Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D., N.Y.) pressed Pete Hegseth to address his public comments about women in the military, calling them “hurtful,” “terrible,” “brutal” and “mean.” “You will have to change the way you see women to do this job well,

New York Democrat Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand questioned Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, about the role of women in the military: SEN. KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND: I have many concerns about your record,

Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth was grilled by female senators during his confirmation hearing over his past statements about women in combat. New York Sen.

Pete Hegseth quickly proved in his confirmation hearing how unqualified he is to be U.S. defense secretary. Tom Brady’s transition into the world of commentary hasn’t been the smoothest ride, and it appears to be hitting new bumps along the way.

Democratic New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand spent eight minutes lecturing Army veteran and Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth about

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., blasts Pete Hegseth's testimony, particularly regarding women in combat, at confirmation hearing The president-elect said he had an “obligation” to attack one specific late night host.

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, attempted to convince senators on Tuesday, Jan. 14, that he can be trusted to run the Pentagon despite his controversial past.