Mike Rounds, R-S.D., discusses why he believes Hegseth is the right man to lead the department and how Hegseth's background would shape his leadership style. #PeteHegseth #Congress #Trump More for You ...

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Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be defense secretary, responds to reporters during a meeting with Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee ...

In the video, which has been making the rounds across social media, Hegseth stands on the lawn of the Pentagon while a small drone hovers above him, holding a memo for the secretary to sign.

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's nominee to be defense secretary, responds to reporters during a meeting with Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, at the ...

“Pete Hegseth went a long way today, in my opinion, in getting my full support,” Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) said following a meeting. “But I want him to be able to answer, ...

CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins confronted Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) with the rape allegation facing Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of defense, noting that Rounds has ...

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be defense secretary, listens to reporters during a meeting with Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee ...

Pete Hegseth, right, meets with Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), ... Pete Hegseth spent this week attempting to woo senators — and others — as he fought to remain Donald Trump’s pick for secretary ...

FILE - Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be defense secretary, responds to reporters during a meeting with Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., a member of the Senate Armed Services ...

Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD), another prominent member of the panel, said he’s confident that Hegseth’s nomination will advance following the hearing. “We have a role to play. We’ll play that role.