WASHINGTON — A divided Senate on Thursday voted to move toward confirming Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense, in a strong signal that allegations about his personal conduct, including a new one from ...

The former Fox News co-host attended his confirmation hearing to potentially become the next secretary of defense. Get the ...

Pete Hegseth admitted to paying $50,000 in a settlement over a 2017 sexual assault allegation he called a "nuisance claim," raising bipartisan concerns during his Senate confirmation process.

Pete Hegseth, Trump's defence secretary nominee, admitted to paying $50,000 to settle a 2017 sexual assault claim, while maintaining his innocence. His nomination faces opposition due to additional ...

Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, paid $50,000 to the woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017.

The vote broke the Senate filibuster and sets up a final confirmation vote, which will likely take place Friday. Democrat John Fetterman voted against advancing Hegseth for secretary of defense.

U.S. Senate Republicans on Thursday advanced the nomination of veteran and onetime Fox News host Pete Hegseth to lead the ...

The full Senate voted 51-49 on Thursday to advance Hegseth's nomination, paving the way for a final confirmation vote Friday.

Senators voted 51-49 to advance Hegseth's defense secretary bid, which has been mired in a series of controversies. Two Republicans are opposed to Hegseth.

Danielle Hegseth also claimed that Samantha told her that she once hid in a closet at home because she was afraid. Hegseth has denied the allegations through his attorney, who called Danielle Hegseth ...

The Senate on Thursday narrowly voted to advance Pete Hegseth's nomination to serve as defense secretary in President Donald ...