Pete Hegseth could hardly be more suited to be Donald Trump’s secretary of Defense — even though he’d surely be deemed ...

Hegseth says he will be a “change agent” and a “warrior” as Republicans demand new and strong leadership at the Pentagon.

Sen. Joni Ernst’s support is a huge boost to Hegseth’s prospects, all but assuring his confirmation as defense secretary ...

Pete Hegseth pitched himself as a "change agent" to lead the Defense Department while Democrats excoriated him as unfit for ...

Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing stiff criticism from Democrats—but most Republicans back ...

Elissa Slotkin, Michigan's new US senator, wanted to know if Pete Hegseth would reject an unlawful order to use the military ...

While the hearing didn't dive into foreign policy, Hegseth offered a peek into weapon programs that may get more attention.

Hegseth needs only 50 of the 53 Senate Republicans to vote for him to be confirmed, and it’s even possible he may pick up a Democratic vote. Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), who met with Hegseth last week, ...

Ernst, an Army veteran and rape survivor, had previously expressed concerns over Hegseth’s past comments about women in ...

Ariz., was part of a united Democratic contingent who view the Defense secretary nominee as a poor choice to lead the ...

Stonewalling questions about his sexual behavior and excessive drinking as “anonymous smears,” the Fox host charmed the ...

Pete Hegseth pitched himself as a "change agent" to lead the Defense Department while Democrats excoriated him as unfit ...