Hegseth has proved one of Trump's most controversial nominations but he has support from some military members and veterans.

Democrats repeatedly called Pete Hegseth unfit to be secretary of defense, but Republicans on the Senate Armed Services ...

The incoming president has told allies he wants to seize momentum and avoid the missteps of his first administration.

Donald Trump’s cabinet picks are beginning their nomination process this week, starting with Trump’s choice for defense ...

Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, struggled to answer a series of questions from Democratic Senator ...

Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary is heading into a potentially explosive Senate confirmation hearing.

Hegseth is set to begin confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill. In his opening statement obtained by NBC News, he leans into ...

Pete Hegseth vows to bring ‘warrior culture’ if confirmed as President-elect Donald Trump’s Defense secretary pick.

Pete Hegseth faced an important test on Tuesday — but he didn't just have to prove himself to the senators who immediately ...

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s choice for Defense secretary, on Tuesday emerged largely unscathed from an at times ...

Pete Hegseth vowed to foster a "warrior culture" at the Pentagon and be a "change agent." He did not address the allegations ...

Donald Trump's cabinet picks are beginning their nomination process this week, starting with Trump's choice for defense ...