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

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.

The Republican-led chamber, requiring only a simple majority, voted to clear a procedural step and set the stage for confirmation likely this weekend.

President Trump’s most controversial cabinet pick is one step closer to taking office. The nomination of Pete Hegseth for ...

A cloud of controversy has hung over Hegseth, but he now appears to be on track to be confirmed as Trump's defense secretary.

Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, cleared a key procedural hurdle in the Senate on Thursday to advance his nomination. The vote on ending debate came down to the wire, ...

Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pentagon nominee, tells senator he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of 2017 sex assault.

Pete Hegseth is on track to be secretary of defense, despite Murkowski's opposition. He has denied multiple allegations of ...

Senate Democrats are sounding the alarm over a sworn affidavit from the ex-sister-in-law of Defense secretary nominee Pete ...

Senators vetting the nomination of Pete Hegseth for defense secretary received an affidavit from a former sister-in-law ...

Trump's defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, under fire for a $50,000 settlement and past allegations, denies wrongdoing as Senate prepares for a contentious confirmation vote.

The $50,000 payment was made years after the woman told police that Hegseth sexually assaulted her in a California hotel room in 2017.