Readers say he lacks the qualifications and integrity to be defense secretary. Also: Heroism amid the tragedy in L.A.; alone ...

Even though Trump has not officially been inaugurated, the Senate can confirm cabinet members before his Oath of Office.

Republicans have a three-seat majority in the Senate, and nominees only need to reach a simple majority to be confirmed.

Hegseth says he will be a “change agent” and a “warrior” as Republicans demand new and strong leadership at the Pentagon.

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, faced scrutiny over his level of experience and ...

Pete Hegseth's lawyer said he "performed superbly" in his appearance before senators amid criticism after he appeared not to ...

The report doesn't offer material from Hegseth's ex-wives or a woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017. Hegseth has ...

At his confirmation hearing, the defense-secretary nominee looked like a man who understood that the fix was in.

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Tuesday expressed strong support for Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, praising the combat ...

Pete Hegseth could hardly be more suited to be Donald Trump’s secretary of Defense — even though he’d surely be deemed ...

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