Obama friend or foe? McCain charts his course
74 days ago
He's challenged some members of Obama's national security team - U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice and Hagel - while delivering a full-throated endorsement of his friend, Secretary of State John Kerry.
Hagel optimistic on Afghan commando agreement
76 days ago
A senior defense official said that while it's not yet clear what will come out of Hagel's meeting with Karzai, the U.S. believes the door is not closed to resolving the issues.
Hagel meets with Israeli minister, pledges support
80 days ago
A defense official says Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel is promising Israel that he will work with Congress to ensure continued funding for its Iron Dome missile defense system.
Hagel takes helm at Pentagon after bitter fight
86 days ago
Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., questioned how the confirmation process devolved into a character assassination in which Hagel was accused of "having secret ties with our enemies.
Senate confirms Hagel as defense secretary
86 days ago
After a contentious and possibly damaging nomination process that lasted almost two months, the Senate on Tuesday confirmed former Nebraska Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel as the new secretary of...
Hagel wins confirmation fight, but tough defense issues lie ahead
86 days ago
After a contentious and possibly damaging nomination process that lasted almost two months, the Senate on Tuesday confirmed former Nebraska Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel as the new secretary of...
Senate to vote on moving ahead on Hagel nod
87 days ago
If Hagel gets the necessary votes, it would just be a matter of time for a simple up-or-down vote, although Republicans could insist on the maximum 30 hours of debate before a final vote.
Cruz relishes his role as Senate's new bad boy
87 days ago
"It would have been very easy to shy away from hard questions, because in asking them, it was not surprising that would provoke the wrath and criticism of the defenders of Chuck Hagel.
Panetta tuning in to C-SPAN to await Hagel vote
88 days ago
The defense chief is working from his California home, awaiting the expected Senate vote on the nomination of former Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel to take over the Pentagon job.
McCain wants more answers from nominee John Brennan
88 days ago
McCain said Hagel deserves an "up-or-down" floor vote, likely this week, as soon as additional "questions are answered" and barring "some additional revelation.