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

WASHINGTON—Pete Hegseth, a former Army National Guardsman and Fox News host, was narrowly confirmed Friday by the Senate as secretary of defense, overcoming accusations of sexual assault and excessive ...

Hegseth has a history of supporting controversial policies, including using the US military to put down domestic riots, ...

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

Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote Friday. Pete Hegseth was sworn in to lead the Department of Defense on Saturday, after a narrow vote in the Senate. The vote on Friday night was ...

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 ...

The U.S. Senate will vote on the nomination of Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense Friday night. NewsNation political contributor Chris Stirewalt tells “Elizabeth Vargas Reports” that Hegseth doesn’t ...

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.

WASHINGTON − Pete Hegseth, the combat veteran, former Fox News host and President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon, faces a Senate hearing Tuesday expected to center on his ...

The Senate on Thursday advanced Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth in a vote that was mostly along party lines, presenting Republicans with a major test of unity just days into President ...

The Republican-controlled Senate is expected to vote on whether to confirm Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s controversial pick for defense secretary.