Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing stiff criticism from Democrats—but most Republicans back ...

Hegseth, Trump’s nominee for Defense Secretary, and his second wife denied the allegation that he was abusive in their former ...

As a Senate confirmation vote approaches, an affidavit by Pete Hegseth’s ex-sister-in-law alleges aggressive behavior and ...

Senate Democrats are sounding the alarm over a sworn affidavit from the ex-sister-in-law of Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth that accuses him of being abusive toward his second wife. 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 fact, if I were to walk into the Pentagon today, about 80% of the men and women in that building would be more qualified than I am to be the SECDEF. For Hegseth, the number is closer to 100%. In ...

Hegseth's comment came in response to a question on whether he'd pledged to be faithful in his marriages, not whether he'd ...

Robert Salesses will serve as President Donald Trump’s acting defense secretary as the nomination of Pete Hegseth to lead the ...

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) announced that he will vote to confirm Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary, increasing the nominee’s chances of becoming the next head ...

Robert Salesses will serve as acting defense secretary until President Donald Trump's choice for the position, Pete Hegseth, ...

Robert Salesses, a longtime assistant defense secretary, is now the acting defense secretary, Pentagon officials said.