Pete Hegseth is closer to Senate confirmation as Trump's Defense secretary despite controversy and allegations of serious ...

Pete Hegseth, nominee for defense secretary, paid $50,000 to settle a sexual assault accusation from 2017. He maintains his innocence. Concerns are raised over past allegations including excessive ...

Per a report obtained by The Associated Press, written answers regarding the payment were provided to Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren in response to questions she had for Trump's ...

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth's Defense Secretary nomination cleared a Senate procedural hurdle Thursday, pointing to a ...

Democrats accused Republicans of speeding up Hegseth’s nomination amid the numerous allegations of impropriety ...

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This presidential appointment requires Senate confirmation. The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing for Hegseth on January 14, 2025. [1] Click here to read more about the ...

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

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

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