Amid Republican claims of “anonymous smears,” a named person — and a Hegseth, at that — accuses the defense secretary nominee ...

The affidavit describes Hegseth’s treatment of his second wife, Samantha, and alleges repeat drunkenness and a domestic ...

Pete Hegseth, Trump's defence secretary nominee, admitted to paying $50,000 to settle a 2017 sexual assault claim, while maintaining his innocence. Hi ...

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

Some current and former defense leaders and veterans are questioning whether Pete Hegseth would be able to enforce discipline ...

A federal judge temporarily blocked the president's effort to end birthright citizenship, calling it "blatantly ...

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Defense Department sat for a Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday after ...

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick to become defense secretary, appears to be moving toward confirmation after a contentious ...

The vote from the Senate Armed Services Committee sets up a full Senate confirmation vote on Trump's pick to lead the ...

Senators, especially Democratic members, grilled Hegseth over his record, his tattoos, and his views on women in the military ...

Democrats say Hegseth’s lack of experience, his past comments about women and Black troops and allegations of excessive ...

Robert Salesses, a longtime assistant defense secretary, is now the acting defense secretary, Pentagon officials said.