Pete Hegseth and other appointees of President-elect Donald Trump headed to the Senate this week for hearings. In particular Hegseth – tapped by Trump to lead the Department of Defense – faced ...

Donald Trump’s controversial nominee could soon be confirmed by Republicans to lead the Department of Defense.

Tammy Duckworth said Sunday that Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth is “unqualified” for the job, dismissing his military service as “low ranking” and arguing that Donald Trump ...

Both U.S. senators representing Illinois slammed the confirmation of Pete Hegseth to be the new defense secretary.

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

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary ... Republican Joni Ernst of Iowa and Democrat Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, are among those grilling him from ...

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be Defense secretary ... Joni Ernst of Iowa and Democrat Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, were among those who questioned him.