Readers criticize the vote on the defense secretary nomination. Also: President Trump and tariffs; silencing health officials ...

As the dust settles on the fight over Pete Hegseth's nomination, his confirmation is emblematic of a larger truth about the state of Republican politics.

Pete Hegseth narrowly secured enough votes on Friday to become the next US defence secretary, a victory for President Donald ...

Vice President Vance defended new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, calling him a “disrupter” who will prove “incredibly ...

The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth late Friday, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon.

The former Fox News host faced allegations about sexual assault and excessive drinking, which he called smears.

Pete Hegseth possesses the skills, vision, and experience needed to guide the Department of Defense through a critical time ...

The US Senate on Saturday confirmed Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, following a 50-50 tie vote that was broken by Vice President J.D. Vance, who cast the deciding vote ...

Responding to concerns over Pete Hegseth's background check, a legal analyst asked why Hegseth's ex-wife was not interviewed.

A Princeton and Harvard-educated former combat veteran, Hegseth went on to make a career at Fox News, where he hosted a ...

Pete Hegseth looked great. That square jaw remained at a constant determined jut.

An FBI background check for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense, was transmitted late Friday to the leading members of the Senate Armed Services ...