Awkward exchanges about the defense secretary hopeful’s past were plentiful as Democrats went after the first embattled Trump ...

The nominee for Secretary of Defense wore his patriotism on his sleeve during his confirmation hearing — and his belt, his ...

Hegseth 'doing a great job': top Republican Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., tells reporters Pete Hegseth 'will be confirmed.' Kate ...

President-elect Donald Trump chose Pete Hegseth to lead the Department of Defense because he’s a combat veteran and change agent who isn’t afraid to take on the vital job of rebuilding the U.S.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) left the Armed Services Committee hearing on Tuesday after a contentious questioning of ...

A scheduled start for confirmation hearings saw the Senate leader address embattled nominees Pete ... as Hegseth’s confirmation hearing was scheduled for Jan. 14, Florida Sen. Rick Scott ...

Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth will publicly face senators on Tuesday for the first time after weeks of privately ...

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 ...

MORE: Pete Hegseth, Trump's embattled Pentagon pick, appears to be gaining GOP support The committee's requests, which were made in early December, ask that documents be provided to the Senate ...

WASHINGTON -- Following reports of alleged impropriety by Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Defense, the top Republican and Democrat on the Senate Armed ...