Senator Ernst, a Key Republican Vote, Seems Undecided During Hegseth Questioning

Ms. Ernst says she has had several ‘frank conversations’ with Mr. Hegseth in recent weeks.

AP/J. Scott Applewhite
Senator Ernst speaks during the Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth. AP/J. Scott Applewhite

Senator Ernst, a key Republican vote, seemed undecided on how she will vote on the nomination of Pete Hegseth to lead the Defense Department during her questioning of the nominee on Tuesday. While shooting Mr. Hegseth stern looks, Ms. Ernst pressed him on the issue of women in military combat roles. 

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