Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, struggled to answer a series of questions from Democratic Senator ...

The Defense Department pick backtracked on past positions and gave a broad denial of the sexual assault allegations against him.

Democrats say Hegseth’s lack of experience, his past comments about women and Black troops and allegations of excessive ...

After the second protestor began yelling, Wicker addressed the room, saying that Capitol Police ... that Hegseth would take over the Pentagon "in a moment of consequence." "The United States ...

Pete Hegseth vows to bring “warrior culture’” to the military if confirmed as President-elect Donald Trump’s defense ...

President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration will be held indoors Monday at the Capitol due to dangerously cold temperatures. Follow for live updates on the final days of the presidential transition.

In a combative hearing, no Republicans came out against Pete Hegseth as he made his case to overhaul the Pentagon.

Donald Trump’s cabinet picks are beginning their nomination process this week, starting with Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth.

You are asking us to lower the standards to make you the secretary of defence simply because you are buddies with our president-elect?” ...

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) announced that he will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary, increasing the nominee’s chances of becoming the next head ...