Even though Trump has not officially been inaugurated, the Senate can confirm cabinet members before his Oath of Office.

Republicans have a three-seat majority in the Senate, and nominees only need to reach a simple majority to be confirmed.

Hegseth says he will be a “change agent” and a “warrior” as Republicans demand new and strong leadership at the Pentagon.

Conservatives erupted on social media Tuesday following an exchange between Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth and ...

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, faced scrutiny over his level of experience and ...

John Kirby, White House national security communications adviser, said of Hegseth's remarks on North Korea's status as a ...

Pete Hegseth, President-Elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, defended himself against allegations of public ...

Pete Hegseth's lawyer said he "performed superbly" in his appearance before senators amid criticism after he appeared not to ...

Why should women in our military, if you were the Secretary of Defense, believe that they would have a fair shot and an equal ...

At his confirmation hearing, the defense-secretary nominee looked like a man who understood that the fix was in.

Pete Hegseth could hardly be more suited to be Donald Trump’s secretary of Defense — even though he’d surely be deemed ...