Pete Hegseth is closer to Senate confirmation as Trump's Defense secretary despite controversy and allegations of serious impropriety.

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.

A Princeton and Harvard-educated former combat veteran, Hegseth went on to make a career at Fox News, where he hosted a weekend show. Trump tapped him as the defense secretary to lead an organization ...

Party loyalty remains strong even for nominees who go down. Pete Hegseth’s no different, but the Trump era has strengthened ...

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

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

Though new reports on the former Fox & Friends co-host’s behavior have emerged, he’s likely to be confirmed as Defense secretary this week.

Senate Democrats are sounding the alarm over a sworn affidavit from the ex-sister-in-law of Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth that accuses him of being abusive toward his second wife. The ...

Republicans have emphasized their belief that he can reinvigorate the DOD to face threats like China and Russia, while some veterans groups expressed concern he is not qualified to lead such a large ...

As senators weigh the Pentagon nominee's fate, the former Fox News host is dealing with yet another personal controversy.

Amid Tuesday's Senate confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, ...

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