Republicans appear poised to confirm Trump’s controversial nominee to lead the government’s largest and most complex agency ...

The Department of Defense is the largest employer in the United States, sending out paychecks ... job at the Pentagon — but at his Senate Armed Services committee hearing on Tuesday, Hegseth ...

Asked by Duckworth to name the three international security negotiations that the Secretary of Defense personally leads on behalf of the United States ... on the Armed Services Committee.” ...

"This is basic, 101 stuff for someone who wants to be secretary of defense, and he couldn't answer any of them." ...

Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, was in full combat mode as she went hard after Hegseth and his qualifications to lead the ...

WASHINGTON — The Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday advanced Pete ... stance as he sought support for his nomination. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., an Army helicopter pilot who lost ...

Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth's announcement followed a heated exchange with Pete Hegseth during his confirmation hearing earlier this week.

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

WASHINGTON — The Senate ... a United States Senator, I will support President Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense,” Ernst said in a statement. “As I serve on the Armed Services Committee ...

This year, my colleagues have selected me to lead the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC). I am eager to take on the responsibilities of the role, because the committee’s work ...