation threatens national security.
Hegseth spars with Jack Reed over crude nickname for selfish military officers
Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) bashed Pete Hegseth in his opening statement, indicating that he was unlikely to vote for him.

Pete Hegseth clears Senate test vote

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‘I do not believe you are qualified’: Sen. Jack Reed tears into Pete Hegseth at his Senate confirmation hearing
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Hegseth Confirmed as SECDEF After Close Senate Vote
Sneering Pete Hegseth Immediately Torn Apart in Confirmation Showdown
Pete Hegseth Sworn In As Defense Secretary After JD Vance Cast Tie-Breaking Vote—Here’s What To Know
Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, faced stiff criticism from Democrats and some Republicans—requiring a tie-breaking vote from JD Vance.
Top Democrat Reed to Hegseth: 'I Do Not Believe You Are Qualified'
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,
Reed to Hegseth: You are unqualified, lack character
Sen. Jack Reed (R.I), the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, told Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick to head the Department of Defense, that he is plainly unqualified and
Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth faces fierce hearing, with Reed and Democratic women senators leading the opposition
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.
Senate votes to confirm Pete Hegseth as Trump’s new Defense Secretary
The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth on Friday as secretary of Defense, a win for President Donald Trump's new administration after its 44-year-old nominee fended off allegations of sexual assault,
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Key takeaways from Pete Hegseth’s fiery confirmation hearing
right, listens at the Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to be Defense secretary, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Sen. Jack Reed ...
Democrat Reed Asks Hegseth About DEI Letters, Role of ‘Jagoff’
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,
Top Senate Armed Services Democrat tells Pete Hegseth he’s unqualified for Pentagon chief
The top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee told Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth he’s unsuitable to lead a department with 3.5 million service members and civilian employees and an annual budget of nearly $900 billion.
Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon clears a key hurdle in the Senate
Senators voted 51-49 to advance Hegseth's defense secretary bid, which has been mired in several controversies. Two Republicans oppose him.