Donald Trump is surrounding himself with people who may be television-ready but are not prepared to lead the country.

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

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

The Senate voted to confirm President Donald Trump's nominee, Pete Hegseth, as defense secretary on after a high-tempered battle to sway lawmakers in his favor that was almost derailed by accusations ...

Three Republicans voted with every Democrat against Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Pentagon, forcing Vance to step in ...

Pete Hegseth’s confirmation as US Defense secretary bodes well for President Donald Trump’s other controversial cabinet ...

After a few GOP senators, including McConnell, voted against Hegseth for defense secretary, the Senate narrowly voted to ...

The U.S. Senate voted Friday to confirm embattled Pete Hegseth as secretary of the Department of Defense, in a major win for President Donald Trump and his new administration. Vice President JD Vance ...

Pete Hegseth, a prominent conservative commentator and former Army National Guard officer, was confirmed as secretary of ...

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

Mitch McConnell said he doesn't think Pete Hegseth has passed the test proving he is capable of helping the military stand up ...