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

It is the first serious test of Donald Trump’s newly invigorated strongman model of governance and of whether he can continue to bend the Republican Party to his will even as Hegseth breaks procedural ...

The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth late Friday, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon.

Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth cleared a crucial Senate procedural hurdle despite new allegations of abusing a former wife, signaling likely support for his confirmation.

Hegseth becomes the third member of Trump's team to be confirmed by the Senate, following Marco Rubio as secretary of state and John Ratcliffe, as CIA director. Pete Hegseth, President-elect ...

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

Pete Hegseth will take center stage on Tuesday as ... As someone who worked in the Pentagon and as a CIA officer, I care deeply about making sure that the military is always apolitical and that ...

More:Pete Hegseth faces 'big issues of character' at ... State and Transportation departments, as well as the CIA, and the important White House Office of Management and Budget.

"Once Pete Hegseth’s nomination was sent to the floor by my colleagues ... And on Thursday, the Senate voted to confirm John Ratcliffe as CIA director. After the Hegseth vote, the Senate will next ...

Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon narrowly wins dramatic vote after Mitch McConnell leads Republican rebellion ...

We're approaching the first weekend of President Donald Trump's second term – and the Senate is already running behind in confirming his Cabinet nominees.

Marco Rubio (R-FL), chosen to become the next secretary of state, and John Ratcliffe, nominated to be head of the CIA, will take ... Mullin said on Thursday. Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald ...