Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, faced stiff criticism from Democrats and some Republicans—requiring a tie-breaking ...
Vice-president J.D. Vance was required to cast a tie-breaking vote after three Republicans voted against Hegseth.
President Donald Trump has worked to advance a flurry of policy priorities in the first week of his second term, while more Cabinet nominees work through the confirmation process. Follow live updates.
Mitch McConnell said he doesn't think Pete Hegseth has passed the test proving he is capable of helping the military stand up ...
Both U.S. senators representing Illinois slammed the confirmation of Pete Hegseth to be the new defense secretary.
The U.S. Senate voted Friday to confirm embattled Pete Hegseth as secretary of the Department of Defense, in a major win for President Donald Trump and his new administration. Vice President JD Vance ...