Senators voted 51-49 to advance Hegseth's defense secretary bid, which has been mired in a series of controversies. Two Republicans are opposed to Hegseth.

Some Republican lawmakers say they are taking seriously recent allegations that the man nominated to lead the Pentagon abused alcohol and engaged in erratic behavior.

Many Republican senators say they do not agree with President Donald Trump’s decision to pardon and commute sentences for ...

Senate Republicans are kicking off their race to quickly confirm President Trump’s Cabinet nominees, and they’re starting ...

Senate Republicans say they’re ready for a new start with President-elect Trump after years of misgivings and mistrust that ...

Three days ahead of Trump’s return to the White House, many of his most prominent Cabinet choices have sailed relatively ...

The Senate on Wednesday adopted the first amendment to the Laken Riley Act, as Republicans push for a legislative win to open ...

Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) explains his direct questions to Hegseth about infidelity and sexual assault allegations ...

Hegseth is resolutely unqualified to be secretary of Defense, but Democrats’ uninspiring questioning did a dreadful job of ...

President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, faced a fiery Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday that drew protesters as well as veterans who expressed their support. Sen.

Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee failed to land a decisive blow against Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s ...