Pete Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial ...

The Senate, in an extremely narrow vote, confirmed Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's embattled pick to serve as secretary of defense.

Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, cleared a key procedural hurdle in the Senate on Thursday to advance his nomination.

Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law gave an affidavit to the Senate Armed Services Committee accusing him of being “abusive” toward his second ex-wife, according to a copy of the affidavit ...

Three Republicans voted with every Democrat against Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Pentagon, forcing Vance to step in ...

Even though Trump has not officially been inaugurated, the Senate can confirm cabinet members before his Oath of Office.

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Defense, is set to face his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday. “There’s big issues of character that have ...

Pete Hegseth’s controversial nomination as defense secretary moved a step closer to confirmation with the Senate Armed ...

Pete Hegseth was sworn in as the 29th U.S. secretary of defense after Vice President JD Vance cast a tie-breaking vote in a narrow Senate confirmation.

He said that the administration was “very happy” about the confirmation of Pete Hegseth and that he wasn’t aware that Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) voted against him. The Senate on ...

Pete Hegseth faced Senate confirmation hearings for Defense Secretary, facing scrutiny over past allegations. Some senators criticized Hegseth’s lack of experience and past comments, while ...

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced a Senate grilling on Tuesday as lawmakers determine whether they will vote in support of the nominee.