Pete Hegseth is closer to Senate confirmation as Trump's Defense secretary despite controversy and allegations of serious ...

Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Pentagon, told the Senate Armed Services Committee that he paid ...

D: Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth’s Defense Secretary nomination cleared a Senate procedural hurdle, pointing to a likely ...

Two Republicans, Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, broke ranks and voted against nominating ...

Senators voted 51-49 to advance Hegseth's defense secretary bid, which has been mired in several controversies. Two ...

The vote broke the Senate filibuster and sets up a final confirmation vote, which will likely take place Friday. Democrat ...

Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing stiff criticism from Democrats—but most Republicans back ...

Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, reportedly paid a $50,000 settlement to a woman who accused him of sexual assault.

Moderte Sen. Susan Collins said she will not be backing Pete Hegseth for the role of secretary of defense under the Trump administration.

Though new reports on the former Fox & Friends co-host’s behavior have emerged, he’s likely to be confirmed as Defense secretary this week.