Senate Democrats did nothing to change any minds, hearts, or votes about the defense secretary nominee. Too often, their ...

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst, seen by Trump allies as a pivotal vote, said she would back the defense secretary pick.

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, has publicly faced senators for the first time.

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He can communicate so well to the American people," Waltz said, adding that Hegseth can articulate "why we need what we need ...

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for Defense secretary, faced criticism for his past comments about women in combat.

Democratic New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand spent eight minutes lecturing Army veteran and Secretary of Defense nominee Pete ...

During a contentious hearing, Republicans rallied to the defense of Donald Trump’s pick for Pentagon chief as he faced tough questions about allegations of misconduct and his views on women.

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated the Fox News Channel host Pete Hegseth to lead the Department of Defense (DOD). If confirmed, the military veteran will lead the nation’s armed forces in ...

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s choice for secretary of defense, incorporates thoroughly all three of those traits critical for success in the position. There is no question Hegseth is well qualified for ...

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) didn’t rule out Pete Hegseth and Kash Patel, President-elect Trump’s picks for Defense secretary and head of the FBI, respectively, as nominees for their roles in ...