Sen. Angus King on what he plans to ask Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine outlined the questions he plans to ask Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during Hegseth's upcoming Capitol Hill testimony. King emphasized the importance of civilian control of the military and adherence to constitutional principles. The interview with NPR's Michel Martin discussed concerns about national security leadership and policy direction.
- ▪Sen. Angus King is scheduled to question Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a congressional hearing on Capitol Hill.
- ▪King plans to focus his questions on civilian control of the military and the defense secretary's commitment to the Constitution.
- ▪The hearing is set to take place on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
- ▪NPR's Michel Martin interviewed Sen. King about his expectations for Hegseth's testimony.
- ▪King, an Independent senator from Maine, serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee.
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Politics Sen. Angus King on what he plans to ask Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth April 30, 20266:48 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition Michel Martin Sen. Angus King on what he plans to ask Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Audio will be available later today. NPR's Michel Martin asks Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine about the questions he plans to ask Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during Hegseth's expected testimony Thursday on Capitol Hill. Sponsor Message Facebook Flipboard Email
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