The Senate Armed Services Committee put on quite a show Tuesday, alternately grilling and shilling for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of defense. It was as partisan ...

Senate Democrats did nothing to change any minds, hearts, or votes about the defense secretary nominee. Too often, their ...

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst, seen by Trump allies as a pivotal vote, said she would back the defense secretary pick.

While the hearing didn't dive into foreign policy, Hegseth offered a peek into weapon programs that may get more attention.

Pete Hegseth’s views on women in combat were a matter of public record long before the Senate Armed Services Committee heard ...

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

If you thought the former TV host would be asked important questions at the confirmation hearings this week, you must be ...

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

Hegseth awkwardly skirted giving firm answers on topics related to his personal baggage and what he would do as defense ...

Hegseth failed to prove that he’s up for the job; Republican senators failed to do their jobs; and Trump failed to choose a ...

In a hearing that stretched more than four hours, Democrats pressed Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary, on numerous allegations of misconduct, his views about ...