President Donald Trump has named an acting defense secretary because his choice to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, has not ...

A Senate panel voted along party lines to approve Pete Hegseth's nomination to be the next defense secretary, moving his nomination along to a full Senate vote.

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) previewed what will happen in the week ahead for Trump's Cabinet nominees' confirmation hearings.

Trump kicked off his second presidential term by pardoning Jan.6 rioters, and signed executive orders on TikTok and ...

The Senate voted to confirm Trump’s choice for secretary of State, and key committees advanced his nominations for defense ...

Pete Hegseth’s controversial nomination as defense secretary moved a step closer to confirmation with the Senate Armed ...

The Senate quickly confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state Monday, voting unanimously to give President Donald Trump the ...

Hours after Trump was sworn in as president, senators confirmed his first Cabinet pick and advanced the nominations of ...

In a private vote, the Senate Armed Services Committee approved Mr. Hegseth’s nomination strictly along party lines on a vote ...

A cloud of controversy has hung over Hegseth, but he now appears to be on track to be confirmed as Trump's defense secretary.

Hegseth, 44, is a combat veteran and former Fox News host. The committee voted along party lines to advance his nomination to ...