Senators voted 51-49 to advance Hegseth's defense secretary bid, which has been mired in a series of controversies. Two Republicans are opposed to Hegseth.

Some Republican lawmakers say they are taking seriously recent allegations that the man nominated to lead the Pentagon abused alcohol and engaged in erratic behavior.

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Hegseth, through his attorney, firmly denied the latest allegations, which come as his nomination to lead the Pentagon is set ...

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The Senate on Wednesday adopted the first amendment to the Laken Riley Act, as Republicans push for a legislative win to open ...

Hegseth is resolutely unqualified to be secretary of Defense, but Democrats’ uninspiring questioning did a dreadful job of ...

President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, faced a fiery Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday that drew protesters as well as veterans who expressed their support. Sen.