Pete Hegseth was narrowly confirmed as defense secretary amid swirling questions about his competence and character, and ...

Every one of Hegseth’s predecessors emphasized unity and a diverse military as key to national progress and defense. Michael ...

WASHINGTON – The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth on Friday as secretary of Defense, a win for President Donald Trump's ...

Pete Hegseth was confirmed as defense secretary late Friday by the U.S. Senate after Vice President JD Vance broke a 50-50 ...

Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law said in an affidavit to senators on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's pick to lead ...

Senate Republicans have appeared largely unmoved by the allegations of misconduct that have clouded Pete Hegseth’s nomination ...

The tactics are reminiscent of the ones taken the first time Trump entered the White House. At the time, Democrats homed in ...

Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) has been named chair of the Senate Armed Services’ subcommittee overseeing U.S. nuclear weapons and ...

Vice President J.D. Vance cast the tie-breaking vote after Sens. McConnell, Murkowski and Collins voted against the Fox News ...

WASHINGTON – The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth ... McConnell said in a statement that leading the United States Armed Forces is "a massive and solemn responsibility." ...

Pete Hegseth needs a simple majority in the Senate for confirmation. With Republicans holding a 53-47 majority, he requires at least 51 votes. Given Senator Murkowski's opposition, Hegseth must secure ...