I haven’t criticized former clients, but watching my old friend debase himself before a manifestly unqualified Pentagon nominee forces my hand.

A key senator on the Armed Services Committee says he is standing by President Donald Trump’s Secretary ... Senate Armed Services Chairman Roger Wicker, R-Miss., in a statement Wednesday ...

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump took the oath of office ... Armed Services Committee Chair Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., said he was not. “I think he’s got a lot of knowledge and ...

Democratic congressman Bennie Thompson shares his thoughts on funding for federal aid being halted

WASHINGTON – The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth on Friday as secretary of Defense, a win for President Donald Trump's new administration after its 44-year-old nominee fended off allegations of sexual assault, public drinking and intoxication, and abusive treatment of women.

But watching Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi defend Pete Hegseth at the latter ... himself by hand-holding the unqualified secretary of defense nominee of Donald Trump, who was first elected with the help of Russia’s security services and hails ...

Three Republicans voted with every Democrat against Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Pentagon, forcing Vance to step in and put Hegseth over the top.

Pete Hegseth has vowed to bring his “warrior” ethos to the Pentagon. Democrats had assailed him as unfit for the job, and his confirmation came down to Vice President JD Vance serving as tiebreaker.

Roger Wicker, R-Miss., center ... Services Committee confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be Defense secretary, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday ...

President Donald Trump is remaking the traditional boundaries of Washington, asserting unprecedented executive power and daring anyone to stop him.

The news of the payment amount comes the same day the Senate advanced Hegseth’s nomination along a party-line vote.

The Senate advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump's defense secretary Thursday on a largely party-line vote, despite grave objections from Democrats and stirring unease amon