4 days ago · Washington — The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as the next secretary of defense, approving President Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon after a contentious battle over his nomination. He ...

5 days ago · The Senate has confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s defense secretary in a dramatic late-night vote.

1 day ago · Pete Hegseth seemed well on his way to becoming Trump’s next Defense secretary on Thursday evening when a bombshell landed in the laps of Senate Majority Leader John Thune and President Donald ...

5 days ago · Pete Hegseth was sworn in as the defense secretary on Saturday morning by Vice President JD Vance after the Senate narrowly confirmed Mr. Hegseth the night before. The Trump pick survived a ...

4 days ago · The Senate narrowly voted to confirm embattled Pete Hegseth as secretary of the Department of Defense, in a major win for President Donald Trump and his new administration.

5 days ago · Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote Friday. Pete Hegseth was sworn in to lead the Department of Defense on Saturday, after a narrow vote in the Senate. The vote on Friday night was ...

Jan 15, 2025 · Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth was grilled by female senators during his confirmation hearing over his past statements about women in combat. New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand said Hegseth will have to change how he views women to do the job.

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, heard heated questions and praise from Republicans today at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed...

Jan 14, 2025 · Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, answered questions from members of the Senate Armed Services Committee in a confirmation hearing that lasted roughly...

Jan 14, 2025 · Embattled Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth is expected to face tough questions from the Senate Armed Services Committee. Here are live updates and commentary on his confirmation hearing...