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

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

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

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

The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth on Friday as secretary of Defense, a win for President Donald Trump's new ...

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

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 confirmed as US Defense Secretary after a contentious vote, with Vice President J.D. Vance breaking a tie to ...

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

Hegseth is 2nd Trump nominee in his current term to take oath of office, joining Secretary of State Rubio in new Cabinet - ...