The 44-year-old veteran and former Fox News host was sworn into office Saturday after facing allegations of sexual misconduct ...

The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth late Friday, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon.

Senators Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins and Mitch McConnell voted against confirming Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary ...

Pete Hegseth has vowed to bring his “warrior” ethos to the Pentagon. Democrats had assailed him as unfit for the job, and his ...

Pete Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial ...

In brief remarks, Hegseth outlined what he said were his guiding principles: “Restore the warrior ethos in everything that we ...

Vice President JD Vance was required to cast a tie-breaking vote after three Republicans voted against Hegseth.

After a few GOP senators, including McConnell, voted against Hegseth for defense secretary, the Senate narrowly voted to ...

Maine, breaks with party to vote against Pete Hegseth, Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary. Can he still get confirmed?

Vice President Vance on Friday broke a Senate tie to confirm Pete Hegseth as President Trump’s secretary of Defense, capping ...

Vice President JD Vance was forced to step in after Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell broke ranks and voted against Hegseth.

Senators voted 51-49 to advance Hegseth's defense secretary bid, which has been mired in several controversies. Two ...