The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as the next secretary of defense Friday night. Forest Lake native and secretary of defense nominee Pete Hegseth was questioned on Tuesday by members of ...

Joni Ernst of Iowa stayed quiet after President Donald Trump announced that Pete Hegseth ... Kari Lake. Ernst is a combat veteran and sexual assault survivor who was leery of Hegseth (as she ...

Forest Lake’s mayor shares support for Pete Hegseth after confirmation as defense secretary. Hegseth was confirmed in a narrow 51-50 vote on Friday. Sen. Mitch McConnell made headlines by voting ...