A senator told Hegseth: "I suggest you do a little homework before you prepare for these types of negotiations."

In “The War on Warriors,” published last year, the nominee to head the Pentagon lashes out at “social justice saboteurs” and other fellow Americans.

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

Ernst, an Army veteran and rape survivor, had previously expressed concerns over Hegseth’s past comments about women in combat roles and the allegations of sexual misconduct leveled against

GOP Sen. Joni Ernst, a key vote on Pete Hegseth's confirmation as secretary of defense, said Tuesday she is supporting his nomination.

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

Republican Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri attacked Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies during Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing while using a misspelled sign. Newsweek called Schmitt's D.C. office for comment on Tuesday evening.

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

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald ... Look for Democrats to question Hegseth on the specifics of how he would manage the huge department — and how he would represent the United States in diplomatic situations around the world.

President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, will appear for questioning ... his qualifications to lead the nation’s military, as the United States faces threats from Russia, China, Iran and adversaries ...

Confirmation hearings for Donald Trump’s cabinet picks begin this week, starting with Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete ... Wicker told Hegseth “it seems to me that you’ve supervised far more people than the average United States senator.”

Senator Deb Fischer questioned Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth during Tuesday's confirmation hearing.She asked how he would implement a culture change s