Joni Ernst said Tuesday she will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth to lead the U.S. Department of Defense, ending weeks of ...

Allies of President Donald Trump have been quick to threaten primary challengers for Republican senators who don’t back Trump ...

During their first news conference since Trump took office, House Republican leaders were effusive about the new ...

The newly sworn-in defense secretary outlined plans on Saturday to advance the president's defense priorities.

Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky voted against President Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth.

Pete Hegseth narrowly secured enough votes on Friday to become the next U.S. defense secretary, a major victory for President ...

Pete Hegseth was sworn in on Saturday (Jan 25) as United States 29th Secretary of Defence, becoming a part of President ...

Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, faced stiff criticism from Democrats and some Republicans—requiring a tie-breaking ...

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

Trump nominated Hegseth on Nov. 13 but his appointment was in doubt within hours when it was revealed he settled with a woman who accused him of sexual assault.

Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News personality, was confirmed as the new Secretary of Defense after Vice President J.D. Vance ...

The U.S. Senate voted 51-50 Friday to confirm Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense in President Donald Trump's new ...