https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2013/02/02/bruising-confirmation-fight-could-weaken-hagel-even-if-confirmed/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 07:22:08 -0400<![CDATA[President Obama’s nominee to lead the Pentagon was subjected to a harsh eight-hour grilling at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee, where he faced a barrage of attacks Thursday from most Republicans on the panel.]]>Sat, 02 Feb 2013 13:00:40 -0500<![CDATA[Allahpundit]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2013/02/02/bruising-confirmation-fight-could-weaken-hagel-even-if-confirmed-n99815