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

The Senate voted to confirm Trump’s choice for secretary of State, and key committees advanced his nominations for defense ...

In a private vote, the Senate Armed Services Committee approved Mr. Hegseth’s nomination strictly along party lines on a vote ...

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

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

The Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday voted to advance Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary ...

The president withdrew the country from the Paris climate agreement, and promised he would be pardoning people prosecuted ...

A reader says Pete Hegseth may have some experience in military tactics but little or no education in strategy, total force ...

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) floated the idea of new talks at his confirmation hearing to be secretary of state, while remaining ...